Ann Hooper

F, b. 22 January 1804
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Ann Hooper

F, b. 18 May 1828
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  • Ann Hooper was baptized on 18 May 1828 in East Coker, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of James Hooper and Mary Morris.

Ann Hooper

F, b. 1851
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  • Ann Hooper was born in 1851 in Merriott, Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Mary Unknown.
  • Ann Hooper was baptized on 20 July 1851 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Ann Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Mary Unknown in Winners Hill, Thormcombe, Devon. Thomas was a 42 year old shepherd, living with his wife Mary 39, and children Elizabeth 2 and Ann 9. All were born in Crewkerne.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Ann Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Mary Unknown in Thormcombe, Devon. Thomas is a 51 year old shepherd, living with his wife Mary 49 and their children Ann 19, a laundress, Elizabeth 12, and George 9, all born in Crewkerne Somerset.

Archibald Hooper

M, b. December 1883
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  • Archibald Hooper's birth was registered in the Somerset, an unknown place Registration District in the December 1883 Quarter.
  • He was the son of George Hooper and Emma Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Archibald Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Emma Osborne in Pye Corner, West Crewkerne. George is shown as a 30 year old green grocer, born in Crewkerne. He is living with his wife Emma, 29, a dressmaker born Merriott. Their children William 10, a scholar, born Crewkerne, Archie 7, a scholar born Crewkerne, Gilbert 6 also born Crewkerne and a scholar, Beta 4 a scholar born Crewkerne were living with them. Christina Osborne, Emma's mother, a widow aged 70 and a retired tailoress born Merriott was also living with the family.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Archibald Hooper was living in the household of Emma Osborne in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows Emma as a married 38 year old dressmaker, at home own account, born Merriott, living with her son William a 20 year old domestic gardener born Crewkerne, Archibald a 17 year old mechanic apprentice born Crewkerne, Gilbert a 16 year old post boy born Crewkerne and Reta May a 14 year old born Crewkerne.

Arthur Hooper

M, b. circa 1890
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  • Arthur Hooper was born circa 1890 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Arthur Hooper was living in the household of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins in Knap Corner, Merriott, Somerset. William is shown as a 37 year old market gardener, living with his wife Mary aged 34 and their children Susan A 14, a scholar, Walter 11, a scholar, Minnie 10, a scholar, Louisa 4 and Arthur 1. All were born in Merriott.

Arthur Hooper

M, b. circa 1884
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  • Arthur Hooper was born circa 1884 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Samuel Hooper and Emma Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Arthur Hooper was living in the household of Samuel Hooper and Emma Osborne in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Samuel is shown as a 29 year old market gardener living with his wife Emma aged 23 and children Arthur 7, a scholar, Alice 5 a scholar, Henry 3 a scholar and Francis aged 1 month. All were born in Merriott.

Aubrey Thomas Hooper

M, b. 31 August 1903, d. 23 March 1947
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  • Aubrey Thomas Hooper was born on 31 August 1903 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Oliver Hooper and Caroline Bergmann.
  • Aubrey Thomas Hooper enlisted in the Navy on 31 August 1921 in Sydney, New South Wales. He gave his next of kin as Oliver Hooper of "Argyle" Ekitos ? Road, Annerley, South Brisbane. His service number was 12170 and he enlisted for 7 years.He was a boilermaker. When he married he gave his wife's address as 10 Carl Street, Thompson ??? South Brisbane. He was 5'6" tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, and a fair complection. He served on various ships including "Penquin", "Brisbane", "Cerebus", "Adeliade", "Melbourne". He was discharged on 12 August 1928. His rejoined the "Kybia" on 29 January 1941 in 1941 but was discharged on 13 November 1941 for repatriation.
  • At the age of 25 years, 3 months and 26 days, Aubrey Thomas Hooper married Lydia Louise Curtis on 26 December 1928 in Queensland.
  • Aubrey Thomas Hooper died on 23 March 1947 in Queensland at age 43.

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Audrey Ada Hooper

F, b. 12 August 1908
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  • Audrey Ada Hooper was born on 12 August 1908 in Beaudesert, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of George James Hooper and Elizabeth Berghoffer.
  • At the age of 26 years, 9 months and 20 days, Audrey Ada Hooper married George Lenard Vogler on 1 June 1935.
  • In their book "The Hoopers", Elizabeth and John Hooper wrote :-"During their honeymoon (1935), Ann Hooper's granddaughter Audrey and her husband Len Volger vistied another George Burgess and his wife in Surry Hills. This couple were in their 80's and he was thought to be the son of Ann's youngest brother Samuel. Audrey's mother and brother, Elizabeth Hooper and Jack, travelled to Sydney by boat and also visited them. They were poor folk and asked for financial assistance."

