Fay Lavelle Cooper

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Fay Lavelle Cooper was born ca 1924, Texas (daughter of Thomas Henry Cooper and Thora Belle OWENS).

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Census
    Name: La Vell Cooper
    Birth Year: abt 1924
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Texas
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1930: Prosser, Benton, Washington
    Street address: Bennett Ave
    Dwelling Number: 113
    Attended School: Yes
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Texas
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Thomas Cooper 28
    Thora Cooper 32
    La Verne Cooper 7
    La Vell Cooper 6
    Gemmy Lee Cooper 3 years 7 months

    1940 Census
    Name: Fay Laville Cooper
    Age: 16
    Estimated birth year: abt 1924
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Texas
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter
    Home in 1940: Ashland, Jackson, Oregon
    Street: Beach Avenue
    House Number: 11
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Ashland, Jackson, Oregon
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
    Income: 0
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Flora Cooper 43
    Fay Laville Cooper 16
    Jemmy Lee Cooper 13


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Thomas Henry Cooper was born ca 1902, Texas.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Census
    Name: Thomas Cooper
    Birth Year: abt 1902
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Texas
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1930: Prosser, Benton, Washington
    Street address: Bennett Ave
    Dwelling Number: 113
    Home Owned or Rented: Rented
    Home Value: $12
    Radio Set: No
    Lives on Farm: No
    Age at First Marriage: 19
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Texas
    Mother's Birthplace: Texas
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: pipefitter
    Industry: Gas Company
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
    Employment: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Thomas Cooper 28
    Thora Cooper 32
    La Verne Cooper 7
    La Vell Cooper 6
    Gemmy Lee Cooper 3 years 7 months

    Thomas married Thora Belle OWENS. Thora (daughter of Nathan OWENS and Corrie E. Statzer) was born 23 Mar 1897, Russell Co. VA; died 13 Apr 1959, Jackson Co. OR; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson Co. OR. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Thora Belle OWENS was born 23 Mar 1897, Russell Co. VA (daughter of Nathan OWENS and Corrie E. Statzer); died 13 Apr 1959, Jackson Co. OR; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson Co. OR.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 Census
    Name: Thora B Owens
    Age: 3
    Birth Date: Mar 1897
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Nathan E Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Cora E Owens
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nathan E Owens 43
    Cora E Owens 32
    Kent Owens 17
    Henry M Owens 15
    Nathan K Owens 13
    Nancy A Owens 8
    Robert C Owens 7
    Alta M Owens 5
    Thora B Owens 3
    Charles G Owens 1

    1910 Census
    Name: Thora Owens
    Age in 1910: 13
    Birth Year: abt 1897
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: Nathen E Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nathen E Owens 53
    Henry Owens 25
    Ana Owens 18
    Cleve Owens 17
    Athy Owens 15
    Thora Owens 13
    Charley Owens 11
    Besey Owens 7

    1920 Census
    Name: Thora B Owens
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1898
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Celeste, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Daughter (Child)
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's name: M E Owens [N E]
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    N E Owens 62
    Thora B Owens 22
    Bessie Owens 17

    1930 Census
    Name: Thora Cooper
    Birth Year: abt 1898
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Homemaker?: Yes
    Home in 1930: Prosser, Benton, Washington
    Street address: Bennett Ave
    Dwelling Number: 113
    Age at First Marriage: 24
    Able to Read and Write: Yes
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Thomas Cooper 28
    Thora Cooper 32
    La Verne Cooper 7
    La Vell Cooper 6
    Gemmy Lee Cooper 3 years 7 months

    1940 Census
    Name: Flora Cooper [Thora]
    Age: 43
    Estimated birth year: abt 1897
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: Ashland, Jackson, Oregon
    Street: Beach Avenue
    House Number: 11
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Ashland, Jackson, Oregon
    Residence in 1935: Same Place
    Occupation: Saleslady
    Industry: News & Record Store
    House Owned or Rented: Rented
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $12
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 3
    Income: $50
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Flora Cooper 43
    Fay Laville Cooper 16
    Jemmy Lee Cooper 13

