Mildred Dorcas Cooper
1880 - 1936 (56 years)
Generation: 1
1. Mildred Dorcas Cooper was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Linn County, Missouri (daughter of George William Cooper and Mildred Gooch); died on 25 Dec 1936 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Mrs. Elmer Alexander
Mildred D. , daughter of George W. and Mildred Cooper, was born April 6th, 1880, and died December 25th, 1936.
She was married to Elmer Alexander, January 29, 1899, and to them the following children were born: Virgil, who died October 10, 1912, Clyde of Meadville, Mo., Raymond of Laclede, Mo., Mrs. Reva Smith of Chula, Mo., and Alpha, of the home. She also leaves four grandchildren.
Her living brothers and sisters are E.J. Cooper, of Solomon, Kas., Mrs. Nan King of Walker, Mo., Mrs. Belle Barnes, of Eden Idaho, Mrs. Alice Canada, of Jerome, Idaho, Herbert Cooper of Eden, Idaho, Grover Cooper, of Chula, MO., Wheeler Cooper of Laredo, Mo., Herman Cooper, of Purdin, Mo. R.J. Cooper and Homer Cooper have preceded her in death.
She united with the church at Morris Chapel in 1894 under the ministry of the Rev. E.E. Bostwick, and has lived a faithful member since.
Her entire life has been spent in Linn County with the exception of five years spent in Oklahoma.
Although she has been ill for several years, she has been a patient sufferer, and has always been concerned about the welfare of her family and friends who are left to mourn her passing.
“There is no death, the stars go down
To rise upon some fairer shore;
And bright in Heaven’s jeweled crown
they shine forevermore.
The Daily News- Bulletin, Brookfield, Missouri. Thursday, 11 December 1936.
Name:
daughter of George W. Cooper and Mildred
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1936/1936_00046575.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/65083074/mildred-dorcas-alexanderMildred married Elmer Grimes Alexander on 29 Jan 1899. Elmer was born on 11 Oct 1877 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 30 Aug 1958 in Brookfield, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 2 Sep 1958 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:- Reva Malissa Alexander was born on 11 May 1914 in Purdin, Linn County, Missouri; died on 13 Nov 2012 in Chillicothe, Livingston County, Missouri; was buried in Meadville Cemetery, Meadville, Linn County, Missouri.
2. George William Cooper was born on 12 Feb 1844 in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania; died on 17 Jan 1914 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 18 Jan 1914 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. Other Events:
- _MILT: Civil War. Confederate army.
Notes:
Geo. W. Cooper Dead
At 11 o’clock Saturday morning Jan. 17, Geo. W. Cooper died after a long illness at his home near Shafter in Jackson township. His wife had passed away a little more than a month before.
Mr. Cooper was born in Westmoreland county, Pa., February 12, 1842, and so was 71 years, 11 months and 5 days old at the time of his death. His parents came to Missouri when he was about two years old, and both his father and mother died shortly after coming to this state. He was then taken into the home of this mother’s sister, who was Mrs. Luvicey Gooch, where he grew to manhood. He was united in marriage with Mildred Gooch, only daughter of Roland and Zelila Gooch, on July 12, 1865, following his service in the Confederate armies, and to them were born seven sons and five daughters, all of whom survive their parents, and all were present during his last hours excepting one daughter – the eldest.
George W. Cooper was an excellent citizen; indeed few men could so nearly count all their acquaintances as their friends. He was a kind and loving father and husband and was a neighbor who could be relied upon for sympathy and help in time of need. His standing in the community where he had lived so long was evidenced by the great congregation which attended his funeral at Mt. Live Monday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. J.W. Drinkard of Laredo, from who we have gathered most of the above facts concerning the deceased.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 22 January 1914.
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1914/1914_00009091.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58245112/george-william-cooperGeorge married Mildred Gooch on 12 Jul 1865. Mildred was born on 9 Jul 1846 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1913 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Dec 1913 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Mildred Gooch was born on 9 Jul 1846 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 14 Dec 1913 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 15 Dec 1913 in Mount Olive Cemetery, Shafter, Linn County, Missouri. Notes:
Death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper
The death of Mrs. Geo. W. Cooper which occurred at their home in Jackson township Sunday morning cast a gloom over the entire neighborhood. She had been ill for several moths of heart trouble and her death, while not unexpected, was a great shock to her family and especially to her husband who is in very poor health.
Mildred Gooch was born in this county in July 1848, and has spent her entire life in this community. She was married to Mr. Cooper while a young girl and they were the parents of twelve children, all of whom are living and were present during their mother’s last illness and death.
The children, seven sons and five daughters are: Edw. Herbert, Home, “Cap”, Grover, Wheeler and Herman and Mrs. James King, Mrs. Edw. Barnes, Mrs. Wm. Morris, Mrs. Miles Canada and Mrs. Elmer Alexander.
The deceased was a faithful Christian and belonged at the M.E. Church South at Morris Chapel. The funeral was held at the home Monday, conducted by her pastor, Rev. Moore, assisted by Rev. Jno. W. Drinkard of Laredo, who was reared in the family with the deceased and who said at her funeral she had been to him a true and loving sister. Burial occurred at Mt. Olive cemetery.
The Bulletin, Linneus, Missouri. Thursday, 18 December 1913, page 1.
Name:
daughter of Roland Gooch and Zelila
Died:
Missouri death certificate
https://www.sos.mo.gov/images/archives/deathcerts/1913/1913_00040258.PDF
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/58245135/mildred-cooperChildren:
- Homer Daniel Cooper was born on 20 Feb 1876 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 27 Jul 1932 in Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri; was buried in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.
- 1. Mildred Dorcas Cooper was born on 16 Apr 1880 in Linn County, Missouri; died on 25 Dec 1936 in Linneus, Linn County, Missouri; was buried on 27 Dec 1936 in Morris Chapel Cemetery, Jackson Township, Linn County, Missouri.