Forrester Lowrey Page and Van Petten Families

Herbert Cooney^1,2

M, #1568, b. circa 1867

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Herbert Cooney^1,2 b. c 1840
Mother*: Elizabeth M Austin^1,2 b. 27 Jun 1843, d. 16 Mar 1902

Herbert Cooney was also known as Cooley.²
He was born circa 1867 in Iowa, USA.^1,2
He was the son of Herbert Cooney and Elizabeth M Austin.^1,2

Last Edited: 31 Mar 2019

Citations

[S631] Whodbury H Austin household, 1870 US Census, Dubuque, Iowa, population schedule, Dubuque Ward 5, sheet 6, dwelling 47, family 43, National Archives micropublication M593-389, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.
[S632] WH Austin household, 1880 US Census, Butler, Iowa, population schedule, Albion, Enumeration District 98, sheet 3, dwelling 17, family 17, National Archives micropublication T9-329, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.

Minnie Cooney^1,2

F, #1569, b. July 1869, d. 18 February 1948

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Herbert Cooney^1,2 b. c 1840
Mother*: Elizabeth M Austin^1,2 b. 27 Jun 1843, d. 16 Mar 1902

Minnie Cooney was also known as Cooley.²
She was born in July 1869 in Iowa, USA.^1,2
She was the daughter of Herbert Cooney and Elizabeth M Austin.^1,2
She died on 18 February 1948 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA, at age 78.³

Family 1: William Jerome Countryman b. 10 Nov 1862, d. 13 Jul 1945

She married William Jerome Countryman on 22 September 1885 in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA.⁵

Samuel Herbert Countryman⁴ b. 15 Jul 1886, d. 19 Mar 1958
Winnifred Countryman+⁴ b. Jul 1889
Bertram J Cameron⁴ b. 8 Mar 1894, d. 28 Jul 1969

Family 2: John Cameron b. Apr 1860

She married John Cameron on 28 June 1897 in New Westminster District, British Columbia, Canada.^3,4,6

Last Edited: 25 Oct 2022

Citations

[S631] Whodbury H Austin household, 1870 US Census, Dubuque, Iowa, population schedule, Dubuque Ward 5, sheet 6, dwelling 47, family 43, National Archives micropublication M593-389, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.
[S632] WH Austin household, 1880 US Census, Butler, Iowa, population schedule, Albion, Enumeration District 98, sheet 3, dwelling 17, family 17, National Archives micropublication T9-329, Downloaded August 2012 from Ancestry.com.
[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed October 2017, entry for Minnie S Cameron [Minnie S Corley]. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington.

[S2356] John Cameron household, 1900 US Census, Mason, WAshington, population schedule, Kamilchie, Enumeration District 138, sheet 9B, dwelling 202, family 203, National Archives micropublication T623-1747.

[S1474] "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1945." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed October 2017, Minnie S Countryman [Minnie S Conly] & William Countryman; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.

[S678] "British Columbia, Canada, Marriage Index 1872-1935." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6095/: Accessed October 2017, John Cameron & Minnie Countryman; citing British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency. British Columbia, Canada. British Columbia Vital Statistics Agency: P.O. Box 9657, Stn Prov Govt, Victoria, BC V8W 9P3.

Hanna Coop¹

F, #4103, b. 13 March 1796, d. 9 January 1861

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

Hanna Coop was also known as Hanna Cook.^2,1

Hanna Coop was also known as Hanna Cooper.¹

She was born on 13 March 1796 in Pennsylvania, USA.¹

She died on 9 January 1861 in Somerset County, New Jersey, USA, at age 64.¹

Family: Myndert van Patten b. 19 Jan 1793, d. 17 Aug 1861

She married Myndert van Patten, son of Arent Nicholas van Petten and Engeltje LaGrange, on 7 January 1815 in Somerset County, New Jersey, USA.¹

Mary Ann van Patten¹ b. 3 Nov 1815, d. 6 Aug 1896

Sarah van Patten+¹ b. 26 Jan 1818, d. 2 Feb 1900

Caroline van Patten¹ b. 14 Oct 1820, d. 31 Dec 1900

Aaron van Patten+¹ b. 17 Nov 1822, d. 12 Sep 1870

Elizabeth van Patten¹ b. 26 Mar 1825, d. 11 Jan 1915

John van Patten¹ b. 24 Mar 1827, d. b 1832

Nicholas van Patten¹ b. 28 Jun 1829, d. 24 Sep 1844

Rev John Coop van Patten+¹ b. 21 Jan 1832, d. 29 Aug 1912

James Lyman van Patten¹ b. 15 Sep 1834, d. 26 Mar 1857

Hannah Hester van Patten¹ b. 15 Jul 1837

Last Edited: 7 Sep 2023

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

[S375] "US, Sons of the American Revolution Membership Appications, 1889 - 1970," membership No. 27839/493 Washington. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2204/, downloaded October 28, 2021,application for William McCay Van Patten citing Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970. Louisville, Kentucky: National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution. Microfilm, 508 rolls.

Lucretia Coope¹

F, #12522, b. circa 1804, d. after 13 November 1860

She was born circa 1804 in New York, USA.²

She died after 13 November 1860.³

Census Information

She and William C Mason appeared on the 1850 Federal Census of Wolcott, Wayne, New York, USA, enumerated 26 July 1850. Their daughter Mary was listed as living with them.²

She and William C Mason appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Wolcott, Wayne, New York, USA, enumerated 13 November 1860.³

Family: William C Mason b. 4 May 1806, d. a 13 Nov 1860

She married William C Mason before 1850.^1,2

Mary B Mason¹ b. 27 Mar 1833, d. 29 Oct 1933

Last Edited: 3 Aug 2024

Citations

[S1795] "Michigan, Death Records, 1867 - 1952." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/: Accessed Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 31 July 2024,; citing Death Records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.

