Who was Catherine Cooper?

Catherine Cooper (1781–1860) was born in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States and died in Morgan, Indiana, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Catherine Cooper 1781–1860

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Reliability Score: B

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 4 May 1781 · Montgomery, Kentucky, United States

Died 25 Jun 1860 · Morgan, Indiana, United States

Father Henry Labon Cooper

Mother Mary Molly Houston

Siblings Barbara Cooper, Cpt John Cooper, George Cooper, Henry Jr Cooper, Isaac Cooper Sr, Jacob Nicholas Sr Nichols, Jacob Nicholas Cooper, James Cooper, John Cooper, Margaret Cooper, Mary Cooper, Nancy Cooper, Richmond Cooper, Susan Cooper, Thomas Cooper, William Cooper, William Houston Cooper

Records

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Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Labon Cooper

Mary Molly Houston

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Catherine Cooper began in 1781 in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States. Catherine Cooper passed away in 1860 in Morgan, Indiana, United States.

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Life Timeline

1781

Birth of Catherine Cooper in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States

Birth

1860

Death of Catherine Cooper in Morgan, Indiana, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine Cooper

This ancestor line traces from Virginia, United States (1745) to Montgomery, Kentucky, United States (1781) across 2 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Catherine Cooper (1781–1860) was born in Montgomery, Kentucky, United States and died in Morgan, Indiana, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 2 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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