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1. | Turner Cooper, II was born about 1854 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA (son of Turner Cooper, I and Elizabeth Cooper). Other Events:
Notes: My Contribution: I served as dean of the board of elders at Capital Presbyterian Church for decades. I started the Springdale neighborhood in Allison Hill. And I advocated for my son to be able to attend a white school in 1871. Turner married Mary E. Porter on 29 Apr 1890 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Mary was born about 1864 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] Children:
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2. | Turner Cooper, I was born about 1816 in Virginia, USA; died on 2 Aug 1899; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Other Events:
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Turner married Elizabeth Cooper. Elizabeth was born about 1824 in Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart] |
3. | Elizabeth Cooper was born about 1824 in Virginia, USA. Other Events:
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