It may not apply but Captain Thoma Cooper, b. 1735 Frederick Co., Va., Died 13 Jan/Feb 1796 Greene Co., Georgia. Married Sarah "Sallie" Anthony 6 Feb 1762 Bedford Co., Va. Sarah "Sallie" Anthony was the daughter of Joseph Anthony and Elizabeth Clark. Joseph Anthony, Sr. was the son of Mark Anthony and Isabella Hart. Could that be where the Mark Anthony Cooper came from? Capt. Thomas Cooper and his wife had 9 children. Joseph Anthony and his wife had 16.Their 13 child, Mark II b. 8 Oct 1767. Married Sarah Tate (or Nancy) THE HILLS OF WILKES CO. GEORGIA (2 Volumes) Published by Heritage Papers, Danielsville, Georgia 30633 Cop[yright 1987, Mary B. Warren. This is an excellent book on the Anthony's, Coopers, and their kin. Hope it helps y'all.