Arthur Mervin Cooke1,2

M, #10707, b. circa 1855, d. 1910
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Father*Charles Edward Cooke1 b. c 1823, d. 3 Nov 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Clark1 b. c 1827, d. b 1 Jan 1855
     He was born circa 1855 in Illinois, USA. So far, I m not sure if Arthur's mother is Elzibeth or Mary. I am assuming for now it's Elizabeth due to his approximate birth date.1 He was the son of Charles Edward Cooke and Elizabeth Clark.1 He married Kate Fulk on 29 December 1886 in Page County, Iowa, USA.3 He died in 1910.4

Census Information

     He appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of East River, Page, Iowa, in the household of his mother, Mary Mehitable Clark.5

Family

Kate Fulk b. c 1866, d. 1957
Marriage*He married Kate Fulk on 29 December 1886 in Page County, Iowa, USA.3 
Last Edited25 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S2627] Charles E Cook household, 1860 US Census, Arapahoe, Kansas Territory, population schedule, Denver, sheet 341/95, dwelling 4066, family Not Stated, National Archives micropublication M653-348.
  2. [S644] "Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1800-1999." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2547/: Accessed March 2019, Birth record for Wilma E Cooke; citing "Iowa Births and Christenings, 1830–1950." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2010. Index entries derived from digital copies of original and compiled records.
  3. [S1381] "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60284/: Accessed March 2019, Arthur M Cooke & Kate Fulk; citing Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  4. [S654] "Iowa, Cemetery Records, 1662-1999." Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/4711/; accessed March 2019, entry for A M Cooke citing Works Project Administration. Graves Registration Project. Washington, D.C.: n.p., n.d..
  5. [S2629] Mary M Cook household, 1880 US Census, Page, Iowa, population schedule, East River, Enumeration District 155, sheet 26B, dwelling 81, family 83, National Archives micropublication T9-359.

Carrie Cooke1

F, #10708, b. 4 April 1857, d. 12 May 1937
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Father*Charles Edward Cooke1 b. c 1823, d. 3 Nov 1863
Mother*Mary Mehitable Clark1 b. 8 Aug 1831, d. 7 Jun 1923
     She was born on 4 April 1857 in Michigan City, La Porte, Indiana, USA. Her death certificate has conflicting information, indicating her age is 79 but her birth date is 1847, I am assuming it was a decade error when recorded since all other data seems to support the birth date of 1857.2,1 She was the daughter of Charles Edward Cooke and Mary Mehitable Clark.1 She married Elijah Parker on 22 August 1875 in Taylor County, Iowa, USA.3 She died on 12 May 1937 in Bedford, Taylor, Iowa, USA, at age 80.2

Census Information

     She appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of East River, Page, Iowa, in the household of her mother, Mary Mehitable Clark.4

Family

Elijah Parker
Marriage*She married Elijah Parker on 22 August 1875 in Taylor County, Iowa, USA.3 
Last Edited25 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S2627] Charles E Cook household, 1860 US Census, Arapahoe, Kansas Territory, population schedule, Denver, sheet 341/95, dwelling 4066, family Not Stated, National Archives micropublication M653-348.
  2. [S2362] "Iowa, Death Records, 1920 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/: Accessed March 2019, Carrie E Parker; citing Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
  3. [S1381] "Iowa, Select Marriages Index, 1758-1996." Database. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60284/: Accessed March 2019, Carey E Cook & Elijah Parker; citing Iowa, Marriages. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
  4. [S2629] Mary M Cook household, 1880 US Census, Page, Iowa, population schedule, East River, Enumeration District 155, sheet 26B, dwelling 81, family 83, National Archives micropublication T9-359.

Charles Edward Cooke1

M, #10703, b. circa 1823, d. 3 November 1863
     He was born circa 1823 in England.2 He married Elizabeth Clark, daughter of Erastus Clark and Betsey M. Pattee, on 31 May 1851 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.3 He married Mary Mehitable Clark, daughter of Erastus Clark and Betsey M. Pattee, on 1 January 1855 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.1,2,4 He died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound on 3 November 1863 in Denver, Denver, Colorado, USA.5

Census Information

     He and Mary Mehitable Clark appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Denver, Arapahoe, Kansas Territory, USA, enumerated 22 August 1860.2

