Mary Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery

• Mary Hooper was born on 3 May 1890 in Thanet, Broadstairs, Kent.
• She was the daughter of Herbert Hooper and Alice Mary Jefferis.
• Mary Hooper died on 18 December 1975 in Chesum, Buckinghamshire, at age 85.

Mary Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Hooper was born in 1796.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Sarah Rogers.
• Mary Hooper died in 1847.

Mary Ann Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Ann Hooper was born in 1842 in Norton, Somerset, England.
• She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey.
• Mary Ann Hooper was baptized on 3 March 1844 in Merriott, Somerset.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Ann Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey in 8 Snailshill Street, West Chinnock, Somerset, England. Thomas is shown as a 38 year old labourer born Merriott living with his wife Elizabeth 26? (should be 36) born Middle Chinnock and their six children:- John 15, a labourer Yarn Barton born Merriott; Jesse 12, a labourer Yarn Barton born Merriott; Mary 8 born Norton; James 6 born Chard; William 3 born Merriott and Samuel 1 week born West or Middle (not clear) Chinnock.
  
  
• At the age of 20 years, Mary Ann Hooper married Maurice Edmunds on 19 July 1862 in St Swithin, Thorley, Isle of Wight, Hampshire, England. Mary was 20, father Thomas Hooper and Maurice, also 20 was the son of James Edmunds.
  
• Mary Ann Hooper and Maurice Edmunds appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Hulverstone, Shalfleet, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Maurice was showb as 29 years old born Arreton, Isle of Wight living with his wife Mary Jane (Ann)
  
  
  Children Maurice, aged 8, born Thorley, Isle of Wight; James 3 born Hulverston; Elizabeth Ellen 1, born Hulverston; Emily Jane, 5 born Rookley.
  
• Mary Ann Hooper and Maurice Edmunds appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Heath Road, Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Maurice is shown as a 39 year old farm labourer born Arreton, Isle of Wight living with his wife Mary Ann 37, born Niton [Norton, Somerset] Isle of Wight, and their children all born on the Isle of Wight:- Jane 15, born Rookley; James 13 born Hulverston; Ellen 11 born Shalfleet; Charles 9 born Shalfleet; Martha 8 born Freshwater; Caroline 6 born Freshwater; Mary 4 born Carisbrooke; Henry 5 [3] born Brading and Alice 6 months born Brading.
  
  
• Mary Ann Hooper and Maurice Edmunds appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Brading, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.She was shown as 46 years old and he as 49 years old. Their children Caroline 16, Mary 14, Henry 13 and Alice 10 were also living at Brading.
  
• Mary Ann Hooper died in 1900 in Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
  On her death her son contacted Mary's brother James Thomas Hooper in Australia to inform him of her death, Jame's reply was found in the 1980's and contact made by her grandson, Reginald Edmunds, with his Australian relatives.
  

Mary Ann Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Ann Hooper was born circa 1864 in Lopen, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Ann 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.
  
  
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Ann Hooper was living in the household of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable in Hollaway Street, Lopen. Robert is a 50 year old gardener, born Merriott living with his wife Miriam also 50, born Lopen. William aged 24, a shepherd, Charles aged 20, a farm servant, Mary Ann aged 18 a sail cloth factory operative, Robert aged 16 a carter, and Alice 14 were living with them. All the children were born in Lopen.
  
  

Mary Ann Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Ann Hooper's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the September 1863 Quarter.
• She was the daughter of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Ann 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, Mary Ann 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.
  
  

Mary Elizabeth Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper (#1), Descendants of Stephen Hooper (#2)

• Mary Elizabeth Hooper was born circa 1862 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper in Sockety, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows George snr as the 46 year old head, an agricultural labourer born Crewkerne, living with his wife Rachel aged 45, also an agricultural labourer, born East Coker and their four children:- George, 13 an agricultural labourer born Merriott; Mary 9, born Merriott; Emily 6 born Lopen; and Henry 1 born Merriott.
  
  
• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Mary Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper in Niddons Lane, Merriott, Somerset. George snr is shown as 44 year old farm labourer born Crewkerne living with his wife Rachel 43, born East Coker, a farm labourers wife,(their ages are incorrect, should be 54 and 53) and their five children:- George 22 a farm labourer born Merriott; Mary Elizabeth 20 born Merriott, work at sailcloth works; Emily 17 born Lopen, work at sailcloth works; Henry 12 a scholar born Merriott and James 8 a scholar born Merriott. A Robert Hooper a retired widower aged 80 born Merriott is boarding with the family.
  
