From History of Fentress County Tennessee by Albert R Hogue
Thomas Cooper first settled on Rottens Fork of Wolf River, one of the first settlers there; then he move to Indian Creek more than a 100 years ago. He was a teacher. He was a soldier in the War of 1812 and drew a pension. He rode horseback to Nashville to get his money.
Information below sent to me by Vonnie L Cantrell
Southern Campaign American Revolution
Pension Statements & Rosters
Pension application of Thomas Cooper S21128
Transcribed by Will Graves
Sources
↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/54152571/thomas-council-cooper: accessed 20 September 2022), memorial page for Thomas Council Cooper (19 Oct 1762–27 Jul 1849), Find a Grave Memorial ID 54152571, ; Maintained by JoAnn Stephens Graham (contributor 47263633) Burial Details Unknown.
U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
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