George William Cooper
1844 - 1914 (69 years)
Generation: 1
1. 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]
Children:- 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.