Freedom of the City of London.7,4

From the Alphabets of Freedom :-
"1699/1700 March - Cooper, Francis - Cooper - S

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.5,6

Admitted to the Freedom
"Cooper, Francis, Harris, March 99"

Baptised in Derby, St Michael.1,2,3

From the Parish Register :-
"Bap / Francis filius David & Eliz Couper / July 23"

Apprenticeship in Worshipful Company of Coopers.4

Indenture
Master - Robert Harris, Citizen and Cooper of London
Apprentice - Ffrancis Cooper, son of David Cooper Innholder of Derby

Birth of daughter Elizabeth COOPER

Birth of daughter Mary COOPER

Married Mary HARRIS in City of London, All Hallows London Wall.36,11

Mentioned in Will.8

Of Robert Harris
Described as - "my daughter Mary Cooper now the wife of Francis Cooper"

Birth of son Francis COOPER

Birth of son Robert COOPER in City of London, St Antholin Budge Row.30,11

Birth of daughter Ann COOPER in City of London, St Antholin Budge Row.31,11

Birth of daughter Joyce COOPER in City of London, St Antholin Budge Row.33,11

Research Note

It would appear that, during this period, the family moved from the Parish of St Antholin to that of St John at Hackney.
Joyce was baptised in St Antholin in January 1714 as were her older siblings.
She was buried at St John at Hackney in May 1715.
Joyce's two younger brothers, David and Philip, were baptised at St John at Hackney.

Death of daughter Joyce COOPER in Hackney, St John at Hackney.32

Birth of son David COOPER in Hackney, St John at Hackney.34

Birth of son Philip COOPER in Hackney, St John at Hackney.35

Mentioned in Will.9

of Joseph Truman, Brewer of Stepney
Described as :-
"my friends Francis Cooper and Mr Alud Denne"

Research Note :-
Alud Denne was a partner in the Truman Breweries

Mentioned in Will.10

of his father David Cooper
Described as :-
"my son Francis Cooper"

South Sea Bubble.12

Appointment of Attorney :-
"I Francis Cooper of Hackney
do hereby Authorize and Impower Rob. Dunkley of the South Sea House for me and in my Name to Subscribe, or to Authorise and Impower any other Person or Persons for me and in my Name, to Subscribe into the Capital Stock of the Governor and Company of Merchants of Great Britain Trading to the South Seas, and other Parts of America, and for Encouraging the Fisheries ; all such Part, Share, and Interest Parts, Shares, and Interests, as I have or am intitled unto, in all or any the redeemable Stocks or Annuities transferable at the Bank of England : And I do hereby ratify and confirm such Subscriptions as shall be made for me and in my Name by, or by Order or Direction of the said Rob Dunkley
Witness my Hand and Seal the thirteenth Day of July - Anno Dom. 1720
Ffran Cooper
Sealed and Delivered (thee Six-penny Stamps appearing) in the presence of
Jn. Hastings
Rob. Harris"

Apprenticed his son.13,14

Indenture
Francis to George Hogg, of St Leonard Bromly, distiller.
Fee - GBP 105.

Resident in Hackney, St John at Hackney

Information from :-
1726 - Indenture of Apprenticeship for son Francis Cooper
1733 - Indenture of Apprenticeship for son Philip Cooper
1735 - Will

Apprenticed his son.15

Indenture
Apprentice - Robert Cooper, son of Francis Cooper, Citizen and Cooper
Master - Willm Crackerade, Citizen and Cooper

Parish Vestry in Hackney, St John at Hackney.16

From Memorials of St John at Hackney (page 118)
"Extracts from minutes of select committees
The Names of the Vestrymen, Anno Dom. 1727
Mr. Francis Cooper
... ...
... ...
Mr. Alud Denne"

Parish Vestry in Hackney, St John at Hackney.16

From Memorials of St John at Hackney (Page 122) :-
"The Names of the Gentlemen belonging to the Vestry, Anno Dom. 1727
Clopton
... ...
Mr. Alud Denne"
... ...
Mr. Francis Cooper"

Parish Vestry in Hackney, St John at Hackney.16

From Memorials of St John at Hackney (Page 129) :-
"Extracts from Minutes of Select Vestry
The names of the Gentlemen belonging to the Vestry Anno Dm. 1732,
Clopton
Mr. Ffrancis Cooper
Vacancies.
Mr. Alud Denne, Deceased"

Apprenticed his son.17,18,19

Indenture
Apprentice - David Cooper, son of Francis Cooper, Citizen and Cooper of London
Master - William Alexander, Citizen and Tallow Chandler
Fee - GBP 73 and 10 shillings.

Apprenticed his son.20,21

Indenture
Philip to Samuel Ryley Jnr.,  Apothecary.
Fee - GBP 80.

Wrote will.23

1) In the name of God Amen
2) I Francis Cooper of the parish of Saint John Hackney in the
3) county of Middlesex and Citizen and Cooper of London and being in
4) good health of body and of sound and disposing mind memory
5) and understanding (praise therefore to Almighty God) but
6) considering the certainty of death and the importancy of the
7) time thereof so therefore make and declare my last will and
8) Testament in manner and form following that is to say first and
9) primarily I commend my soul into the hands of Almighty God
10) my creator hoping ... ...
11) ... ... ...

