He is one of the earliest Coppocks found in Cheshire so far, having witnessed a deed relating to Northenden Ferry in 1539. He was age 14 at the time according to Annie Natalelli-Waloszek. He appears to have been a Tanner. This was a thriving profession at the time. Four or five tanners were needed per township to work the leather made into boots and breeches. It is only guesswork that he is the sibling to listed brothers from timing.