Anna; Give every piece of information you have. For instance where your father was born, the town, Co., State. His mothers name was Mary Cooper b.? (give her full birth date) and her parents names and dates of Birth. I don't know about foster care records. Many adoption records are sealed. You may want to contact people working with adoption, foster care in the area and ask who to see. If she told no one, and it isn't on the Birth Certificate you have a tough brick wall. Year Book from high school? Who were her friends, did she have brothers and sisters, maybe she told one of them. Good Luck Sherry ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Hi, I have a brick wall and I welcome any suggestions on how to find info, if it exists. My father's name is Marvin Cooper, born 4 March 1942, mother Mary Cooper (Parish), father unknown. I would love suggestions on how to find his father. He says his mother didn't tell him, nor her husband who the father was. Mary's mother made her put my father in foster care. His foster parents are Benjamin and Lois Harris. He said until he started to go to school, he was known as Jerry Harris. When he went to school he was officially known as Marvin Thomas Cooper. He says his father's name isn't on his birth certificate. Any suggestions on how to find out who his father was, or is that information just lost because she never told anyone that we know of. Thanks for any help anyone can give me. Anna Adams

Looking for Sallie Cooper that married Oscar S. Rogers. Sallie's parents were George and Charlotte Medford Cooper. Sallie and Oscar were in Haywood County, Western North Carolina around 1870. Thanks, Roger in Western North Carolina

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Ben Yes, this is my ex-mother-in-law and her siblings and parents. She never mentioned Independence City and living there. It was always St. Louis. Does it say Independence City somewhere on this census. I guess I am not smart enough to find it. It also shows her father to be a printer instead of a minister. I know he was a minister, must have come later. On Lee Jr. birth certificate in 1947 it says his father Lee Sr. worked as a painter for a sing company. Doubt printer and sign painter were connected? Thanks again! Your great! Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Well, Terrie, I did not look for that on the census page, it was written in the ledger above the census page. It is possible the "painter for a sing company" should have read "painter for a sign company" which means he was probably an artist of some sorts. Ben ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cooppip@aol.com> To: <cooper@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 3:20 PM Subject: [COOPER] Cooper

Ben; Yes, Bakersfield is my husband's home town, not mine. But we have been here since 1991. It is hotter than blue blazes in the summer and nice in the winter. My ex mother-in-law is unable to furnish much of anything and a terrible memory to boot! Her name is Josephine Leona (Hampton) Cooper. No longer Cooper, now Matthews. She does not seem to know anything about Lee Sr. family at all. She even said that she never met his parents, just one sister. Interesting! Then when they divorced she did not see any of them ever again, including Lee Sr. The only document I received from her was Lee Jr.'s birth certificate. Since Lee Sr. was 21 at Lee Jr.'s birth and they only stayed married another year, I am sure he went on to marry down the line and may have even had more children. Just do not have that information. Thanks again for everything, Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Searching for other individuals researching Louisa Cooper (abt. 1838 – 27 Jan 1890; m. Henry Horton Hammer 5 Aug 1855 in Carter County, Tennessee) Family legend is that she is part Native American. 1850 Census, Washington County, Tennessee [near Absalon Scott on Greenwood Dr. 24 Sep 1850 545/569 Lair/Lain, John 29 Lair/Lain, Cathr 26 Lair/Lain, Jos 6 Lair/Lain, Sarah 4 Lair/Lain, David 8/12 Cooper, Louiza 12 1860 Census, Peoplesville, Carter County, Tennessee 25 Jul 1860 1110/1014 Cooper, James 26, Day Laborer b. TN Cooper, Margaret 26 Cooper, Mary 1 Cooper, William 1/12 1112/1016 McNabb, David, 41 McNabb, Lavinia 30 McNabb, Margaret 2 Hampton, Samuel 8 Hampton, Thomas 6 Cooper, Armeta 56 [b.1804] Note that Henry & Louisa named a daughter Armitta and one Levinia / Lavinia ? Have not found a marriage for Armeta Cooper or any more information about the Cooper Family as of June 2007. 1880 Census Washington County, Tennessee Dist. 1 5 Jun 1880 74/75 Hammer, Henry 44, Blacksmith, b. TN father b. TN – mother b. TN Hammer, Louesa, 42, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. TN Hammer, Armitta 15, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC Hammer, Leveina 13 b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC Hammer, Jno H. 10, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC Hammer, Robt. 8, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC Hammer, Margaret 6, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC Hammer Woley 4, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC Hammer, Ona 2, b. TN – father b. TN – mother b. NC The census taker must have written down the wrong birth place for Louesa. Bob and Betty Jane Hylton bjhylton@comcast.net