    Birth:
    Virginia, Births, 1864-2014. Virginia Department of Health, Richmond, Virginia
    Name: Thora Belle Owens
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 23 Mar 1897
    Birth Place: Russell, Virginia
    Father: Nathan E Owens
    Mother: Cora Statzer

    Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    Name: Thora B Cooper
    Birth Date: 23 Mar 1897
    Claim Date: 9 Feb 1959
    Type of Claim: Life Claim
    Notes: 11 May 1979: Name listed as THORA B COOPER

    Buried:
    Cemetery location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66323310&ref=acom

    Died:
    State of Oregon. Oregon Death Index, 1903-1998. Salem, OR, USA: Oregon State Archives and Records Center.
    Name: Thora B Cooper
    Death Date: 13 Apr 1959
    Death Place: Jackson
    Spouse: Thomas
    Certificate: 4525

    Children:
    1. May LaVerne Cooper was born 31 Jul 1922, Amarillo, Potter Co. TX.
    2. 1. Fay Lavelle Cooper was born ca 1924, Texas.
    3. Gemmie Lee Cooper was born 04 Aug 1926, Dumas, Moore Co. TX; died 13 Oct 2002, Olympia, Thurston Co. WA; was buried , Forest Memorial Gardens, Olympia, Thurston Co. WA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Nathan OWENS was born 03 Apr 1857, Russell Co. VA (son of Rufus OWENS and Nancy A. TATE); died 28 May 1929, Dallas, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Merit Cemetery, Merit, Hunt Co. TX.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1860 Census
    Name: Nathan Owens
    Age: 3
    Birth Year: abt 1857
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Family Number: 1099
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 35
    Nancy Owens 32
    Joseph Owens 13
    Hiram Owens 12
    Eliza J Owens 10
    Mary Owens 7
    Nathan Owens 3

    1880 Census
    Name: Nathen Owens
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Martha Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Laborer
    Household Members:
    Nathen Owens 22
    Martha Owens 22
    Samuel B. Owens 1 month

    1900 Census
    Name: Nathan E Owens
    Age: 43
    Birth Date: Apr 1857
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Cora E Owens
    Marriage Year: 1878
    Years Married: 22
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nathan E Owens 43
    Cora E Owens 32
    Kent Owens 17
    Henry M Owens 15
    Nathan K Owens 13
    Nancy A Owens 8
    Robert C Owens 7
    Alta M Owens 5
    Thora B Owens 3

    1910 Census
    Name: Nathen E Owens
    Age in 1910: 53
    Birth Year: abt 1857
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 2, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nathen E Owens 53
    Henry Owens 25
    Ana Owens 18
    Cleve Owens 17
    Athy Owens 15
    Thora Owens 13
    Charley Owens 11
    Bessie Owens 7

    1920 Census
    Name: M E Owens [N E Owens]
    Age: 62
    Birth Year: abt 1858
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1920: Celeste, Hunt, Texas
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Merchant
    Industry: Aestar
    Employment Field: Own Account
    Home Owned or Rented: Rent
    Able to Read: Yes
    Able to Write: Yes
    Household Members:
    N E Owens 62
    Thora B Owens 22
    Bessie Owens 17

    Died:
    Texas Department of State Health Services. Texas Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    Name: Mr. N E Owens
    Birth Date: 3 Apr 1857
    Birth Place: Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Residence: Irving, Texas
    Father: R M Owens
    Mother: Nancy Tate
    Age at Death: 72
    Death Date: 28 May 1929
    Death Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas
    Cause of Death: acute uremia and acute nephritis
    Informant: W K Owens [son]