[S4194] William C Mason household, 1850 US Census, Wayne County, New York, population schedule, Wolcott, sheet 526a, dwelling 216, family 216, National Archives micropublication M432-613, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 31 July 2024.

[S4196] Wm C Mason household, 1860 US Census, Wayne, New York, population schedule, Wolcott, sheet 781, dwelling 621, family 623, National Archives micropublication M653-M653_877, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 3 August 2024.

Bessie Laura Cooper^1,2

F, #5866, b. 19 January 1891, d. 22 November 1983

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Edward Joseph Cooper¹ b. Jun 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947

Mother*: Merinda Adelia Whittaker¹ b. 14 Aug 1866, d. May 1914

She was born on 19 January 1891 in Nebraska, USA.^3,1,4

She was the daughter of Edward Joseph Cooper and Merinda Adelia Whittaker.¹

She lived with Edward Joseph Cooper in 1915 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.⁵

She died on 22 November 1983 in Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, USA, at age 92.^6,3

She was buried after 22 November 1983 in Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, USA. Bessie's plot was located in Section C.⁷

Census Information

She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wabaunsee Twp, Wabaunsee, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, Merinda Adelia Whittaker and Edward Joseph Cooper.¹

She and August Schreiber appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Webb City, Jasper, Missouri, enumerated 6 April 1940.⁸

Family: August Schreiber b. 14 Aug 1889, d. 18 Jan 1978

She married August Schreiber on 19 May 1921 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.²

Elizabeth Dell Schreiber+⁸ b. 15 Oct 1926, d. 1 Aug 2010

Last Edited: 21 Feb 2024

Citations

[S783] Edward J Cooper household, 1910 US Census, Wabaunsee, Kansas, population schedule, Wabaunsee, Enumeration District 142, sheet 8B, dwelling 183, family 183, National Archives micropublication T624-459.

[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 24 November 2023, Miss Eessie Laura Cooper & August Schreiber.

[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed 24 November 2023, entry for Bessie Schreiber, Social Security Number 487-56-2358.

[S791] Edward Cooper household, 1900 US Census, Johnson, Nebraska, population schedule, Vesta, Enumeration District 31, sheet 5A, dwelling 86, family 86, National Archives micropublication T623-931.

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1915 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 24 November 2023, Earl Cooper,; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54446699/… : accessed 24 November 2023, memorial page for Bessie L Schreiber (19 January 1891-22 November 1983), Find a Grave memorial number 54446699, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Kelly (Contributor 47291356).

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54446699/… : accessed 24 November 2023, memorial page for Bessie L Schreiber (19 January 1891-22 November 1983), Find a Grave memorial number 54446699, citing Mount Hope Cemetery, Webb City, Jasper County, Missouri, USA; maintained by Kelly (Contributor 47291356).

[S4065] August Schreiber household, 1940 US Census, Jasper, Missouri, population schedule, Webb City, Enumeration District 49-33, sheet 3A, Address 510 West Fourth Street, family 54, Reported by Bessie Schreiber, National Archives micropublication T627-2118, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 24 November 2023.

Charlotte Elizabeth Cooper¹

F, #12504, b. circa 1913, d. 22 March 1956

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

She was born circa 1913 in Michigan, USA.²

She and Robert Wellesley Ward were divorced before 1950. Elizabeth is living with her son in her father and mothers residence in the 1950 US census and listed as divorced.²

She died on 22 March 1956 in Grosse Pointe Park, Wayne, Michigan, USA.³

Family: Robert Wellesley Ward b. 2 Apr 1914, d. 24 Feb 1983

She married Robert Wellesley Ward, son of Charles Wellesley Gates Ward and Garnet Pauline van Petten, on 10 November 1939 in Grosse Pointe, Wayne, Michigan, USA.¹

She and Robert Wellesley Ward were divorced before 1950. Elizabeth is living with her son in her father and mothers residence in the 1950 US census and listed as divorced.²

Last Edited: 27 Jun 2024

Citations

[S1794] "Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/9093/: Accessed 27 June 2024, Mr Robert W Ward & Charlotte Eliza Cooper; citing Michigan Department of Community Health, Div of Vital Records and Health Services.

[S4169] Edgar B Cooper household, 1950 US Census, Wayne County, Michigan, population schedule, Grosse Pointe Park , Enumeration District 82-99, sheet 23, Address Grayton Rd, family 240, National Archives micropublication Roll 5171, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 27 June 2024.

[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 27 June 2024, Elizabeth C. Ward; citing Lansing State Journal, Lansing, Michigan, 22 March 1956.

Daniel Cooper¹

M, #11717, d. circa 1901

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

He died circa 1901.²

Family: Mary W van Patten b. 6 Dec 1827, d. 22 Feb 1912

He married Mary W van Patten, daughter of Peter P van Patten and Catherine Myers, on 19 May 1896 in Fair Haven, Cayuga, New York, USA.¹

Last Edited: 28 Oct 2021

Citations

[S2604] "New York State, Marriage Index, 1881 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61632/: Accessed 28 October 2021, Daniel Cooper; citing New York State Marriage Index, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY.

[S3359] Mary Cooper household, 1910 US Census, Cayuga, New York, population schedule, Sterling, Enumeration District 63, sheet 4B, dwelling 107, family 114, National Archives micropublication T624-928, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 October 2021.

