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Laura B Cooper 1888–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 09 Jan 1888

Birth Location: Illinois, USA

Death Date: May 1984

Death Location: Shields, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA

Father: William Melton

Mother: Barbra Melton

Spouse(s): John Cooper

Children(s): Estel Cooper, Audrey Cooper

In 1888, Laura B Cooper entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to William Melton And Barbra A Melton. In 1900, Laura B Cooper resided in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Laura B Cooper resided in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA. Laura B Cooper married John Lee Cooper, and had children including Audrey L Cooper, Estel Marie Cooper. Laura B Cooper passed away in 1984 in Shields, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1888, Laura B Cooper entered the world in Illinois, USA, born to William Melton And Barbra A Melton.
  • In 1900, Laura B Cooper resided in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Laura B Cooper resided in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA.
  • Laura B Cooper married John Lee Cooper, and had children including Audrey L Cooper, Estel Marie Cooper.
  • Laura B Cooper passed away in 1984 in Shields, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Melton
1861–1929
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
WM
Barbra Melton
1861–1945
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
BM

Spouses(s)

John Cooper
1871–
Birth Location: Illinois
JC

Children(s)

Estel Cooper
1913–2005
Birth Location: Wayne County, Illinois
EC
Audrey Cooper
1926–
Birth Location: Illinois
AC

Laura Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Laura Cooper
1888–1984
Birth Place: Illinois, USA
Parents
William Melton
1861–1929
Illinois, USA
Barbra (A) Melton
1861–1945
Illinois, USA
Grandparents
John Melton
1835–1909
prob. Wayne County, IL
Margaret (E) Firris
1842–1926
Illinois
William Lee
1827–
Indiana
Mary (J.) Lee
1840–
Illinois
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Cooper's Descendants

1.
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Laura (B) Cooper (09 Jan 1888–May 1984) m. John (Lee) Cooper (Abt. 1871–)
  1. 1. Estel (Marie) Cooper 1913–2005 m. Ray Pennington 1912–1990
    1. 1. Radean Pennington 1936–2008
  2. 2. Audrey (L) Cooper 1926–

Laura Cooper's Timeline

9 Records

1888
09 Jan 1888
Birth of Laura B Cooper in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Laura B Cooper resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Laura B Cooper resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Laura B Cooper resided here in Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Laura B Cooper resided here in Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois, USA
Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Laura B Cooper resided here in Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois, United States
Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois, United States
1930
1930
Age 42
Laura B Cooper resided here in Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, USA
Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Laura B Cooper resided here in Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, United States
Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, United States
1984
May 1984
Age 96
Death of Laura B Cooper in Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T625_413; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 281
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Round Lake, Lake, Illinois; Roll: 528; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2340263
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: T625_413; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 155; Image: 281

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hickory Hill, Wayne, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Round Lake, Lake, Illinois; Roll: 528; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0005; Image: 83.0; FHL microfilm: 2340263

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Round Lake, Lake, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Orchard, Wayne, Illinois; Roll: 350; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240351

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1984
    Event Place: Cisne, Wayne County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shields, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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