49. Ira Willis⁵ COOPER (Isaac⁶, ⁷) was born in NewAlbany, Floyd, Indiana 15 Jun 1871. Ira died 15 Dec 1924 in RR Buffalo Hart, Sangamon, Illinois, at 53 years of age. OBITUARY OF IRA W. COOPER from an Indiana local newspaper (Corydon, Indiana Democrat?)

DEATH OF IRA W. COOPER Former Resident of Harrison County Victim of Heart Trouble at His Home in Illinois.

Aged Fifty Three Years.

Ira W. Cooper died at his home near Buffalo Hart, Illinois, December 15, 1924, after a long illness of heart trouble. We had a brief mention of his death in last week's Democrat, since when we received the following from Mrs. Fannie E. Hoke, of near New Albany, who has been visiting the Cooper family for several weeks: "Ira W. Cooper was born June 15, 1871 at New Albany, Ind., and died at his home near Buffalo Hart, Ill., Dec. 15, 1924, of dilation of the heart. He has been a resident of this community twenty years, moving here from Indiana. He was a member of Wolf Creek Methodist church and the I.O.O.F. No. 1027, Buffalo Hart. Surviving are his wife, formerly Lucinda Hoke, five children, Ralph of Dawson, Mrs. Everett Theobald, Mrs. Walker Cravens, both of Buffalo Hart, Helen and Carl at home, and also three grandchildren, a sister, Mrs. Emma Barger of New Albany, Indiana, and a host of other relatives, and friends. Funeral services were held at the home and interment at Mechanicsburg cemetery." Editor: Mr. Cooper spent most of his life in Posey Township (Harrison County, Indiana) this county, prior to his removal to Illinois, with his family, twenty years ago, his parents having removed from New Albany to a farm near Elizabeth when Ira was a small boy. He was a near neighbor of the editor of The Democrat, as was his wife, formerly Miss Lucinda Hoke. Mr. Cooper was an honest, industrious man, and he and his family succeeded him well after going to Illinois. The writer visited Mr. and Mrs. Cooper last August on our way home from Quincy, Illinois. They owned a fine farm of nearly 200 acres. Mr. Cooper has numerous relatives and friends in this county who will regret to learn of his death.

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OBITUARY OF IRA W. COOPER from an Illinois newspaper

Died, at his home near Buffalo Hart, Ira W. Cooper, on Monday, Dec. 15, 1924, midnight, from dilation of heart, at the age of 53 years, 6 months. The deceased was born in Southern Indiana, and lived there until 20 years ago, when he moved to this community. He is survived by his wife and five children, Ralph, of Dawson, Mrs. Everett Theobald, and Mrs. Walker Cravens, of Buffalo Hart, and Carl and Helen at home; also one sister, Mrs. Emma Barger, of Elizabeth, Indiana. He was a member of Wolf Creek M.E. Church and of Buffalo Hart Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 1027. Funeral services conducted at home by Rev. Irwin, of Decatur, at 11 a.m., Thursday Dec. 18, and interment made in Mechanicsburg cemetery. Ira W. Cooper was a man of sterling worth, of strong character, and one whose word was as good as his bond. He held the respect and esteem of his neighbors and friends, and the remembrance of his fine Christian character will be his children's greatest heritage.

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OBITUARY OF IRA W. COOPER from Springfield, Illinois newspaper?

IRA W. COOPER FUNERAL IS HELD AT BUFFALO HART

Buffalo Hart, Dec. 18 -- The funeral of Ira W. Cooper, who died here Monday, was held this morning at the residence, followed by burial in Mechanicsburg cemetery. Mr. Cooper lived in this community 20 years. He was a member of the Wolf Creek Methodist Church and Buffalo Hart Odd Fellow's Lodge. Surviving are his widow and two sons Ralph, Dawson, and Carl at home; three daughters, Mrs. Everett Theobald and Mrs. Walker Cravens, both of Buffalo Hart, and Helen, at home; one sister, Mrs. Emma Barger, New Albany, Indiana, and three grandchildren.

His body was interred 18 Dec 1924 in Mechanicsburg, Sangamon, Illinois, Mechanicsburg. Ira and Lucinda Cooper are buried in Section B. This part is north of Drive #1 and East of the Chapel. They are in buried in B-148.

He married Lucinda Ellen HOKE in Harrison Co, Indiana, 17 Oct 1894. This marriage record is in Book M, page 466, of the Harrison Co., Indiana marriage book.

At 24 years of age Ira became the father of Ralph Raymond COOPER in Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana, 20 Jul 1895. At 25 years of age Ira became the father of Susanna Marie COOPER in Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana, 20 Sep 1896. At 27 years of age Ira became the father of Laura Eloise COOPER in Elizabeth, Harrison Co, Indiana, 22 Jul 1898. He bought property in Harrison Co., Indiana, 2 Apr 1904. An ordinary deed was files from Ira W. Cooper to Isaac Cooper dated 4-2-1904, $500, NE1/4 of SE1/4 section 7, T5R5, 40 acres Book H4, page 83.

He bought property in Harrison Co., Indiana, 2 May 1904. An ordinary deed from Ira W. Cooper to Samual H. Johnson, dated 5-2-1904, pt. of NE1/4 Section 7, T5R5, 30 acres, $500, book H4, page 118.

