Hi, I have been searching for the parents of my Great Grandfather John Wesley Cooper (Used the name Wesley mostly) for a number of years. I have just received some more information and thought I would throw it out and see if it connects with anyone. Wesley Cooper found in 1860 Census of Letcher County, KY age 11, living with a John Day and family. Married Mary Jane Watkins on December 24, 1868, in the home of her father Benjamin WatkinsJr., Floyd County, Ky. His marriage license states he was born in 1850 in Letcher County, Mother from Floyd County, Father just from Ky. No names for his parents are given. 1870 Census of Floyd County, found with wife Mary, Lydia born 3/12 and a Nancy age 11 (No last name) 1900 Census of Greenup County, KY found with wife Mary, Sons William, Thomas and daughter Ella 1908 gave consent for his daughter Ella to marry in open court, Scioto County, Ohio. Gave family residence as Wheelersburg, OH Died June 2, 1913, in Greenup County, KY of Tuberculosis, Gave date of birth as March 28, 1850, in Magoffin County, Ky. Mothers maiden name as Adams. Death CERT signed by M. W. Meadows. Two of his sons married cousins who were related to the Eada Meadows family of Ky. Magoffin County wasn't formed till 1860, My understanding is from Floyd, Johnson and Morgan Counties. If anyone has any info on this family or can give me a push in the right direction it will be greatly appreciated. Ed Cooper Searching for the elusive parents of John Wesley Cooper