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Author: ThomasKer2
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i'm not related to this family.
Edgehill Cooper does not appear on any census.
Reasons why you won't find what you are seeking -
Facts you should know about the early census records -
All census records [1790 - 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of
household; whether male or female.
NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated - city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated - only the county; however some census takers listed
the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated - single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated - brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw,
etc.
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume "white"]
1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships or parental
birthplaces.
Step children are not enumerated as "step" children
Adopted children are not enumerated as "adopted"
Grand children are not enumerated as "grand children"
1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members
1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces
1850 - NEVER. NEVER change the computerized spelling of a persons name.
Name: Edgel B Cooper
Age: 25
Estimated birth year: abt 1825
Birth Place: Indiana
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): District 7, Boone, Indiana
Edgel B Cooper 25, IND - farmer
Eliza E Cooper 23, IND
Eliza Cooper 2, IND [2 not 12]
Melissa Cooper 1, IND
marriage record -
Groom: Edgel Cooper
Groom's Race:
Groom's Date of Birth:
Groom's Place of Birth:
Groom's Residence: , Boone, Indiana
Groom's Number of Marriage:
Groom's Father:
Groom's Mother:
Bride: Eliza E Bennett
Bride's Race:
Bride's Date of Birth:
Bride's Place of Birth:
Bride's Residence: , Boone, Indiana
Bride's Number of Marriage:
Bride's Father:
Bride's Mother:
Informant Name:
Date of License: 30 Jan 1847
County of License: Boone
Date of Marriage: 18 Feb 1847
Place of Marriage: , Boone, Indiana
Official:
Record Number: 969
GSU Film Number: 1320110
Digital GS Number: 4202689
Digital Image Number: 00225
Number of Images: 1
Collection: Indiana, Marriages, 1811-1959
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