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Royal Cooper 1853–1925 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1853

Birth Location: Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada

Death Date: 02 Sep 1925

Death Location: Kent City, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Eugene COOPER

Mother: Maria PHILLIPS

Spouse(s): Minnie None, PAULINE ZIMMERMAN

Children(s): EDWARD COOPER, ROSE COOPER, JENNIE COOPER, LOUIS COOPER, NELLIE COOPER, Alice Cooper, Arthur Cooper, BERTHA COOPER, CARL COOPER, Charles Cooper, Charlotte Cooper, HENRY COOPER, IDA COOPER, ROY COOPER, SHERMAN COOPER, Rosalie Cooper

In 1853, Royal Cooper entered the world in Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada, born to Eugene Cooper And Maria Phillips. Royal Cooper married Minnie, Pauline Zimmerman, and had children including Alice Cooper, Arthur Royal Cooper, Bertha Cooper, Carl Cooper, Charles Cooper, Charlotte E Cooper, Edward Cooper, Henry Cooper, Ida Cooper, Jennie Cooper, Louis Cooper, Nellie Cooper, Rosalie Cooper, Rose Cooper, Roy Cooper, Sherman Cooper. Royal Cooper passed away in 1925 in Kent City, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Royal Cooper entered the world in Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada, born to Eugene Cooper And Maria Phillips.
  • Royal Cooper married Minnie, Pauline Zimmerman, and had children including Alice Cooper, Arthur Royal Cooper, Bertha Cooper, Carl Cooper, Charles Cooper, Charlotte E Cooper, Edward Cooper, Henry Cooper, Ida Cooper, Jennie Cooper, Louis Cooper, Nellie Cooper, Rosalie Cooper, Rose Cooper, Roy Cooper, Sherman Cooper.
  • Royal Cooper passed away in 1925 in Kent City, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eugene COOPER
1823–1901
Birth Location: Brutus Twp., Cayuga Co., New York, United States
EC
Maria PHILLIPS
1830–1896
Birth Location: ONTARIO, CANADA
MP

Spouses(s)

Minnie None
1875–1945
Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent Co., Michigan, United States
M
PAULINE ZIMMERMAN
1859–1895
Birth Location: COURTLAND TWP, MI
PZ

Children(s)

EDWARD COOPER
1883–1972
Birth Location: Michigan
EC
ROSE COOPER
1895–1895
Birth Location: Michigan
RC
JENNIE COOPER
1889–1961
Birth Location: Allendale Township, Ottawa,Michigan,USA
JC
LOUIS COOPER
1913–1932
Birth Location: Michigan
LC
NELLIE COOPER
1892–1945
Birth Location: Bass River, Ottawa County, Michigan
NC
Alice Cooper
1902–1962
Birth Location: Kent City, M
AC
Arthur Cooper
1880–1949
Birth Location: Ottawa County, Michigan, United States of America
AC
BERTHA COOPER
1887–1962
Birth Location: Allendale Township, Ottawa,Michigan,USA
BC
CARL COOPER
1917–1973
Birth Location: Michigan
CC
Charles Cooper
1906–1983
Birth Location: Michigan
CC
Charlotte Cooper
1885–1972
Birth Location: Allendale Township, Ottawa,Michigan,USA
CC
HENRY COOPER
1909–1996
Birth Location: Newaygo, Newaygo, Michigan, USA
HC
IDA COOPER
1878–1964
Birth Location: JAMESTOWN, OTTAWA CO., MI
IC
ROY COOPER
1904–1976
Birth Location: Michigan
RC
SHERMAN COOPER
1912–1964
Birth Location: Michigan
SC
Rosalie Cooper
1895–1895
Birth Location: Allendale, Ottawa, Michigan, USA
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Royal Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Royal Cooper
1853–1925
Birth Place: Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada
Parents
Eugene COOPER
1823–1901
Brutus Twp., Cayuga Co., New York, United States
Maria PHILLIPS
1830–1896
ONTARIO, CANADA
Grandparents
Dorman (John) Cooper
1785–1885
THOMPSON, CONN
Lucretia SHAW
1795–1825
NY
HENRY (P.) PHILLIPS
1797–1863
NEW HACKENSACK, DUTCHESS, NY
ANN(Nancy) CLOCK
1793–1858
ST. JOHNSVILLE, NY
Great-Grandparents
Ebenezer Lt
1747–1824
Ruth Cooper
1755–1818
Consider SHAW
1769–
PEGGY
1780–1851
HENRY PHILLIPS
1764–1830
EUNICE REEVES
1771–1837
JACOB CLOCK
1754–1832
ANNA STARING
1759–1832
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth CHILDS
1722–1793
Samuel PORTER
1709–1776
Hannah FLINT
1719–1806
Gilbert SHAW
1744–1828
Hannah STEVENSON
1740–
JOHN PHILLIPS
1726–1759
CATHARINA MIDDLETON
1736–1810
Selah Lt.
1741–1796
Keturah Strong
1745–1829
CONRAD KLOCK
1722–1816
ANNA DYGERT
1730–1825
Jacob Staring
1726–1827
*Catharina Christman
1740–1797

