Edgar Norman Hooper
M, b. 24 September 1921, d. 20 November 1941
Seaman Edgar Norman Hooper who died when the HMAS Sydney sank off the coast of Western Australia on 20 November 1941.
- Edgar Norman Hooper was born on 24 September 1921 in Boonah, Queensland.
- He was the son of Norman Hooper and Isabel Ada McMullen.
- Edgar Norman Hooper enlisted in the Navy on 3 September 1940 in Brisbane. He was an ordinary seaman, listed his next of kin as his mother Isabel Ida Hooper of "Ashwell" Stratton Terrace, Wynnum, Brisbane. He was 5'5 1/4" tall, had brown hair, green eyes and a medium complexion. He joined the HMAS Sydney on 28 March 1941 and was aboard when the ship went down off the coast of Western Australia.
- Edgar Norman Hooper died on 20 November 1941 in HMAS Sydney at age 20.
Edith May Hooper
F, b. 1 May 1909, d. 26 November 1976
- Edith May Hooper was also known as Maisie.
- She was born on 1 May 1909 in Chinghee Creek, Lamington, Beaudesert.
- She was the daughter of William Hooper and Ada Ellen Moore.
- Edith May Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Rushton Hospital, Boonah. She was a nurse.
- At the age of 29 years, 11 months and 7 days, Edith May Hooper married Mark Harold Monty, son of Henry Ansein Monty and Violet Maud Wood, on 8 April 1939 in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Woolloongabba, Queensland.
- Edith May Hooper died on 26 November 1976 in Hobart, Tasmania, at age 67.
- Edith was buried in Hobart, Tasmania.
Edwin Hooper
M, b. 29 May 1870, d. 29 May 1870
- Edwin Hooper was born on 29 May 1870 in Purga Creek, Fassifern Valley, Queensland.
- Edwin Hooper died on 29 May 1870.
- He was the son of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
Edwin Hooper
M, b. June 1859
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Edwin Hooper's birth was registered in the Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District in the June 1859 Quarter.
- He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Edwin Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey in Thorley, Isle of Wight, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 50 year old agricultural labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth 46, and children: Jesse 22 and agricultural labourer, Emma 20, James 16 an agricultural labourer, William 15 an agricultural labourer, Samuel 11, George 7 and Edwin 2. All were born in Donyatts, Somerset COMPILERS NOTE: Donyatts is near Ilminster, Somerset.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Edwin Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey in Bridge, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Thomas is shown as a 58 year old labourer, born Somerset, living with his wife Elizabeth 59 born Somerset and children Edwin aged 11 and Elizabeth aged 9 both born in Yarmouth Isle of Wight.
- According to the "Hooper" book Edwin is said to have gone to Canada. Before Ww2 two of his grandsons, Edwin Hartley Hooper and Clifford came to Australia at different times. Edwin was in the Navy?. Clifford was an officer on a Canadian cargo ship. They used to correspond with Jack Hooper and his sisters. Their father (James Thomas?) had a printing business in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. They had a sister Dorothy too. The man who went to Canada (Edwin?) was said by his grandson to be a double with the photo of his nephew in Australia, George James Hooper." [Compilers Note - It was George who settled in Nova Scotia. His son William was a printer, and the father of Clifford. Edwin Harley Hooper was also George's grandson, the son of George Edward Hooper. Edwin was a sailor who immigrated to Massachusetts in the USA]
Edwin Hooper
M, b. 14 March 1858
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Edwin Hooper was baptized on 14 March 1858 in Merriott, Somerset.
- He was the son of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Edwin Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Robert is shown as a 40 year old carter, living with his wife Ann aged 37, daughter Elizabeth 10, and sons Henry aged 8, and Edwin aged 3 months. The entire household were born in Merriott.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Edwin Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell in Farm Barton, Merriott, Somerset. Robert is shown as a46 year old agricultural labourer living with his wife Ann aged 45, daughter Elizabeth a 20 year old dressmaker, and son Edwin, a 13 year old labourer. All were born in Merriott.
