In the 1861 census Near the Hall, Albrighton, Shropshire. Head James Cope, age 42, Farmer of 144 Acres 3 Labourers, born Coseley, Stafford. Wife Amy Cope, age 44, born London. Son Benjamin L. Cope, age 15, farmer’s son, born Hill Top Stafford. Daughter Kitty Lucy Cope, age 5, Darlaston, Stafford. Son Francis J. Cope, age 4, born Darlaston. 2 servants [Perhaps Benjamin was from a previous marriage]