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Sir Richard John Cooper 1525–1588

Public Tree Person

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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 7 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 7 trees
Death year and location consistent across 7 trees

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B Reliability
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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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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

Born 8 Jan 1525 · Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Died 8 May 1588 · Manor Paulett, Southhampton, Suffolk, England
Father Sir John Richard Cooper Ii Esquire Knight
Mother Lady Alice Anne Ashley Astley
Siblings Lady Joane Cooper, Sir John Richard Cooper Iii Esquire Knight

Researchers connected through Sir Cooper 1525–1588

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

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

  1. 1
    Church Records Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records

  2. 2
    Newspaper U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

Life Timeline

1525
Birth of Sir Richard John Cooper in Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Birth
1588
Death of Sir Richard John Cooper in Manor Paulett, Southhampton, Suffolk, England
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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

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Sir Richard John Cooper PTP
1525–1588
Rudgwick, Horsham District, County West Sussex, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sir Cooper's Descendants

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Sir Richard John Cooper PTP 1525–1588