Family 1

Elizabeth Clark b. c 1827, d. b 1 Jan 1855
Marriage*He married Elizabeth Clark, daughter of Erastus Clark and Betsey M. Pattee, on 31 May 1851 in Cook County, Illinois, USA.3 
Children

Family 2

Mary Mehitable Clark b. 8 Aug 1831, d. 7 Jun 1923
Marriage*He married Mary Mehitable Clark, daughter of Erastus Clark and Betsey M. Pattee, on 1 January 1855 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.1,2,4 
Child
Last Edited12 Jan 2022

Citations

  1. [S2362] "Iowa, Death Records, 1920 - 1967." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61442/: Accessed March 2019, Elizabeth Petty; citing Iowa, Death Records, 1920-1967. State Historical Society of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.
  2. [S2627] Charles E Cook household, 1860 US Census, Arapahoe, Kansas Territory, population schedule, Denver, sheet 341/95, dwelling 4066, family Not Stated, National Archives micropublication M653-348, It appears that Charles was enumerated twice in 1860, probably once at home and once at his business, the other census record included 5 other men, all with different last names.
  3. [S1895] "Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60984/: Accessed March 2019, Elizabeth Ann Clark & Charles Edward Cook; citing Illinois State Marriage Records. Online index. Illinois State Public Record Offices.
  4. [S2628] "US, Presbyterian Church Records, 1701 - 1970." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61048/: Accessed March 2019, Charles Edward Cook & Mary Mehetabill Clark; citing Church Registers. Presbyterian Historical Society, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  5. [S2626] Denver Rocky Mountain News Weekly, Denver, Colorado Death of C E Cooke, NOvember 5, 1863, 2.
  6. [S2633] Chas E Cook household, 1900 US Census, Taylor, Iowa, population schedule, Mason, Enumeration District 125, sheet B2, dwelling 41, family 41, National Archives micropublication T623.
  7. [S2627] Charles E Cook household, 1860 US Census, Arapahoe, Kansas Territory, population schedule, Denver, sheet 341/95, dwelling 4066, family Not Stated, National Archives micropublication M653-348.

Charles Edward Cooke1

M, #10718, b. February 1853
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Father*Charles Edward Cooke1 b. c 1823, d. 3 Nov 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Clark1 b. c 1827, d. b 1 Jan 1855
     He was born in February 1853 in Illinois, USA.1 He was the son of Charles Edward Cooke and Elizabeth Clark.1 He married Mildred Emma Marshall in 1879.1

Family

Mildred Emma Marshall b. Jan 1858
Marriage*He married Mildred Emma Marshall in 1879.1 
Last Edited25 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [S2633] Chas E Cook household, 1900 US Census, Taylor, Iowa, population schedule, Mason, Enumeration District 125, sheet B2, dwelling 41, family 41, National Archives micropublication T623.

Susanna Cooke1

F, #9257, b. 1616, d. 11 April 1682
Relationship8th great-grandmother of Ralph Page
ChartsPedigree Chart - Ralph Page (#1)
Pedigree Chart - Ralph Page (#2)
     The ethnicity of Susanna Cooke was English. Susanna Cooke was also known as Susannah Cooke. She was born in 1616 in England. She married Richard Singletary circa 1639 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Massachusetts Town and Vital Records indicates they were married before 1656.2,3,1,4 She died on 11 April 1682 in Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.5

Family

Richard Singletary b. 1585 or 1599, d. 25 Oct 1687
Marriage*She married Richard Singletary circa 1639 in Salisbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. Massachusetts Town and Vital Records indicates they were married before 1656.2,3,1,4 
Children
Last Edited25 Mar 2023

