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Benjamin Franklin Cooper 1867–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 August 1867

Birth Location: Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 1934

Death Location: Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Nelson Cooper

Mother: Mary Simpson

Spouse(s): Edith Guyett

Children(s): Genevieve Richardson, Mabel Cooper, Infant Cooper

Benjamin Franklin Cooper was born in 1867 in Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America, the child of Nelson Cooper And Mary Ann Simpson. In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA. Benjamin Franklin Cooper married Edith Guyett, and had children including Genevieve Marie Mary Cooper Richardson, Infant Cooper, Mabel Edna Cooper. Benjamin Franklin Cooper passed away in 1934 in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Cooper was born in 1867 in Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America, the child of Nelson Cooper And Mary Ann Simpson.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA.
  • Benjamin Franklin Cooper married Edith Guyett, and had children including Genevieve Marie Mary Cooper Richardson, Infant Cooper, Mabel Edna Cooper.
  • Benjamin Franklin Cooper passed away in 1934 in Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nelson Cooper
1829–1888
Birth Location: Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Mary Simpson
1826–1912
Birth Location: Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Edith Guyett
1883–1965
Birth Location: Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA
EG

Children(s)

Genevieve Richardson
1906–1993
Birth Location: Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA
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Mabel Cooper
1903–1989
Birth Location: Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA
MC
Infant Cooper
1909–1909
Birth Location: Fort Madison, Lee, Iowa, USA
IC

Benjamin Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cooper
1867–1934
Birth Place: Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Nelson Cooper
1829–1888
Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Ann) Simpson
1826–1912
Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Ammon Cooper
1806–1885
Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Margaret (E) Cooper
1808–1886
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Ammon Cooper
1806–1885
Davidson County, North Carolina, United States of America
Margaret (E) Cooper
1808–1886
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Cooper
1785–1848
Elizabeth Bradberry
1780–1859
Luke Raper
1750–1832
Jane Raper
1765–1840
Jonathan Cooper
1785–1848
Elizabeth Bradberry
1780–1859
Luke Raper
1750–1832
Jane Raper
1765–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John COOPER
1748–1793
Zilpha Williams
1764–1850
Jesse Knighten
1750–1830
Hannah Native
1756–1790
Enoch Raper
1729–1789
Hannah Wright
1738–1785
John COOPER
1748–1793
Zilpha Williams
1764–1850
Jesse Knighten
1750–1830
Hannah Native
1756–1790
Enoch Raper
1729–1789
Hannah Wright
1738–1785

Benjamin Cooper's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Cooper (3 August 1867–1934) m. Edith Guyett (12 Sep 1883–18 Jan 1965)
  1. 1. Genevieve (Marie "Mary" Cooper) Richardson 1906–1993
  2. 2. Mabel (Edna) Cooper 1903–1989
  3. 3. Infant Cooper 1909–1909

Benjamin Cooper's Timeline

7 Records

1867
3 August 1867
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Cooper in Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 13
Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided here in Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided here in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
1915
1915
Age 48
Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided here in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 58
Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided here in Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 63
Benjamin Franklin Cooper resided here in Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
1934
1934
Age 67
Death of Benjamin Franklin Cooper in Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
Lee County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 August 1867
    Event Place: Viele, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa; Roll: 664; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340399
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 681; Family History Film: 1254681; Page: 137A; Enumeration District: 036
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa; Roll: 443; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240443
    [5] Iowa, Marriage Records, Iowa Department of Public Health; Des Moines, Iowa; Series Title: Iowa Marriage Records, 1880–1922; Record Type: Textual Records
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Des Moines, Clark, Missouri; Roll: 681; Family History Film: 1254681; Page: 137A; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa; Roll: 443; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0075; FHL microfilm: 1240443

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1915
    Event Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Burlington, Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montrose, Lee, Iowa; Roll: 664; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 2340399

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Montrose, Lee County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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