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From: Lorretta Sinclair <>
Subject: [NJHUNTER] Cooley/Roberson/Eichland
Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 11:30:50 -0500


I found this biographical sketch amongst my notes and thought someone might
find it useful.

John W. Cooley. The family represented by this gentleman originated in
Europe. From that country Philip Cooley came to America andsettled in
Alexandria Twp, Hunterdon Co, whre he became the owner ofa large tract
ofland. His son, Philip, Jr., who was born in Hunterdon Co., had a son,
George H, our subject's father, who was born in Kingwood Twp, where, and in
Alexandria he spent his active life engaged in farm pursuits. Politically
he affiliated withthe Democrats, and in religious belief was identified
with the Methodist Episcopal Church. His death occurred in 1870, when he
was but forty years of age. His marriage united him with Elizabeth
Roberson, daughter of John and Grace Roberson, and an earnest member of the
Methodist Episcopal Church. She survived her husband some years, dying at
the age of fifty-five.

Of three chldren that comprised thefamily, our subject is the sole
survivor. He was born in KingwoodTwp, Hunterdon Co., in 1859, and was
reared in that twp and Bethlehem and Holland. When twenty years of age he
went west and spent one year in Illinois, but not liking the prospects
there returned to New Jersey. In 1894 he bought afarm near Frenchtown and
here he engages in raising fruits and berries, as well as general farm
products. Theplace contains ninetythree acres and is improved with a
substantial set o buildings, adapted to their varied needs.

The political belief of Mr. Cooley brings him into sympaty with the
Democratic party, which ticket he always votes. He has never cared for
public office, but has preferred to devote himself entirely to the labor of
cultivating his farm. Matters relative to the public welfare receive his
attention and all progressive plans have his support. He and his family
attend the Methodist Episcopal Church, of which he is an actie member. His
marriage, August 4, 1886, united him with Arah Eichland, daughter of Samuel
and Jane Eichland. One child blesses their union, a son named Eldon E.
end of biographical sketch----

I have one COOLEY family that I'd like to find more info on:
Jacob V. Cooley b abt 1822, died between 1880-1901 md Sarah Hager b Aug
1830, died befor 31 Oct 1901 (will dtd 1 May 1901, probated 31 Oct 1901)
Their only 2 children: 1. George A. b 1858 md Stella A. Welch and had dtr
Hannah A. Cooley
2. William B. Cooley b 20 May 1862 in Milford, Hunterdon Co., NJ

George and Hannah Cooley also lived in Riegelsville, Pa and was a partner
in a building firm called Clark and Cooley.

Sincerely, Lorretta Sinclair

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