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Herman Ray Cope 1924–1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Jan 1924

Birth Location: Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 15 May 1977

Death Location: Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: John Cope

Mother: Arminta Wooten

Spouse(s): Imogene Defoor

Children(s): Carolyn Fountain, Jean Newman

In 1924, Herman Ray Cope entered the world in Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA, born to John William Cope And Arminta Alice Minnie Wooten. In 1930, Herman Ray Cope resided in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA. In 1935, Herman Ray Cope resided in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma. Herman Ray Cope married Imogene Defoor, and had children including Carolyn Sue Cope Fountain, Gail Cope, Jean Ann Cope Newman. Herman Ray Cope passed away in 1977 in Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1924, Herman Ray Cope entered the world in Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA, born to John William Cope And Arminta Alice Minnie Wooten.
  • In 1930, Herman Ray Cope resided in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1935, Herman Ray Cope resided in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma.
  • Herman Ray Cope married Imogene Defoor, and had children including Carolyn Sue Cope Fountain, Gail Cope, Jean Ann Cope Newman.
  • Herman Ray Cope passed away in 1977 in Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Herman Cope's Ancestors

Self
Herman Cope
1924–1977
Birth Place: Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
John William Cope
1889–1948
Forsyth, Missouri, USA
Arminta (Alice "Minnie") Wooten
1896–1979
Izzard County, Arkansas
Grandparents
Gideon (David 'Gid' "Papa") Wooten
1875–1933
Stone County, Arkansas, USA
Roxie (Elizabeth) Rorie
1870–1954
Arkansas, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Rorie
1844–1928
AMANDA WOOLARD
1842–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hezekiah Rorie
1822–1864
Louisa Ticer
1822–1882

Herman Cope's Descendants

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Herman (Ray) Cope (24 Jan 1924–15 May 1977) m. Imogene Defoor (29 Nov 1928–23 Dec 1998)
  1. 1. Carolyn (Sue Cope) Fountain 1946–2008
  2. 2. Jean (Ann Cope) Newman 1948–2015

Herman Cope's Timeline

6 Records

1924
24 Jan 1924
Birth of Herman Ray Cope in Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 6
Herman Ray Cope resided here in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 11
Herman Ray Cope resided here in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma
Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 16
Herman Ray Cope resided here in Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 18
Herman Ray Cope resided here in Webbers Falls, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Webbers Falls, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1977
15 May 1977
Age 53
Death of Herman Ray Cope in Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1924
    Event Place: Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 103
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03313; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 51-22
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341649
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2341649

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03313; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 51-22

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Martin, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03313; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 51-22

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Webbers Falls, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 103

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1977
    Event Place: Muskogee, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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