- At the age of 21 years, 9 months and 9 days, Edwin Hooper married Mary Maria Osborne, daughter of Joseph Osborne, on 23 December 1879 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows:
Edward Hooper, 21, bachelor, Farm Barton Lower Street, labourer, father Robert Hooper (late) a labourer, witness William Osborne.
Mary Maria Osborne, 21, spinster, Lower Street, father Joseph Osborne a labourer, witness Elizabeth Giles. - Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Edwin is shown as te 23 year old head, born Merriott, an agricultural labourer. He is living with his wife Maria 23 born Merriott and daughter Alice who is one month old, also born in Merriott.
- Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 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.
- Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 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.
Children of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne
- Alice Hooper+ b. February 1881
- Henry Hooper b. circa 1883
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper b. circa 1885
- Rosa Hooper b. circa 1886
- Mary Maria Hooper b. circa 1887
- Beatrice Hooper b. circa 1889
- Blanche Hooper b. circa 1890
- Daisy Hooper b. February 1891, d. before 12 August 1891
- Minnie Hooper b. circa 1894
- Daisy Hooper b. circa 1895
- Ida Hooper b. circa 1896
- Walter Hooper b. circa 1897
- Edwin Hooper b. circa 1900
Edwin Hooper
M, b. circa 1900
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Edwin Hooper was born circa 1900 in Merriott, Somerset.
- He was the son of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
- At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Edwin 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.
Edwin Allison Hooper
M, b. 8 March 1884, d. 16 June 1960
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Edwin Allison Hooper was also known as Ted.
- He was born on 8 March 1884 in Coulsen, Queensland.
- He was the son of James Thomas Hooper and Ellen Allison.
- At the age of 23 years, 6 months and 24 days, Edwin Allison Hooper married Emily Lucas, daughter of Silas Lucas and Ann Elizabeth Preston, on 2 October 1907 in Brisbane, Queensland.
- Edwin Allison Hooper died on 16 June 1960 in Queensland at age 76.
Child of Edwin Allison Hooper and Mary Matilda Holdorf
- Leslie Holdorf Frank b. 29 May 1905, d. 19 October 1970
Children of Edwin Allison Hooper and Emily Lucas
- Kenneth Aubrey Hooper b. 8 May 1908, d. 1936
- Phyllis Mary Hooper+ b. 14 October 1909
- Blanche Hooper b. 1912, d. 1914
- Alan Edwin Hooper b. 1918, d. 2004
- Ailsa Hooper b. 1921, d. 1948
- Colin Kingsley Hooper b. 1924, d. 1962
Edwin Harley Hooper
M, b. 27 May 1900, d. 29 August 1981
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Edwin Harley Hooper was born on 27 May 1900 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. His father was a waiter living in Halifax. The birth was registered by Edwin H Hooper (self) on 5 August 1924.
- He was the son of George Edward Hooper and Martha Bona.
- At the time of the 31 March 1901 census Edwin Harley Hooper was living in the household of George Edward Hooper and Martha Bona in Halifax. George was shown as a 21 year old head, living with his wife Martha born 27 August 1877 and son Edwin H born 27 May 1900.
- At the time of the 1 June 1911 census Edwin Harley Hooper was living in the household of Martha Bona and Louis Doyle in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Martha is shown as a 33 year old, born August 1877 living with her husband Lewis aged 46 born 1865 and Loius' children Lawrence born 1901, Herbert born 1900, Austen born 1894. Also living with them was Edward born 1898 aged 13 and an A Hooper born 1911 aged 2 months (This may have been A Hooper Doyle.)
- At the time of the 1 June 1921 census Edwin Harley Hooper was living in the household of Martha Bona and Louis Doyle in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Louis was a 48 year old head living with his wife Martha aged 40 and children Herbert 22, Laurence 21, William 19, step son Edward 21, Annie 10 and Lola 6. The men's occupation seemed to be listed as seafarer.
