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Elizabeth Cooper

Elizabeth Cooper



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  1. 1.  Elizabeth CooperElizabeth Cooper was born about 1824 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg

    Family/Spouse: Turner Cooper, I. Turner was born about 1816 in Virginia, USA; died on 2 Aug 1899; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. David Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1849 in Virginia, USA.
    2. 3. William Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1852 in Virginia, USA.
    3. 4. Turner Cooper, II  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1854 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA.
    4. 5. Anna Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1856 in Virginia, USA.
    5. 6. Jacob Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1864 in Virginia, USA.
    6. 7. Thomas Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868 in Virginia, USA.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  David CooperDavid Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1849 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg


  2. 3.  William CooperWilliam Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1852 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg


  3. 4.  Turner Cooper, IITurner Cooper, II Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1854 in Winchester, Frederick, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Name: Turner Cooper Jr.
    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg

    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.

    My Legacy: I provided crucial leadership in Harrisburg, in leading Capital Presbyterian Church and pioneering residency in Springdale. Capital Presbyterian Church still stands as a visible marker of my investments during my lifetime.

    About Me: “He was one of the early residents of Allison Hill, having moved to that community forty years ago. He was a member of the Capital Street Presbyterian Church for nearly sixty years, serving as dean of the board of elders. He was the oldest member of the Sunday School.” Harrisburg Telegraph, February 18, 1929.

    Full Name: Turner Cooper

    Birth Date: August 2, 1860

    Death Date: February 17, 1929

    Place of Birth: Winchester, Virginia; born enslaved.

    Sex: Male

    Race: Black

    Places of Residence: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania: 133 Walnut Street, 1604 Elm Street, and 1610 Elm Street.

    Connection to the Old Eighth Ward: Resident on Walnut Street two blocks west of the Eighth Ward; members of Capital Presbyterian Church.

    Family Members: Father: Turner Cooper. Mother: Sarah Shepherd Cooper. Wife: Mary Cooper. Children: Porter Cooper, Charles Cooper, Harry Cooper, Ross Cooper, William Cooper, Sarah Cooper, Mary Cooper, and Jennie Cooper.

    Education: Could read and write according to federal census records.

    Occupations: Butler. Carpenter. Brickyard Worker. Janitor.

    Church Membership: Capital Street Presbyterian Church (dean of board of elders and oldest member of Sunday school).

    Activism: Unknown.

    Connections: Jacob T. Compton, Cassius M. Brown, Levi Weaver, and George H. Imes.

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    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:
    1. 8. Sarah E Cooper  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Oct 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

  4. 5.  Anna CooperAnna Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1856 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg


  5. 6.  Jacob CooperJacob Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1864 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg


  6. 7.  Thomas CooperThomas Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1868 in Virginia, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: 1870, Ward 8, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Residence Post Office: Harrisburg



Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Sarah E CooperSarah E Cooper Descendancy chart to this point (4.Turner2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born on 20 Mar 1894 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 12 Oct 1942 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 201 South 30th street, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lincoln Cemetery




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