John Hooper

M, b. 1 August 1784
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 1 August 1784 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • On 29 November 1837John Hooper was named as a beneficiary of Ann Farr's will. "The last will and testament of Ann Hooper, widow of Thomas Hooper deceased, of Eggwood Lane in the Parish of Merriott.
    I give my soul to God who gave it in humble faith and hope that for the sake and merits of my dear Redeemer he will in Mercy receive it back to himself.
    I give my body to the dust from which ist was made to be buried in Merriott Church yard in the grave with my beloved son Jesse by the side of my dear husband ___
    I give the cottage in which I live with the garden around it to my son Robert Hooper who resides with me.
    I give my goods and chattels to the same Robert Hooper with the proviso that if Thomas Hooper my son should return that Robert Hooper shall give him proportion of my best bed on which I have lain with the bedstead and bedding.
    I give my wearing apparel between my daughter Susan and my daughter in law Mary the wife of Samuel Hooper.
    Signed this 29th day of November 1837
    Ann (her mark) Hooper. In the presence of Ann Crop (vicar's wife), Samuel Garret?, Elizabeth Farr"
    It was appended on 5 December 1837.
    "I also give to my son Roger Hooper one moiety or half of the piece of plot of garden called Thomas's garden, and I give the other moiety or half of the said garden to my son Thomas Hooper now abroad but in case of his death to the sole use and benefit of my daughter Susan and her children and if _____ Thomas Hooper should not return home I desire that the half garden bequeathed to him be occupied and held by my daughter Susan for her use.
    Signed this fifth day of December 1837.
    Ann (Her mark) Hooper
    In the presence of Joseph Crop, Samuel ____ , Thomas Bayley"
    The will was read on 3 January 1838.
    "The appended will of the late Ann Hooper (who died Dec 24, 1837 and was buried according to her will on Saturday Dec 30th, 1837) was read in the presence of Roger Hooper, Robert Hooper, Mary wife of Samuel Hooper and Susan wife of William Forster, the daughter named in the said will, on January the 3rd 1838 who gave their consent to its contents and determined to abide by it and act accordingly.
    In the presence of Joseph Crop, Vicar of Merriott."
    It appears that none of her other children were living at the time.

John Hooper

M, b. 7 September 1731
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 7 September 1731 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Mary Unknown.
  • At the age of 21 years, 11 months and 15 days, John Hooper married Jane Ireland, daughter of Jane Ireland, on 22 August 1753 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • On 13 January 1769,his wife, Jane Ireland died at age 41.
  • At the age of 38 years, 3 months and 18 days, John Hooper married Mary Lawrence on 25 December 1769 in Merriott, Somerset, England.

Children of John Hooper and Jane Ireland

Children of John Hooper and Mary Lawrence

John Hooper

M, b. 8 July 1764
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 8 July 1764 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Jane Ireland.

John Hooper

M, b. 24 December 1697, d. 3 May 1772
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  • John Hooper was born on 24 December 1697 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of John Hooper alias Cooper and Mary Unknown.
  • John Hooper was baptized on 6 January 1697/98 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • John Hooper married Mary Unknown circa 1721.
  • John Hooper died on 3 May 1772 in Merriott, Somerset, England, at age 74.

Children of John Hooper and Mary Unknown

John Hooper

M, b. circa 1817
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  • John Hooper was born circa 1817 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Samuel Hooper and Mary Pearce.
  • John Hooper was baptized on 18 March 1821 in Merriott, Somerset. The church record shows John was 4 years old.

John Hooper

M, b. 25 December 1817, d. before 28 February 1888
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 25 December 1817 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Roger Hooper and Elizabeth Trask.
  • At the age of 25 years, 11 months and 10 days, John Hooper married Martha Eason on 5 December 1843 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • John Hooper witnessed the marriage of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell on 23 December 1849 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows: Ann Mitchell, 24, spinster, Church Street, glove sewer, father John Mitchell a gardener. Witness Harriet Mitchell. Robert Hooper, 26, bachelor, abode Broadway, labourer, father Roger Hooper cattle doctor, witness, John Hooper.
  • John Hooper and Martha Eason appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Sherrimore Hill, Merriott. John is shown as a 33 year old agricultural labourer born Crewkerne, living with his wife Martha a 31 year old agricultural labouer born in Merriott.

  • John Hooper and Martha Eason appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Great Field, Crewkerne. John is shown as a 43 year old farrier born Merriott, living with his 41 year old wife Martha also born Merriott.

  • John Hooper died before 28 February 1888.
  • John was buried on 28 February 1888 in Merriott, Somerset. John's burial record showed he was 70 years old.

