Serepta (Cooper) Beckett (1825 - 1911)

Born 25 Dec 1825 in Mason, Kentucky, United States

Ancestors

Wife of Sanford C Beckett — married 22 Jan 1847 in Lewis, Kentucky, United States

Died 1 Mar 1911 at age 85 in Mount Carmel, Fleming, Kentucky, United States

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Biography

Married Sanford C Beckett 22 Jan 1847 Bondsman Daniel Wallingford Her sister Margaret marries John W Beckett, most likely Sanford's brother.

In 1850 Serepta (b 1825) and Sanford Beckett (b 1824 KY) are living in Lewis Co KY dau Margaret F b 1848 Next door is her brother Jacob Cooper.

In 1870 Serepta and Sanford living in Mt Carmel Fleming Co KY. The household also includes Margaret born 1849, James b 1851, Eliza born 1858, Robert b 1860, Bell b 1864, Amanda b 1867

In 1880 Serepta and Sanford C still in Mt Carmel Fleming Eliza and Robert are living with them plus Aura B (called Bell in 1870) b 1862 and Enola M (called Amanda in 1870) born 1867. Also James H Glasscock born in May, listed at great nephew.

In 1900 Serepta (age 74, widow) is living in the household of John Cropper (b Mar 1860, OH) and Aura B (b Sept 1861), and is listed as mother in law. She reports having 8 children, 5 of which are alive.

In 1910, She is still living with John and Aura in Fleming Co.

Sources

• Federal census
• Kentucky death certificate
• Records of Lewis Co KY