Hi
I decended from the marriage of Susanna Martha GIBSON (d/o of
Garrett GIBSON and Prudence Beals SUMNER) and Benjamin COOPER (s/o
Benjamin COOPER the Quaker and Ferribee SANDERS) they were married Bef.
24 Feb 1814 location unknown. Susanna was born Abt. 1791 in or around
East Market, Jefferson Co. TN and Benjamin was born on 17 Sep 1786 most
likely in Bush River MM, SC or Wrightsborough Twp. Columbia Co. GA.
By 1830 they were both in Baker Twp., Martin Co. IN and remained
there until sometime in the 1870s when what was left of the family moved
to Monroe Twp. Delaware Co. IN. Both Benjamin and Susanna are buried at
the Rees Cemetery, Perry Township, Delaware Co. IN. I am sorry to say
that I know little of their children except for Rosannah COOPER who
married Jonas SMITH on 25 Jul 1827 in Davies Co. IN. I would love to
find out more of their lives in Martin Co. as it seems they may have
been very early settlers there.
Both Garret GIBSON and Benjamin COOPER Sr. were Quakers.
However, for some reason Benjamin Jr. was disowned by the Society of
Friends on February 24, 1814 for marrying contrary to discipline. I can
only guess since both families were Quaker, it was because Susanna was
not yet of age to marry or they married in a non-Quaker church.
I am willing to share and exchange what little information I
have with anyone interested on open list.
Tom
4th Great Grandson of Benjamin COOPER and Susanna Martha GIBSON
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