Robert James Cooper1,2,3,4
ID# 17467, (1822 - 1896)
Narrative:
Robert James Cooper was born on 10 Dec 1822 in Virginia![](ml.png)
Robert moved to Kentucky
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He was a wagon maker in 1850.11
Robert married Lucy Ann Ragdale, daughter of William J. Ragdale and Emily J. Tillotson, on 12 Dec 1860 in Trigg Co., Kentucky
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Robert and Lucy appeared on the 1870 Federal Census of Lafayette, Christian Co., Kentucky
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He was a dry goods merchant by 1870.4,13
Robert and Lucy appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Christian Co., Kentucky
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Robert died on 23 Jun 1896 at age 73.5 He was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Hopkinsville, Christian Co., Kentucky
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Children:
Children with Lucy Ann Ragdale:
- Emma Jane Cooper14,13,15 (2 Oct 1861 - 27 Aug 1935)
- Robert Emmett Cooper14,13,16 (6 Feb 1864 - 20 Sep 1946)
- William D. Cooper14,13 (20 Sep 1866 - 21 May 1940)
- James Garland Cooper14,13,17 (5 Sep 1868 - 1956)
Citations
- [S3309] Western KY History & Genealogy, online, transcription of Charles M. Meacham, A History of Christian County Kentucky, from Oxcart to Airplane (Nashville: Marshall and Bruce, 1930), Biographical Sketches, Col. Robert Emmett Cooper, shows name as Robert James Cooper.
- [S2149] Emma C. Elliott, Certificate of Death, shows name as Robert J. Cooper.
- [S9072] Dr. C. B. Hall household, 1850 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows name as Robert I. Cooper.
- [S8729] Robt. J. Cooper household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551500, Robert James Cooper, shows date and includes tombstone photo showing same.
- [S9072] Dr. C. B. Hall household, 1850 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows age 27 and state.
- [S8729] Robt. J. Cooper household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows age 47 and state.
- [S7394] Marriage Bonds, Trigg Co., Kentucky, 3:71, R. J. Cooper and Lucy Ann Ragsdale, return shows date, county, and residence.
- [S8729] Robt. J. Cooper household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as husband and wife.
- [S500] Findagrave.com, online, memorial # 88551500, Robert James Cooper, includes tombstone photo.
- [S9072] Dr. C. B. Hall household, 1850 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
- [S9076] Robert J. Cooper, owner, 1850 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, slave schedule.
- [S8731] Bob Cooper household, 1880 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky.
- [S8729] Robt. J. Cooper household, 1870 U.S. Census, Christian Co., Kentucky, shows them apparently living as parent and child.
- [S2149] Emma C. Elliott, Certificate of Death.
- [S4137] Robert Emmett Cooper, Certificate of Death.
- [S1500] "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007," Ancestry.com, record for James Garland Cooper, Soc. Sec. No. 119-03-7112.