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Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper 1884–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 May 1884

Birth Location: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 15 November 1975

Death Location: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: L. Cooper

Mother: Jacqueline Dudney

Spouse(s): Mary Hughes

Children(s): Hazel Cooper, Paul Cooper, Herbert Cooper

In 1884, Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper entered the world in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, born to L L Cooper And Jacqueline Pauline Dudney. In 1900, Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA. Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper married Mary Hughes, and had children including David Cooper, Hazel Lee Cooper, Herbert L Cooper, Paul Edward Cooper. Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper passed away in 1975 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper entered the world in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA, born to L L Cooper And Jacqueline Pauline Dudney.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA.
  • Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper married Mary Hughes, and had children including David Cooper, Hazel Lee Cooper, Herbert L Cooper, Paul Edward Cooper.
  • Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper passed away in 1975 in Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

L. Cooper
1836–1931
Birth Location: Georgia
LC
Jacqueline Dudney
1855–1929
Birth Location: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
JD

Spouses(s)

Mary Hughes
1893–1967
Birth Location: Arkansas
MH

Children(s)

Hazel Cooper
1914–2012
Birth Location: Arkansas
HC
Paul Cooper
1916–2012
Birth Location: Arkansas
PC
Herbert Cooper
1920–2012
Birth Location: Arkansas
HC

Benjamin Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Cooper
1884–1975
Birth Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Parents
L. L. Cooper
1836–1931
Georgia
Jacqueline (Pauline) Dudney
1855–1929
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
William Cooper
–1891
Georgia, United States
Nancy (Ann H.) Trammell
1825–1865
Upson County, Georgia
Elihu ('Eli') Dudney
1819–1899
Gainesboro, Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Martha Bennett
1822–1904
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Andrew Dudney
1789–1819
Ann Darwin
1776–1843
James Bennett
1787–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Cooper's Descendants

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Benjamin (Elihu "Ben") Cooper (4 May 1884–15 November 1975) m. Mary Hughes (11 December 1893–14 February 1967)
  1. 1. Hazel (Lee) Cooper 1914–2012
  2. 2. Paul (Edward) Cooper 1916–2012 m. Mildred (Louise) Young 1923–1988
  3. 3. Herbert (L) Cooper 1920–2012 m. Margaret Parker 1921–

Benjamin Cooper's Timeline

9 Records

1884
4 May 1884
Birth of Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper in Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 56
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper resided here in Columbia, Arkansas, USA
Columbia, Arkansas, USA
1975
15 November 1975
Age 91
Death of Benjamin Elihu "Ben" Cooper in Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, United States of America
Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 May 1884
    Event Place: Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T627_126; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 14-22
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-14-0759; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 83
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 69; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339804
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Columbia; Roll: 1522835
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240054
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374059
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 54; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1240054

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T624_46; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374059

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 83

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: 69; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339804

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T627_126; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 14-22

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas; Roll: T627_126; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 14-22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1975
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Ben E Cooper 15 Nov 1975

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbia, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Columbia; Roll: 1522835

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 November 1975
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 430-14-0759; Issue State: Arkansas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Magnolia, Columbia County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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