Edward Joseph Cooper¹

M, #471, b. June 1861, d. 12 April 1947

Father*: George Cooper^2,3 b. 11 Dec 1837, d. 8 Jun 1904

Mother*: Elizabeth J Simpson^2,3 b. 4 Jul 1840, d. 10 Mar 1935

He was born in June 1861 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.^4,5,6

He was the son of George Cooper and Elizabeth J Simpson.^2,3

In 1915 Edward Joseph Cooper lived in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.⁷

He died on 12 April 1947 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA, at age 85.³

Census Information

He appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pottawatomie, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA, in the household of his parents, George Cooper and Elizabeth J Simpson.⁸

He and Merinda Adelia Whittaker appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wabaunsee Twp, Wabaunsee, Nebraska, enumerated 4 May 1910. Their children Bessie, Irl and Irlene were listed as living with them, Merinda's father Reuben was also listed as living with them.⁴

Family: Merinda Adelia Whittaker b. 14 Aug 1866, d. May 1914

He married Merinda Adelia Whittaker, daughter of Reuben Whittaker and Jane Wilson, on 13 January 1886 in USA.^5,1

Bessie Laura Cooper+⁴ b. 19 Jan 1891, d. 22 Nov 1983

Harry Edward Cooper+⁹ b. 20 Mar 1893, d. 5 Sep 1983

Irl Whittaker Cooper⁴ b. 23 Mar 1895, d. 6 Mar 1941

Irlene M Cooper+⁴ b. 19 Jul 1900, d. 20 Apr 1992

Last Edited: 21 Feb 2024

Citations

[S483] "Nebraska Marriages 1855-1995." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed Before March 2016, Edward J Cooper & Miranda A Whittaker; citing (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X5ZY-5VD : 18 April 2016), Edward J. Cooper and Miranda A. Whittaker, 1886.

[S792] George Cooper household, 1880 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pottawatomie, sheet 15, dwelling 119, family 118, National Archives micropublication T9-393, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S787] "Washington, Death Recortds, 1883 - 1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1208/: Accessed August 2015, Ed J Cooper; citing Various county death registers. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.

[S783] Edward J Cooper household, 1910 US Census, Wabaunsee, Kansas, population schedule, Wabaunsee, Enumeration District 142, sheet 8B, dwelling 183, family 183, National Archives micropublication T624-459.

[S791] Edward Cooper household, 1900 US Census, Johnson, Nebraska, population schedule, Vesta, Enumeration District 31, sheet 5A, dwelling 86, family 86, National Archives micropublication T623-931.

[S483] "Nebraska Marriages 1855-1995." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed Before March 2016, Edward J Cooper & Miranda A Whittaker. Data no longer found on this database during search in March 2016.

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1915 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 24 November 2023, Earl Cooper,; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S1800] George R Cooper household, 1870 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pattawatomie, sheet 14, dwelling 98, family 97, National Archives micropublication M593-441.

[S3547] Harry Edward Cooper Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.

Eleanor Cooper¹

F, #12434, b. 1 December 1911, d. 21 August 2002

Charts: Descendents of John Page, Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

She was born on 1 December 1911 in Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA.¹

She died on 21 August 2002 at age 90.¹

She was buried after 21 August 2002 in Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage, Kansas, USA.²

Family: Alfred Emery van Petten b. 27 Feb 1912, d. 8 Aug 1983

She married Alfred Emery van Petten, son of Alfred Emery van Petten and Winnifred Alice Snoddy, in 1939 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.^3,1

Last Edited: 29 Dec 2023

Citations

[S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 29 December 2023, Eleanor Cooper McNeil; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/57111783/ :accessed 29 December 2023, memorial page for Eleanor Van Petten (1 December 1911-21 August 2002), Find a Grave memorial number 57111783, citing Burlingame City Cemetery, Burlingame, Osage County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Jean Pinick (Contributor 47164935).

[S3121] "Massachusetts, U.S., Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2966/: Accessed 29 December 2023, Alfred Emery Vanpetten Jr; citing Department of Public Health, Registry of Vital Records and Statistics. Massachusetts Vital Records Index to Marriages [1916–1970]. Volumes 76–166, 192– 207. Facsimile edition. Boston, MA: New England Historic Genealogical Society, Boston, Ma.

Elizabeth Cooper¹

F, #7900, b. March 1763, d. April 1831

Charts: Descendents of John Page

She was born in March 1763.¹

She died in April 1831 in Gilmanton, Strafford, New Hampshire, USA, at age 68.¹

Family: Caleb Clough b. b 24 Jan 1741/42, d. 17 Jul 1817

She married Caleb Clough, son of Caleb Clough and Abia Thompson.¹

Last Edited: 1 Jun 2015

Citations

[S1763] Sheila D Anderson The Genealogy of the Descendants of John Clough of Salisbury, Massachusetts (Revised 2009), Vol I (Salisbury, Massachusetts: The John Clough Genealogical Society, 2009), p. 96. Hereinafter cited as The Genealogy of John Clough.

Elsie Mae Cooper¹

F, #11167, b. 26 October 1915, d. 21 June 1991

She was born on 26 October 1915 in Nebraska, USA.^1,2

She died on 21 June 1991 at age 75.²

Family: Joseph Pedrick Whittaker b. 25 Nov 1897, d. Jun 1963

She married Joseph Pedrick Whittaker, son of Edward Whittaker and Hannah L Pedrick, before 1940.¹

Last Edited: 16 Feb 2024

Citations

[S2886] Joe P Whittaker household, 1940 US Census, McPherson, Nebraska, population schedule, Worden, Enumeration District 59-6, sheet 1A, Address Not Stated, family 5, Reported by Joseph P Whittaker, National Archives micropublication T627-2256.

[S2] "US, Social Security Death Index 1935 - 2014." Database. Available online https://www.ancestry.com: accessed May 2020, entry for Elsie M Whittaker, Social Security Number 505-40-5588.

