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Subject: [CT-RIVER-VALLEY-L] Croydon, NH
Date: Tue, 6 Jul 1999 15:05:58 -0400
Croydon, NH - Centennial 1866, Edmund Wheeler, Claremont, NH 1867
William Freeman Cooper is the fourth son of the late Dea. Sherman Cooper
of Croydon. On his father's side he is descended from the Coopers and
Shermans; and on his mother's, from the Poweres and Lelands. His parents
having a large family and but little property, his early life was one of
toil. While living with them his means of education were small. At the
age of 18 he left the paternal roof and was thrown upon his own
resources. After spending four years at the Newport Academy and in
teaching school to improve the state of his finances, he, in 1824,
commenced his professional studies with Dr. Elijah Cooper, of Newport.
After completing the usual course of preparatory studies, and attending
the lectures at the medical school at Bowdoin College, he graduated with
honor from that institution in 1826, receiving the degree of Doctor of
Medicine. He returned immediately to Newport, where he commenced the
practice of his profession, and remained there about a year. In 1827 he
removed to Kelloggsville, in the town of Niles and County of Cayuga, NY.
By the successful performance of a very difficult surgical operation he
opened his way at once to professional fame. He has ever since been
engaged in an extensive practice, in which he has amassed an ample
fortune, notwithstanding his almost princely liberality. In 1850 he
received an honorary degree from Laporte Medical College, Indiana.
Col. Otis Cooper, son of Dea. Sherman Cooper, was born in 1806. He
worked on the farm during his minority, and from 17 to 21 taught school
during the winter season with much success. He took a deep interest in
military affairs, and rose to the rank of Colonel. He was unanimously
chosen deacon of the Universalist Church of Croydon at its organization
in 1853. He held the office of Justice of the Peace for 20 yrs, and was
one of the board of Selectmen. He resides on the old farm selected by
his grandfather in 1772. He married Hannah, daughter of Ezekiel Powers.
Hon. Lemuel P. Cooper, son of Dea. Sherman Cooper, was born July 18,
1803. He was one of the most scientific and thorough farmers in town.
He was educated at Newport and Claremont Academies, taught school for
more than twenty winters, and was long intrusted with the general
management of the schools through town. In 1831, he was married to Laura
Whipple, and had one son, Dr. Sherman Cooper, and two daughters, Mary and
Ellen. The sisters were educated at Kimball Union Academy, and studied
French at St. Marys, Canada East. They became so proficient as to be
able to read and write the French with almost the same readiness as their
native tongue. Like their father, they were successful teachers. Mary
married Col. Alexander Gardiner, of the 14th Regt., NH Vols., an eloquent
and promising lawyer. Since the death of her husband, who died in the
army, she has turned her attention to the study of the classics. Ellen
was invited to become the instructor of French at Brattleboro, VT. Mr.
Cooper was Selectman seven yrs, Representative in 1844 and 1845, and
State Senator in 1862 and 1863.
Sherman Cooper, son of Hon. Lemuel P. Cooper, was born Aug. 20, 1833. He
received his academical education at Meriden, NH, studied medicine in New
York City, and graduated at the New York Medical College in 1856. The
following year he was deputy resident physician of Blackwell's Island
Hospital. He settled at Claremont in 1858. He entered the army in 1861,
as Assistant Surgeon of the 6th Regt., NH Vols., but was promoted to the
rank of Surgeon in Mar. 1863. At the end of three years, in 1864, he
returned to Claremont and resumed the practice of his profession.
John Cooper, son of John Cooper and Lydia Dodge Cooper, and grandson of
Dea. John Cooper, one of the first settlers of Croydon, was born in
Croydon June 15, 1806, and was educated in the common school and at the
domestic fireside. He is a farmer, but has devoted a portion of his time
to teaching and other literary pursuits. He has been elected or
appointed Superintending School Committee of Croydon sixteen times. In
1839 he prepared "An Historical Sketch of Croydon," which was published
in the 6th Vol. of the Collections of the New Hampshire Historical
Society; and in 1852 he revised the same and published it in pamphlet
form. His other publications are his annual School Reports and
contributions for the periodical press.
Alanson L. Cooper, son of Barnabas, and grandson of Dea. John Cooper, was
born Oct. 16, 1804. He possessed intellectual powers of the highest
order. He studied medicine and graduated at Brunswick, ME.,in 1827,
after which he went to Europe, and during his absence spent several
months attending hospital practice at Paris. He commenced practice at
Auburn, NY, where he died in 1841. As a poet, the few gems that have
been preserved from his pen indicate a rare genius.
Orville M. Cooper, son of Joel, and grandson of Dea. Sherman Cooper, was
born July 28, 1821. He studied medicine and graduated at Hanover in
1845. He commenced practice at Hollis, NH, where he died in 1847.
Alanson Cooper, son of Silas and great-grandson of Dea. John Cooper, a
Methodist clergyman of much talent and influence, is a Presiding Elder in
the Montpelier District, VT., and is one of the Commissioners to locate
the Methodist School.
Elijah Cooper, an intelligent physician, was son of Horatio Cooper and
grandson of Nathaniel Cooper, the oldest son of Dea. John Cooper. He
graduated at Dartmouth College. After completing his studies, he
practiced for a while with decided success at Newport, NH, but
subsequently removed to Columbus, OH, where he had an extensive practice
for two years, when he removed to Newark in the same State, where he also
had a practice extending over a large section of country, but which so
wrought upon his health that he abandoned it altogether in 1833, entered
into a large mercantile business, and amassed a considerable fortune. He
married the eldest daughter of Nicholas Farwell, of Claremont, by whom he
had seven children. She died in 1847, and he married her sister, the
second daughter of Nicholas Farwell. In Sept. 1854, Dr. Cooper, his
wife, a daughter four years old, and a servant in his family, died of
cholera. The second daughter of Dr. Cooper married Maj. John L. Farwell,
Cashier of Claremont National Bank.
Reuben Cooper, son of Reuben, and grandson of Ezra Cooper, one of the
first twelve settlers of the town, was one of the Committee of
Arrangements, and is a thriving and industrious farmer. Married Cynthia,
daughter of Joel, and granddaughter of Dea. Sherman Cooper.
Nathaniel Cooper, son of Ezra Cooper, married Phebe Barton, eldest
daughter of Benjamin Barton Esq., and removed to Leon, Cattaraugus
County, NY, where he occupied a prominent position, for a long time,
doing the larger share of public business. His son John has many of the
characteristics of his father,--has been Representative, Supervisor, and
held other offices.
Dr. Reuben Carroll, a native of Sutton, MA, came to Croydon in 1792, and
settled near the Four Corners. He was the first physician in town, and
for more than forty years was a successful practioner. In 1840, he was
thrown from his carriage and killed.
Albert Carroll, son of Charles, and grandson of Follansbee Carroll, one
of the early settlers, is a physician now in practice at South Boston,
MA.
Francis Cutting, son of Benjamin Cutting, has been an extensive dealer in
cattle, sheep and horses. He was born May 14, 1793. He is one of the
largest tax-payers in town and has raised up a large family of properous
boys, all of whom have settled near him.
Freeman Cutting, son of Francis Cutting, was born July 19, 1821. He was
one of the Vice-Presidents on the day of Celebration, has raised us a
large family, and been one of the most energetic and prosperous farmers
in Sullivan County.
Francis M. Cutting and Shepherd H. Cutting, brothers of the above, both
married daughters of Dimmick Baker, Esq. of Plainfield, and are among the
most thriving farmers of Newport.
Marilyn Labbe
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