Beatrice Hooper

F, b. circa 1889
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  • Beatrice Hooper was born circa 1889 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Beatrice Hooper was living in the household of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Edwin is shown as a 33 year old farm labourer living with his wife Mary Maria also 33 and their children:- Alice 10 a scholar, Henry 7 a scholar, Elizabeth Ann 6 a scholar, Rosa 5, Mary Maria 4, Beatrice 2, Blanche 1 and Daisy one month. All were born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Beatrice Hooper was living in the household of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows Edwin senior as the 43 year old head, an agricultural labourer, living with his wife Mary M also 43, and their children Alice a 20 year old spooler canvas sail cloth, Henry a flax heckler linen aged 17, Elizabeth A a 15 year old factory hand canvas sail cloth maker, Rosa 14 a factory hand canvan sail cloth maker, Mary M general domestic servant aged 13, Beatrice 12, Blanche 10, Minnie 7, Daisy 6, Ida 5, Walter 4, and Edwin aged 1. All were born in Merriott.

Beatrice Hooper

F, b. circa 1884
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  • Beatrice Hooper was born circa 1884 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of George Hooper and Anna Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Beatrice Hooper was living in the household of Anna Osborne in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows Ann Hooper, a 38 year old widow, born Merriott as the household head. Her son Henry, a 16 year old labourer and daughter Ethel, an 11 year old scholar, daughter Beatrice 6, a scholar were all born in Merriott and living with their mother. Her mother Ann Osborne, a 67 year old widow born Merriott was also living with the family.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Beatrice Hooper was living in the household of Anna Osborne in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows Ann as a 48 year old widow, an invalid born Merriott living with her stay at home daughters Ethel Rose aged 20 born Merriott and Beatrice a 16 year old shirt button holer. All were born in Merriott.

Beatrice Lillian Hooper

F, b. 27 February 1901, d. circa 1990
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Beatrice May Hooper

F, b. 6 January 1889, d. December 1889
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  • Beatrice May Hooper was born on 6 January 1889 in Calbourne, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Greenham.
  • Beatrice May Hooper's birth was registered in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District in the March 1889 Quarter.
  • She was baptized on 20 August 1889 in Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
  • Her death was recorded with the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Registration District in the December 1889 Quarter . She was nine months old.

Bertha Frances Hooper

F, b. September 1899, d. June 1900
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  • Bertha Frances Hooper's birth was registered in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District in the September 1899 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Greenham.
  • Bertha Frances Hooper was baptized on 12 March 1900 in Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
  • Her death was recorded with the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Registration District in the June 1900 Quarter . She was nine months old.

Bertie Hooper

M, b. circa 1882
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  • Bertie Hooper was born circa 1882 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Bertie Hooper was living in the household of Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper in Lower Street, Merriott. Joseph is shown as a 40 year old carpenter living with his wife Elizabeth also 40. Children living with them are Frederick a 19 year old agricultural labourer, Hester a 13 year old scholar, Frank an 11 year old scholar, Bertie a 9 year old scholar and May aged 9 months. All of the household was born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Bertie Hooper was living in the household of Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper in Lower Street, Merriott. Joseph is shown as a 50 year old carpenter living with his wife Elizabeth also 50 and their children:- Frank aged 21, a domestic gardener, Bert 19, a grocers porter, Esther 23 a shirt machinist and May 10. All of the household was born in Merriott.

Bertie John Hooper

M, b. 29 July 1901, d. 3 March 1955
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  • Bertie John Hooper was born on 29 July 1901 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Oliver Hooper and Caroline Bergmann.
  • Bertie John Hooper enlisted in the Navy on 25 May 1919. He joined the service as a stoker, Service Number 1129. His next of kin was listed as Vera Hooper, address c/- GF Grant of Victoria Road, Punchbowl NSW. He was 5' 71/4" tall with blue eyes, brown hair and a sallow complection. He was discharged after 7 years service in 1926.
  • At the age of 21 years, Bertie John Hooper married Vera M Grant, daughter of George C Grant and Rosina Unknown, in 1923 in Canterbury, Sydney, New South Wales.
  • In 1930,his wife, Vera M Grant died in Paddington, New South Wales.
  • Bertie John Hooper died on 3 March 1955 in Stones Corner, Queensland, at age 53.

Beryl Eileen Hooper

F, b. 29 June 1934, d. 21 June 2007
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  • Beryl Eileen Hooper was born on 29 June 1934 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of George Stanley Hooper and Eva Zoe Noller.
  • He was a school teacher.
  • Beryl Eileen Hooper died on 21 June 2007 in Biloela, Queensland, at age 72.

