Lelia Mary Cooper
1907 - 1974 (67 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
1. Lelia Mary Cooper was born on 19 Nov 1907 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri (daughter of Homer Daniel Cooper and Elizabeth Myers); died on 30 Nov 1974 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Services today for Mrs. Hedges
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. today for Mrs. Lelia Mary Hedges at United Methodist Church, Browning, with the Rev. Kenneth Kelley and the Rev. Robert Gant officiating.
Burial followed in the Morris Chapel Cemetery under the direction of Wade Funeral Home, Browning.
Lelia Mary Cooper Hedges was born Nov. 19, 1907, the daughter of Homer D. and Elizabeth Ann Cooper. She died Saturday evening at the family home in Browning.
On April 20, 1929 she married Lee Ellis Hedges.
Survivors include her husband of the home; sons, Gale and Jerry, Browning; daughter, Mrs. Robert (Carmen) Lytle, Kansas City; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson; brother, Harold Cooper, Purdin; sister, Mrs. Esther Buswell, Purdin.
She was preceded in death by her parents and four brothers.
Mrs. Hedges was a member of the Locust Valley Baptist Church.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/68321519/lelia-mary-hedges
From Cemeteries in Jackson and Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri, v.8. MBC Genealogy Publishing. Page 51.Lelia married Lee Ellis Hedges on 20 Apr 1929 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri. Lee (son of John William Hedges and Ona Mae Garrett) was born on 8 Jun 1910 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 4 Feb 1980 in Milan, Sullivan County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Esther Carmen Hedges was born on 23 Jan 1930 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 5 Nov 1997 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri; was buried in Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.
- Gale Allen Hedges was born in Sep 1931 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 5 Jan 2012 in Cameron, Clinton County, Missouri; was buried in Enterprise Cemetery, Browning, Linn County, Missouri.
- Jerry Wendell Hedges was born on 28 Feb 1934 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; died on 15 Aug 1998 in Missouri; was buried in Purdin Cemetery, Purdin, Linn County, Missouri.
2. Homer Daniel Cooper was born on 20 Feb 1876 in Linn County, Missouri (son of George William Cooper and Mildred Gooch); died on 27 Jul 1932 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- Census: 1910, Jackson, Linn County, Missouri
- Census: 1920, Jackson, Linn County, Missouri
Notes:
HOMER, son of G.W. and MILDRED (GOOCH) COOPER, was born at the old Cooper Homestead west of Shafter. Married ELIZABETH MYERS 23 Nov 1898. 7 children, MARVIN, GLEN, WAYNE, ESTHER, and HAROLD of the home; LELIA of Purdin MO; youngest son GEORGE died 8 July 1923. HOMER had 11 brothers and sisters, R.J. died 22 Mar 1922; J.E. of Solomon KS; HERBERT, BELLE BARNES, ALICE CANADA of Idaho; GROVER of Chula MO; W.R. of Laredo MO; HERMAN and ANALYZA MORRIS, Purdin MO; MILLIE ALEXANDER, Linneus MO, and the oldest sister NANNIE KING of Walker MO.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48714158/homer-daniel-cooper
From Cemeteries in Jackson and Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri, v.8. MBC Genealogy Publishing. Page 51.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1932/1932_00023815.PDFHomer married Elizabeth Myers on 22 Nov 1898 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri. Elizabeth was born on 13 Sep 1876 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 May 1964 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 May 1964 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Elizabeth Myers was born on 13 Sep 1876 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 1 May 1964 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 3 May 1964 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Elizabeth Ann Cooper, born 13 Sept 1876 to William and Lucy Morris Myers, died 1 May 1964. 24 Nov 1898 wed Homer D. Cooper. Preceded by sons, Marvin, Wayne and George; mother Mrs Lucy E. Baker, father, brother Daniel Myers, and granddaughter Lorene Cooper Gall. Left children, Glen, Lelia, Harold and Esther; brother Tom Myers, half brothers and sisters, John Myers, Amarillo, TX; Mae Sayers, Browning, MO; Emma Street, Purdin, MO; Goldie Head, Laclede, MO; Rev. Noel of Whiting, IN, Aubra of California, Les of Tacoma, WA and Lora Myers, Kansas City.
The Browning Leader-Record
Browning, Missouri
May 7, 1964
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/90404516/elizabeth-ann-cooper
From Cemeteries in Jackson and Benton Township, Linn County, Missouri, v.8. MBC Genealogy Publishing. Page 51.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1964/1964_00015681.PDFChildren:
- 1. Lelia Mary Cooper was born on 19 Nov 1907 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Nov 1974 in Browning, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.
Generation: 3
4. George William Cooper was born on 12 Feb 1844 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Jan 1914 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. Confederate army.
Notes:
Geo. W. Cooper Dead
At 11 o’clock Saturday morning Jan. 17, Geo. W. Cooper died after a long illness at his home near Shafter in Jackson township. His wife had passed away a little more than a month before.
Mr. Cooper was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., February 12, 1842, and so was 71 years, 11 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. His parents came to Missouri when he was about two years old, and both his father and mother died shortly after coming to this state. He was then taken into the home of this mother’s sister, who was Mrs. Luvicey Gooch, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage with Mildred Gooch, only daughter of Roland and Zelila Gooch, on July 12, 1865, following his service in the Confederate armies, and to them were born seven sons and five daughters, all of whom survive their parents, and all were present during his last hours excepting one daughter – the eldest.
George W. Cooper was an excellent citizen; indeed few men could so nearly count all their acquaintances as their friends. He was a kind and loving father and husband and was a neighbor who could be relied upon for sympathy and help in time of need. His standing in the community where he had lived so long was evidenced by the great congregation which attended his funeral at Mt. Live Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Drinkard of Laredo, from who we have gathered most of the above facts concerning the deceased.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 22 January 1914.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1914/1914_00009091.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58245112/george-william-cooperGeorge married Mildred Gooch on 12 Jul 1865. Mildred was born on 9 Jul 1846 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1913 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Dec 1913 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Mildred Gooch was born on 9 Jul 1846 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1913 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Dec 1913 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper
The death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper which occurred at their home in Jackson township Sunday morning cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. She had been ill for several moths of heart trouble and her death, while not unexpected, was a great shock to her family and especially to her husband who is in very poor health.
Mildred Gooch was born in this county in July 1848, and has spent her entire life in this community. She was married to Mr. Cooper while a young girl and they were the parents of twelve children, all of whom are living and were present during their mother’s last illness and death.
The children, seven sons and five daughters are: Edw. Herbert, Home, “Cap”, Grover, Wheeler and Herman and Mrs. James King, Mrs. Edw. Barnes, Mrs. Wm. Morris, Mrs. Miles Canada and Mrs. Elmer Alexander.
The deceased was a faithful Christian and belonged at the M.E. Church South at Morris Chapel. The funeral was held at the home Monday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Moore, assisted by Rev. Jno. W. Drinkard of Laredo, who was reared in the family with the deceased and who said at her funeral she had been to him a true and loving sister. Burial occurred at Mt. Olive cemetery.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 18 December 1913, page 1.
Name:
daughter of Roland Gooch and Zelila
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1913/1913_00040258.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58245135/mildred-cooperChildren:
- 2. Homer Daniel Cooper was born on 20 Feb 1876 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Jul 1932 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.
- Mildred Dorcas Cooper was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Dec 1936 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.