Sir Richard John Cooper 1525–1588
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7 researchers on YourRoots have Sir Cooper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 7 independent trees
Researchers connected through Sir Cooper 1525–1588
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1525, Sir Richard John Cooper entered the world in Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England, born to sir john richard cooper ii esquire knight and lady alice anne ashley astley. Sir Richard John Cooper passed away in 1588 in Manor Paulett, Southhampton, Suffolk, England.
Sources
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1Church Records Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records
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2Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Sir Cooper
This ancestor line traces from Farleigh Wallop, Hampshire, England (1490) to Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England (1525) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Sir Cooper (1525–1588) was born in Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England and died in Manor Paulett, Southhampton, Suffolk, England. 7 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, 7 researchers on YourRoots have Sir 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.
- 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.
Sir Cooper's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record