Citations

  1. [S2133] "Millennium File." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com: Accessed November 2016, Sarah Belknap & Nathaniel Singletary; citing Heritage Consulting. The Millennium File. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: Heritage Consulting.
  2. [S2216] "Torrey's New England Marriages to 1700." Database and images. Available online at http://americanancestors.org: Accessed January 2017, Richard Singletary & Susanna Cooke P. 1380; citing Originally published as: New England Marriages Prior to 1700. Boston, Mass.: New England Historic Genealogical Society, 2015.
  3. [S2242] David Hoyt, The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury, With some RElated Families on Newbury, Haverhill, Ispwich and Hampton (Providence, Rhode Island: Self Published I think, printed by Snow and Farnham, 1897), P.317. Hereinafter cited as The Old Families of Salisbury and Amesbury. Available on-line at https://openlibrary.org.
  4. [S757] "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2495/: Accessed 25 March 2023, Marriage record for Susanna Cooke & Richard Singletary; citing Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).
  5. [S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed March 2017, entry for Susanna w Richard citing V 2 Haverhill Deaths P. 472.
  6. [S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed March 2017, entry for Jonathan Singletary citing V1 Salisbury Births P. 218.
  7. [S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed March 2017, entry for Eunice Singletary citing V1 Salisbury Births P. 218.
  8. [S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed March 2017, entry for Lidia Singletary citing V1 Salisbury Births P. 218.
  9. [S108] "Massachusetts: Vital Records, 1620 - 1850", database and images online at https://www.americanancestors.org: accessed March 2017, entry for Amos Singletary citing V1 Salisbury Births P. 218.
  10. [S757] "Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988." Index and images. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/2495/: Accessed November 2016, Haverhill Births P.276 record for Benjamin s. Richard and Susanna (Cooke); citing Town and City Clerks of Massachusetts. Massachusetts Vital and Town Records. Provo, UT: Holbrook Research Institute (Jay and Delene Holbrook).

Harvilla Cooley1

M, #3359, b. 4 August 1831, d. 6 September 1876
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
     He was born on 4 August 1831 in Ohio, USA.2,1 He married Margaret van Patten, daughter of Nicholas Peter van Patten and Sarah Fredendall, circa 1853. Just an educated guess based on the age of the oldest child and that Margaret shows up (unmarried) with her parents in the 1850 US Census in Antioch.3,1 He died on 6 September 1876 in Tallmadge, Ottawa, Michigan, USA, at age 45.4,5,2 He was buried after 6 September 1876 in Maplewood Cemetery, Lamont, Ottawa, Michigan, USA. Harvilla's plot was located in Lot 81.6

Census Information

     He and Margaret van Patten appeared on the 1860 Federal Census of Antioch, Lake, Illinois, USA, enumerated 19 June 1860.3

Family

Margaret van Patten b. 1832
Marriage*He married Margaret van Patten, daughter of Nicholas Peter van Patten and Sarah Fredendall, circa 1853. Just an educated guess based on the age of the oldest child and that Margaret shows up (unmarried) with her parents in the 1850 US Census in Antioch.3,1 
Last Edited28 Oct 2021

Citations

  1. [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.).
  2. [S3036] Based on headstone inscription, Find-A-Grave, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41181778/… : accessed 28 October 2021, memorial page for Harvilla Cooley (4 August 1831-6 September 1876), Find a Grave memorial number 41181778, citing Maplewood Cemetery, Lamont, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA; maintained by Dennis Allen (Contributor 46933331).
  3. [S3358] Harvettan Cooley household, 1860 US Census, Lake, Illinois, population schedule, Antioch, sheet 460, dwelling 485, family 466, National Archives micropublication M653, Downloaded from Ancestry.com on 28 October 2021.
  4. [S1795] "Michigan, Death Records, 1867 - 1952." Index. Available online at https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/60872/: Accessed 28 October 2021, Harvilla Cooley; citing Death Records. Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics, Lansing, Michigan.
  5. [S3357] "Web: Ottawa County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1867-1901
    Web: Ottawa County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1867-1901
    in the Web: Ottawa County, Michigan, U.S., Death Index, 1867-1901
    Ottawa County, Michigan Death Index 1867-1901

    ." Available online at http://ottawa.migenweb.net/deaths/ottawa/cocy.html: Accessed October 28, 2021 Data for Harvilla Colley; This data was found via Ancestry.com.
  6. [S3035] "Find-A-Grave, database and images", https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/41181778/… : accessed 28 October 2021, memorial page for Harvilla Cooley (4 August 1831-6 September 1876), Find a Grave memorial number 41181778, citing Maplewood Cemetery, Lamont, Ottawa County, Michigan, USA; maintained by Dennis Allen (Contributor 46933331).

