Samuel F. Cooper was born May 2, 1807, in Nottingham township, and received a good education at the schools of Waynesburgh, and assisted
with the farm work, and other interests with which his father was identified. In 1831 he was married to Sarah Van Voorhis, who was born in
1814. Her father, Daniel Van Voorhis, was a prominent man, owning a large distillery and oil mill, and dealing extensively in stock. Five
children were born to this marriage, namely: John P., Frederick W., Mary J., Clara E. and Van. Of this family, the latter three are deceased, and
John P. moved to Tennessee in 1869, where he followed farming. The father was a Democrat, and filled almost every office in Nottingham
township. He possessed a remarkable memory, and was a well educated man, enjoying the respect and confidence of all who knew him. He was
extensively engaged in the fruit-growing business. He died May 3, 1875, his widow May 19, 1892.
Samuel Frye Cooper was born on 2. May. 1807 at Nottingham Twp., Washington County, Pennsylvania. He was the son of
Frederick Cooper. Samuel Frye Cooper married
Sarah Van Voorhis, daughter of
Daniel Van Voorhis and
Mary Frye. Samuel Frye Cooper died on 3. May. 1875 at age 68.