Cooper, Samuel W.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: COOP.S003

Family/Spouse: McHenry, R.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: COOP.G004
• Military Service: United States Civil War, Private, Company A, 98th Illinois Volunteer Infantry Regiment, Union Army

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Military Service:
ILLINOIS CIVIL WAR DETAIL REPORT

Name COOPER, GEORGE H
Rank PVT Company A Unit 98 IL US INF

Personal Characteristics
Residence FLORA, CLAY CO, IL Age 20 Height 5' 11 Hair LIGHT
Eyes BLUE Complexion DARK Marital Status SINGLE Occupation FARMER
Nativity SHELBY CO, IN

Service Record
Joined When JUL 17, 1862 Joined Where CLAY CO, IL
Joined By Whom E P TURNER Period 3 YRS
Muster In SEP 3, 1862 Muster In Where CAMP CENTRALIA, IL
Muster In By Whom L CPT Muster Out JUN 27, 1865
Muster Out Where NASHVILLE, TN Muster Out By Whom CPT HOSEA
Remarks N/A

George married Rice, Celinda E.. Celinda was born in 1845; died in 1929; was buried in Kneff Cemetery, Clay City, Clay County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: RICE.C002

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• Reference Number: COOP.R005
• _FGRAVE: 198050086
• Military Service: United States Navy

Notes:

Richard A. Cooper Jr., age 81, of Flora, Illinois, passed away Tuesday morning, April 2, 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Vincennes, Indiana.

He was born October 13, 1937, in Gainesville, Texas, the son of Richard A. Cooper Sr. and Ola Mae (Watson) Cooper. He married Ruth A. Miller on July 11, 1959, in St. Charles.

Richard served in the U.S. Navy and was among the first enlisted personnel stationed in the Philippines. He went on to a career working extensively in the aluminum extrusion industry and was sought-after for his engineering expertise. He was asked to consult on a number of projects, and he and Ruth spent several years living in China while he worked on a manufacturing venture.

Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing, and after he retired he took up new interests including woodworking and making beautiful keepsake furniture, and often found the time to help friends and family with all kinds of mechanical and creative endeavors both large and small.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Ruth Cooper of Flora; a son: Richard A. Cooper III (Deann) of Iuka; a daughter: Regina Bunning (Jerry) of Decatur; five grandchildren: Richard “Ric” A. Cooper IV (Dani), Danielle Marcum (David), Hayley Cooper, Jana Chamness, and Jessica Huskisson; 6 great-grandchildren: Andi, Bree, Owen, Emery, Madelyn, and Presley; a sister: Marjorie Barnett of Evansville, Indiana; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and five sisters: Lillian Marie Pyles, Bettie Jo Scott, Audra Mae Rosenberger, Patsy Ann Hord, and Mary Jeanette King.

A funeral ceremony will begin 11 a.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora. Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with the presentation of military funeral honors. Visitation will be 10 a.m. until time of service Saturday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the local chapter of Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Richard married ?, Angeline. Angeline was born in Dec 1822; died on 19 Jan 1859; was buried in Barth Cemetery, Enterprise, Wayne County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Reference Number: UNK.A163
• _FGRAVE: 18523337