Thomas Cooper (buried 1912)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Cooper
First name: 
Thomas
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
678
Born: 
16/7/1847
Died: 
04/09/1912
Buried: 
07/09/1912
Occupation: 
Architect
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
SB
Cemetery row: 
1
Cemetery plot: 
4
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Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of Thomas Cooper who died Sept. 4th 1912. Also of Margaret Brown Cooper wife of the above who died May 5th 1935

Life story

Life story

Thomas was born in the village of Stoke near Coventry, the son of Charles and Emily Anne. He was baptised at St Peter's church, Coventry on 11th August 1847. His father was a ribbon manufacturer. Thomas was educated at a school in Leamington Priors and later apprenticed to an architect. He worked for James Murray and on his death, transferred to the office of Alfred Waterhouse. On 30th June 1871, Thomas married Mary Jane Pratt at St Mary the Virgin church, Woodford, Essex. Their son Arthur was born in Tottenham but sadly Mary died in early 1881. Thomas's sister Clara moved in with him to look after Arthur. On 12th July 1882, Thomas married Margaret Brown Dowell at Woodford Wells, Essex. They had two children, Maurice and Winifred. In 1895, Thomas commenced independent practice as an architect and three years later went into partnership with William Henman. By 1901, the family were living in Edgbaston. In 1904, Thomas was elected to the Fellowship of RIBA. At the time, the family were living at "Parkfield" Helton Road, Birmingham. By 1911, Thomas had retired and he and Margaret visited Worthing. Thomas died at "The Homestead" in Bath Road, Worthing on 4th September 1912. Probate was granted on 23rd October to Margaret Brown Cooper widow. Effects £4197 9s 8d.

Burial researcher: 
Carol Sullivan

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
16/07/1847
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Mary Jane
Spouse one last name: 
Pratt
Marriage one date: 
30/06/1871
Marriage one address: 
Woodford, Essex, England
Marriage 2
Spouse two first names: 
Margaret Brown
Spouse two last name: 
Dowell
Marriage two date: 
12/07/1882
Marriage two address: 
Woodford, Essex, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
04/09/1912
Age (at time of death): 
65
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
The Homestead, Bath Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£4,197

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1851 census: 

2 Clifton Terrace, Foleshill near Coventry. Charles aged 28, ribbon manufacturer. Emily Anne aged 28. Thomas aged 3. Catherine Smith aged 14, visitor.

1861 census: 

"Springfield House" Brunswick Street, Leamington Priors. Thomas aged 13, pupil at school run by John and Mary Hawley.

1871 census: 

4 Lordship Villas, Stoke Newington. Thomas aged 23, architect living with his aunt Maria Cooper, widow.

1881 census: 

Living at Blyth Hill, 8, The Mount, Lewisham, London. Thomas aged 33, widower, architect. Clara Cooper aged 23, sister, temperance apostle. Arthur aged 8. Plus 1 servant.

1891 census: 

47 Craven Park, Willesden. Thomas aged 43, architect. Margaret aged 41. Maurice aged 7. Winifred aged 2. Plus 2 servants.

1901 census: 

103 Gough Road, Edgbaston. Thomas aged 53, architect. Margaret aged 51. Maurice aged 17.Winifred V aged 12. Plus 2 servants.

1911 census: 

4 Merton Terrace, Brighton Road, Worthing. Thomas aged 63, retired architect. Margaret aged 61. Vera (Winifred) aged 22. Staying in boarding house run by Ada Rice.