William Allen Cooper (1845 - 1891)

Born 1845 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States

Husband of Mary Ann (Honey) Cooper — married 1 Jul 1866 in Jackson, Arkansas, United States

Died 1891 at about age 46 in Jackson, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Corporal William Cooper was Wounded in Action during United States Civil War.

Corporal William Cooper served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Aug 1, 1861
Mustered out: Jul 4, 1863
Side: CSA
Regiment(s): 32nd Regiment, Arkansas Infantry

William Cooper was born in Mississippi.

William Cooper was an Arkansan.

William Allen Cooper was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi around 1845. His father was Constantine Perkins Cooper, and his mother was Jemima Zion Baynes.^[1]

In 1850, he lived in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.^[1] In 1860, the family lived in Village Township, Jackson County, Arkansas near the Jacksonport post office. William worked as a farm laborer at age 17.^[2]

With the outbreak of war between the North and South, William enlisted in the 32nd Arkansas Infantry Regiment, also known as the 4th Trans-Mississippi Regiment, Matlock's Battalion Arkansas Cavalry on August 1, 1862 for the Confederacy with the rank of Corporal.^[3] He fought in the Battle of Prairie Grove Campaign in December 7, 1862. Confederate forces moved on General Blunt's division to attack them while they were isolated. Before they could engage, General Blunt was reinforced with two additional divisions. Each side made attacks and counterattacks without any success. Eventually, Confederate forces withdrew, giving the Union army a strategic victory and control of northwestern Arkansas.

William also fought at the Battle of Helena on July 4, 1863. Confederate forces engaged the Union army to relieve pressure on the besieged city of Vicksburg, Mississippi. They were unsuccessful, and the Union victory allowed them to take Little Rock, Arkansas. During this battle, William was wounded on the battle field, receiving a severe injury to his leg.^[4][5]

After the war, William married Mary Ann Honey on July 1, 1866 in Jackson County, Arkansas.^[6] William's wife gave birth to twins, a daughter Narcissa and a son Beede Washington in 1867. In 1870, he lived in Cache Township, Jackson County, Arkansas. He farmed to earn a living. His real estate was valued at $500 and his personal estate at $130.^[7]

His daughter Jemima was born in 1870, daughter Sarah Jane in 1873, and daughter Alice in 1878. In 1880, he lived in Cache Township, Jackson County, Arkansas. He continued to farm to earn his living.^[8]

William died in Jackson County, Arkansas around 1891. He was buried at Martin Cemetery in Johnstown, Jackson County, Arkansas.^[9]

TimeLine

William Allen Cooper was born in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.^[1]

Residence 1850

William Allen Cooper lived in Pontotoc County, Mississippi.^[1]

Residence 1860

William Allen Cooper lived in Village Township, Jackson County, Arkansas near the Jacksonport post office.^[2]

Marriage 1866

William Allen Cooper married Mary Ann Honey on July 1, 1866 in Jackson County, Arkansas.^[6]

Residence 1870

William Allen Cooper lived in Cache Township, Jackson County, Arkansas.^[7]

Residence 1880

William Allen Cooper lived in Cache Township, Jackson County, Arkansas.^[8]

Death 1891

William Allen Cooper died in Jackson County, Arkansas around 1891.^[9]

Burial

William Allen Cooper was buried at Martin Cemetery in Johnstown, Jackson County, Arkansas.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3} 1850 United States Federal Census: Year: 1850; Census Place: Pontotoc, Mississippi; Roll: 380; Page: 55b Ancestry Record 8054 #3524326
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1860 United States Federal Census: Year: 1860; Census Place: Village, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: M653_44; Page: 530; Family History Library Film: 803044 Ancestry Record 7667 #13154469
3. ↑ U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865: Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database Ancestry Record 1555 #3594797
4. ↑ U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865: Ancestry.com. U.S., Confederate Army Casualty Lists and Reports, 1861-1865 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: Confederate States Army Casualties: Lists and Narrative Reports, 1861–1865. Microfilm publication M836, 7 rolls. ARC ID: 653994. Records of the Adjutant and Inspector General's Department. War Department Collection of Confederate Records, Record Group 109. National Archives at Washington, D.C. Ancestry Record 2401 #68266
5. ↑ M-317 Compiled Service Records - 32nd Arkansas Infantry, Roll 208: Co-FL, Created by Ray Nichols. "32nd Arkansas Infantry Regiment - W.A. Cooper." Accessed 15 May 2022
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #439512
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} 1870 United States Federal Census: Year: 1870; Census Place: Cache, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: M593_56; Page: 313A Ancestry Record 7163 #472475
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: Cache, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: 47; Page: 446A; Enumeration District: 132 Ancestry Record 6742 #39651092
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1 9.2} Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/100263503/william-a-cooper : accessed 15 May 2022), memorial page for William A Cooper (1846–1891), Find A Grave: Memorial #100263503, citing Martin Cemetery, Johnstown, Jackson County, Arkansas, USA ; Maintained by Bill Vanderpool (contributor 47240567) .