Herbert Cooney1,2

M, #1567, b. circa 1840
     Herbert Cooney was also known as Cooley. He was born circa 1840 in England.1 He married Elizabeth M Austin, daughter of Woodbury H Austin and Salina C Pattee, before 1867.2 He and Elizabeth M Austin were divorced before June 1880.2

Family

Elizabeth M Austin b. 27 Jun 1843, d. 16 Mar 1902
Marriage*He married Elizabeth M Austin, daughter of Woodbury H Austin and Salina C Pattee, before 1867.2 
Divorce* He and Elizabeth M Austin were divorced before June 1880.2 
Children
Last Edited19 Apr 2020

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Father*Herbert Cooney1,2 b. c 1840
Mother*Elizabeth M Austin1,2 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 Edited31 Mar 2019

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Ralph Page
Father*Herbert Cooney1,2 b. c 1840
Mother*Elizabeth M Austin1,2 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 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

Family 1

William Jerome Countryman b. 10 Nov 1862, d. 13 Jul 1945
Marriage*She married William Jerome Countryman on 22 September 1885 in Cherokee County, Iowa, USA.3 
Children

Family 2

John Cameron b. Apr 1860
Marriage*She married John Cameron on 28 June 1897 in New Westminster District, British Columbia, Canada.4,5,6 
Last Edited25 Oct 2022

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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
ChartsDescendants 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 married Myndert van Patten, son of Arent Nicholas van Petten and Engeltje LaGrange, on 7 January 1815 in Somerset County, New Jersey, 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
Marriage*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 
Children
Last Edited7 Sep 2023

Citations

  1. [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.).
  2. [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 1860.3

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
Marriage*She married William C Mason before 1850.1,2 
Child
Last Edited3 Aug 2024

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
Relationship1st 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 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.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
Marriage*She married August Schreiber on 19 May 1921 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.2 
Child
Last Edited21 Feb 2024

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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).
  7. [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).
  8. [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
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
     She was born circa 1913 in Michigan, USA.2 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 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
Marriage*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 
Divorce* 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 Edited19 Oct 2024

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
     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 He died circa 1901.2

Family

Mary W van Patten b. 6 Dec 1827, d. 22 Feb 1912
Marriage*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 Edited28 Oct 2021

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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 Cooper2,3 b. 11 Dec 1837, d. 8 Jun 1904
Mother*Elizabeth J Simpson2,3 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 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 85.3

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
Marriage*He married Merinda Adelia Whittaker, daughter of Reuben Whittaker and Jane Wilson, on 13 January 1886 in USA.5,1 
Children
Last Edited21 Feb 2024

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [S1800] George R Cooper household, 1870 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pattawatomie, sheet 14, dwelling 98, family 97, National Archives micropublication M593-441.
  9. [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
ChartsDescendants of John Page
Descendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
     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

Family

Alfred Emery van Petten b. 27 Feb 1912, d. 8 Aug 1983
Marriage*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 
Last Edited29 Dec 2023

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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
ChartsDescendants of John Page
     She was born in March 1763.1 She married Caleb Clough, son of Caleb Clough and Abia Thompson.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
Marriage*She married Caleb Clough, son of Caleb Clough and Abia Thompson.1 
Last Edited1 Jun 2015

Citations

  1. [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 married Joseph Pedrick Whittaker, son of Edward Whittaker and Hannah L Pedrick, before 1940.1 She died on 21 June 1991 at age 75.2

Family

Joseph Pedrick Whittaker b. 25 Nov 1897, d. Jun 1963
Marriage*She married Joseph Pedrick Whittaker, son of Edward Whittaker and Hannah L Pedrick, before 1940.1 
Last Edited16 Feb 2024

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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 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.4

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.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

Family

Thomas Reuben Whittaker b. 4 Sep 1859, d. 23 Jun 1921
Marriage*She married Thomas Reuben Whittaker, son of Reuben Whittaker and Jane Wilson, on 29 October 1884 in Pottawatomie County, Kansas, USA.3,1 
Children
Last Edited25 Jan 2025

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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).
  5. [S1800] George R Cooper household, 1870 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pattawatomie, sheet 14, dwelling 98, family 97, National Archives micropublication M593-441.
  6. [S3545] Eugene Bradley Whittaker Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  7. [S1361] Grace (Whittaker) Dayton, SSN 168-03-7040, November 18, 1936, SSN Application, Social Security Administration: Baltimore, MD. Photocopy in home library.
  8. [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.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
Marriage*He married Elizabeth J Simpson before 1880.1 
Children
Last Edited6 Jan 2021

