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We remember Samuel Cooper
We remember Samuel Cooper
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Kate Cooper
Source:6637535
29th October 1876
1879
sibling
Jane Agness Cooper
Source:6637535
22nd October 1879
1881
1881
location
8 Denis Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6638256
3rd April 1881
1882
sibling
Mary Ann Yates Cooper
Source:6637535
13th November 1882
1885
sibling
Richard Cooper
Source:6638263
10th December 1885
1887
sibling
Lillie Cooper
Source:6638263
28th December 1887
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:6638263
5th April 1891
1891
location
3 Alfred Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6638263
5th April 1891
1900
dates
Age 20
Source:6637666
16th February 1900
1900
employment
Upholsterer
Gillows of Lancaster
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Source:6637666
16th February 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
7342
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
1st Volunteer Battalion
Source:6637666
16th February 1900 - 6th June 1901
1908
marriage
Elizabeth Carter
Source:6638271
1908
1909
children
Dorothy Cooper
Source:6638271
10th January 1909
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:6638271
2nd April 1911
1911
location
15 Sibsey Street, Lancaster
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6638271
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Source:953382
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sergeant
240546
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:953382
2nd September 1914 - 29th November 1918
1915
service
British Army
Private
240546
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:953382
14th February 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:953382
14th February 1915
1918
service
British Army
Sergeant
240546 and 2189
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
1/5th
Source:7614825
15th January 1918
1918
discharge
Source:953382
29th November 1918
1944
death
Died of wounds
Samuel lost an eye in the !st WW. Many years later he had a fall and shrapnel lodged in his head since the War was displaced, which caused his death.
Lancaster
United Kingdom
Source:6638279
11th July 1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Cooper |
| Source | 953382 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Sibsey Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 3 Alfred Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 8 Denis Street, Lancaster | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 240546 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 7342 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 1st Volunteer Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 240546 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 240546 and 2189 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 1/5th | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Cooper | daughter | 10th January 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Cooper | mother | ||
| John Cooper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Cooper | sister | 29th October 1876 | |
| Jane Agness Cooper | sister | 22nd October 1879 | |
| Mary Ann Yates Cooper | sister | 13th November 1882 | |
| Richard Cooper | brother | 10th December 1885 | |
| Lillie Cooper | sister | 28th December 1887 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Carter | wife | 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-02-15 | 5'11" |
Media
Media
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Samuel CooperIn the uniform of the 1st Volunteer Btn, King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment 1900 at the time of the Boer War.
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Samuel Cooper born 16th January 1881Photo of page from his mother's bible recording the date & time of some of the births of her children.Contributed by:
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Samuel Cooper's HeadstoneHeadstone of Samuel Cooper's family grave, Lancaster Far Moor Cemetery.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Coopers & Parks of Lancaster & BelfastMore about Coopers & Parks of Lancaster & Belfast
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cooper items from the Boer War | ASJ25915 | |
| UK, WW1 Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | ASJ25915 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Samuel Cooper | ASJ25915 | |
| Samuel Cooper born 16th January 1881 | ASJ25915 | |
| Samuel Cooper's Headstone | ASJ25915 |
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