John Hooper

M, b. 20 May 1849
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 20 May 1849 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Charles Hooper and Eliza Lawrence.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, John 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.

John Hooper

M, b. 12 June 1859
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 12 June 1859 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, John Hooper was living in the household of Maryann Eason and Charles Hooper in Broadway, Merriott. The census record shows Charles as a 32 year old Inkeeper, born Merriott, living with his wife Maryann 30, born Merriott, and children George aged 9, a scholar, William aged 6, Emma aged 4 and John aged 2. All the children were born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John 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.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, John Hooper was living in the household of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins in Broadway Street, Merriott, Somerset. William is shown as a 24 year old market gardener, living with his wife Mary also 24, and their children Susan Ann aged 3, Walter aged 1 and Minnie aged 1 month. All the family were born in Merriott. John Hooper, Williams brother aged 20, a market gardener, also lived with the family.

  • At the age of 25 years, 6 months and 3 days, John Hooper married Ann Trask, daughter of Isaiah Trask, on 15 December 1884 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows John Hooper, 24, bachelor, living Broadway, a bachelor, a labourer, father Charles Hooper a market gardener. Witness William Osborne. Ann Trask, 22 Spinster, Broadway, father Isaiah Trask a market gardener, witness Emma Osborne.
  • John Hooper and Ann Trask appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 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.
  • John Hooper and Ann Trask appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 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.

Children of John Hooper and Ann Trask

John Hooper

M, b. 14 February 1847
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  • John Hooper was baptized on 14 February 1847 in East Coker, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Rachel Hooper.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, John 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.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, John Hooper was living in the household of James Hooper and Mary Morris in 8 Coker Marsh Cottages, East Coker. James is shown as a 66 year old farm labourer born Merriott, living with his wife Mary 65, also a farm labourer born Stofford, their unmarried daughter Jane aged 28, a sacking weaver born East Coker and their grandson John Hooper, 14 a farm labourer born East Coker.

John Hooper

M, b. circa 1858
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  • John Hooper was born circa 1858 in Lopen, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, John Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable in Lopen, Somerset. Robert is shown as a 29 year old agricultural labourer born Merriott, living with Miriam aged 30, born Lopen and children William 5, John 3, and Charles 9 months, all born in Lopen.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable in Hollaway Street, Lopen. Robert is shown as a 40 year old agricultural labourer, born Merriott. He is living with his 40 year old wife Mariam, a cap maker, and their children:- William 15, an agricultural labourer, John 13, a blacksmiths apprentice, Charles 10 an ag. labourer, Mary 7 a scholar, Robert 6 a scholar and Hannah and Alice both 4. All of the chidlren and Mariam were born in Lopen.

  • His marriage to Martha Hine was registered in the December 1880 Quarter in Yeovil, Somerset Registration District.
  • John Hooper and Martha Hine appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Stratton, South Petherton. John is shown as a 23 year old agricultural labourer, born Lopen. He is living with his wife Martha, 25, born Over Stratton, Somerset and thier son William aged 3 months also born Over Stratton, Somerset.

Child of John Hooper and Martha Hine

John Hooper

M, b. March 1859
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  • John Hooper's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the March 1859 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason.
  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, John Hooper was living in the household of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason in Crewkerne. Sidney is shown as a 23 year old gardener born Crewkerne, living with his wife Emma aged 22, born Merriott, and sons John aged 3, born Crewkerne, and George 10 months, born Crewkerne.

  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, John 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 age of 21 years, John Hooper married Sarah Ann Matthews in March 1880 in Chard, Somerset.
  • John Hooper witnessed the marriage of George Hooper and Emma Osborne on 21 November 1880 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows: George Hooper, 21, bachelor, abode Crewkerne, market gardener, father Sidney Hooper a market gardener, witness John Hooper. Emma Osborne, 21 Spinster, abdode, Merriott, father George Osborne, gardener, witness Lavinia Osborne.
  • John Hooper and Sarah Ann Matthews appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Hermitage Street, Crewkerne. The census details show John as the 22 year old head of the household, a tranter (corn) born Crewkerne, living with his wife Sarah aged 24 born Chilington and daughter Ellen aged 1, born Crewkerne.

Child of John Hooper and Sarah Ann Matthews

John Hooper

M, b. circa 1882
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  • John Hooper was born circa 1882 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, John 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, John 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.

John Hooper

M, b. circa 1790
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Child of John Hooper and Patience Unknown

John Hooper

M, b. 7 August 1843
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John Hooper

M, b. circa 1849
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  • John Hooper was born circa 1849 in East Coker, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Theresa Young.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, John 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, John 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.