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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).
  3. [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).
  4. [S1800] George R Cooper household, 1870 US Census, Pottawatomie, Kansas, population schedule, Pattawatomie, sheet 14, dwelling 98, family 97, National Archives micropublication M593-441.
  5. [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
Relationship1st 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 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 90.7

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
Marriage*He married Neva King on 20 April 1915 in Kansas City, Wyandotte, Kansas, USA.3,4 

Family 2

Gladys Sharp b. 7 Jan 1906, d. 8 Jan 1990
Marriage*He married Gladys Sharp after 1934.5 
Last Edited21 Sep 2022

Citations

  1. [S3547] Harry Edward Cooper Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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).
  7. [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
ChartsDescendants of John Lowery
     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 72.5,2

Family

Arthur Elwood Foy b. 4 Oct 1915, d. 17 Feb 1966
Marriage*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 
Divorce* She and Arthur Elwood Foy were divorced before 1 April 1950.4 
Last Edited18 Mar 2025

Citations

  1. [S280] Lavena Lowrey, Lowrey Cousins Far and Near (Marysville, MO 64469: Farmer Printing Co., c 1982), P.215.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [S296] "Washington, U.S., Death Records, 1907-2017." 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, 1907-1996. Microfilm. Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington.

Irl Whittaker Cooper1,2

M, #5867, b. 23 March 1895, d. 6 March 1941
Relationship1st 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 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.7

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
Marriage*He married Helen Mary Schoenle, daughter of Hugh H Schoenle and Marie Weber, on 15 June 1920 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA.4 
Last Edited24 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [S3670] Irl Whittaker Cooper Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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
Relationship1st 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 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.10

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
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

Family 3

Othal Frank Jamerson b. 1 Aug 1900, d. 10 Dec 1976
Marriage*She married Othal Frank Jamerson on 12 September 1970 in Cowlitz County, Washington, USA.8 
Divorce* She and Othal Frank Jamerson were divorced on 7 May 1971 in Mason County, Washington, USA.9 
Last Edited18 Nov 2023

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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) .
  3. [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.
  4. [S3673] John B Holmes Draft Registration, US World War I Draft Registration Card (Washington DC: NARA). Hereinafter cited as WWI Draft Card.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.
  7. [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.
  8. [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.
  9. [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.
  10. [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).
  11. [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.
  12. [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.
  13. [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.
  14. [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
     He married Anna Little.1

Family

Anna Little
Marriage*He married Anna Little.1 
Child
Last Edited18 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [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
     He married Sarah Unknown.1

Family

Sarah Unknown
Marriage*He married Sarah Unknown.1 
Child
Last Edited9 Apr 2015

Citations

  1. [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
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 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

Family

John Henry Adams b. 5 Jan 1857, d. 9 Jul 1935
Marriage*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 Edited19 Nov 2024

Citations

  1. [S1613] Dorothy A Griffith and Robert E Parkin, Adams Families of Southeast Kentucky (Genealogical Research and Productions), p.38.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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 1864.1,2,3

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.4

Family

Evans Calhoun b. 14 Apr 1827, d. 7 Jan 1907
Marriage*She married Evans Calhoun, son of James Calhoun and Mary Hogg, before 1864.1,2,3 
Children
Last Edited16 Apr 2016

Citations

  1. [S852] Evans Calhoun household, 1870 US Census, Breathitt, Kentucky, population schedule, Precinct 1, sheet 17, dwelling 99, family 99, National Archives micropublication M593-449.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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
ChartsDescendants of Claas Frederick van Petten
     She was born circa 1880.1 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

Family

Amos Warren McCully b. 15 Dec 1878
Marriage*She married Amos Warren McCully, son of Robert B McCully and Huldah Emeline van Petten, on 15 December 1904.1 
Divorce* 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 Edited29 Oct 2021

Citations

  1. [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.).
  2. [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.
  3. [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
ChartsDescendants 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 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

Family

Cornelius Page b. 20 May 1696, d. 14 Apr 1764
Marriage*She married Cornelius Page, son of Cornelius Page and Mary Marsh, on 9 December 1729 in Newbury, Essex, Massachusetts, USA.1,3 
Children
Last Edited11 Mar 2018

Citations

  1. [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.
  2. [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.
  3. [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.
  4. [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.
  5. [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.
  6. [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.