    Nathan married Corrie E. Statzer 29 Dec 1890, Russell Co. VA. Corrie was born Apr 1868, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 1910. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Corrie E. Statzer was born Apr 1868, Russell Co. VA; died Bef 1910.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1900 Census
    Name: Cora E Owens
    Age: 32
    Birth Date: Apr 1868
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Cleveland, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nathan E Owens
    Marriage Year: 1878
    Years Married: 22
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 5
    Mother: How many children: 5
    Household Members:
    Nathan E Owens 43
    Cora E Owens 32
    Kent Owens 17
    Henry M Owens 15
    Nathan K Owens 13
    Nancy A Owens 8
    Robert C Owens 7
    Alta M Owens 5
    Thora B Owens 3
    Charles G Owens 1

    Notes:

    Married:
    Virginia, Marriages, 1785-1940. Salt Lake City, Utah: FamilySearch, 2013.
    Name: Nathan E. Owens
    Gender: Male
    Marital Status: Widowed
    Age: 33
    Birth Date: 1857
    Birth Place: Russell Co, VA
    Marriage Date: 29 Dec 1890
    Marriage Place: Russell, Virginia
    Father: Rufus Owens
    Mother: Nancy Owens
    Spouse: Corrie E. Statzer
    Gender: Female
    Marital Status: Single
    Age: 21
    Birth Date: 1869
    Birth Place: Russell Co, VA
    Father: Elijah Statzer
    Mother: Rebecca Statzer
    FHL Film Number: 33850
    Reference ID: p 86 line 162

    Children:
    1. Nancy Annie OWENS was born Oct 1891, Russell Co. VA; died 21 Jul 1965, Olney, Young Co. TX; was buried , Lynn Creek Cemetery, Jacksboro, Jack Co. TX.
    2. Robert Cleveland OWENS was born 07 Apr 1892, Russell Co. VA; died 24 Mar 1956, Collin Co. TX.
    3. Alta OWENS was born Oct 1894, Russell Co. VA.
    4. 3. Thora Belle OWENS was born 23 Mar 1897, Russell Co. VA; died 13 Apr 1959, Jackson Co. OR; was buried , Mountain View Cemetery, Ashland, Jackson Co. OR.
    5. Charles G. OWENS was born 07 Sep 1898, Russell Co. VA; died 28 May 1983, Hale Center, Hale Co. TX; was buried , Hale Center Cemetery, Hale Center, Hale Co. TX.
    6. Bessie OWENS was born ca 1903, Russell Co. VA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Rufus OWENS was born Nov 1824, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: ED40CDBE95B8445BA4E1CC8A2B7EE169723D

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Rufus M Owens
    Age: 25
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Male
    Family Number: 1033
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 25
    Nancy Owens 22
    Joseph Owens 3
    Hiram Owens 1

    1860 Census
    Name: Rufus M Owens
    Age: 35
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Gender: Male
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Family Number: 1099
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 35
    Nancy Owens 32
    Joseph Owens 13
    Hiram Owens 12
    Eliza J Owens 10
    Mary Owens 7
    Nathan Owens 3

    1870 Census
    Name: Rufus Owens
    Age in 1870: 45
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Post Office: Lebanon
    Household Members:
    Rufus Owens 45
    Nancy Owens 42
    Hiram Owens 21
    Eliza Owens 19
    Mary Owens 15
    Arthur Owens 12
    John Owens 9
    Charles Owens 6
    William Owens 3 months

    1880 Census
    Name: Rufus M. Owens
    Age: 55
    Birth Year: abt 1825
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Nancy A. Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Farmer
    Household Members:
    Rufus M. Owens 55
    Nancy A. Owens 31
    Mary Owens 24
    John W. Owens 19
    Chas. Owens 17
    William D. Owens 11
    Edward J. Owens 8

    1900 Census
    Name: Rufus M Ownes [Rufus Owens]
    Age: 75
    Birth Date: Nov 1824
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Married
    Marriage Year: 1847
    Years Married: 53
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's name: Nancy A Ownes [Owens]
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Household Members:
    Nancy A Owens 72
    Rufus M Owens 75
    Edward Owens 27
    Norah H Owens 17 [daughter-n-law]
    Amma H Owens 1 [granddaughter]
    Gladdes W R Owens 2 months [granddaughter]
    Raymond K Owens 16 [grandson]

    Rufus married Nancy A. TATE. Nancy (daughter of Elisha TATE and Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT) was born Mar 1828, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Nancy A. TATE was born Mar 1828, Russell Co. VA (daughter of Elisha TATE and Eliza Claibourne DAVENPORT); died Aft 1900, Russell Co. VA.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 50A3E3B17709402DB681945A0E9151FC85FA

    Notes:

    Nancy was a twin to Mary.