Frances Deborah Cooper¹

F, #5922, b. April 1863, d. 1 December 1956

Father*: George Cooper² b. 11 Dec 1837, d. 8 Jun 1904

Mother*: Elizabeth J Simpson² b. 4 Jul 1840, d. 10 Mar 1935

She was born in April 1863 in Kansas, USA.¹

She was the daughter of George Cooper and Elizabeth J Simpson.²

She died on 1 December 1956 at age 93.³

She was buried after 1 December 1956 in Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska, USA.³

Census Information

She appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pottawatomie, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA, in the household of her parents, George Cooper and Elizabeth J Simpson.⁴

She and Thomas Reuben Whittaker appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, enumerated 12 June 1900. Their children Roy, Eugene and Grace were listed as living with them.¹

Family: Thomas Reuben Whittaker b. 4 Sep 1859, d. 23 Jun 1921

She married Thomas Reuben Whittaker, son of Reuben Whittaker and Jane Wilson, on 29 October 1884 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.^8,1

Roy Cooper Whittaker¹ b. 1 May 1886, d. 3 Dec 1971

Eugene Bradley Whittaker⁵ b. 5 Feb 1888, d. 10 Aug 1932

Grace Whittaker+^1,6 b. 2 Jun 1890, d. 28 Nov 1978

Nellie Irene Whittaker⁷ b. 25 Dec 1901, d. 18 Oct 1997

Last Edited: 12 Oct 2022

Citations

[S807] AS R (Thomas) Whittaker household, 1900 US Census, Douglas, Nebraska, population schedule, Omaha Ward 7, Enumeration District 74, sheet 8A, dwelling 144, family 149, National Archives micropublication T623-924, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S792] George Cooper household, 1880 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pottawatomie, sheet 15, dwelling 119, family 118, National Archives micropublication T9-393, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/52117939/… : accessed 6 January 2021, memorial page for Frances Deborah Whittaker (1864-1 December 1956), Find a Grave memorial number 52117939, citing Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe County, Nebraska, USA; maintained by M Swift (Contributor 47184242).

[S1800] George R Cooper household, 1870 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pattawatomie, sheet 14, dwelling 98, family 97, National Archives micropublication M593-441.

[S3545] Eugene Bradley Whittaker Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.

[S1361] Grace (Whittaker) Dayton, SSN 168-03-7040, November 18, 1936, SSN Application, Social Security Administration: Baltimore, MD. Photocopy in home library.

[S808] Thomas R Whittaker household, 1910 US Census, Nemaha, Nebraska, population schedule, Brownville, Enumeration District 112, sheet 7B, dwelling 150, family 151, National Archives micropublication T624-852, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S3008] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911", database with images, FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q293-RXJ4 23 February 2021, Thomas R Whittaker and Miss Fannie Cooper, 29 Oct 1884; citing Marriage, Pottawatomie, Kansas, United States, district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 1,672,626. Accessed 27 November 2021.

George Cooper¹

M, #5877, b. 11 December 1837, d. 8 June 1904

He was born on 11 December 1837 in Indiana, USA.^1,2

He died on 8 June 1904 at age 66.²

He was buried after 8 June 1904 in Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA.³

Census Information

He and Elizabeth J Simpson appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Pottawatomie, Pottawatomie, Kansas, USA, enumerated 12 July 1870. Their children Edward and Frances were listed as living with them.⁴

Family: Elizabeth J Simpson b. 4 Jul 1840, d. 10 Mar 1935

He married Elizabeth J Simpson before 1880.¹

Edward Joseph Cooper+^1,5 b. Jun 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947

Frances Deborah Cooper+¹ b. Apr 1863, d. 1 Dec 1956

Last Edited: 6 Jan 2021

Citations

[S792] George Cooper household, 1880 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pottawatomie, sheet 15, dwelling 119, family 118, National Archives micropublication T9-393, Downloaded February 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35133338/… : accessed 6 January 2021, memorial page for George R Cooper (11 December 1837-8 June 1904), Find a Grave memorial number 35133338, citing Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA; maintained by NANCY W (Contributor 46910871).

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35133338/… : accessed 6 January 2021, memorial page for George R Cooper (11 December 1837-8 June 1904), Find a Grave memorial number 35133338, citing Wamego City Cemetery, Wamego, Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA; maintained by NANCY W (Contributor 46910871).

[S1800] George R Cooper household, 1870 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pattawatomie, sheet 14, dwelling 98, family 97, National Archives micropublication M593-441.

[S787] "Washington, Death Recortds, 1883 - 1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1208/: Accessed August 2015, Ed J Cooper; citing Various county death registers. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.

Harry Edward Cooper¹

M, #5873, b. 20 March 1893, d. 5 September 1983

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Edward Joseph Cooper¹ b. Jun 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947

Mother*: Merinda Adelia Whittaker¹ b. 14 Aug 1866, d. May 1914

He was born on 20 March 1893 in Vesta, Johnson, Nebraska, USA.¹

He was the son of Edward Joseph Cooper and Merinda Adelia Whittaker.¹

He lived with Edward Joseph Cooper in 1915 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.²

He was buried after 1983 in Palms Woodlawn Cemetery, Naranja, Miami-Dade, Florida, USA. Harry's plot was located in Section 3, Lot 67, Grave 2.³

He died on 5 September 1983 in Dade County, Florida, USA, at age 90.⁴

Census Information

He and Gladys Sharp appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Homestead, Dade, Florida, enumerated 3 April 1940.⁵

Family 1: Neva King b. 12 Apr 1895, d. 6 Jun 1934

He married Neva King on 20 April 1915 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.^6,7

Family 2: Gladys Sharp b. 7 Jan 1906, d. 8 Jan 1990

He married Gladys Sharp after 1934.⁵

Last Edited: 21 Sep 2022

Citations

[S3547] Harry Edward Cooper Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1915 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 24 November 2023, Earl Cooper,; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/220999362/… : accessed 9 February 2021, memorial page for Harry E. Cooper (1893-1983), Find a Grave memorial number 220999362, citing Palms Woodlawn Cemetery, Naranja, Miami-Dade County, Florida, USA; maintained by Mr. Wonderful (Contributor 48562335).

[S333] "Florida Death Index 1877-1998." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7338/: Accessed 9 February 2021, Harry E Cooper; citing State of Florida. Florida Death Index, 1877-1998. Florida: Florida Department of Health, Office of Vital Records, 1998.