At 33 years of age Ira became the father of Carl Tolbert COOPER in Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana, 30 Jul 1904. He emigrated, Nov? 1904. Point of origin: nr. Elizabeth, Indiana. Ira Cooper moved his family to a rental farm house at the northeast corner of the "T" intersection at the center of Section 24, Williams Township, Sangamon County, Illinois. This is the same house occupied by Louise Oller during the 1950's to 1980's. His son Carl was 3 months when they moved. The family moved by train.

He bought property in Harrison Co, Indiana, 26 May 1905. A deed from Ira W. Cooper to William J. Rhodes, dated 5-26-1905, $2,000 for 80 acres, N1/2 of NW1/4, section 7, T5R5, Book I4, page 406. o

He resided in Sec.24,WilliamsTwp, SangamonCo, Illinois 1905. FROM SANGAMON COUNTY, ILLINOIS FARMER'S REVIEW FARM DIRECTORY

Cooper, Ira (Linda) Ch Ralph, Susanna, Louis, Carl, Helen, Buffalo Hart Rt. 36, tel Williamsville, twp Williams, Sec 24 T200a Langston Estate (1905).

The above means that they had a Williamsville telephone and lived in Williams Township, Section 24 and were tenants on 200 acres owned by the Langston estate. They had been in the county since 1905.

At 36 years of age Ira became the father of Helen Belle COOPER in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon, Illinois, 22 Feb 1908. He resided in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon, Illinois 1915. The Sangamon County, Illinois directory for 1915-1916 lists Ira Cooper, Buffalo Hart R 36, 3 N W, phone Inter Williamsville rents 200 acres.

He emigrated, 1917. Point of origin: WilliamsTwp, Sang'mn Co., Ill. In 1917 Ira Cooper moved his family to the northwest quarter of Section 30, Buffalo Hart Township, Sangamon County, Illinois. This site is where Carl and Florence Cooper lived from their marriage to their deaths. Ira's family moved here from just northeast of the center of Section 24, Williams Township, Sangamon County, Illinois.

Ira was listed as a member of a church in Sangamon County, Illinois, 14 Dec 1924. Ira and Lucinda were members of the Wolf Creek Methodist Church which is located about 3 miles west of the house (that Carl Cooper owned at his death) on the Sherman road to the "T" with the Spaulding road, then about 1/2 mile south. It was near Wolf Creek.

He resided in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon County, Illinois 1924. Ira Cooper owned 194 acres in the northwest quarter of section 30 in Buffalo Hart Township, Sangamon County, Illinois, where they lived.

Ira Willis COOPER and Lucinda Ellen HOKE had the following children:

50 i. Ralph Raymond⁴ COOPER was born in Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana 20 Jul 1895. Ralph died 8 Jul 1969 at 73 years of age. He married Bernice HARTLEY 16 Feb 1921.

Ralph was listed as a member of a church in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon Co., Illinois, 27 Feb 1916. Ralph became a member of Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church received by faith, dismissed to M.E. on May 29, 1928.

51 ii. Susanna Marie COOPER was born in Elizabeth, Harrison Co., Indiana 20 Sep 1896. Susanna died 16 Oct 1981 at 85 years of age. She married Everett THEOBALD.

Susanna was listed as a member of a church in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon Co, Illinois, 14 Jul 1918. Susannah became a member of the Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church. Later she married Theobald.

At 22 years of age Susanna became the mother of Paul Eugene THEOBALD 3 Nov 1918. At 24 years of age Susanna became the mother of Arthur Ray THEOBALD 4 Mar 1921. At 28 years of age Susanna became the mother of Ivan Wayne THEOBALD 14 Feb 1925. At 30 years of age Susanna became the mother of William Everett THEOBALD 5 Apr 1927.

52 iii. Laura Eloise COOPER was born in Elizabeth, Harrison Co, Indiana 22 Jul 1898. Laura died about 1975. She married William Walker CRAVENS.

Laura was listed as a member of a church in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon Co., Illinois, 14 Jul 1918. Laura joined the Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church. Later she married Cravens.

At 25 years of age Laura became the mother of Carmen Eloise CRAVENS in Sangamon County, Illinois, 8 Dec 1923. At 28 years of age Laura became the mother of William Forest CRAVENS 13 May 1927. At 38 years of age Laura became the mother of Lloyd Willis CRAVENS 29 Aug 1936.

+ 28 iv. Carl Tolbert COOPER was born 30 Jul 1904.

53 v. Helen Belle COOPER was born in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon, Illinois 22 Feb 1908. Helen died 29 Jan 1997 in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, at 88 years of age. She married Norman CONSTANT in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, 21 Jan 1928.

Helen was listed as a member of a church in Buffalo Hart, Sangamon Co., Illinois, 14 Jul 1918. Helen became a member of Buffalo Hart Presbyterian Church. She was dismissed to M.E. on March 1926.

At 28 years of age Helen became the mother of Melvin Glen CONSTANT in Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois, 23 Sep 1936. At 34 years of age Helen became the mother of Janet Gail CONSTANT 23 Jul 1942.

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