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1850 Census
    Name: Nancy Owens
    Age: 22
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1850: District 54, Russell, Virginia
    Gender: Female
    Family Number: 1033
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 25
    Nancy Owens 22
    Joseph Owens 3
    Hiram Owens 1

    1860 Census
    Name: Nancy Owens
    Age: 32
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Gender: Female
    Home in 1860: Russell, Virginia
    Post Office: Hansonville
    Family Number: 1099
    Household Members:
    Rufus M Owens 35
    Nancy Owens 32
    Joseph Owens 13
    Hiram Owens 12
    Eliza J Owens 10
    Mary Owens 7
    Nathan Owens 3

    1870 Census
    Name: Nancy Owens
    Age in 1870: 42
    Birth Year: abt 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1870: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Post Office: Lebanon
    Household Members:
    Rufus Owens 45
    Nancy Owens 42
    Hiram Owens 21
    Eliza Owens 19
    Mary Owens 15
    Arthur Owens 12
    John Owens 9
    Charles Owens 6
    William Owens 3 months

    1880 Census
    Name: Nancy A. Owens
    Age: 31
    Birth Year: abt 1849 [abt 1828]
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1880: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Wife
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Rufus M. Owens
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Housekeeping
    Household Members:
    Rufus M. Owens 55
    Nancy A. Owens 31 [52]
    Mary Owens 24
    John W. Owens 19
    Chas. Owens 17
    William D. Owens 11
    Edward J. Owens 8

    1900 Census
    Name: Nancy A Ownes [Nancy A Owens]
    Age: 72
    Birth Date: Mar 1828
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Home in 1900: Moccasin, Russell, Virginia
    Race: White
    Gender: Female
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Marriage Year: 1847
    Years Married: 53
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother: number of living children: 5
    Mother: How many children: 10
    Household Members:Owens
    Nancy A Owens 72
    Rufus M Owens 75
    Edward Owens 27
    Norah H Owens 17 [daughter-in-law]
    Amma H Owens 1 [granddaughter]
    Gladdes W R Owens 2 months [granddaughter]
    Raymond K Owens 16 [grandson]

    Children:
    1. Joseph OWENS was born ca 1847, Russell Co. VA.
    2. Hiram Craig OWENS was born ca 1848, Russell Co. VA; died 09 Nov 1883, Russell Co. VA.
    3. Eliza J. OWENS was born 18 Mar 1851, Russell Co. VA; died 22 Dec 1905, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Fugate, Samuel Bracken Cemetery, Collinwood, Russell Co. VA.
    4. Mary OWENS was born ca 1853, Russell Co. VA.
    5. 6. Nathan OWENS was born 03 Apr 1857, Russell Co. VA; died 28 May 1929, Dallas, Dallas Co. TX; was buried , Merit Cemetery, Merit, Hunt Co. TX.
    6. Arthur OWENS was born ca 1858, Russell Co. VA.
    7. John W. OWENS was born Feb 1861, Russell Co. VA; died Aft 1940.
    8. Charles OWENS was born ca 1864, Russell Co. VA.
    9. William David OWENS was born 23 Mar 1870, Russell Co. VA; died 24 Oct 1949, Hansonville, Russell Co. VA; was buried , Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, Washington Co. VA.
    10. Edward J. OWENS was born 15 Oct 1872, Russell Co. VA; died 10 Oct 1939, Russell Co. VA.