Royal Cooper's Descendants

1.
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Royal Cooper (16 Sep 1853–02 Sep 1925) m. Minnie (29 Jul 1875–01 Aug 1945) m. PAULINE ZIMMERMAN (22 Mar 1859–15 Jun 1895)
  1. 1. EDWARD COOPER 1883–1972
  2. 2. ROSE COOPER 1895–1895
  3. 3. JENNIE COOPER 1889–1961 m. Milton (A.) Horton 1876–1919 m. Wm (E) DeVine 1894–1969
    1. 1. Mary Horton 1909–1970 m. Stanley Gerow 1898–
    2. 2. allen Horton 1907–
    3. 3. Jay Horton 1910–
    4. 4. Clare Horton 1918–
  4. 4. LOUIS COOPER 1913–1932
  5. 5. NELLIE COOPER 1892–1945 m. Bruno (Bernard) Pytlinski 1890–1955
    1. 1. Daughter Pytlinski 1920–1920
    2. 2. Pytlinski 1916–1916
  6. 6. Alice Cooper 1902–1962 m. Leamon (Vaine) Robinson 1895–1985
    1. 1. ERMA (JEAN) ROBINSON 1924–2008 m. William ((Duke) Marvin) Knowlton 1920–1988
    2. 2. Mervin Robinson 1922–2001 m. Marie (Estella) Ruwersma 1920–2014
  7. 7. Arthur (Royal) Cooper 1880–1949 m. Susan (Fedelia) Scott 1885–1939
    1. 1. Edward (C.) Cooper 1922–1984
    2. 2. Ernest (Arthur) COOPER 1914–1981
    3. 3. ALMA (MAE) COOPER 1901–1996 m. ANTHONY PANZA 1898–1953
      1. 1. Anthony (Arthur) PANZA 1927–1998
      2. 2. Lorraine (Jennie) PANZA 1930–1931
      3. 3. Louise (Gladys) PANZA 1924–1984
      4. 4. Margie (Elsie) PANZA –1925
    4. 4. FLORENCE (ROSE) COOPER 1904–1980 m. HENRY PRYS 1900–1993
      1. 1. HENRY (PRYS) jr 1923–2007
      2. 2. LOIS PRYS 1922–2000
      3. 3. Eugene Prys 1928–1977
    5. 5. HOWARD (JOHN) COOPER 1918–1973 m. Ann Murar 1918–1992
    6. 6. VIOLA COOPER 1905–1970
    7. 7. WILLIAM (HENRY) COOPER 1907–1971 m. Nellie Niemitz 1909– m. Nellie (C) Niemic 1908–1991
    8. 8. Albert (Eugene) Cooper 1925–1982 m. Mary (Louise) Grit 1925– m. Patricia (Lucille) Anderson 1930–2009
    9. 9. Alva (Dorothy) Cooper 1909–1909
  8. 8. BERTHA COOPER 1887–1962 m. ARTHUR (F.) CORY 1881–1963
    1. 1. Avis (May) Cory 1906–1995 m. George McIntosh 1901– m. Alexander Cameron 1905–1972
      1. 1. Arthur (Louis) McIntosh 1926–2012
      2. 2. Alexander Cameron 1929–1967
    2. 2. Cerald (Arthur) Cory 1917–1989 m. Dorothy Christensen 1920–1975
    3. 3. Irene (Beatrice) Cory 1908–1952
    4. 4. Beatrice (Irene) Cory 1908–1952
  9. 9. CARL COOPER 1917–1973 m. LOIS (JEAN) BERGANTZEL 1926–2007
  10. 10. Charles Cooper 1906–1983 m. Amelia (B) Cooper 1910–1989
    1. 1. Living Cooper 1932–1986
    2. 2. Living Cooper 1930–2019
    3. 3. Living Cooper 1938–2016
  11. 11. Charlotte (E) Cooper 1885–1972 m. Charles Thompson 1882–1973
    1. 1. Beatrice (Lucile) Thompson 1914–2004 m. James (J.) Meneghini –1967
    2. 2. EDGAR THOMPSON 1910–1911
    3. 3. Floyd (Richard) Thompson 1916–1991
    4. 4. L (G) Thompson 1910– m. Lillie Christiansen 1907–2001
    5. 5. Gordon (E) Thompson 1921–1937
  12. 12. HENRY COOPER 1909–1996 m. BLANCHE URBROCH 1913–1995
  13. 13. IDA COOPER 1878–1964 m. JESSE (GILBERT) TRIPP 1866–1952
    1. 1. CLARENCE (S.) TRIPP 1906–1969 m. Anna (Mae) Purdy 1918–1995
      1. 1. Richard Tripp 1942–1942
    2. 2. DOROTHY (M.) TRIPP 1912–1978 m. Frederick (Herman) Lehmann 1906–1972
      1. 1. Margaret Lehmann 1936–2001
      2. 2. Carol (Louise) Lehmann 1942–2018
    3. 3. Earl (Arthur) Tripp 1899–1972 m. Ruth (Eliza) Payne 1905–1984
      1. 1. Letha Tripp 1928–2003
      2. 2. Louis Tripp 1934–2016
      3. 3. Myrtle (May) Tripp 1929–2001
    4. 4. FLORENCE TRIPP 1897–1898
    5. 5. GILBERT TRIPP 1900–1960
  14. 14. ROY COOPER 1904–1976 m. DORIS ROGERS 1900–1974
  15. 15. SHERMAN COOPER 1912–1964 m. Mable (Lillian Howarth) * 1915–1978 m. Helen (M) Cooper 1918–1999
  16. 16. Rosalie Cooper 1895–1895

