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Robert Clarence Cooley 1883–1917 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1883

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 14 Feb 1917

Death Location: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Samuel Cooley

Mother: Nancy Wilson

Spouse(s): Bertha Riggle

Children(s): Ruth Cooley, Grace Cooley, Mary Cooley, Lois Cooley

The story of Robert Clarence Cooley began in 1883 in Pennsylvania. In 1900, Robert Clarence Cooley resided in George Township, Precinct 2, Fayette, Pennsylvania. In 1910, Robert Clarence Cooley resided in Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania. Robert Clarence Cooley married Bertha Elizabeth Riggle, and had children including Grace Louise Cooley, Lois C Cooley, Mary E Cooley, Ruth R Cooley. Robert Clarence Cooley passed away in 1917 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Clarence Cooley began in 1883 in Pennsylvania.
  • In 1900, Robert Clarence Cooley resided in George Township, Precinct 2, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, Robert Clarence Cooley resided in Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania.
  • Robert Clarence Cooley married Bertha Elizabeth Riggle, and had children including Grace Louise Cooley, Lois C Cooley, Mary E Cooley, Ruth R Cooley.
  • Robert Clarence Cooley passed away in 1917 in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Cooley's Ancestors

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Robert Cooley
1883–1917
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Samuel Edward Cooley
1849–1912
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Nancy (Caroline) Wilson
1848–1913
Pennsylvania, Somerset, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Richard (C) Cooley
1822–1890
Fairchance, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Sara E
1829–1851
Samuel (Joseph) Wilson
1791–1861
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Hannah (Nancy) Fordyce
1808–1879
Fairchance, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Cooley
1794–1850
Martha Fordyce
1802–
William Wilson
1750–1830
Elizabeth
1754–1850
William Fordyce
1759–1830
Priscilla Hyatt
1760–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Cooley's Descendants

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Robert (Clarence) Cooley (Sep 1883–14 Feb 1917) m. Bertha (Elizabeth) Riggle (1885–1968)
  1. 1. Ruth (R) Cooley 1906–
  2. 2. Grace (Louise) Cooley 1910–
  3. 3. Mary (E) Cooley 1914–
  4. 4. Lois (C) Cooley 1920–

Robert Cooley's Timeline

6 Records

1883
Sep 1883
Birth of Robert Clarence Cooley in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 17
Robert Clarence Cooley resided here in George Township, Precinct 2, Fayette, Pennsylvania
George Township, Precinct 2, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 27
Robert Clarence Cooley resided here in Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania
Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania
1917
14 Feb 1917
Age 34
Death of Robert Clarence Cooley in Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States
1920
1920
Age 37
Robert Clarence Cooley resided here in Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania
Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 47
Robert Clarence Cooley resided here in Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania
Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1883
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1658; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 182; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: George, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1410; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: George Township, Precinct 2, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: George, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1410; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 26.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Georges, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1658; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 182; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hanover, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1917
    Event Place: Fayette City, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United States

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