Norma Hooper

F, b. 8 October 1920, d. 11 March 1990
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  • 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

M, b. 3 August 1899, d. 1949
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  • 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.

Children of Norman Hooper and Isabel Ada McMullen

Olive Hooper

F, b. 7 March 1896, d. 18 January 1978
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  • 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

M, b. 17 November 1871, d. 21 September 1931
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  • 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.

Children of Oliver Hooper and Caroline Bergmann

Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper

M, b. 1 April 1898, d. 24 June 1961
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  • 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.

Child of Oliver Walter (Walter) Hooper and Edith Alma Walker

Phyllis Mary Hooper

F, b. 14 October 1909
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Phyllis Melba Hooper

F, b. 1907
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Rachel Hooper

F, b. 1 January 1691, d. 22 November 1695
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  • 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

F, b. 9 January 1696, d. 22 June 1698
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  • 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

F, b. 4 May 1828, d. before 19 January 1900
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  • 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.

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Children of Rachel Hooper and George Hooper

Raymond Roy Hooper

M, b. 1920, d. 1996

Rita May Hooper

F, b. circa 1887
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  • Rita May Hooper was born circa 1887 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of George Hooper and Emma Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Rita May Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Emma Osborne in Pye Corner, West Crewkerne. George is shown as a 30 year old green grocer, born in Crewkerne. He is living with his wife Emma, 29, a dressmaker born Merriott. Their children William 10, a scholar, born Crewkerne, Archie 7, a scholar born Crewkerne, Gilbert 6 also born Crewkerne and a scholar, Beta 4 a scholar born Crewkerne were living with them. Christina Osborne, Emma's mother, a widow aged 70 and a retired tailoress born Merriott was also living with the family.

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

Robert Hooper

M, b. 4 October 1669, d. March 1672
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  • Robert Hooper was baptized on 4 October 1669 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Stephen Hooper alias Cooper and Sarah Unknown.
  • Robert Hooper died in March 1672 at age 2.
  • Robert was buried on 22 March 1672 in Merriott, Somerset.

Robert Hooper

M, b. 23 May 1830
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  • Robert Hooper was baptized on 23 May 1830 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Samuel Hooper and Mary Pearce.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Robert Hooper was living in the household of Samuel Hooper and Mary Pearce in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. Samuel is shown as a 55 year old coal hauler, living with his wife Mary 50, and children, William a 20 year old agricultural labourer, Samuel a 17 year old agricultural labourer, Susan a 14 year old agricultural labourer, Robert 10, Mary 8, and Mary Ann 18 a weaver. All were born in Somerset.

  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Robert Hooper was living in the household of Samuel Hooper and Mary Pearce in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. Sameul is shown as a 66 year old carrier born Somerset, living with his wife Mary aged 61 born Merriott and their children:- Susan 24 a glover born Merriott; Robert 21 a carrier born Merriott; Mary 17 a glover born Merriott and granddaughter Martha M aged 1 born Merriott.

  • His marriage, at 25 years and 6 months, to Miriam Cable was registered in the December 1855 Quarter in Chard, Somerset Registration District.
  • Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 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.

  • Robert Hooper witnessed the marriage of Susanna Hooper and George Burt on 8 December 1862 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows: George Burt, bachelor, 27, abode Merriott, labourer, father Robert Burt a labourer, witness Robert Hooper.
    Susan Ann Hooper, spinster, 29, abode Merriott, father Samuel Hooper. witness Mary Hooper.
  • Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 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.

  • Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 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.

Children of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable

Robert Hooper

M, b. 25 November 1852, d. before 16 December 1852
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  • Robert Hooper was baptized on 25 November 1852 in Merriott, Somerset. Base Born. The baptism record shows his mother as Rachel spinster/servant.
  • He was the son of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper.
  • Robert Hooper died before 16 December 1852.
  • Robert was buried on 16 December 1852 in Merriott, Somerset. . The burial record shows Robert was one month old.

Robert Hooper

M, b. 17 February 1860, d. before 30 June 1860
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  • Robert Hooper was baptized on 17 February 1860 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper.
  • Robert Hooper died before 30 June 1860.
  • Robert was buried on 30 June 1860 in Merriott, Somerset. . The burial record shows Robert was 7 months old.

Robert Hooper

M, b. 1801, d. 15 October 1885
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  • Robert Hooper was born in 1801 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • On 29 November 1837Robert 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.
  • Robert Hooper appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. The census records shows Robert as a 35 year old coal carrier born Somerset.

  • He appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in Eggwood Lane, Merriott, Somerset. The census records shows Robert as an unmarried 47 year old agricultural labourer born Merriott.