Royal Cooper's Timeline

24 Records

1853
16 Sep 1853
Birth of Royal Cooper in CAYUGA, HALDIMAND CO., ONT. CANADA
CAYUGA, HALDIMAND CO., ONT. CANADA
1853
16 Sep 1853
Birth of Royal Cooper in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1853
16 Sep 1853
Birth of Royal Cooper in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1853
16 Sep 1853
Birth of Royal Cooper in Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
1853
16 Sep 1853
Birth of Royal Cooper in Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada
Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada
1857
16 Sep 1857
Age 4
Birth of Royal Cooper in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
1861
1861
Age 8
Royal Cooper resided here in Oneida, Haldimand, Canada West, Canada
Oneida, Haldimand, Canada West, Canada
1864
1864
Age 11
Royal Cooper immigrated in From Canada French
From Canada French
1865
1865
Age 12
Royal Cooper immigrated in from Canada to the United States
from Canada to the United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Royal Cooper resided here in Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan, United States
Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan, United States
1884
1884
Age 31
Royal Cooper resided here in Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
1892
Bet. 1892–1893
Age 39
Royal Cooper was employed in He was farming in Bass River, Section 18 of Allendale Twp, Ottawa Co, MI
He was farming in Bass River, Section 18 of Allendale Twp, Ottawa Co, MI
1892
Mar 1892
Age 39
Royal Cooper resided here in Allendale Twp., Ottawa Cty., MI
Allendale Twp., Ottawa Cty., MI
1900
1900
Age 47
Royal Cooper resided here in Tyrone Township, Kent, Michigan
Tyrone Township, Kent, Michigan
1900
1900
Age 47
Royal Cooper resided here in Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 57
Royal Cooper resided here in Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
1910
1910
Age 57
Royal Cooper resided here in Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 67
Royal Cooper resided here in Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
1920
1920
Age 67
Royal Cooper resided here in Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
1920
01 Jun 1920
Age 67
Royal Cooper appeared in census in Tyrone Twp., Kent Co., Michigan, United States
Tyrone Twp., Kent Co., Michigan, United States
1925
02 Sep 1925
Age 72
Death of Royal Cooper in KENT CITY, MI
KENT CITY, MI
1925
02 Sep 1925
Age 72
Death of Royal Cooper in Rockford, Kent, MI
Rockford, Kent, MI
1925
02 Sep 1925
Age 72
Death of Royal Cooper in Rockford, Kent Co., Michigan, United States
Rockford, Kent Co., Michigan, United States
1925
02 Sep 1925
Age 72
Death of Royal Cooper in Rockford,Kent,Michigan,USA
Rockford,Kent,Michigan,USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1853
    Event Place: CAYUGA, HALDIMAND CO., ONT. CANADA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1029-1030
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_779; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 112
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 601; Page: 554D; Enumeration District: 247
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 723; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374668
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan
    [8] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [9] Michigan, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1822-1940
    [10] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [11] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [12] 1920 United States Federal Census, Database online. Year: 1920; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan;Roll: T625_779; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 112; Image: 930.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1853
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1857
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1853
    Event Place: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1853
    Event Place: Oneida Twp., Haldimand Co., Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1853
    Event Place: Hamilton,,Ontario,Canada
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Oneida, Haldimand, Canada West, Canada
    Record Source: 1861 Census of Canada, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Census Returns For 1861; Roll: C-1029-1030

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: From Canada French
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1864
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 723; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: From Canada French
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1865
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_779; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 112
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: from Canada to the United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jamestown, Ottawa, Michigan; Roll: 601; Page: 554D; Enumeration District: 247
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [4] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1884
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: Bet. 1892–1893
    Event Place: He was farming in Bass River, Section 18 of Allendale Twp, Ottawa Co, MI
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Mar 1892
    Event Place: Allendale Twp., Ottawa Cty., MI
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 14 Jun 1895
    Event Place: Allendale Twp., Ottawa Co., Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tyrone Township, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: 723; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240723
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T624_655; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0142; FHL microfilm: 1374668
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan; Roll: T625_779; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 112
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tyrone, Kent, Michigan
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1920
    Event Place: Tyrone Twp., Kent Co., Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1925
    Event Place: KENT CITY, MI
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Western Michigan Newspapers, Death Index, 1910-2012
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 26
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Rockford, Kent, MI
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 27
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Rockford, Kent Co., Michigan, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 28
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Sep 1925
    Event Place: Rockford,Kent,Michigan,USA
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 29
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kent City, Kent County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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