Born in City of London.1

Baptised in City of London, St Mary Colechurch.2,1

Father - Philip Cooper
Mother - Susana

Mentioned in Will.3

Of John March  (died 1791)
Annotated as "my grandson Philip Barrett Cooper son of my son in law Mr. Philip Cooper"

Mentioned in Will.4

Of Mrs. Mary March (died 1804)
Annotated as "my grandson Philip Barrett Cooper"

Witness at wedding in Lambeth, St Mary.5

Of John Dyke & Harriett Read

Mentioned in Will.6

Of Barrett March (1744-1817)
Annotated as "my nephew Philip Barrett Cooper of Broad Street London merchant"

Mentioned in Will.7

Of David Cooper (1753-1819)
Annotated as "my nephew Philip Barrett Cooper"

Executor.7

Of the Will and 2 Codicils of David Cooper (1753-1819)
Joint executor :-
James Cooper - "the brother"
Philip Barrett Cooper - "the nephew"
Dorothy Cooper - "the widow the relic"

Licence obtained for marriage to Maria COOPER.28

"Faculty Office
30th June 1824
APPEARED PERSONALLY Philip Barrett Cooper of the Parish of Remenham in the County of Berks Esquire a Bachelor aged twenty one years and upwards and prayed a Licence for the Solemnization of Matrimony in the Parish Church of Saint John Hackney in the County of Middlesex between him and Maria Cooper of the Parish of Saint John Hackney aforesaid Spinster aged also twenty one years and upwards and made Oath, that, he believeth that there is no Impediment of Kindred or Alliance, or any other lawful Cause, nor any Suit commenced in any Ecclesiastical Court to bar or hinder the Proceedings of the said Matrimony, according to the Tenor of such Licence. And he further made Oath, that, the said Maria Cooper hath had her usual Place of Abode within the said Parish of Saint John Hackney aforesaid for the Space of Fifteen Days last past.
(Signed) Philip Barrett Cooper"

Married Maria COOPER in Hackney, St John at Hackney.29,30,31,32,33

Groom - Philip Barrett Cooper, bachelor, merchant, Remenham Berks.
Bride - Maria Cooper, spinster
Witnesses :-
William Rhodes
Philip Cooper
John Charrington
Joseph Yates Cooper

From the Times :-
"On Tuesday, the 6th inst., at St. John's, Hackney, by the Rev. Dr. Watson, Archdeacon of St. Alban's, Philip Barrett Cooper, Esq., of Bird-place, Henley-upon-Thames, to Maria, third daughter of the late Francis Cooper, Esq., of Clapton"

From the Cambridge Chronicle and Journal :-
"At Hackney, Philip Barrett Cooper, Esq. of Henley-upon-Thames, to Maria, third daughter of the late Francis Cooper, Esq. of Clapton, Middlesex"

Mentioned in Codicil to Will.8

Of Dorothy Cooper née Tomson (1764?-1843)
Annotated as "my nephew"

Mentioned in Will.9

Of Philip Cooper (1755-1846)
Annotated as "my son Philip Barrett Cooper of Remenham near Henley on Thames"

Charities.10

From the Reading Mercury :-
"HENLEY. - Amongst the many acts of benevolence, in this town and neighbourhood, we have pleasure to record the following :- ... ... ... Philip Barrett Cooper, Esq. three sheep; collected near 15l. for the purpose of giving to the poor in the Union Workhouse, on Christmas Day, roast beef, plum pudding, and strong beer for dinner."

Mentioned in Codicil to Will.9

Of Philip Cooper (1755-1846)
First codicil
Annotated as "my son (?) Philip Barrett Cooper

Mentioned in Will.11

Of Sophia Welstead
Described as "my friend Philip Barrett Cooper of Henley on Thames"

Occupation Independant in Henley & Watlington.12

Recorded in census in Henley & Watlington (Remenham, Remenham Lodge).12

Philip Barrett Cooper - 58 - Ind        
Maria Cooper - 49
Staff x 3       

Mentioned in Codicil to Will.9

Of Philip Cooper (1755-1846)
Third and final codicil
Annotated as :- "my son Philip Barrett Cooper ..."

Directories.13

Pigot & Co.'s Directory of Berks, Bucks, etc, 1844
Henley-on-Thames
Nobility, Gentry and Clergy
Cooper, Philip Barrett, esq. Remenham

Sport in Henley.14

From the Reading Mercury :-
"A very interesting and well contested match of cricket was played on Monday last, by permission of Philip Cooper, esq., in his meadow adjoining Henley between the married and single players of the town of Henley. The bowling of the married was very much admired, particularly of Mr. Cobb. The batting of Messrs. Stephens, Setham, and Dobson, on the married, and of Messrs. C. Francis, Cutt, and Burnham, on the single side, was justly applauded. The numbers were :- Married 93 and 46; Single, 44 and 81. The party afterwards adjourned to the Angel Inn, were excellent provision had been made for their entertainment by the respected hostess, Mrs. Rogerson."

Executor.9

Of the Will and Codicils of Philip Cooper (1755-1846)
Joint executors - "Philip Barrett Cooper James Cooper David Cooper the sons the executors"

Mentioned in Codicil to Will.11

Of Sophia Welstead

Executor.11

Of the will of Sophia Welstead
Joint executor with :-
Thomas Morgan Gepp
Thomas Porter

Mentioned in Will.15

Of Mary Sparks née Cooper (1796-1854)
Annotated as "brother"

Sport in Henley.16

From the Reading Mercury :-
"The Town of Henley was enlivened on Wednesday last, by members of the Cricket Club, who opened the season with a spirited game. Philip Cooper, Esq., has for a series of years devoted a field of his to the amusement of the club, who, by way of appreciating his liberality, have resolved to make themselves proficient in the noble game, and are on the look out for a professional bowler of some celebrity, desirous to engage his services through the season. There was a substantial cold collation prepared for the refreshment of members and visitors, and in the course of play some good bowling and batting were exhibited."

Occupation Landed Proprietor in Henley.17

Recorded in census in Henley (Remenham, Bird Place).17

Head of Household
Staff x 3

Executor.15

Of Will of Mary Sparks née Cooper (1796-1854)
Annotated as "brothers"
Joint executor with James Cooper

Mentioned in Will.18

Of Margaret Dean (1782?-1860)
Annotated as "of Bird Place Remenham"

Executor.18,19

Of the Will of Margaret Dean (1782-1860)
Joint executor with David Cooper

Wrote will.20

1. This is the last will and testament of me
2. Philip Barrett Cooper of Bird Place Remenham in the
3. county of Berks, Esquire ... ...

Some names mentioned :-
1) my dear wife Maria Cooper
2) my dear brother David Cooper
3) my brother James Cooper now residing at Boulogne-sur-Mer
4) my said wife's nephew Alfred Philip Charrington of Upper Clapton Gentleman
5) my sister Susanna Terry
6) the four children of my late sister Mary Sparks namely Thomas Philip Sparks, John Sparks, Charles Terry Sparks, and Mary Harriet Towsey the wife of Charles Augustus Towsey
7) my sister Margaret Otway Cooper as she is and has been for many years in a state of aberration of mind ... ...

Some items mentioned .-
1, "my oil painting of my late Uncle David Cooper on horseback"

Witnesses .-
Nicholas Mercer, Henley on Thames, Solicitor
James White, Clerk to Mr. Mercer.

Occupation Landed Proprietor in Henley.21

Recorded in census in Henley (Remenham, Bird Place).21

Head of household
Staff x 2
Also resident - Alfred Philip Charrington, solicitor, cousin

Codicil to Will.20

Some names mentioned .-
1, my brother James Cooper residing at Boulogne sur Mer
2. my wife's nephew Alfred Philip Charrington of Upper Clapton

Died in Henley (Remenham, Bird Place).22,23,24,25,26,27

From the Morning Post :-
"On the 24th inst., at Bird-place, Henley-on-Thames, Philip Barrett Cooper, Esq., in his eightieth year"

From the Daily News :-
"March 24, at Bird-place, Henley-on-Thames, P.B. Cooper, Esq., aged 80"

From the Times :-
"On Monday, the 24th inst., at Bird-place, Henley-on-Thames, much respected, Philip Barrett Cooper, Esq., in his 80th year"

From the Reading Mercury :-
"On the 24th inst., at his residence, Bird-place, Remenham, Henley, Philip Barrett Cooper, Esq., in the 80th year of his age, universally respected."

Probate in Oxford.26,20

Executors :-
James Cooper, of Boulogne Sur Mer, (then residing at Henley on Thames), gentleman, brother of the deceased.
Alfred Philip Charrington, of Upper Clapton,
Maria Cooper, the widow the relic
Effects - under £5,000 including Leaseholds
Extracted by - Nicholas Mercer, Solicitor, Henley on Thames