Nathaniel Cooper, Sr.

Biography

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Nathaniel Cooper was baptized 26 Mar 1643 at Hingham.[1]. He was the son of Thomas Cooper and his first wife Rachel.

He married Judith Hunt 17 May 1667.[2]

Children born in Rehoboth:

1. Peter 23 June 1669
2. Nathaniel 30 Mar 1672
3. Thomas 12 July 1674
4. Abijah 1 May 1677

Appears multiple times in "Plymouth Colony Records" (Shurtleff) on the Rehoboth town council, as a member of a Grand Inquest etc. but no records appear linking him directly to family members.[3]

On 10 July 1677 the Plymouth Court granted 20 pounds to the widow & children of Nathaniel for the great faithfulness and service he provided as constable "in the time of the late warrs'. They had three children at the time and the eldest to receive a double portion and the two youngest a single portion of his estate. Letter of Administration was granted to Judith the widow, her father-in-law Deacon Cooper, and her father (?) Hunt they giving good bond.[4]

His inventory was taken on 30 November 1676 and exhibited to the court of Plymouth on 10 July 1677. Judith Cooper, his widow took her oath to the truth of the inventory on 22 June 1677.[4]

The Vital Records of "Nath" was buried at Rehoboth 12 Nov 1676.[5]

Nathaniel Cooper Married 17 May 1667 Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States to Judith Hunt - "widow of Nathaniel Cooper =17 May 1667, who was buried 12 Nov 1676; they had children: 1.Peter b 23 Jun 1669 d.(buried 28 Feb 1677) 2. Nathaniel b.30 Mar 1672 3. Thomas b.12 Jul 1674 4.Abijah b.1 May 1677 d.(buried 28 May 1677) Alex.Hamilton Wright, "Desc.of Veach Williams" p.13 states Judith Cooper "of Taunton, Mass."

Notes

• All of the children of Thomas and Rachel (–) Cooper were born at Hingham, Norfolk, England except Rebecca and Nathaniel who were born at Hingham, Ma. References: TAG: V13:151-154; PH7:181; FH127: Gen8: 39-40; PH217:192.

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Nathaniel Cooper
about 1644–before 13 November 1677 (Age 33)
Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America

The Life Summary of Nathaniel

When Nathaniel Cooper was born about 1644, in Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America, his father, Thomas Cooper, was 27 and his mother, Elizabeth, was 27. He married Judith Hunt on 17 May 1667, in Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America. They were the parents of at least 4 sons. He died before 13 November 1677, in his hometown, at the age of 33.

Spouse

Nathaniel Cooper
Male
1644–1677

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Male

Judith Hunt
Female
1648–1724

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Female
Marriage
17 May 1667
Rehoboth, Plymouth Colony, British Colonial America

Children
(4)

Petter Cooper
Male
1669–1677

• 

Male

Nathaniel Cooper
Male
1672–1702

• 

Male

Thomas Cooper
Male
1674–Deceased

• 

Male

Abijah Cooper
Male
1677–1677

• 

Male

Parents

Thomas Cooper
Male
1617–Deceased

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Male

Elizabeth
Female
1617–Deceased

• 

Female

Siblings
(4)

Elizabeth Cooper
Female
1637–Deceased

• 

Female

Rebecca Cooper
Female
1639–Deceased

• 

Female

Thomas Cooper
Male
1640–Deceased

• 

Male

Nathaniel Cooper
Male
1644–1677

• 

Male

References

1. New England Marriages Prior to 1700: With an Updated Introduction by Gary ...By Clarence Almon Torrey, Elizabeth Petty Bentley. Page 181. "COOPER, Nathaniel & Judith HUNT (1648-1724), m/2 Isaac WILLIAMS 1677; 17 May 1667; Rehoboth.
2. http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Person:Nathaniel_Cooper_%284%29_
3. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Cooper-5573