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Leonard William Cooley 1892–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1892

Birth Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1973

Death Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: William Cooley

Mother: Lydia Young

Spouse(s): Rose Taylor

Children(s): Annie Cooley, James Cooley, Rose Cooley, Leonard Cooley, Francis Cooley, Margaret Cooley, Hilda Cooley, Geraldine Cooley

In 1892, Leonard William Cooley entered the world in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Charles Cooley And Lydia Sophia Young. In 1921, Leonard William Cooley resided in 216 Grafton St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Can. In 1931, Leonard William Cooley resided in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Leonard William Cooley married Rose Taylor, and had children including Annie Louise Cooley, Francis Henry Cooley, Geraldine Mary Cooley, Hilda Ann Cooley, James Richard Cooley, Leonard William Cooley, Margaret Nellie Cooley, Ronald Cooley, Rose Hilda Florence Cooley. Leonard William Cooley passed away in 1973 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Leonard William Cooley entered the world in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Charles Cooley And Lydia Sophia Young.
  • In 1921, Leonard William Cooley resided in 216 Grafton St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Can.
  • In 1931, Leonard William Cooley resided in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Leonard William Cooley married Rose Taylor, and had children including Annie Louise Cooley, Francis Henry Cooley, Geraldine Mary Cooley, Hilda Ann Cooley, James Richard Cooley, Leonard William Cooley, Margaret Nellie Cooley, Ronald Cooley, Rose Hilda Florence Cooley.
  • Leonard William Cooley passed away in 1973 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Cooley's Ancestors

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Leonard Cooley
1892–1973
Birth Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
William Charles Cooley
1868–1954
St Margaret, Leicestershire, England
Lydia (Sophia) Young
1871–1909
Mill Cove, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
John Cooley
1846–1922
Leicester, Leicestershire, England
Mary (Ann) Clarke
1845–1903
All Saints, Leicestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cooley
1810–1850
Ann Tibbolds
1807–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Cooly
1781–1842
Jane Kirby
1780–1830
Richard Tibbles
1759–1847
Mary White
1760–1818

Leonard Cooley's Descendants

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Leonard (William) Cooley (18 Apr 1892–1973) m. Rose Taylor (15 Sep 1889–7 Nov 1980)
  1. 1. Annie (Louise) Cooley 1919–2007 m. Melbourne (Melburn Joseph) Comeau 1911–1944 m. William (Herbert) Harrison 1913–1995
  2. 2. James (Richard) Cooley 1920–1990
  3. 3. Rose (Hilda Florence) Cooley 1919–
  4. 4. Leonard (William) Cooley 1923–2007
  5. 5. Francis (Henry) Cooley 1925–2010
  6. 6. Margaret (Nellie) Cooley 1926–
  7. 7. Hilda (Ann) Cooley 1928–1989 m. Victor (Franklin) Hines 1930–1973
  8. 8. Geraldine (Mary) Cooley 1930–2006

Leonard Cooley's Timeline

5 Records

1892
18 Apr 1892
Birth of Leonard William Cooley in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1921
1 Jun 1921
Age 29
Leonard William Cooley resided here in 216 Grafton St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
216 Grafton St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1931
1931
Age 39
Leonard William Cooley resided here in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1973
17 May 1973
Age 81
Death of Leonard William Cooley in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1973
1973
Age 81
Burial of Leonard William Cooley in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1892
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, World War I CEF Attestation Papers, 1914-1918, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Canada; Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918)
    [2] London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England, UK; London Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: P85STE013
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 11
    [4] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Canada, World War i CEF Personnel Files, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; CEF Personnel Files; Reference: RG 150; Volume: Box 1960 - 39
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27192; Census Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1921
    Event Place: 216 Grafton St, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 44; Census Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1931 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Seventh Census of Canada, 1931; Folder Number: T-27192; Census Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada; Page Number: 3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1973
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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