YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Cooper 1754–1809 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Dec 1754

Birth Location: Byberry Township, PA

Death Date: 22 Dec 1809

Death Location: Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, USA

Father: James Cooper

Mother: Hannah Hibbs

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Fenimore

Children(s): James Cooper, Isaac Cooper, Hannah Cooper, Richard Cooper, Samuel Cooper, William Cooper

William Cooper was born in 1754 in Byberry Township, PA, the child of James Cooper And Hannah Hibbs. William Cooper married Elizabeth Fenimore, and had children including Hannah Cooper, Isaac Cooper, James Fenimore Cooper, Richard Cooper, Samuel Cooper, William F Cooper. William Cooper passed away in 1809 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, USA.

Find more search results for William Cooper
WC

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • William Cooper was born in 1754 in Byberry Township, PA, the child of James Cooper And Hannah Hibbs.
  • William Cooper married Elizabeth Fenimore, and had children including Hannah Cooper, Isaac Cooper, James Fenimore Cooper, Richard Cooper, Samuel Cooper, William F Cooper.
  • William Cooper passed away in 1809 in Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Cooper's Ancestors

Self
William Cooper
1754–1809
Birth Place: Byberry Township, PA
Parents
James Cooper
1729–1795
Hannah Hibbs
1730–1777
Bucks, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William Cooper
1693–1736
Mary Groome
–1772
William (Hibbs) Sr
1700–1789
Byberry, Bucks, PA
Great-Grandparents
James Cooper
1661–1732
Hester
1665–1706
Thomas Groome
1670–
Elizabeth
1670–
William Hibbs
1665–1711
Hannah Houl
1667–1737
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Howell
1630–
Mary English
1655–1732

William Cooper's Descendants

1.
WC
William Cooper (2 Dec 1754–22 Dec 1809) m. Elizabeth Fenimore (11 June 1752–15 September 1817)
  1. 1. James (Fenimore) Cooper 1789–1851
  2. 2. Isaac Cooper 1781–1818
  3. 3. Hannah Cooper 1777–1800
  4. 4. Richard Cooper 1775–1813
  5. 5. Samuel Cooper 1787–1819
  6. 6. William (F) Cooper 1786–1819

William Cooper's Timeline

2 Records

1754
2 Dec 1754
Birth of William Cooper in Byberry Township, PA
Byberry Township, PA
1809
22 Dec 1809
Age 55
Death of William Cooper in Albany, Albany County, New York, USA
Albany, Albany County, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1754
    Event Place: Byberry Township, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source: New Jersey, Marriage Records, 1683-1802

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1809
    Event Place: Albany, Albany County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cooperstown, Otsego County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: New York, Find A Grave Index, 1660-2012

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE