Cooper, David, 1725-1795

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David Cooper was an Elder, peacemaker, farmer, as well as one of the most vocal anti-slavery Quakers in the late 1700s from South Jersey. He is associated with Philadelphia Monthly Meeting. Cooper was born on the 24th of the 2nd month 1725 to John and Ann Cooper. In 1747 he married Sybil Matlack and the couple had six children: Martha, Amos, Elizabeth, Paulo, Ann, and William. Cooper is the father-in-law of Samuel Allinson, an attorney and general from NJ, and husband to his daughter Martha. Cooper died on the 5th of the 11th month 1795 in his 71st year.
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contributorOf Jackson-Conard family papers, 1748-1910 Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
referencedIn Hunt, John, 1740-1824. Papers, 1770-1828. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
creatorOf David Cooper memoir, 1724-1795 Haverford College Quaker & Special Collections
referencedIn Allinson family. Papers, 1761-1909 (bulk 1761-1798, 1809-1811, 1824-1883). Rutgers University
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Place Name Admin Code Country
Philadelphia PA US
Gloucester County NJ US
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Society of Friends
Society of Friends
Lay ministry
Quakers
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Clergy
Farmers
Quaker abolitionists
Quakers
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Birth 1725-02-24

Death 1795-11-05

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English

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