Bessie Hooper1

F, b. 14 February 1875
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  • Bessie Hooper was baptized on 14 February 1875 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Bessie Hooper was living in the household of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. The census details show Charles Hooper, head aged 52, a beerhouse keeper, his wife Mary Ann aged 51, Samuel aged 18, son of beerhouse keeper, Emma aged 16, Bessy aged 6 and Ellen aged 2. All the household was born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Bessie Hooper was living in the household of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason in Eggwood Farm, Merriott, Somerset. Charles is shown as a 67 year old farmer and Market gardener, living with his wife Mary Ann aged 66, a poultry dealer, and children Bessie, a 17 year old housekeeper and Ellen a 13 year old scholar. Their grandson Albert Hooper is living with them. He is shown as a 15 year old farm servant. The entire household was born in Merriott.

  • At the age of 19 years, 11 months and 1 day, Bessie Hooper married Thomas Parker on 15 January 1895 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows:- Bessie Hooper, 20, Spinster, Merriott, father Charles Hooper a Farmer. Witness Ellen Hooper. Thomas Parker, 21, bachelor, Aberdare, South Wales, a Yeoman dealer, father Roger Parker a yeoman, witness Charles William Parker.
  • Bessie Hooper witnessed the marriage of Ellen Hooper and William Trask on 7 January 1897 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows:- William Trask, 24, bachelor, living Merriott, a yeoman dealer, father Isaiah Trask (deceased) a yeoman dealer, witness Thomas Parker. Ellen Hooper, 20 spinster, living Merriott, father Charles Hooper a farmer, witness Bessie Parker.

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  1. Her name was spelt Bessy on the baptism record.

Bessie Hooper

F, b. circa 1868, d. before 24 December 1874
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  • Bessie Hooper was born circa 1868 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Bessie Hooper was living in the household of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason in Broadway, Merriott. The census details show Charles as a 42 year old landlord and gardener born Merriott, Mary Ann aged 40, farmer of 40 acres employing 2 boys, born Merriott, and their children George 19, an agricultural labourer, William 15, also a labourer, John 12 a scholar, Samuel 8, a scholar, Emma 7, Bessie aged 2. All the children were born in Merriott.

  • Bessie Hooper died before 24 December 1874.
  • Bessie was buried on 24 December 1874. Bessie was 6 years old.

Bessie Hooper

F, b. 1887
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  • Bessie Hooper was born in 1887 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Bessie Hooper was living in the household of John Hooper and Ann Trask in Church Street, Merriott, Somerset. John is shown as a 31 year old market gardener living with his wfe Ann aged 30, and children John jnr aged 9, Henry 6, Ethel 5, Bessie 4 and George 1. The four eldest children are scholars and all of the household were born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Bessie Hooper was living in the household of John Hooper and Ann Trask in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. John is shown as a 40 year old general dealer own account, living with his wife Ann aged 38 and 10 children:- John jnr 19, helper at home; Henry 16 helper at home; Ethel 15 shirt machinist at home; Bessie 13; George 10; William 9; Emma 7; Minnie 6; Thomas 3 and Francis 4 months. All of the household was born in Merriott.

Betsey Hooper

F, b. 13 April 1834
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  • Betsey Hooper was baptized on 13 April 1834 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask.

Betty Hooper

F, b. circa 1868
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  • Betty Hooper was born circa 1868 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Betty Hooper was living in the household of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason in Crewkerne, Somerset. Sidney is shown as the 34 year old head, a tranter born Crewkerne. He is living with Emma his wife, 32 years old born in Merriott and their children John 14 born Crewkerne, George 13 a scholar born Crewkerne, Mary Ann, 9 a scholar born Crewkerne, Ellen, 7 a scholar born Crewkerne, Betty 3 born Crewkerne and Joseph 6 months born Crewkerne.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Betty Hooper was living in the household of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason in Hermitage Street, Crewkerne. Sidney is shown as a 42 year old market gardener, born Crewkerne, living with his wife Emma, 41, born Crewekrne and their children: Mary A 18; Ellen 16; Betty 13; Joseph 10; Elizabeth 8; Charles 6; Frank 4 and Florence 1. All the children were born in Crewkerne.

Blanche Hooper

F, b. circa 1890
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  • Blanche Hooper was born circa 1890 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Blanche Hooper was living in the household of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Edwin is shown as a 33 year old farm labourer living with his wife Mary Maria also 33 and their children:- Alice 10 a scholar, Henry 7 a scholar, Elizabeth Ann 6 a scholar, Rosa 5, Mary Maria 4, Beatrice 2, Blanche 1 and Daisy one month. All were born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Blanche Hooper was living in the household of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows Edwin senior as the 43 year old head, an agricultural labourer, living with his wife Mary M also 43, and their children Alice a 20 year old spooler canvas sail cloth, Henry a flax heckler linen aged 17, Elizabeth A a 15 year old factory hand canvas sail cloth maker, Rosa 14 a factory hand canvan sail cloth maker, Mary M general domestic servant aged 13, Beatrice 12, Blanche 10, Minnie 7, Daisy 6, Ida 5, Walter 4, and Edwin aged 1. All were born in Merriott.