John Hooper alias Cooper

M, b. 2 February 1676, d. 17 January 1762
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  • John Hooper alias Cooper was baptized on 2 February 1676 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Stephen Hooper alias Cooper and Sarah Unknown.
  • John Hooper alias Cooper married Mary Unknown.
  • John Hooper alias Cooper died on 17 January 1762 at age 85.

Children of John Hooper alias Cooper and Mary Unknown

John G Hooper

M, b. circa 1900
  • John G Hooper was born circa 1900.
  • John G Hooper married Emily Ellen Chambers, daughter of Harry Chambers and Sarah Ellen Earwacker, on 8 May 1942 in St John's Cathederal, Brisbane. The marriage was announced in The Courier Mail :- "RETURNED NURSE TO WED A.IF. CAPTAIN

    SISTER NELL CHAMBERS, of Wyalla, Crow's Nest, will wear her army nurse's uniform when she is married to Captain John G. Hooper, A.I.P. (Laidley) , on Friday at 2.30 p.m. in St. John's Cathedral, Brisbane. Both bride and bridegroom are returned from active service in the Middle East, and Sister Chambers will arrive from Adelaide tomorrow. She will have another returned army nurse, Sister Carmody, as bridesmaid."

John Thomas Hooper

M, b. 27 August 1860, d. 20 June 1929
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Four Generations of Hoopers - Standing George Alfred Hooper born 1883, Sitting from left John Thomas born 1860, Horace Hilton born 1908 and John Hooper born 1835.
  • John Thomas Hooper was also known as Johnnie.
  • He was born on 27 August 1860 in Maroon Station, Fassifern Valley, Queensland.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
  • At the age of 22 years and 4 months, John Thomas Hooper married Susannah Gribble, daughter of John Griball and Lucy Smith, on 27 December 1882 in "Dunlop", residence of the bride, Fassifern Valley, Queensland.
  • John Thomas Hooper appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at "Fair View", Boonah. John Thomas' occupation was given as a timber getter.
  • John Thomas Hooper died on 20 June 1929 in Boonah, Queensland, at age 68.
  • John was buried in Boonah Cemetery.

Children of John Thomas Hooper and Susannah Gribble

John Thomas Hooper

M, b. 12 April 1910, d. 2009
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  • John Thomas Hooper was born on 12 April 1910 in Beaudesert, Queensland.
  • He was the son of George James Hooper and Elizabeth Berghoffer.
  • John Thomas Hooper attended school in Willowbank State School.
  • John Thomas Hooper witnessed the Note of John Hooper; "John could read, but Ann could neither read or write, making contact with their family difficult. John certified the birth of his son George James with his X mark. For many years Jack Hooper had a rubber stamp which his grandfather had used to sign papers, because he was unable to write. The rubber stamp finally fell apart with the letters coming off."
  • 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."
  • John Thomas Hooper enlisted in the Military in 1940 in Kelvin Grove, Queensland. His Service Number was QX48552 and his next of kin was given as Joyce Hooper.
  • At the age of 31 years, 5 months and 11 days, John Thomas Hooper married Joyce Nelson on 23 September 1941 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • John Thomas Hooper died in 2009.

Joseph Hooper

M, b. 31 May 1795
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  • Joseph Hooper was baptized on 31 May 1795 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • Joseph Hooper appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Up Coker, East Coker, Somerset. Joseph is shown as a 58 year old sail cloth maker born Merriott, living with his 15 year old daughter Jane born East Coker.

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Child of Joseph Hooper

Joseph Hooper

M, b. 5 August 1770
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Children of Joseph Hooper and Mary Pattemore

Joseph Hooper

M, b. 1850
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  • Joseph Hooper was born in 1850 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • Joseph Hooper was baptized on 25 December 1850 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Joseph 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, Joseph Hooper married Elizabeth Hooper, daughter of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell, 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.
  • Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth 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.
  • Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth 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 Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper

Joseph Hooper

M, b. September 1870
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  • Joseph Hooper's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the September 1870 Quarter.
  • He was the son of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Joseph 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, Joseph 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.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Joseph Hooper was living in the household of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason in South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset. The census details show Sidney as a 53 year old farmer and poulterer born Crewkerne, living with his wife Emma, 52, born Merriott, and children Joseph, 20, a farmers son, born Crewkerne, Charles, 16, a farmers son born Crewkerne, Frank, 13, ditto, Florence, 11 born Crewkerne and Minnie aged 7 a scholar born Crewkerne.

Joseph Hooper

M, b. 1807, d. December 1899
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  • Joseph Hooper was born in 1807 in Castle Cary, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Charles Hooper and Elizabeth Unknown.
  • Joseph Hooper was baptized on 21 June 1807 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 21 years, Joseph Hooper married Ann Trask, daughter of Joseph Trask and Catherine Pattemore, on 28 December 1828 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 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.

