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COOPER, MRS. MARGARET C. farming, Sec. 22, P.O. Wrightsville, was born in this county, Aug. 11, 1837, is the daughter of Joel and Nancy Johnson. Her mother’s maiden name was Banning. Mrs. Cooper’s father was a native of this State, and was identified with its interests up to the time of his death, which occurred in 1872. Mrs. Cooper remained with her parents until her nineteenth year, when she was united in marriage to W. T. Cooper, a son of E. L. Cooper, an old settler and resident of this county; their marriage took place April 27, 1856. After their marriage he located on the land now occupied by Mrs. Cooper, and farming was his occupation during the time he lived; on July 19, 1875, he fell a victim to that terrible malady, consumption; was a man that was highly esteemed in the circle of his acquaintances; during his life was a consistent member of the U. Baptist Church, of which Mrs. Cooper is also a member. Seven children have been born to them: Owen, born June 26, 1857, died Aug. 26, 1878; Rosie Jane, born April 15, 1860; George E., born March 29, 1864; William E., born March 26, 1866; Martha A., born April 17, 1868; Minnie L., born June 5, 1872; Mary, born May 10, 1875. Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Cooper has continued the farm enterprise, and still keeps her family together, and gives the management of the farm her own supervision.