[S790] Harry E Cooper household, 1940 US Census, Dade, Florida, population schedule, Homestead, Enumeration District 13-99A, sheet 2B, Address 17th St, family 37, Reported by Caroline Autry, National Archives micropublication T627-582.

[S789] Harry E Cooper household, 1930 US Census, Dade, Florida, population schedule, Homestead, Enumeration District 117, sheet 6B, dwelling 147, family 152, National Archives micropublication T626-311.

[S3067] "Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800's - 1999." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/62116/: Accessed 9 February 2021, Miss Neva King & Harry Cooper; citing The Topeka Daily Capital, Topeka, Kansas, 8 July 1915.

Helen Bernice Cooper¹

F, #3051, b. 13 November 1919, d. 30 March 1992

Charts: Descendents of John Lowery

She was born on 13 November 1919 in Kansas City, Missouri, USA.^2,3

She and Arthur Elwood Foy were divorced before 1 April 1950.⁴

She died on 30 March 1992 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA, at age 72.^2,5

Family: Arthur Elwood Foy b. 4 Oct 1915, d. 17 Feb 1966

She married Arthur Elwood Foy, son of James Leston Foy and Eva Elly Bloom, on 7 November 1940 in Yuma County, Arizona, USA.^3,1

She and Arthur Elwood Foy were divorced before 1 April 1950.⁴

Last Edited: 18 May 2022

Citations

[S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.215.

[S1801] "US, Social Security Application and Claims Index, 1936-2007." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60901/: Accessed 18 May 2022, Helen Bernice Cooper; citing Social Security Aplications and Claims, 1936-2007.

[S2196] "Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865 - 1972." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60873/: Accessed 18 May 2022, Arthur E. Foy & Bernice Cooper; citing County Marriage Records. Arizona History and Archives Division, Phoenix, Arizona.

[S3478] James L Fay household, 1950 US Census, Los Angeles County, California, population schedule, Hawthorne , Enumeration District 19-1045, sheet 4, family 38, National Archives micropublication Roll 2632, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 18 May 2022.

[S296] "Washington Death Index, 1940 - 2017." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/6716/: Accessed 18 May 2022, Helen B Scott; citing Washington State Department of Health. State Death Records Index, 1940-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.

Irl Whittaker Cooper^1,2

M, #5867, b. 23 March 1895, d. 6 March 1941

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Edward Joseph Cooper² b. Jun 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947

Mother*: Merinda Adelia Whittaker² b. 14 Aug 1866, d. May 1914

He was born on 23 March 1895 in Vesta, Johnson, Nebraska, USA.^1,2

He was the son of Edward Joseph Cooper and Merinda Adelia Whittaker.²

He lived with Edward Joseph Cooper in 1915 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.³

He died on 6 March 1941 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, at age 45.^4,5

He was buried after 6 March 1941 in Mountian View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, Washington, USA.⁶

Census Information

He appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wabaunsee Twp, Wabaunsee, Nebraska, in the household of his parents, Merinda Adelia Whittaker and Edward Joseph Cooper.²

Family: Helen Mary Schoenle b. 5 Aug 1893, d. 21 Aug 1951

He married Helen Mary Schoenle, daughter of Hugh H Schoenle and Marie Weber, on 15 June 1920 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.⁷

Last Edited: 24 Nov 2023

Citations

[S3670] Irl Whittaker Cooper Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.

[S783] Edward J Cooper household, 1910 US Census, Wabaunsee, Kansas, population schedule, Wabaunsee, Enumeration District 142, sheet 8B, dwelling 183, family 183, National Archives micropublication T624-459.

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1915 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 24 November 2023, Earl Cooper,; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S594] "Oregon Death Index 1898-2008." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5254/: Accessed February 2013, Irl Cooper; citing State of Oregon. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998, Oregon Death Indexes, 1903-1970, Oregon Death Indexes, 1971-2008. Salem, Oregon: Oregon State Library.

[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 11 October 2022, Irl Whittaker Cooper; citing The News Tribune, Tacoma, Washington, 7 March 1941.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54942680/irl-w-cooper : accessed 6 January 2021, memorial page for Irl W Cooper (1895-1941), Find a Grave memorial number 54942680, citing Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, USA; maintained by Gwen Nolte (Contributor 46513286).

[S784] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013". Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com: accessed April 2016, entry for Helen M Schoenle and Irl N Cooper. Citing Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives.

Irlene M Cooper¹

F, #5868, b. 19 July 1900, d. 20 April 1992

Relationship: 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page

Father*: Edward Joseph Cooper¹ b. Jun 1861, d. 12 Apr 1947

Mother*: Merinda Adelia Whittaker¹ b. 14 Aug 1866, d. May 1914

She was born on 19 July 1900 in Nebraska, USA.^1,2

She was the daughter of Edward Joseph Cooper and Merinda Adelia Whittaker.¹

She lived with Edward Joseph Cooper in 1915 in Topeka, Shawnee, Kansas, USA.³

She and John Bernard Holmes were divorced before 1930. (He is listed as divorced on the 1930 US Ccensus.)⁴

She and Othal Frank Jamerson were divorced on 7 May 1971 in Mason County, Washington, USA.⁵

She died on 20 April 1992 in Pierce County, Washington, USA, at age 91.²

She was buried after 20 April 1992 in Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, Washington, USA. Irlene's plot was located in Garden Court.⁶

Census Information

She appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Wabaunsee Twp, Wabaunsee, Nebraska, in the household of her parents, Merinda Adelia Whittaker and Edward Joseph Cooper.¹

Family 1: John Bernard Holmes b. 28 Sep 1888, d. Jan 1975

She married John Bernard Holmes between 1917 and 1920.¹⁰

She and John Bernard Holmes were divorced before 1930. (He is listed as divorced on the 1930 US Ccensus.)⁴

