In search of John J. Copp, Groton farmer who had links to local Eskimo couple

Carol W. Kimball

John J. Copp, Esq and his history
Eskimo couple, Hannah and Joe
Charles Francis Hall (Captain Buddington) and his Arctic expeditions
Pleasant Valley farm in Groton

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Scrapbook

8: Communication Artifact

Documentary Artifact

The Day

New London

03/12/1998

Carol W. Kimball

Inuit Eskimos, Hannah and Joe, accompanied Charles Francis Hall, who became known as Capt. Buddington, on his Arctic expeditions. Hannah is buried here in Starr Cemetery with her adopted daughster, Punna, and her baby son, Tukeliketa but Joe returned to his native land. Ken Harper found pertinent photographs in the John J. Copp collection at the Monument House Museum at Fort Grisold Battlefield State Park. Copp was left with power of attorney over Joe's home in Groton when Joe returned to the Arctic. This article explores who Copp, who died in 1914, was.

Copp, John J. (Esq.)
Harper, Kenn
Buddington (Capt.)
Hall, Charles Francis
Hannah (Eskimo)
Joe (Eskimo)
Copp, Belton Allyn
Barber, Betsey Ann
Barber, Noyes
Halsey, Jeremiah
Punna
Tukeliketa

Groton farmer
Eskimos Joe and Hannah
Arctic expeditions
book
Inuits
Pleasant Valley farm in Groton
historian
New London County Historical Society
Starr Cemetery
Battle of Groton Heights
Monument House Museum