Cooper, James

COOPER, ANDERSON

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Date: 11/12/2012 at 11:27:18

1880 History of Poweshiek County Iowa

PLEASANT TOWNSHIP

Page 772-3

COOPER, JAMES--Farmer and stock-raiser, section 8, P.O. Malcom. Born in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, July 18, 1845, and was there raised and educated. Came to this country in 1871 and located in Malcom township, where he resided for a time and then came to his present location in the spring of 1873. He was married May 31, 1871, to Miss Barbara Ann Anderson, of Aberdeenshire, Scotland. From this union they have had three children: Jennie Ann, James Alexander and Ella. Mr. Cooper's farm consists of 160 acres, mostly all under cultivation. His home is pleasantly situated and indicates comfort and prosperity. Himself and family are members of the Presbyterian Church of Malcom. He is numbered among the successful agriculturalists of Pleasant township.