  
• Mary Elizabeth Hooper witnessed the marriage of George Hooper and Susan Frost on 23 July 1882 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows: George Hooper, 23, bachelor, abode Hitchings, a labourer, father George Hooper a labourer, witness James Willis. Susan Frost, 25 Spinster, abode Broadway, Factory Hand, father Thomas Frost a thatcher, witness Mary Hooper.
• Mary Elizabeth Hooper married James Wills on 24 December 1882 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows: James Wills, 21, bachelor, Boozer Pit, labourer, father Amos Wills a labourer, witness George Hooper. Mary Elizabeth Hooper, 21, spinster, Eggwood Lane, father George Hooper a labourer, witness Susan Hooper.
  

Mary Elizabeth Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Elizabeth Hooper was baptized on 29 January 1850 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Mitchell.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Mary Elizabeth Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Mitchell and Margaret Willis in Sockerty, Merriott, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 74 year old pauper, living with his wife Margaret 69, and their son Robert 17, an agricultural labourer. Elizabeth Hooper a 23 year old married lodger, who worked as a glover and her two children Sarah aged 3 and Mary aged 1 were also lodging with the family.
  
  

Mary Ethel Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Ethel Hooper was born on 27 February 1884 in Halifax, Canada. At the time of her birth her father was a coachman of Halifax born England. The birth was registered in 1928 by Mary (then Merlin.)
  
• She was the daughter of George Hooper and Annie Elizabeth Boutilier.
• At the time of the 31 March 1901 census Mary Ethel 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.
  
• At the age of 23 years, 6 months and 22 days, Mary Ethel Hooper married 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.
  
• Mary Ethel Hooper witnessed the marriage of Blanche St Clair Hooper and 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.)
  

Mary Jane Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Jane Hooper was baptized on 8 July 1870 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Martha Maria Hooper.
• At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Mary Jane 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.
  
  

Mary Maria Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mary Maria Hooper was born circa 1887 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
• At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Mary Maria 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, Mary Maria 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.
  
  

Matilda Hooper

• Matilda Hooper was baptized on 3 October 1827 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Hooper.

Mavis Kathleen Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Mavis Kathleen Hooper was born in 1914 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of James Thomas Hooper and Catherine Agnes (Kate) Hayes.
• Mavis Kathleen Hooper married Cyril Wagner circa 1936.
• Mavis Kathleen Hooper married Stanley Taylor.

May Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper (#1), Descendants of Stephen Hooper (#2)

• May Hooper was born circa 1890 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Joseph Hooper and Elizabeth Hooper.
• At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, May 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, May 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.
  
  

Merle Guilford Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Merle Guilford Hooper was born in 1912 in Byron Bay, New South Wales.
• She was the daughter of George Alfred Hooper and Elizabeth Ann Jarrett.
• At the age of 26 years, Merle Guilford Hooper married Gregory Ivine Cork in 1938 in Queensland.

Minnie Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Minnie Hooper was born circa 1894 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
• At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Minnie 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.
  
  

Minnie Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Minnie Hooper's birth was registered in the Chard, Somerset Registration District in the September 1883 Quarter.
• She was the daughter of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason.
• At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Minnie 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.
  
  

Minnie Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Minnie 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.
  
  
• Minnie Hooper was born in 1881 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins.
• At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Minnie 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.
  
  
• At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Minnie Hooper was living in the household of Charles Hooper and Maryann Eason in Eggwood Farm, Merriott. The census record shows Charles as a 60 year old farmer, his wife Maryann also 60 both born Merriott. Living with them are their grandchildren, Minnie Hooper aged 20, and Herbert aged 12, both born in Merriott.
  
  

Minnie Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Minnie Hooper was born in 1895 in Merriott, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of John Hooper and Ann Trask.
• At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Minnie 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.
  
  

Nellie Veronica Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Nellie Veronica Hooper was born on 6 April 1919 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of James Thomas Hooper and Catherine Agnes (Kate) Hayes.
• Nellie Veronica Hooper died on 10 April 1986 at age 67.

Noela Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Noela Hooper was born on 24 December 1932.
• She was the daughter of George Stanley Hooper and Eva Zoe Noller.
• He was a Nursing Sister.
• Noela Hooper died on 23 September 2008 in Mater Hospital, Brisbane, at age 75.

Norma Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Norma Hooper was born on 8 October 1920 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper and Edith Alma Walker.
• Norma Hooper died on 11 March 1990 in Queensland at age 69.
• Norma was buried in Boonah Cemetery.

