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Biographical Sketch of Henry Cooper, Johnson County, MO, Jefferson Twp from History of Johnson County, MO Kansas City Historical Co. 1881
HENRY COOPER
Postoffice, Windsor, is among the large land-holders and stock feeders of the township, and was born in Trigg Co., KY, June 25, 1818, of Irish decent, and came to Missouri with his parents in 1832, on a two year old colt, and bareback, at the age of fourteen years. His father, David Cooper, was born in North Carolina, and braved the hardships and turmoils of pioneer life of Johnson county, and died at the age of eighty years. The subject of this sketch was married to Miss Nancy Stiles, was a native of New Jersey. The result of this union was nine children, 5 boys and 4 girls, born as follows: Elizabeth, Jan 10, 1853; David, January 8, 1855; Margaret A, December 24, 1856;George, 1859; Jefferson D, July 28, 1861; Lucy L, February 13, 1864; Leona W, July 4, 1867; William H, August 28, 1870; John L, November 22, 1873. Two children are dead: Frank, born May 11, 1875, died when about 1 year old, the other deceased was an infant. Two children are married: Elizabeth married Lee Jackson, Nov 14, 1871;Margaret A and R H Muir, Mar 24, 1881. The father of Henry was among the old setlers of the township. Henry kept"bach" with Uncle Dick Pettis a while in Bates County, MO. where he entered land. He came back to Johnson county in 1848 and commenced to improve the present place, and in 1860 erected the large frame residence, which is in section 26, township 44, range 24, at a cost of $2000. He started almost from nothing, and by his industry and economy owns 1100 acres of good grass and is an extensive cattle feeder. His farm is well stocked and is indeed among the most productive of the township. His elegant residence is seen for many miles around and has a large horizon from the beautiful eminence on the southern slope of High Point, near the headwaters of Tebo. In politics, Mr Cooper is a firm Democrat. In religion, he and his excellent wife are consistent members of the Christian Church, and are among its liberal contributors. At home Mr Cooper is a dutiful husband, providing well for his family, social to friends and quite hospitable to strangers.
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1850 Census > Missouri > Johnson > Jefferson 28 Sep 1850 by C D Cobb
376-378 Henry Cooper 32 M Farmer 1600 KY
Nancy 16 F KY
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1860 Census > Missouri > Johnson > Jefferson PO Walls Store 13 Sep 1960 by A Kirkpatrick P 312
2023-2171 Henry Cooper 40 M Farmer 7000 8900 KY
Nancy Cooper 26 F KY
Elizabeth Cooper 7 F MO
David Cooper 5 M MO
Margaret A Cooper 3 F MO
George Cooper 1 M MO
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1870 Census > Missouri > Johnson > Post Oak Warrensburg PO 13 Aug 1870 by H S Spore Page 12
77-75 Cooper, Henry 52 M W Farmer 26000 3000 KY
Nancy 36 F W Keep house KY
Elizabeth 17 F W MO
David 15 M W MO
Margaret 13 F W MO
George 11 M W MO
Jefferson 9 M W MO
Lucy 6 F W MO
Leona 3 F W MO
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1880

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1900 Census > Missouri > Johnson > Jefferson > District 109 18 June 1900 by Roy H McCormick 10B
206-206 Cooper, Henry Head WM June 1818 81 M49 KY NC KY Farmer
Nancy Wife F W Mar 1834 66 M49 10-8 KY KY KY
Wm H Son M W Aug 1871 28 S MO KY KY Farmer
John L Son M W Nov 1874 26 S MO KY KY Farmer
Webster Bro M W Apr 1830 70 S KY NC KY
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1910
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1920 Census > Missouri > Henry > WindsorCity, Windsor Twp > District 106 2 Jan 1920 by Mrs K Pollock West Benton Street
28-29 Wilcox, Lucy C Head Own F
Eugene V Son M W 18 S MO OH MO
Cooper, Nancy Mother F W 85 Wd KY KY KY