- At the age of 24 years and 5 days, Edwin Harley Hooper married Anna M Crimmons (born 1 Feb 1895, Cambridge, Massachusetts) on 1 June 1924 in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
- He was applied to be naturalised as a US citizen on 14 November 1930; At the time his stated he had one daughter Katherine M born 14 May 1925. The family lived at Allston. Edwin was a steamfitter.
- Edwin Harley Hooper died on 29 August 1981 in Medford, Massachusetts, at age 81.
Eleanor Hooper
F, b. 15 January 1832
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Eleanor Hooper was baptized on 15 January 1832 in Merriott, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask.
- At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Eleanor 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.
- At the age of 21 years, 6 months and 21 days, Eleanor Hooper married 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.
Eliza Hooper
F, b. 17 August 1858, d. 24 September 1925
- Eliza Hooper was also known as Liza.
- She was born on 17 August 1858 in Maroon Station, Fassifern Valley, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
- Eliza Hooper attended school in Purga State School in 1866.
- At the age of 23 years, Eliza Hooper married John Watters Bosanko, son of Henry Bosanko and Eleanor Watters, in 1882 in Sydney, New South Wales.
- In 1925 Eliza Hooper lived in 4 Bayatta Street, Rozella, Sydney, New South Wales.
- Eliza Hooper died on 24 September 1925 in Toddington Private Hospital, Paramatta Road, Petersham, New South Wales, at age 67. She died from cancer of the stomach and general peritonitis.
- Eliza was buried on 26 September 1925 in the Church of England Cemetery, Rockwood, New South Wales.
Children of Eliza Hooper and John Watters Bosanko
- John Bosanko b. 1883, d. 1883
- John Hooper Bosanko b. 14 May 1884, d. 1953
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 30 November 1700
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper was born on 30 November 1700 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
- She was the daughter of John Hooper alias Cooper and Mary Unknown.
- Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 2 December 1701 in Merriott, Somerset.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 25 December 1850
- Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 25 December 1850 in Merriott, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell.
- At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell in Tinker's Lodge, Crewkerne, Somerset. Robert is shown as a 30 year old agricultural labourer, born Merriott, living with his wife Ann, 37, born Merriott and daughter Elizabeth, 6 months also born Merriott.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell in Lower Street, Merriott, Somerset. Robert is shown as a 40 year old carter, living with his wife Ann aged 37, daughter Elizabeth 10, and sons Henry aged 8, and Edwin aged 3 months. The entire household were born in Merriott.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell in Farm Barton, Merriott, Somerset. Robert is shown as a46 year old agricultural labourer living with his wife Ann aged 45, daughter Elizabeth a 20 year old dressmaker, and son Edwin, a 13 year old labourer. All were born in Merriott.
- At the age of 20 years, 8 months and 9 days, Elizabeth Hooper married Joseph Hooper, son of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask, on 3 September 1871 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows: Joseph Hooper, 21 bachelor, abode Merriott a carpenter, father Joseph Hooper a tranter. Witness Henry Farr. Elizabeth Hooper, 21, spinster adobe Merriott, father Robert Hooper a farm labourer. Witness Ellen Old. Elizabeth and Joseph were cousins.
- Elizabeth Hooper witnessed the marriage of Ann Mitchell and George Samways on 4 July 1882 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows: George Samways, 68, widower, living Bow, a shepherd, father Edward Samaways (deceased) a labourer, witness Joseph Hooper. Ann Hooper, 56, widow, Lower Street, father John Mitchell (deceased) a gardener, witness Elizabeth Hooper. Ann was Elizabeth's mother.
- Elizabeth Hooper and Joseph Hooper appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 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.
- Elizabeth Hooper and Joseph Hooper appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 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.