Some names mentioned .-
1) "my loving wife Mary"
2) "my three sons Francis David and Philip"
3) "my daughter Ann"
4) "my son Robert"
5) "my daughter Elizabeth now wife of my son in law William Grove"
6) "my brothers Samuel Cooper and David Cooper"
7) "my sisters Jane Bradsby widow Mary Greatorex widow"
8) "my sister in law (blank) Cooper the wife of my said brother David Cooper"

Some property mentioned :-
1) "my five freehold messuages" - in Portpool Lane, Middlesex
2) "my freehold messuage" - in Derby
3) "my two copyhold messuages" - in St John Hackney

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.22

From the Court Minutes, Page 359
Monthly Court
"This day Mr Francis Cooper was sworn in as Assistant in the room of Mr. Willm Saunders deceased"

Parish Vestry in Hackney, St John at Hackney.16

From Memorials of St John at Hackney (Page 137) :-
"Extracts from Minutes of select vestry.
Grove Street
Ffrancis Cooper"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, page 43 :-
"This Court doth put in nomination for Master & Wardens for the year ensuing
For Under Warden - Mr. Francis Cooper"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 43 :-
Francis Cooper was not elected Under Warden

Truman Brewery in Truman Brewery.25

From the Rest Book :-
The Whole stock ... ...
Ben Truman his 7/18
Francis Cooper his 3/18   - 4,150.0.0
The surviving executors of Alud Denne 2/18
The Executrix & Executor of Jn Denne 6/18

Witness to the signing of this Rest Feb 24 1741
Ben Truman
Ffran Cooper
A Denne Executor to Alud Denne
Fran Cooper Jun
R Shermin
Ann Denne & A Denne - Executor of Jn Denne

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 50 reverse :-
"This day ... ... Mr. Francis Cooper Under Warden for the ensuing year"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 50 :-
"The Court doth put in nomination for master and Wardens for the year ensuing the following persons
For Under Warden ... ... Mr. Francis Cooper"

Truman Brewery.25

From the Rest Book :-
"The whole stock ... ...
Ben Truman his 7/18th
Jn Denne - his 6/18th
Francis Cooper - his 3/18th   -  GBP 3889.16.8
The Executors of Alud Denne - his 2/18th
Witness to the signing of this Rest July 29th 1741
Ben Truman
Fran Cooper Jun.
R. Sherman
Jn Denne
Ffran Cooper
A Denne

Truman Brewery in Truman Brewery.25

From the Rest Book :-
"Dec the 25th 1741 We acknowledge to have received of Mr. Robie Shermin our use Clerk weekly & every week the sum of eighteen pounds which being divided according to our several shares is as follows
Viz
Ben Truman his 7/8th  ---  GBP 182
Francis Cooper Jun his 3/18th  ... GBP 78´
The surviving executors of Alud Denne his 2/18 ...  GB 52
The executors of Jn Denne his 6/18th  ... GBP 156
(Total) 468
(Signed) Ben Truman"

Note at bottom of page :-
A Denne as Exec to Alud Denne d'ced
A Denne as Exec Jo Denne d'ced

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 59 reverse :-
"he Court doth put in nomination for Master & Warden for ensuing year the following persons
... ...
Mr. Francis Cooper for Upper Warden"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 59 reverse :-
"This day ... ... Mr Francis Cooper Upper Warden"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 70 :-
"The Court doth put in nomination for Master and Wardens of the Company for the ensuing year the following persons
For Master ... ... Mr. Francis Cooper
For Upper Warden ... .. Mr. Francis Cooper
"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court minutes, Page 70 reverse :-
"This day the Right Honourable Robert Willimott Esq Lord Mayor was elected Master Mr John Hope Warden ... ..."

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 79 reverse :
"The Court doth put in nomination for Master and warden of this Company for the year ensuing the following persons
For Master ... Mr. Francis Cooper"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

From the Court Minutes, Page 80 :-
"This day Mr. Francis Cooper was elected Master ... ..."

Parish Vestry in Hackney, St John at Hackney.16

From Memorials of St John at Hackney (Page 137/8) :-
"Extracts from Minutes of Select Vestry,
The Names and Place of abode of the Select Vestry Men at Easter 1746
Clopton
Mr. Francis Cooper"

Buried in City of London, St Swithins London Stone.27,28,29

From the Parish Register :-
"Francis Cooper in the N IV V St Swithin Church March 2"

From :-
The General Evening Post :-
Whitehall Evening Post or London Intelligencer :-
"Last Week, died at his House at Clapton, Francis Cooper, Esq; Father to Mr. Cooper, in Partnership with Mess. Truman and Co. Brewers in Spittalfields"

Livery Company in Worshipful Company of Coopers.24

Court minutes, Page 116 :-
Last Court that Francis attended before his death

Probate in Prerogative Court of Canterbury.23

Executors :-
Mary Cooper the widow the relic
Francis Cooper the son

Boyd's Inhabitants of London.11

Sheet - 8220
Head - Francis Cooper of St  Antholin
Wife - Mary Harris - married in 1707 in All Hallows London Wall
Children :-
Robert - baptised 14 Sep 1711
Anne - baptised 8 Dec 1712
Joyce - baptised 7 Jan 1714

Research Note.26

From an old hand-written pedigree of the Cooper family :-
"Fran Cooper was a Merchant in London, bought an Estate at Clapton and retired from business there. Died about 1750 and was buried at Hackney, his widow about 1765 - they left 4 sons
1. Francis
2. Robert
3. Philip
4. David"