This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Grahamsadler1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.baker/1780.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi Nikki Benjamin Cooper was baptised 09 JAN 1814 in Claverley Shropshire, see I.G.I. Benjamin was the son of James Cooper Mary Broadmeadow. James Cooper was born 1783 in Bobbington,The Parish of Bobbington is adjacent to Claverley. Mary Broadmeadow was Baptised 31 MAY 1778 Bobbington, Stafford, Parents of Mary :- Edward Broadmeadow 1738 - 1809 Elizabeth Jannes 1745 - 1805,6 Children The parents of James Cooper :- William Cooper 1743 - 1821 Elizabeth Sparry 1743 - 1822, 9 Children. James Cooper married Mary Broadmeadow 9 July 1804 Holy Cross Bobbington. They had 9 Children. James Cooper died 18 February 1864, Ketley Sand, Ketley, Wellington Salop,he lived there with his daughter Catherine. Mary Broadmeadow Cooper died in Swindon Staffordshire in 1838,she was buried at the Holy Cross Bobbington 22 December 1838 age 60. Swindon is an adjacent Parish to Bobbington. Benjamin Cooper Ann Baker had 11 Children. Benjamin died 1893 in Aston Eyre, Shropshire. he was buried 21 December 1893 St Chads Pattingham, Staffordshire. Ann Baker was born 23 May 1820 Oldswinford Worcestershire, Parents Joseph/Job Baker and Elizabeth Jackson. Ann Baker Cooper died 1889, buried St.Chads Pattingham 9 April 1889, I understand there is a stained glass window in St.Chads Church to the memory of Ann Baker Cooper, you should find reference to the window through Google, etc. I have copies of Marriage Certificates which I would be happy to share with you, plus much more history. Graham Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.