  • Joseph Hooper was a collier. This was the occupation give when his children were married between 1851 and 1853.
  • He and Ann Trask appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Pye Corner, Crewkerne, Somerset. Joseph is shown as a 75 year old market gardener, born Merriott. He was living with his wife Ann, also 75 and born in Merriott. Their grandson John Weatheral a 22 year old born Guernsey, Channel Islands, a market gardener was also living with them.
         
  • On 12 December 1885,his wife, Ann Trask died.
  • Joseph Hooper appeared on the census of 1891 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows:- Joseph is shown as a 84 year old widower, living on his own means.
  • Joseph Hooper died in December 1899.
  • Joseph was buried on 16 December 1899 in Merriott, Somerset. The burial record shows Joseph was 93 years old.

Children of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask

Judith Mary Hooper

F, b. 5 May 1939, d. 10 August 1997
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Neil Joseph Hooper & sister Judith Mary
  • Judith Mary Hooper was born on 5 May 1939 in Boonah, Queensland. Judith never married.
  • She was the daughter of James Allison Hooper and Jean Alice McGrath.
  • Judith Mary Hooper died on 10 August 1997 in Ipswich Hospital, Queensland, at age 58.

Kate Ethel Hooper

F, b. circa 1880
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  • Kate Ethel Hooper was also known as Ethel.
  • Kate Ethel Hooper was also known as Ethel Rose.
  • She was born circa 1880 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of George Hooper and Anna Osborne.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Kate Ethel Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Anna Osborne in Broadway, Merriott, Cornwall. The census record shows George as the 30 year old head, a market gardener. He is living with his wife Anna aged 29, and children Henry a 6 year old scholar, Albert aged 3 and Kate Ethel aged 1. All were born in Merriott. Susan Greenham, a 16 year old servant born Merriott was also living with the family.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Kate Ethel 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, Kate Ethel 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.

Kathleen Elizabeth Moore Hooper

F, b. 26 July 1912, d. August 1996
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  • Kathleen Elizabeth Moore Hooper was born on 26 July 1912 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Hooper and Ada Ellen Moore.
  • Kathleen Elizabeth Moore Hooper began military service on 19 August 1941 in Brisbane. Her next of kin was listed as William Hooper. Her service number was QFX23669 (QF70276). She was living at West End when she enlisted. Kathleen was discharged on 22 February 1946 with the rank of Lieutenant in the 2/1 Australian General Hospital Division.
  • At the age of 36 years, 11 months and 11 days, Kathleen Elizabeth Moore Hooper married Stephen Alexander Russ on 7 July 1949 in Presbyterian Church, Spring Hil, Brisbane.
  • Kathleen Elizabeth Moore Hooper died in August 1996 at age 84.

Keith William Hooper

M, b. 21 August 1919, d. 23 August 1977
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  • Keith William Hooper was born on 21 August 1919 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Hooper and Ada Ellen Moore.
  • Keith William Hooper enlisted in the Australian Army on 22 June 1940 in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Keith, a storeman, was living at 2 Sarann Flats, Boundary Street, West End at the time he enlisted. He gave his next of kin as his father, William who lived at the same address. His service number was QX9703. He was discharged on 26 January 1946 with the Rank of Gunner in the 2/10 Field Regiment. He had been captured by the Japanese and survived being a Prisioner of War at Changi.
  • At the age of 27 years, 5 months and 18 days, Keith William Hooper married Betty Florence Ball, daughter of Joseph Ball and Florence Slater, on 8 February 1947 in the Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Woolloongabba.
  • He was Queensland Liberal Politician (Minister for Transport.)
  • Keith William Hooper died on 23 August 1977 in Townsville, Queensland, at age 58.
  • Keith was cremated on 25 August 1977 in Brisbane His ashes are in a crypt at the Holy Trinity Church, Woolloongabba.

Kenneth Aubrey Hooper

M, b. 8 May 1908, d. 1936
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  • Kenneth Aubrey Hooper was born on 8 May 1908 in Boondah, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Edwin Allison Hooper and Emily Lucas.
  • Kenneth Aubrey Hooper died in 1936 in Queensland.

Lavinia Hooper

F, b. 1839, d. before 17 October 1859
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  • Lavinia Hooper was born in 1839 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • Lavinia Hooper was baptized on 12 May 1839 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Lavinia 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.

  • Lavinia Hooper died before 17 October 1859.
  • Lavinia was buried on 17 October 1859 in Merriott, Somerset. She was 20 years old.