Blanche Hooper

F, b. 1912, d. 1914
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Blanche St Clair Hooper

F, b. 16 November 1885, d. 25 September 1908
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  • Blanche St Clair Hooper was also known as Clair Blanche.
  • She was born on 16 November 1885 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • She was the daughter of George Hooper and Annie Elizabeth Boutilier.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census Blanche St Clair Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Annie Elizabeth Boutilier in Ward 4, Halifax. George was shown as the 46 year old head, born 15 June 1854 living with his wife Annie aged 36 born 18 July 1864 and children Ethel born 27 February 1884, Blanche born Nov 16 1885 and Henry born 14 Jan 1890.
  • Blanche St Clair Hooper witnessed the marriage of Mary Ethel Hooper and George William Merlin on 18 September 1907 in Halifax; Mary was the 23 year old daughter of George ( a collector) and Annie. She was born and lived in Halifax. George was the 22 year old son of George and Amanda born Upper Prospect and living in Halifax. He was a tailor. Witnesses to the marriage were Ray Purdie and Blanch C Hooper.
    They had a family of 11 children.
  • At the age of 22 years, 1 month and 30 days, Blanche St Clair Hooper married Raymond Arthur Purdy on 15 January 1908 in Halifax. She was the 22 year old daughter of William (a collector) and Annie HOOPER. She was born in Halifax and lived in Halifax. Raymond was a 23 year old waiter born and living in Truro. His parents were Arthur (an Engineer) and Loronia PURDY. Witnesses to the marriage were G W Merlin and Mary E Merlin (Blanche's sister.)
  • Blanche St Clair Hooper died on 25 September 1908 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, at age 22. She was 23 years old, born Halifax. Her husband was 25, a waiter. She was living in Bruswick Court at the time of her death from static thrombosis.

Child of Blanche St Clair Hooper and Raymond Arthur Purdy

Brian Hooper

M, b. 13 August 1937, d. 1 August 1985
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Catherine Hooper

F, b. 13 April 1834
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  • Catherine Hooper was baptized on 13 April 1834 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was born on 13 April 1834 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Catherine Hooper was living in the household of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask in Merriotts Ford, Crewkerne, Somerset. Joseph is shown as a 45 year old coal carrier born Castle Cary living with his wife Ann 46 born Merriott and their children:- Ellen a 19 year old glover born Merriott; Kitty a 17 year old glover born Crewkerne; Settney (Sidney) a 14 year old assistant born Crewkerne; Lavinia a 12 year old scholar born Crewkerne; George a 10 year old scholar born Crewkerne; Emma a 7 year old scholar born Crewkerne and Joseph 4 months born Crewkerne.

  • Catherine Hooper witnessed the marriage of Eleanor Hooper and Robert Trask on 5 August 1853 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows:- Ellen Hooper, 21, spinster, Broadway, father Joseph Hooper a collier, witness Catherine Hooper.Robert Trask, 21 bachelor, Broadway, laborer, father Isaiah Trask a gardener, witness George England.
  • At the age of 22 years, 5 months and 17 days, Catherine Hooper married George England on 30 September 1856 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows:- Catherine Hooper, full, spinster, Crewkerne Road, father Joseph Hooper gardener, witness Emma Eason. George England, full, bachelor, Merriott, gardener, father John England a gardener, witness Sidney Hooper.

Charles Hooper

M, b. 27 November 1774, d. March 1816
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  • Charles Hooper was baptized on 27 November 1774 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Mary Lawrence.
  • Charles Hooper married Elizabeth Unknown circa 1805.
  • Charles Hooper died in March 1816 at age 41.
  • Charles was buried on 28 March 1816 in Merriott, Somerset. The burial record shows Charles was 40 years old.

Children of Charles Hooper and Elizabeth Unknown

Charles Hooper

M, b. 26 January 1700
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Child of Charles Hooper and Mary Unknown

Charles Hooper

M, b. 18 April 1845
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  • Charles Hooper was baptized on 18 April 1845 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Charles Hooper and Eliza Lawrence.
  • Charles was buried on 24 August 1845 in Merriott, Somerset. Charles was 4 months old.

Charles Hooper

M, b. 6 December 1846
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  • Charles Hooper was baptized on 6 December 1846 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Charles Hooper and Eliza Lawrence.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Charles Hooper was living in the household of Charles Hooper and Eliza Lawrence in Broadway, Merriott. Charles snr is shown as a 40 year old field labourer living with his 40 year old wife Eliza and their four children:- Emma, 10 works at the factory; Samuel 8; Chalres 4; and John 3; and living with them is Jane Lawrence (not related), unmarried 45 and living on Parish relief. All the household was born in Merriott.