Herbert Cooney1,2 
M, #1567, b. circa 1840
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.
Herbert Cooney1,2 
M, #1568, b. circa 1867
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |
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 Cooney1,2 
F, #1569, b. July 1869, d. 18 February 1948
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |
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 married
William Jerome Countryman on 22 September 1885 in
Cherokee County, Iowa, USA.
3 She married
John Cameron on 28 June 1897 in
New Westminster District, British Columbia, Canada.
4,5,6 She died on 18 February 1948 in
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA, at age 78.
4
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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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
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 married
William C Mason before 1850.
1,2 She died after 13 November 1860.
3Census 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
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 Cooper1,2 
F, #5866, b. 19 January 1891, d. 22 November 1983
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |
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 married
August Schreiber on 19 May 1921 in
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.
2 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.
7Census 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
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
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
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
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 He married
Merinda Adelia Whittaker, daughter of
Reuben Whittaker and
Jane Wilson, on 13 January 1886 in
USA.
5,1 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.
3Census 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
Citations
- [S483] "Nebraska Marriages 1855-1995." Database, compiled by The Church of Latter-day Saints. Available online at https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1708654: Accessed Before March 2016, entry for Edward J Cooper & Miranda A Whittaker; citing Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln.
- [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/search/collection/1708654: Accessed Before March 2016, entry for Edward J Cooper & Miranda A Whittaker; citing Nebraska State Historical Society, Lincoln.. 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
She was born on 1 December 1911 in
Washingtonville, Orange, New York, USA.
1 She married
Alfred Emery van Petten, son of
Alfred Emery van Petten and
Winnifred Alice Snoddy, in 1939 in
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA.
2,1 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.
3
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.
- [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.
- [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).
Elizabeth Cooper1 
F, #7900, b. March 1763, d. April 1831
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
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
She was born in April 1863 in
Kansas, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
George Cooper and
Elizabeth J Simpson.
2 She married
Thomas Reuben Whittaker, son of
Reuben Whittaker and
Jane Wilson, on 29 October 1884 in
Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.
3,1 She died on 1 December 1956 at age 93.
4 She was buried after 1 December 1956 in
Wyuka Cemetery, Nebraska City, Otoe, Nebraska, USA.
4Census 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.
5 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
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.
- [S4465] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911", database with images, FamilySearch, available online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q293-RXJ4 entry for Thomas R Whittaker & Miss Fannie Cooper, accessed 25 January 2025 citing district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties.
- [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.
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 married
Elizabeth J Simpson before 1880.
1 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.
3Census 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
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 |
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 married
Neva King on 20 April 1915 in
Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.
3,4 He married
Gladys Sharp after 1934.
5 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.
6 He died on 5 September 1983 in
Dade County, Florida, USA, at age 90.
7Census Information
He and
Gladys Sharp appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Homestead, Dade, Florida, enumerated 3 April 1940.
5
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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
Helen Bernice Cooper1 
F, #3051, b. 13 November 1919, d. 30 March 1992
She was born on 13 November 1919 in
Kansas City, Missouri, USA.
2,3 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 She died on 30 March 1992 in
Vancouver, Clark, Washington, USA, at age 72.
2,5
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 Cooper1,2 
M, #5867, b. 23 March 1895, d. 6 March 1941
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |
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 married
Helen Mary Schoenle, daughter of
Hugh H Schoenle and
Marie Weber, on 15 June 1920 in
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.
4 He died on 6 March 1941 in
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA, at age 45.
5,6 He was buried after 6 March 1941 in
Mountian View Memorial Park, Lakewood, Pierce, Washington, USA.
7Census 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
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.
- [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.
- [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).
Irlene M Cooper1 
F, #5868, b. 19 July 1900, d. 20 April 1992
Relationship | 1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page |
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 married
John Bernard Holmes between 1917 and 1920.
4 She and John Bernard
Holmes were divorced before 1930. (He is listed as divorced on the 1930 US Ccensus.)
5 She married
William H Gifford before 1937.
6 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.
7 She married
Othal Frank Jamerson on 12 September 1970 in
Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.
8 She and Othal Frank
Jamerson were divorced on 7 May 1971 in
Mason County, Washington, USA.
9 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.
10Census 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 |
Marriage* | She married John Bernard Holmes between 1917 and 1920.4 |
Divorce* | She and John Bernard Holmes were divorced before 1930. (He is listed as divorced on the 1930 US Ccensus.)5 |
Children | |
Family 2 | William H Gifford b. 1901, d. 1959 |
Marriage* | She married William H Gifford before 1937.6 |
Marriage License | 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.7 |
Child | |
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.
- [S3673] John B Holmes Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
- [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.
J R Cooper1 
M, #7124
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
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 Cooper1,2 
F, #7123, b. May 1872, d. 3 February 1925
She was born in May 1872 in
Kentucky, USA.
1 She was the daughter of
J R Cooper and
Anna Little.
3,4 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 She died on 3 February 1925 in
East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, USA, at age 52.
2 She was buried on 5 February 1925 in
Hamilton Cemetery, East Wenatchee, Douglas, Washington, USA.
6
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.
- [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/49725788/ :accessed 19 November 2024, memorial page for Laura E. Adams (14 May 1872-1925), Find a Grave memorial number 49725788, citing Hamilton Cemetery, East Wenatchee, Douglas County, Washington, USA; maintained by Charles M. McPartland (Contributor 6682528).
Lucinda Cooper1,2 
F, #6054, b. circa 1838
She was born circa 1838 in
Kentucky, USA.
1 She married
Evans Calhoun, son of
James Calhoun and
Mary Hogg, before 1864.
1,2,3Census 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.
4
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 https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/1674849: Accessed December 2015, record for Walter Calhoun & Sarah Cornett; citing Knott, Kentucky, reference 384; FHL microfilm 802,212.
- [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.
- [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.
Mariah Cooper1 
F, #3720, b. circa 1880
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
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 married
Cornelius Page, son of
Cornelius Page and
Mary Marsh, on 9 December 1729 in
Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.
1,3 She died on 16 February 1755 in
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA, at age 49.
1,4
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.
- [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.
- [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.
Mary Cooper1 
F, #11097
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 Cooper1,2 
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 married
Thomas Boyd Wilson, son of
John A Wilson and
Mary Ann Boyd, on 23 December 1896 in
Morris County, Kansas, USA.
2,1 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.
3Census 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.
4
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.
- [S4465] "Kansas, County Marriages, 1855 - 1911", database with images, FamilySearch, available online at: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:Q293-YYQJ entry for F B Wilson & Minnie J Cooper, accessed 26 January 2025 citing district clerk, court clerk, county clerk and register offices from various counties.
- [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.
William Knox Cooper 
M, #12267, b. 8 October 1850, d. 11 January 1932
He was born on 8 October 1850 in
Sangamon County, Illinois, USA.
1 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 He died on 11 January 1932 in
Beardstown, Cass, Illinois, USA, at age 81.
1
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
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 married
Richard B Hogge, son of
Benton Camelious Hogg and
Anna Forlander, in 1927.
2,1 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
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.
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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.