Children of Elizabeth Hooper and Joseph Hooper
- Frederick Hooper+ b. 15 February 1872
- Hester Hooper b. circa 1878
- Frank Hooper b. circa 1880
- Bertie Hooper b. circa 1882
- May Hooper b. circa 1890
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 16 September 1838
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 16 September 1838 in East Coker, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of James Hooper and Mary Morris.
- At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of James Hooper and Mary Morris in East Coker, Somerset. James was 40 years old, living with his wife Mary also 40, and children Thomas and Robert 15, Rachel and Jane 10, George 8, Jesse 6 and Elizabeth 3. A James Morris aged 70 was living with them.
- At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of James Hooper and Mary Morris in East Coker. James is shown as a 53 year old hand loom sail cloth weaver, born in Merriott. He is living with his wife Mary 52, born in Stofford and their children Robert 25 a hand loom sail cloth weave born East Coker; Jane a 22 year old hand loom sail cloth weaver born East Coker; George an ag labourer born East Coker; Jesse 15 Worcestershire ? born East Coker; Elizabeth 12 a scholar born East Coker; Emila 8, a scholar and John 4 both born East Coker.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 26 May 1816
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 26 May 1816 in Merriott, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of Charles Hooper and Elizabeth Unknown.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. circa 1847
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper was born circa 1847 in East Coker, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Theresa Young.
- At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Theresa Young in East Coker, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 29 year old hand loom sail cloth weaver, born East Coker as is his 28 year old wife Theresa. Their children Henry, 6 a scholar, Elizabeth 4, also a scholar, John 2, and Mary 1 month were all born in East Coker.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of Theresa Young and George Giles in East Coker, Somerset. George was a canvas weaver aged 52, living with his wife Theresa aged 35, and her children Henry 16, shoe maker, Elizabeth 14, sacking weaver, John 12, thatcher assistant, and Mary 10. Georges daughter Ellen 15, sacking weaver, lived with them. They were all born in East Coker.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. December 1872
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the December 1872 Quarter.
- She was the daughter of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason.
- At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Elizabeth 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.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 26 August 1888, d. July 1943
- Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery
- Elizabeth Hooper was born on 26 August 1888 in Broadstairs, Kent.
- She was the daughter of Herbert Hooper and Alice Mary Jefferis.
- Elizabeth Hooper died in July 1943 at age 54.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 6 October 1861
- Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 6 October 1861 in East Coker, Somerset.
Elizabeth Hooper
F, b. 1858
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper was born in 1858 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Mary Unknown.
- Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 23 May 1858 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
- At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Elizabeth 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, Elizabeth 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.
- At the age of 31 years, Elizabeth Hooper married Frederick Hutchings on 27 July 1889 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
Child of Elizabeth Hooper and Frederick Hutchings
- Ellen Margaret Hutchings+ b. 1898, d. 1971
Elizabeth Hooper alia Cooper
F, b. 12 April 1674, d. May 1683
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper alia Cooper was baptized on 12 April 1674 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
- She was the daughter of Stephen Hooper alias Cooper and Sarah Unknown.
- Elizabeth Hooper alia Cooper died in May 1683 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 9. Another Elizabeth Hooper was buried on 24 May 1693. Not sure which date is correct.
Elizabeth Hooper alias Cooper
F, b. 1 November 1667, d. 7 June 1670
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Hooper alias Cooper was baptized on 1 November 1667 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
- She was the daughter of Stephen Hooper alias Cooper and Sarah Unknown.
- Elizabeth Hooper alias Cooper died on 7 June 1670 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 2.
Elizabeth Ann Hooper
F, b. 7 June 1857, d. 8 February 1889
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper was born on 7 June 1857 in Maroon Station, Fassifern Valley, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper attended school in Purga State School in 1862.
- At the age of 27 years, 3 months and 3 days, Elizabeth Ann Hooper married Henry Slater on 10 September 1884 in the residence of the bride.
- Elizabeth was buried on 8 February 1889 in Coulston Cemetery. Gravesite 20.
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper died on 8 February 1889 in Boonah, Queensland, at age 31. She died after the birth of her twins Edith Ann who lived a few days, and William Henry who died on the day he was born.
