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John Cooper 1659–1677

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Cooper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 19 May 1659 · Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Died 19 Sep 1677 · Hatfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Father Thomas Cooper (1646–1722)
Mother Sarah Slye
Siblings Dau Thomas Cooper, Deborah Cooper, Elizabeth Cooper, John Cooper, Judith Cooper, Mary Cooper, Rachel Cooper, Rebecca Cooper, Robert Cooper, Samuel Cooper, Sarah Cooper Day, Tasy Tacy Cooper, Thomas Cooper, Timothy Cooper

Researchers connected through John Cooper 1659–1677

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1659, John Cooper entered the world in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States, born to thomas cooper and sarah slye. John Cooper passed away in 1677 in Hatfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States.

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Life Timeline

1659
Birth of John Cooper in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1677
Death of John Cooper in Hatfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Cooper

This ancestor line traces from Henlow, Bedfordshire, England (1542) to Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States (1659) across 3 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Cooper (1659–1677) was born in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States and died in Hatfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 3 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Cooper's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Cooper PTP
1659–1677
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
Thomas Cooper PTP
1646–1722
Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts Bay Colony
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Cooper's Descendants

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John Cooper PTP 1659–1677