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From: "Brian E. Rounsavill" <>
Subject: Re: [NJHUNTER] Cooley/Roberson/Eichland
Date: Wed, 03 Nov 1999 12:56:16 -0500


At 11:30 AM 11/3/1999 -0500, Lorretta Sinclair wrote:
>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
>



Loretta:

I have a Ulysees S. Grant Cooley, who may be the brother of John W. Cooley
described above, is there any way to confirm the two brothers of John?
Here is what I know:

Individual Summary - Nov 3 1999
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Name:Ulysees S. Grant COOLEY
Sex:Male

Individual Facts
Birth1864 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Death1901 in Hunterdon County, New Jersey (age 37)
Burial1901 in Mount Pleasant Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Mount Pleasant,
Hunterdon County, New Jersey (age 37)

Marriages/Children
1. Jennie Rounsavill HOLLAND


Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Brian
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