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper also went by the name of Lizzie.
Children of Elizabeth Ann Hooper and Henry Slater
- Mary (Jane) Slater+ b. 16 June 1885, d. 1959
- Robert Henry (Herbert) Slatter b. 18 April 1887, d. 11 February 1888
- Edith Ann Slater b. 6 February 1889, d. 18 February 1889
- William Henry Slater b. 6 February 1889, d. 6 February 1889
Elizabeth Ann Hooper
F, b. circa 1885
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper was born circa 1885 in Merriott, Somerset.
- She was the daughter of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
- At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Elizabeth Ann 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, Elizabeth Ann 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.
Elizabeth Ann Hooper
F, b. September 1861
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper's birth was registered in the Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District in the September 1861 Quarter.
- She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey.
- Elizabeth Ann Hooper was baptized on 2 February 1862 in Millbrook, Islen of Wight, Hampshire.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Elizabeth Ann Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey in Bridge, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Thomas is shown as a 58 year old labourer, born Somerset, living with his wife Elizabeth 59 born Somerset and children Edwin aged 11 and Elizabeth aged 9 both born in Yarmouth Isle of Wight.
Elizabeth Catherine Hooper
F, b. 15 December 1877, d. 16 August 1948
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Catherine Hooper was also known as Kate Elizabeth.
- She was born on 15 December 1877 in Dugandan, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of James Thomas Hooper and Ellen Allison.
- At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 20 days, Elizabeth Catherine Hooper married John Hook Tacey, son of Hesprus Ogel Tacey and Kate Casey, on 5 December 1899 in Queensland.
- On 20 July 1948,her husband, John Hook Tacey died in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 75.
- Elizabeth Catherine Hooper died on 16 August 1948 in 90 Thistle Street, Gordon Park, Queensland, at age 70. Her death was reported in "The Courier Mail" on 28 August 1948. The article read:- "TACEY, Elizabeth Catherine (Kate)— At the residence of her Daughter (Edna). Mrs. A. F. Williams, 190 Thistle Street, Gordon Park. Wife of the late John Hooke Tacey, be loved Mother of Arnold, Adelaide, Oswald, Edna.,Stuart (decd), Estelle, & Noel (decd.), eldest Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. J. T. Hooper, Dugandan. age 70 years. In God's care. TIJCKF.R.— At Mackay, August 8th."
- Elizabeth was buried on 17 August 1948 in South Brisbane Cemetery. She is buried with her husband and son Steward Archibald who died in 1929.
Children of Elizabeth Catherine Hooper and John Hook Tacey
- Arnold Allison Tacey+ b. 14 June 1900, d. 27 April 1965
- Adelaide Ethel Tacey b. 18 March 1902, d. 23 March 1984
- Oswald Ralph Tacey+ b. 14 February 1904, d. 12 March 1986
- Edna May Tacey+ b. 4 November 1905, d. 4 June 1998
- Stuart Archibald Tacey b. 18 September 1907, d. September 1929
- Estelle Mavis Ellen Tacey b. 4 July 1909, d. 4 September 1989
- Noel Hook Tacey+ b. 25 February 1912, d. 8 September 1945
Elizabeth Cridge Hooper
F, b. 15 February 1867
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Cridge Hooper was baptized on 15 February 1867 in Merriott, Somerset. Mother Mary shown on record as single woman.
- She was the daughter of Mary Hooper.
- At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Elizabeth Cridge Hooper was living in the household of Mary Hooper in Sockety, Merriott, Somerset. Mary is shown as an unmarried 37 year old glover living with her daughters Ann aged 12 and Elizabeth 4. Also living with them were her niece Maria, a 21 year old glover and Mary Jane, aged 1, her nieces daughter. All the household was born in Merriott.