Norman Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Norman Hooper was born on 3 August 1899 in Boonah, Queensland.
• He was the son of Oliver Hooper and Caroline Bergmann.
• Norman Hooper enlisted in the AIF on 23 January 1917 in Ipswich. Regimental Number 2314, QX He was 18 years and 6 months old, a labourer born Boonah. His next of kin was listed as his mother Caroline Hooper c/- Post Office, Boonah. He was 5'7" tall, 144 lbs, with grey eyes, fair hair and a fresh complexion. He was a trooper in the 11th Lighhorse. He served in the Suez and was hospitalised with Malaria in October 1917 and spent time in hospital in Abbassia, Moascar before going to Palestine. He was again hospitalised numerous time until he returned to Australia on 20 July 1919. He was discharged on 28 August 1919. Norman Hooper of the 11th Light Horse was involved in a court martial on 25 November 1918, but nothing appears on his service record, although some lines of information are missing around that date - from the Archives [HOOPER Norman : Service Number - 2314 : Unit - 11th Australian Light Horse Regiment, Australian Imperial Force : HOWELL Albert John Robert 2073, 1st Field Troop, Australian Expedition, Australian Imperial Force : Date of Court Martial - 25 November 1918].
  
• At the age of 20 years, Norman Hooper married Isabel Ada McMullen, daughter of James Edward McMullen and Charlotte Freestone, in 1920 in Queensland.
• Norman Hooper enlisted in the Military in Brisbane. The date of enlistment is unknown as is his service record. He may have joined the Civil Defense Service. His record number was QX190. Isabel Hooper was listed ais next of kin.
  
• On 20 November 1941 Norman Hooper and Isabel Ada McMullen lived in Roma, Queensland. when their son Edgar died when the HMAS Sydney was sunk off the coast of Western Australia in WWII.
  
• Norman Hooper died in 1949 in Queensland.

Olive Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Thomas Jeffery

• Olive Hooper was born on 7 March 1896 in Broadstairs, Kent.
• She was the daughter of Herbert Hooper and Alice Mary Jefferis.
• Olive Hooper's birth was registered in the Broadstairs, Kent Registration District in the June 1896 Quarter.
• Olive Hooper died on 18 January 1978 in Chilsem, Buckinghamshire, at age 81.

Oliver Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Oliver Hooper was born on 17 November 1871 in Purga Creek, Fassifern Valley, Queensland.
• He was the son of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
• Oliver Hooper attended school in Purga Creek State School, Boonah.
• He was of the Church of England faith.
  
• He was a farmer.
• At the age of 24 years, 6 months and 3 days, Oliver Hooper married Caroline Bergmann, daughter of Johann Carl Ludwig Bergmann and Anna Welbrook, on 20 May 1896 in Ebenezer, Queensland.
• Oliver Hooper and Caroline Bergmann appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1903 living at Boonah. Oliver's occupation was given as farmer. His brother John Thomas worked in the area as a timber getter while his father was also a farmer.
  
• Oliver Hooper witnessed the death of John Honey Austin on 23 January 1907 in Milford, Fassifern; The cause of death was cardiac disease and cardiac failure.
• Oliver Hooper witnessed the death of Ann Burgess on 4 September 1915 in Boonah, Queensland.
• Oliver Hooper witnessed the death of John Hooper on 22 March 1917 in Church Street, Boonah, Queensland; His occupation given on his death certificate, by his son Oliver, was a freeholder. He died from senile atheroma, apoplexy paralysis and exhaustion. His mothers name was given as Elizabeth Hockley and father Thomas Hooper, a farmer and his place of birth was given as Merriott Somersetshire. He had been in Queensland about 62 years. At the time of his death he had 8 living children and one female (Elizabeth Ann who died in childbirth) and two males (William born 1867, and Edwin) had predeceased him.
  His funeral notice appeared in the Ipswich paper on Friday March 23 1917. It read "FUNERAL-The Friends of Mr JOHN HOOPER, sen., deceased, of Boonah, are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral, to leave his late residence, Church Street, for the Boonah Cemetery, at 2 o'clock TOMORROW (SATURDAY) AFTERNOON. W H Abell Undertaker."
• On 1 September 1924,his wife, Caroline Bergmann died in Kelvin Grove, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 48.
• Oliver Hooper died on 21 September 1931 in Short Street, Brisbane, Queensland, at age 59.
• Oliver was buried on 22 September 1931 in South Brisbane Cemetery.

Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper, Descendants of John Burgess

• Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper was born on 1 April 1898 in Boonah, Queensland.
• He was the son of Oliver Hooper and Caroline Bergmann.
• At the age of 18 years, Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper married Edith Alma Walker, daughter of Frederick Cliff Walker and Emma Wyatt, in 1917 in Queensland.
• Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper and Edith Alma Walker appeared on the Electoral Roll in 1936 living at Boonah. Oliver was a farmer and Edith carried out home duties.
  
• Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper died on 24 June 1961 in Boonah, Queensland, at age 63.
• Oliver was buried on 25 June 1961 in Boonah General Cemetery, Queensland.

Phyllis Mary Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Phyllis Mary Hooper was also known as Phyl.
• She was born on 14 October 1909 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of Edwin Allison Hooper and Emily Lucas.
• Phyllis Mary Hooper married Horatio Waldemer Accworth Bennett, son of Selina Isabelle Bennett, circa 1929.

Phyllis Melba Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Phyllis Melba Hooper was born in 1907 in Queensland.
• She was the daughter of James Thomas Hooper and Catherine Agnes (Kate) Hayes.
• At the age of 25 years, Phyllis Melba Hooper married Cecil Garfield Ballinger, son of John Garfield Alden Ballinger and Caroline Alice Page, in 1932 in Queensland.

Rachel Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Rachel Hooper was baptized on 1 January 1691 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• She was the daughter of George Hooper alias Cooper and Rachel Unknown.
• Rachel Hooper died on 22 November 1695 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 4.

Rachel Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper

• Rachel Hooper was born on 9 January 1696 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
• She was the daughter of George Hooper alias Cooper and Rachel Unknown.
• Rachel Hooper was baptized on 17 January 1696 in Merriott, Somerset.
• Rachel Hooper died on 22 June 1698 at age 2. It is unclear whether the burial recorded on this date is that of the mother or daughter.

Rachel Hooper

• Charts: Descendants of Stephen Hooper (#1), Descendants of Stephen Hooper (#2)

• Rachel Hooper was baptized on 4 May 1828 in East Coker, Somerset.
• She was the daughter of James Hooper and Mary Morris.
• At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Rachel Hooper was living in the household of Roger Hooper in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows Roger as a 64 year old widowed cattle doctor born Merriott living with Rachel Hooper his unmarried 24 year old daughter in law born in Merriott. His granddaughter Martha aged 8 born Merriott is also living with them.
  
  
• At the age of 31 years, 6 months and 16 days, Rachel Hooper married George Hooper, son of Roger Hooper and Elizabeth Trask, on 20 November 1859 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows:- Rachel Hooper, 32, spinster, abode Merriott, father James Hooper a labourer, witness Elizabeth Grinter. George Hooper, 33, bachelor, abode Merriott, Labourer, father Roger Hooper a Cattle Driver?, witness Robert Hooper.
  
• At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Rachel Hooper was living in the household of Roger Hooper in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Roger is shown as a 73 year old veterinary Surgeon born Merriott. Living with him is his son George 34, an agricultural labourerborn Merriott and his wife Rachel born Gailbaker ?and his two grandchildren Martha aged 10 born Merriott and George jr aged 3 born in Merriott.
  
  
• Rachel Hooper and George Hooper appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Sockety, Merriott, Somerset. The census record shows George snr as the 46 year old head, an agricultural labourer born Crewkerne, living with his wife Rachel aged 45, also an agricultural labourer, born East Coker and their four children:- George, 13 an agricultural labourer born Merriott; Mary 9, born Merriott; Emily 6 born Lopen; and Henry 1 born Merriott.
  
  
• Rachel Hooper and George Hooper appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Niddons Lane, Merriott, Somerset. George snr is shown as 44 year old farm labourer born Crewkerne living with his wife Rachel 43, born East Coker, a farm labourers wife,(their ages are incorrect, should be 54 and 53) and their five children:- George 22 a farm labourer born Merriott; Mary Elizabeth 20 born Merriott, work at sailcloth works; Emily 17 born Lopen, work at sailcloth works; Henry 12 a scholar born Merriott and James 8 a scholar born Merriott. A Robert Hooper a retired widower aged 80 born Merriott is boarding with the family.
  
  
• Rachel Hooper and George Hooper appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. George is shown as the 62 year old head, an agricultural labourer born Merriott living with his wife Rachael 62 born East Coker and their two children Emily 25 a factory hand born Merriott and James aged 19 an agricultural labourer born Merriott.
  
• Rachel Hooper died before 19 January 1900.
• Rachel was buried on 19 January 1900 in Merriott, Somerset. Rachel is shown as 63, not 73 years old, which may explain why she and George only married when she was supposedly 31. The FreeBMD site also shows her as 63 years old.