Dorothy Holmes^7,8 b. 18 Aug 1920, d. 17 Oct 1940

Harrry Elwin Holmes^7,9 b. 25 Jun 1923, d. 7 Oct 1984

Family 2: William H Gifford b. 1901, d. 1959

She married William H Gifford before 1937.¹²

She and William H Gifford obtained a marriage license on 11 September 1944 in Clark County, Washington, USA. They both indicate 2 prior marriages on the application, possibly they divorced earlier and decided to remarry.¹³

Carmella Mae Gifford¹¹ b. 26 Aug 1937, d. 12 Mar 1981

Family 3: Othal Frank Jamerson b. 1 Aug 1900, d. 10 Dec 1976

She married Othal Frank Jamerson on 12 September 1970 in Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.¹⁴

She and Othal Frank Jamerson were divorced on 7 May 1971 in Mason County, Washington, USA.⁵

Last Edited: 18 Nov 2023

Citations

[S783] Edward J Cooper household, 1910 US Census, Wabaunsee, Kansas, population schedule, Wabaunsee, Enumeration District 142, sheet 8B, dwelling 183, family 183, National Archives micropublication T624-459.

[S2417] Find-A-Grave, online https://www.findagrave.com. Based on headstone inscription, accessed 29 May 2020, memorial page for Irlene M Cooper Gifford (19 Jul 1900–20 Apr 1992), Find a Grave Memorial no. 36820812, citing Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, USA ; Maintained by Tara Finnie Curley (contributor 47001263) .

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1915 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 24 November 2023, Earl Cooper,; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S2901] Loyal Atwood household, 1930 US Census, Shawnee, Kansas, population schedule, Auburn, Enumeration District 1, sheet 3A, dwelling (not stated), family 43, National Archives micropublication T626.

[S2900] "Washington, Divorce Index, 1969 - 2017." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61251/: Accessed May 2020, Irlene M Jamerson & Othal F Jamerson; citing Washington State Divorce Indexes, 1969-2017. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36820812/… : accessed 9 February 2021, memorial page for Irlene M Gifford (19 July 1900-20 April 1992), Find a Grave memorial number 36820812, citing Mountain View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington, USA; maintained by Tara Finnie Curley (Contributor 47001263).

[S793] Ed J Cooper household, 1930 US Census, Shawnee, Kansas, population schedule, Tecumseh, Enumeration District 16, sheet 10A/B, dwelling 247, family 262, National Archives micropublication T626-722.

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1925 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 18 November 2023, Dorathy L Holmes, Daughter; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S4062] "Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925." index and images for the 1925 census. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1088/: Accessed 18 November 2023, Irlene M Holmes, Wife; citing Various microfilm reels with census data from 1855 to 1925. Kansas State Historical Society.

[S3673] John B Holmes Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.

[S2898] "Minnesota, Birth Index, 1935 - 2000." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/: Accessed May 2020, Carmella Mae Gifford; citing Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-1995. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

[S2898] "Minnesota, Birth Index, 1935 - 2000." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/8742/: Accessed May 2020, Carmella Mae Gifford (daughter of William H and Irlene M Gifford); citing Minnesota. Minnesota Birth Index, 1935-1995. Minneapolis, MN, USA: Minnesota Department of Health.

[S784] "Washington, Marriage Records, 1854-2013". Index and images. Available online at http://www.ancestry.com: accessed May 2020, entry for William H & Irlene M Gifford. Citing Washington State Archives. Olympia, Washington: Washington State Archives.

[S2899] "Washington, Marriage Index, 1969 - 2017." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61233/ : Accessed May 2020, Irlene M Gifford & Othal F Jamerson; citing Washington State Marriage Indexes, 1969-2017. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.

J R Cooper¹

M, #7124

Family: Anna Little

He married Anna Little.¹

Laura Cooper¹ b. May 1872, d. 3 Feb 1925

Last Edited: 18 Apr 2016

Citations

[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed April 2016, entry for Laura E Adams. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington. Laura's death record lists her father's name.

John Cooper¹

M, #7437

Family: Sarah Unknown

He married Sarah Unknown.¹

Mary Cooper+¹ b. 29 Jun 1705, d. 16 Feb 1755

Last Edited: 9 Apr 2015

Citations

[S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed January 8, 2012, entry for Mary Cooper citing Newbury Births p. 127 V1.

Laura Cooper^1,2

F, #7123, b. May 1872, d. 3 February 1925

Father*: J R Cooper³

Mother*: Anna Little⁴

She was born in May 1872 in Kentucky, USA.¹

She was the daughter of J R Cooper and Anna Little.^3,4

She died on 3 February 1925 in East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, USA, at age 52.²

Family: John Henry Adams b. 5 Jan 1857, d. 9 Jul 1935

She married John Henry Adams, son of Benjamin B Adams and Sena Minerva Polly, on 23 September 1892 in Salyersville, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA.^5,1

Last Edited: 27 Aug 2024

Citations

[S1613] Dorothy A Griffith and Robert E Parkin, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.38.

[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed April 2016, entry for Laura E Adams. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington.

[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed April 2016, entry for Laura E Adams. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington. Laura's death record lists her father's name.

[S1416] "Washington, Select Death Certificates, 1907-1960." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60229/ -. Accessed April 2016, entry for Laura E Adams. Citing Death Certificates, 1907-1960. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013. Washington. Laura's death record lists her mother's name.

[S272] "Kentucky Compiled Marriages 1851-1900." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4428/: Accessed February 2015, bride Laura Cooper, groom John H Adams; citing Original data from various county records in Kentucky.