- At the age of 28 years, 2 months and 10 days, Elizabeth Cridge Hooper married John Best on 25 April 1895 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows: John Best, 26, bachelor, Norton Sub Hamdon, a labourer, father Frederick Best a labourer, witness Charles Cable. Elizabeth Hooper, 27 spinster, Merriott, fathers name and occupation not given, witness Emily Hooper.
Elizabeth Ellen Hooper
F, b. 25 January 1880, d. 1963
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Ellen Hooper was also known as Nellie.
- She was born on 25 January 1880 in Coulsen, Queensland.
- She was the daughter of James Thomas Hooper and Ellen Allison.
- Elizabeth Ellen Hooper and Emma Cordellia Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Boonah. Their occupations were given as domestic duties. They most likely lived and worked on their parent's farm.
- At the age of 33 years, Elizabeth Ellen Hooper married Adolph Ernst Weise, son of Gustav Rudolf Weise and Ernestine Wilhelmine Caroline Peter, in 1914 in Brisbane, Queensland.
- In 1957,her husband, Adolph Ernst Weise died in Queensland.
- Elizabeth Ellen Hooper died in 1963 in Queensland.
Elizabeth Jane Hooper
F, b. September 1887
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Jane Hooper's birth was registered in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District in the September 1887 Quarter. She was born in Freshwater.
- She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Greenham.
- Elizabeth Jane Hooper was baptized on 8 September 1887 in Freshwater, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
- At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Elizabeth Jane Hooper was living in the household of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Greenham in Godshill, Hampshire. Samuel gave his place of birth as Shalfleet, Isle of Wight and his age as 45. Living with him was his wife Elizabeth aged 43 years born Newbridge, and children Elizabeth aged 13, born Freshwater; Florence aged 9, born Whitwell; William 8, born Whitwell and Frederick 4, bron Whitwell.
- Her marriage, at 20 years and 6 months, to Sidney William Butt was registered in the March 1908 Quarter in Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District.
- Elizabeth Jane Hooper and Sidney William Butt appeared on the census of 2 April, 1911 in Bleakdown, Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Sidney was show as a 26 year old, born Godshill Ise of Wight, married to Elizabeth, aged 23 born Freshwater for 3 years. They had one child Kenneth aged 2, born Rookly, Godshill.
Children of Elizabeth Jane Hooper and Sidney William Butt
- Kenneth William Butt b. 29 May 1909, d. March 1971
- Charles Albert Edward Butt b. 1912, d. March 1915
Elizabeth Rose Hooper
F, b. 1885, d. 1962
- Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper
- Elizabeth Rose Hooper was born in 1885.
- She was the daughter of William Hooper and Matilda Ann Bellworth.
- Elizabeth Rose Hooper married Howard Morash circa 1915.
- Elizabeth Rose Hooper died in 1962.
Child of Elizabeth Rose Hooper
- Margaret Rose Morash+ b. 1915, d. 2012
Ellen Hooper
F, b. 23 September 1861, d. 29 September 1941
Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin (1858 - 1939) and Ellen Austin (nee Hooper) (1861-1941). Taken in Crow's Nest.
- Ellen Hooper was born on 23 September 1861 in Maroon Station, Queensland. Her birth certificate states she was born at Logan River. This river ran through Maroon Station. At the time of her birth Ellen's father John was a working as a carrier for the station and his occupation on her birth certificate is given as bullock driver.
- She was the daughter of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
- Ellen Hooper attended school in Purga State School in 1867.
- At the age of 22 years, 3 months and 2 days, Ellen Hooper married Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin, son of John Honey Austin and Mary Jane Burt Chivell, on 25 December 1883 in Dugandan, Queensland. The marriage took place at the residence of John Thomas Hooper, Ellen's brother.
- After their marriage, Ellen and Thomas moved to Coochin Coochin station where Thomas had found work. According to Ellen's obituary, Thomas had selected land at Coochin Scrub and the family lived there before moving to Crows Nest.