Bakersville, you say. I have been there; its been half a century though. My Aunt Edna died there in the late 1950s...that is giving away my age. What is your ex mother-in-law's name [too include her maiden name]. That may give me a start in researching Lee. Does she have any old papers, scrapebooks, school annuals, photos or the like laying around in her attic or basement that may reveal anything? Just a thought. Ben ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cooppip@aol.com> To: <cooper@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:48 PM Subject: Re: [COOPER] Lee Allen Cooper Ben You have been absolutely wonderful and I want to thank you. I did try for a birth certificate in Kirkwood with no luck. I really am not sure that my ex mother-in-law really remembers. I just requested their marriage certificate and divorce papers. I will see if they can be found and what is in the information on these papers, if any. I will let you know if I need help. Again, thanks so much! Terrie Cooper-Piper, Bakersfield, California

Ben You have been absolutely wonderful and I want to thank you. I did try for a birth certificate in Kirkwood with no luck. I really am not sure that my ex mother-in-law really remembers. I just requested their marriage certificate and divorce papers. I will see if they can be found and what is in the information on these papers, if any. I will let you know if I need help. Again, thanks so much! Terrie Cooper-Piper, Bakersfield, California ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Nothing confusing about that response. I checked the 1930 US Census in Kirkwood, St. Louis Co., MO., for any Coopers and found a few but no Lee Allen Cooper. If you are sure he was born in Kirkwood you might call the local historical or genealogical society and see if you can find a newspaper entry on his birth. Another check would be to locate a birth certificate in St. Louis Co. or the state of MO. If you haven't already you might contact the library in Kirkwood at 314-821-5770 and ask them about getting access to newspaper articles births and deaths on or around May 6, 1926 or 1927. They could probably give you info on a local historical or genealogical society You can also contact vital records in MO for a copy of Lee Allen Sr.'s birth certificate. You can order on-line from St. Louis County Vital Records at: http://vitalrec.com/mocounties4.html#St.%20Louis Hope one of these help. Email me at any time. Ben PS. If you do find a birth certificate and would like for me to research ancestry.com for his parents, please contact me. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cooppip@aol.com> To: <cooper@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 7:10 PM Subject: Re: [COOPER] Lee Allen Cooper Ben I am not a Cooper in blood, my ex was Lee Allen Cooper Jr. It is my daughter and grandson who is the Cooper bloodline. I know I confused things by my last name being Cooper-Piper. I have the last names of my two husbands because of children and business. Someday I will get around to changing it. I was a Cooper (single mom) for many years in business, so I just hyphenated when I married my second husband. He always says he is still on probation after 22 years of marriage and that is why I do not drop the Cooper. (Cute) My daughter is Lee Allen Cooper's only child. She has a 17 month old son. But as far as we know Lee Allen Cooper Jr. may have siblings, but since he never knew his father, we do not know of others. Hope I did not confuse you further. Thanks, Terrie Cooper-Piper

Ben I am not a Cooper in blood, my ex was Lee Allen Cooper Jr. It is my daughter and grandson who is the Cooper bloodline. I know I confused things by my last name being Cooper-Piper. I have the last names of my two husbands because of children and business. Someday I will get around to changing it. I was a Cooper (single mom) for many years in business, so I just hyphenated when I married my second husband. He always says he is still on probation after 22 years of marriage and that is why I do not drop the Cooper. (Cute) My daughter is Lee Allen Cooper's only child. She has a 17 month old son. But as far as we know Lee Allen Cooper Jr. may have siblings, but since he never knew his father, we do not know of others. Hope I did not confuse you further. Thanks, Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Thank you Ben Cooper! Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Ben Cooper: I do not have Lee Sr's parents names or anything about them. Except my ex mother-in-law believed they divorced and the mother was left to raise 3 children all by herself. My ex mother-in-law also said that Lee Sr.'s mother was crippled from a illness in her legs. She seems to remember all this, but she never met them or knew anything else about them. Sorry! Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