Lucinda Cooper^1,2

F, #6054, b. circa 1838

She was born circa 1838 in Kentucky, USA.¹

Census Information

She and Evans Calhoun appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Jackson, Breathitt, Kentucky, enumerated 1 June 1880. Their children Walter, Dalton, Amelia, Alice, Robert, Troy, Clayton and Naomi were listed as living with them.³

Family: Evans Calhoun b. 14 Apr 1827, d. 7 Jan 1907

She married Evans Calhoun, son of James Calhoun and Mary Hogg, before 1864.^1,2,4

Walter Calhoun^3,2 b. 1864

Dalton Calhoun³ b. 24 Jun 1867, d. 30 Sep 1945

Amelia B Calhoun³ b. c 1869

Alice Calhoun+³ b. 31 Mar 1871, d. 7 May 1930

Robert Calhoun+³ b. 19 Jul 1873, d. 20 Jan 1948

Troy Calhoun³ b. c 1876

Clayton Calhoun³ b. 25 Feb 1878, d. 5 May 1950

Naomi Calhoun³ b. Feb 1880

Last Edited: 16 Apr 2016

Citations

[S852] Evans Calhoun household, 1870 US Census, Breathitt, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 17, dwelling 99, family 99, National Archives micropublication M593-449.

[S434] "Kentucky Marriages 1785-1979." Database and images, compiled by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Available online at http://www.familysearch.org/: Accessed December 2015, record for Walter Calhoun & Sarah Cornett; citing Knott, Kentucky, reference 384; FHL microfilm 802,212.

[S1897] Evans Calhoun household, 1880 US Census, Breathitt, Kentucky, population schedule, Jackson, Enumeration District 16, sheet 3, dwelling 18, family 18, National Archives micropublication T9-405.

[S277] "US and International Marriage Records 1560-1900." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7836/: Accessed April 2016, Evans Calhoun and Lucinda Cooper; citing This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was derived from an array of materials including pedigree charts, family history articles, querie.

Mariah Cooper¹

F, #3720, b. circa 1880

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

She was born circa 1880.¹

She and Amos Warren McCully were divorced before 1920. Amos is listed as divorced in 1930 census and he is living with his parents in 1920 and listed as single.^2,3

Family: Amos Warren McCully b. 15 Dec 1878

She married Amos Warren McCully, son of Robert B McCully and Huldah Emeline van Petten, on 15 December 1904.¹

She and Amos Warren McCully were divorced before 1920. Amos is listed as divorced in 1930 census and he is living with his parents in 1920 and listed as single.^2,3

Last Edited: 29 Oct 2021

Citations

[S330] "Rootsweb WorldConnect Tree 619351", database maintained by Jerry Wilson, online http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com (enter 619351 as TreeId and invidual's name on search page.).

[S1239] Robert B McCully household, 1920 US Census, Oswego, New York, population schedule, Fulton Ward 2, Enumeration District 144, sheet 15B, dwelling 20, family 23, National Archives micropublication T625-1253, Downloaded November 2013 from Ancestry.com.

[S1321] Henry Tanary household, 1930 US Census, Onondaga, New York, population schedule, Syracuse, Enumeration District 39, sheet 14B, dwelling 165, family 244, National Archives micropublication T626-1627, Downloaded December 2013 from Ancestry.com.

Mary Cooper¹

F, #1716, b. 29 June 1705, d. 16 February 1755

Charts: Descendents of John Page

Father*: John Cooper²

Mother*: Sarah Unknown²

She was born on 29 June 1705 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.²

She was the daughter of John Cooper and Sarah Unknown.²

She died on 16 February 1755 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, at age 49.^1,3

Family: Cornelius Page b. 20 May 1696, d. 14 Apr 1764

She married Cornelius Page, son of Cornelius Page and Mary Marsh, on 9 December 1729 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.^1,6

Oliver Page¹ b. 2 Dec 1730, d. 19 Dec 1792

Daniel Page+^4,5 b. 9 Mar 1732, d. 17 Jun 1801

Mary Page¹ b. 21 Jun 1736, d. 2 Jul 1803

Nathan Page⁴ b. 10 Feb 1739

Last Edited: 11 Mar 2018

Citations

[S178] Page Sanderson and Lynn M Case, The Family of John Page of Haverhill, Mass A Comprehensive Genealogy from 1614 to 1977 (111 Water St. Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, 1978), P. 27.

[S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed January 8, 2012, entry for Mary Cooper citing Newbury Births p. 127 V1.

[S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed May 2017, entry for Mary (Cooper), w. Cornelius citing Haverhill Deaths Vol 2 P 454.

[S178] Page Sanderson and Lynn M Case, The Family of John Page of Haverhill, Mass A Comprehensive Genealogy from 1614 to 1977 (111 Water St. Baltimore, MD 21202: Gateway Press, 1978), P. 40.

[S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed May 2017, entry for Daniel, s. Cornelius and Mary (Cooper) citing Haverhill Births Vol 1 P 236.

[S259] "Massachusetts Marriages 1633 - 1850." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7853/: Record for Mary Cooper and Cornelius Page, Accessed January 8, 2012; citing Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. See ancestry website for specific exceptions no included in this database.

Mary Cooper¹

F, #11097

Family: Henry van Alstyne

She married Henry van Alstyne circa 1878.¹

Katheryn Rebecca van Alstyne+¹ b. c 1881, d. 17 Aug 1930

Last Edited: 23 Mar 2020

Citations

[S1474] "Iowa, Marriage Records, 1880-1945." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed March 2020, Katie Rebecca Van Alystyne & John Barnard Lockey; citing Iowa Department of Public Health. Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1951. Textual Records and Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–37. Record Group 048. Microfilm. Record Group 048. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.