- Ellen Hooper's and Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin's first child Thomas Henry Percy was born 2 November 1884. Unfortunately, he died a few weeks after his first birthday and was most likely buried at Coochin. Their second son George James was born the following February at Coochin Coochin and their daughter Beatrice two years later at Boonah.
- Thomas and his family moved to the Crow's Nest district some time between 1888 and 1890. Their eldest son George attended school from Nov to December 1893 but then left. George was readmitted to the school in February 1895, while his sister Beatrice and younger brother Edgar (Thomas Edgar who was born at Crow's Nest in 1890) were enrolled in April the following year. The children's religion is recorded as O.D. Perhaps the children were home educated for some time. Three more children were born at Mountain Camp, Henry Leslie (Les) in 1892, Ruby Ann in 1896 and Elsie May, the youngest in 1900.
- Ellen Hooper and Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Crow's Nest, Queensland. Thomas' occupation was a carrier, most likely supplementing his farming income by hauling goods. Ellen carried out home duties.
- Ellen Hooper and Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1913 living at Leonta, Crow's Nest, Queensland. His was a farmer. Their daughter Beatrice also lived on the farm as did their son Edgar.
- Ellen Hooper and Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin appeared on the Electoral Roll between 1925 and 1930 living at Leonta Villa, Mountain Camp, Crow's Nest. Thomas was a farmer and Ellen carried out home duties. His son Edgar was still registered at Leonta but his wife Margaret gave her address as Crow's Nest.
- An article appeared in the The Courier Mail on 11 September 1939 " CROW'S NEST - The death is announced of Mr. Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin, of Mountain Camp. He was born on the vessel Ascendant, on which his parents came from England. They settled at Coochin, near Boonah. In 1883 he married Miss Ellen Hooper at Boonah, and they came to the Crow's Nest district, where Mr. Austin had lived until the time of his death. He is survived by a widow, two sons — Messrs. G. J. (Virginia) and E. Austin (Mountain Camp)l, and three daughters — Mesdames E. J. Connolly (Rosewood), S. C. Barker (Crow's Nest), and J. Cochrane (Manly.)"
- Ellen Hooper died on 29 September 1941 in Crow's Nest, Queensland, at age 80.
- Ellen was buried on 30 September 1941 in Crow's Nest Cemetery. Inscription on tombstone 1861-1941.
- On 4 October 1941Ellen Hooper's obituary appeared in The Toowoomba Chronicle. It read:- MRS E AUSTIN, CROWS NEST
Crows Nest, Friday- An old pioneer of the district, Mrs Eileen (sic) Austin, passed away on Sunday. Her late husband (Mr T H A Austin) died on September 1, 1939. Mrs Austin had reached the age of 80. For 50 years she had lived in the Crows Nest District. Before her marriage she was Miss Eileen (sic) Hooper. She was married to Mr Austin at Boonah on December 25, 1883. Later they took up land at Coochin Scrub. From there they came to the Crows Nest district a little over 50 years ago. They again settled on the land at Mountain Camp, and for many years Mr Austin was engaged in hauling timber from Munro's scrub to the mill. Mrs Austin leaves three daughters, Mrs S Barker (Mountain Camp), Mrs E J Connolly (Rosewood), and Mrs J Cochrane (Manly), and two sons George (Virginia) and Edgar (Mountain Camp). The funeral, which took place to the Crows Nest cemetery, was largely attended. The Rev. S G Munro officiated at the graveside.
Children of Ellen Hooper and Thomas Henry Ascendant Austin
- Thomas Henry Percy Austin b. 2 November 1884, d. 20 November 1885
- George James Austin+ b. 15 February 1886, d. 23 February 1967
- Beatrice Lousia Austin+ b. 7 February 1888, d. 5 December 1975
- Thomas Edgar Austin+ b. 12 February 1890, d. 1 September 1963
- Leslie Henry Austin+ b. 17 September 1892, d. 5 October 1931
- Ruby Ann Austin+ b. 29 June 1896, d. 30 August 1987
- Elsie May Austin+ b. 8 May 1900, d. 14 February 1981