No I have not Tom. Thanks.........Not sure what to do with the information being such an amateur, but I will take a look. Thanks so much! You are all great! Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Yes I did look there and seem some close, but no dice. Only my ex-husband Lee Jr. was listed. Thanks for the suggestion. Any suggestions will help me. Terrie Cooper-Piper ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Have you tried the Social Security Death Index for the Dad? That might be a source of information. > > From: Cooppip@aol.com > Date: 2007/07/24 Tue PM 09:04:27 EDT > To: cooper@rootsweb.com > Subject: [COOPER] Lee Allen Cooper > > I am hoping someone can help me locate any information on a Lee Allen Cooper > Sr. He may not go by the Sr. I am trying to trace the family tree for my > daughter, who would be Lee Allen Cooper Sr's granddaughter. My daughter's father > of course was Lee Allen Cooper Jr. Jr. never knew his father. His parents > were divorced when he was about 1 years old and Sr. disappeared. Jr. is now > deceased. I tried recently to acquire information on Sr. through my > ex-mother-in-law, but due to her elderly age she does not remember much and what she > does remember I am unsure about. > > She said that Lee Allen Cooper Sr. was born May 6 1926-27 in Kirkwood. > Missouri. I have Lee Jr.'s birth certificate and he was born in August 1947. It > does say that Lee Sr. was 21 at the time. So it appears she maybe correct on > Sr.'s birth year. She says she does not remember the marriage date. This is > all I have. > > I am hoping someone may provide a lead. I cannot seem to get a birth > certificate out of Kirkwood, Mo. > > Thanks, Terrie Cooper-Piper > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to COOPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

What was Lee Sr.'s mother's name? Ben Cooper bcooper@mc2k.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cooppip@aol.com> To: <cooper@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 8:04 PM Subject: [COOPER] Lee Allen Cooper >I am hoping someone can help me locate any information on a Lee Allen >Cooper > Sr. He may not go by the Sr. I am trying to trace the family tree for my > daughter, who would be Lee Allen Cooper Sr's granddaughter. My daughter's > father > of course was Lee Allen Cooper Jr. Jr. never knew his father. His parents > were divorced when he was about 1 years old and Sr. disappeared. Jr. is > now > deceased. I tried recently to acquire information on Sr. through my > ex-mother-in-law, but due to her elderly age she does not remember much > and what she > does remember I am unsure about. > > She said that Lee Allen Cooper Sr. was born May 6 1926-27 in Kirkwood. > Missouri. I have Lee Jr.'s birth certificate and he was born in August > 1947. It > does say that Lee Sr. was 21 at the time. So it appears she maybe correct > on > Sr.'s birth year. She says she does not remember the marriage date. This > is > all I have. > > I am hoping someone may provide a lead. I cannot seem to get a birth > certificate out of Kirkwood, Mo. > > Thanks, Terrie Cooper-Piper > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > COOPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message > >

Lois in Auburn, thanks for the response. I am afraid I have nothing of much importance on Lee Allen Cooper Sr. Supposedly he had a sister named Lolita and a half-brother named Paul Bailey. But this is all heresay. I have no more information than I posted. Thanks again, Terrie Cooper-Piper, Bakersfield, Ca ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour

Terrie, Have you looked at the 3 1/2 year old Allen Cooper, son of Floyd Cooper, on the 1930 census, Prairie Township, McDonald County, Mo. He had a 2 year old sister name Juanita, possibly the sister someone remembered as "lolita"? Tom Smith Alameda, Ca. ----- Original Message ----- From: <Cooppip@aol.com> To: <cooper@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 6:04 PM Subject: [COOPER] Lee Allen Cooper >I am hoping someone can help me locate any information on a Lee Allen >Cooper > Sr. He may not go by the Sr. I am trying to trace the family tree for my > daughter, who would be Lee Allen Cooper Sr's granddaughter. My daughter's > father > of course was Lee Allen Cooper Jr. Jr. never knew his father. His parents > were divorced when he was about 1 years old and Sr. disappeared. Jr. is > now > deceased. I tried recently to acquire information on Sr. through my > ex-mother-in-law, but due to her elderly age she does not remember much > and what she > does remember I am unsure about. > > She said that Lee Allen Cooper Sr. was born May 6 1926-27 in Kirkwood. > Missouri. I have Lee Jr.'s birth certificate and he was born in August > 1947. It > does say that Lee Sr. was 21 at the time. So it appears she maybe correct > on > Sr.'s birth year. She says she does not remember the marriage date. This > is > all I have. > > I am hoping someone may provide a lead. I cannot seem to get a birth > certificate out of Kirkwood, Mo. > > Thanks, Terrie Cooper-Piper > > > > ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL > at > http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > COOPER-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes > in the subject and the body of the message >