Minnie Jane Cooper¹

F, #11452, b. 25 September 1874, d. 1 April 1921

She was born on 25 September 1874 in Council Grove, Morris, Kansas, USA.¹

She died on 1 April 1921 in Las Cruces, Dona Ana, New Mexico, USA, at age 46.¹

She was buried after 1 April 1921 in Varner Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA.²

Census Information

She and Thomas Boyd Wilson appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Grand View, Morris, Kansas, enumerated 21 April 1910. Their children Ethel, Robert, Elma and Melvin were listed as living with them.³

Family: Thomas Boyd Wilson b. 16 Nov 1869, d. 30 Jul 1941

She married Thomas Boyd Wilson, son of John A Wilson and Mary Ann Boyd, on 23 December 1896 in Morris County, Kansas, USA.^1,4

Ethel M Wilson³ b. 8 Sep 1897, d. 8 Sep 1996

Robert J Wilson³ b. 7 Sep 1900

Elma Minnie Sara Wilson³ b. 18 Nov 1904, d. 2 Jun 2006

Melvin Thomas Wilson³ b. 1 Mar 1907, d. 18 Mar 1993

Last Edited: 28 Nov 2021

Citations

[S2839] "Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800's - current." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61843/: Accessed 5 January 2021, Thomas B. Wilson; citing The Neodesha Daily Sun, Neodesha, Kansas, 5 April 1921.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/31179621/… : accessed 5 January 2021, memorial page for Minnie J Wilson (25 October 1874-1 April 1921), Find a Grave memorial number 31179621, citing Varner Cemetery, Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA; maintained by Gene Ewert (Contributor 46479274).

[S3110] Thomas B Wilson household, 1910 US Census, Morris, Kansas, population schedule, Grand View, Enumeration District 86, sheet 3B, dwelling 59, family 59, National Archives micropublication T624-449, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 5 January 2021.

[S3008] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911", database with images, FamilySearch https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q293-YYQJ 23 February 2021, F B Wilson and Minnie J Cooper, 23 Dec 1896; citing Marriage, Morris, Kansas, United States, district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties; FHL microfilm 2,169,234. Accessed 28 November 2021.

William Knox Cooper

M, #12267, b. 8 October 1850, d. 11 January 1932

Charts: Descendents of Claas Frederick van Petten

He was born on 8 October 1850 in Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.¹

He died on 11 January 1932 in Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA, at age 81.¹

Family: Kate Stites van Patten d. 23 Jun 1930

He married Kate Stites van Patten, daughter of Aaron van Patten and Martha Jane Tolley, on 9 September 1870 in Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.²

Last Edited: 6 Sep 2023

Citations

[S2034] "Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2542/: Accessed 6 September 2023, Wm. Knox Cooper; citing "Illinois Deaths and Stillbirths, 1916–1947." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original records.

[S2101] "Illinois, Compiled Marriages, 1851 - 1900." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/7857/: Accessed 6 September 2023, William K Cooper & Catharine Vanpatton; citing Index compiled from county marriage records on microfilm located at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah by Jordan Dodd of Liahona Research (P.O. Box 740, Orem, Utah 84059).

Armina Cope¹

F, #7007, b. 13 September 1855, d. 25 November 1928

She was born on 13 September 1855.¹

She died on 25 November 1928 in Kentucky, USA, at age 73.¹

Family: Solomon Back Jr b. 22 Aug 1847, d. 27 Feb 1924

She married Solomon Back Jr, son of Solomon Bach and Jane Fields, on 28 May 1874.¹

Lula Back+² b. c 1878

Last Edited: 15 Jan 2015

Citations

[S1583] T Bach, We Came From Thuringia: Genealogy of the Bach Family on Brethitt County, Kencuky (Winsboro, Texas: Dakota Summerhill, 2013), Chapter 12, p. 326.

[S1583] T Bach, We Came From Thuringia: Genealogy of the Bach Family on Brethitt County, Kencuky (Winsboro, Texas: Dakota Summerhill, 2013), Chapter 12, p. 327.

Florence Cope¹

F, #6846, b. 22 March 1903, d. 10 May 1968

She was born on 22 March 1903 in Nebraska, USA.^2,3

She died on 10 May 1968 in Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 65.³

She was buried after 10 May 1968 in Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA.⁴

Family: Richard B Hogge b. 16 Apr 1902, d. 4 Aug 1986

She married Richard B Hogge, son of Benton Camelious Hogg and Anna Forlander, in 1927.^2,1

Last Edited: 5 Feb 2021

Citations

[S1511] Personal Communication from Phyllis Zegers; To Ralph Page, 2014.

[S1519] Richard Hogg household, 1930 US Census, Douglas, Nebraska, population schedule, Omaha, Enumeration District 159, sheet 8A, dwelling 104, family 104, National Archives micropublication T626-1276.

[S97] "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database. https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/5180/ entry for Florence L Hogge, citing California Death Index, 1940-1997. State of California Department of Health Services, Center for Health Statistics. Sacramento, CA.

[S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/10168716/… : accessed 4 February 2021, memorial page for Florence L. Hogge (1908-1968), Find a Grave memorial number 10168716, citing Valhalla Memorial Park, North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, USA; maintained by Linda Carole Mustion (Contributor 29047507).

Jane Cope¹

F, #6966

Several Back/Bach trees indicate that Bert Clarence Back is the son of Hiram Back and Jane Cope rather than Mary Jane Bach. He is reported to be the result of an affair between them and that they never married. I haven't found anything to corroborate this yet.

Family: Hiram D Bach b. 5 Feb 1860, d. 15 Apr 1950

Bert Clarence Bach MD¹ b. 21 Apr 1882, d. 3 Mar 1973

Last Edited: 19 Oct 2022

Citations

[S1562] Schreier/Sears Family Tree, compiled by: Tracyschreier, online http://ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/34164870/….

Mary Cope¹

F, #9003

Family: Lewis Ward

She married Lewis Ward.¹

Eveline Ward¹ b. Nov 1830, d. 17 Feb 1920

Last Edited: 9 Jun 2016

Citations

[S173] "Kentucky, Death Records, 1852 - 1965." index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/1222/: Accessed June 2016, record for Evaline Calhoun; citing Various soures on microfilm. Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives, Frankfort, Kentucky.