  • At the age of 58 years, Robert Hooper married Sarah Hockey, daughter of James Hockey and Ann Park, on 15 September 1859 in Merriott, Somerset. The marriage record shows: Mary Sarah Greenin, 60 widow, Merriott, unable to sign name father James Hockey factory owner, witness Ellen Sweet.
    Robert Hooper, 59, bachelor,unable to sign name Egwood Lane, Shepherd,father Thomas Hooper a labourer, witness Joseph Osborne.
  • Robert Hooper and Sarah Hockey appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Sockerty, Merriott, Somerset. The census details show Robert as a 65 year old shepherd born Merriott living with his wife Sarah aged 62 born East Coker.

  • Before 7 March 1863,his wife, Sarah Hockey died in Merriott, Somerset.
  • Robert Hooper appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Sockerty, Merriott, Somerset. The census records shows Robert as a 67 year old widowed agricultural labourer. He is a lodger.

  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Robert 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.

  • Robert Hooper was buried on 15 October 1885 in Merriott, Somerset. Robert was 84 years old according to the burial record.
  • Robert Hooper died on 15 October 1885.

Robert Hooper

M, b. 1821, d. before 28 July 1877
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  • Robert Hooper was born in 1821 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Roger Hooper and Elizabeth Trask.
  • At the age of 28 years, Robert Hooper married Ann Mitchell, daughter of John Mitchell and Elizabeth Rodgers, 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.
  • Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 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.

  • Robert Hooper witnessed the marriage of George Hooper and Rachel Hooper 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.
  • Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 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.

  • Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 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.

  • Robert Hooper died before 28 July 1877.
  • Robert was buried on 28 July 1877 in Merriott, Somerset. Robert was 56 years old.

Children of Robert Hooper and Ann Mitchell

Robert Hooper

M, b. 23 July 1826
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  • Robert Hooper was baptized on 23 July 1826 in East Coker, Somerset.
  • He was the son of James Hooper and Mary Morris.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Robert 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, Robert 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.

Robert Hooper

M, b. circa 1865
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  • Robert Hooper was born circa 1865 in Lopen, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Robert Hooper and Miriam Cable.
  • At the time of the 2 April 1871 census, Robert 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, Robert 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.

Robert Alfred Hooper

M, b. December 1879
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  • Robert Alfred Hooper's birth was registered in the Somerset, an unknown place Registration District in the December 1879 Quarter.
  • Robert Alfred Hooper was also known as Alfred.
  • He was the son of George Hooper and Ann Mitchell Lawrence.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Robert Alfred Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Ann Mitchell Lawrence in Broadway, Merriott. Geoge is shown as a 39 year old market gardener born Crewkerne. He is living with his wife Ann aged 38 born Merriott, and 7 children:- Lavener, 17 , William 7, Ellen 11,Charles 9, Albert 5, Emma 3 and Robert Alford aged 1. All the children were born in Merriott.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Robert Alfred Hooper was living in the household of George Hooper and Ann Mitchell Lawrence in Broadway, Merriott. George is shown as the 49 year old head, a market gardener living with his 47 year old wife Ann and their children:- Williama 25 year old comber, Ellen a 20 year old shirt maker in a factory, Charles an 18 year old post boy groom, Albert a 16 year old factory hand, Emma a 13 year old shirt maker, and Alfred, 11 a scholar. All of the household were born in Merriott.

Robert George Hooper

M, b. 10 August 1905, d. 25 October 1910
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  • Robert George Hooper was born on 10 August 1905 in Queensland.
  • He was the son of William Hooper and Ada Ellen Moore.
  • Robert George Hooper died on 25 October 1910 in Queensland at age 5.
  • Robert George Hooper also went by the name of Georgie.

Robert Lloyd Hooper

M, b. 5 April 1934, d. 18 October 1957
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  • Robert Lloyd Hooper was born on 5 April 1934 in Brisbane, Queensland.
  • He was the son of Lloyd Hooper and Eva Musch.
  • Robert Lloyd Hooper died on 18 October 1957 in Gympie, Gympie, Queensland, at age 23.

Robert Malcolm (Bobby) Hooper

M, b. 1926, d. 1989
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Roger Hooper

M, b. 25 May 1789, d. 25 September 1863
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  • Roger Hooper was baptized on 25 May 1789 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • At the age of 26 years, 4 months and 17 days, Roger Hooper married Elizabeth Trask, daughter of John Trask and Fanny Pattemore, on 12 October 1815 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • On 29 November 1837Roger 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.
  • Roger Hooper appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 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.

  • He appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 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.

  • Roger Hooper died on 25 September 1863 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 74. The burial record shows Roger was 75 years old.

Children of Roger Hooper and Elizabeth Trask

Rosa Hooper

F, b. circa 1886
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  • Rosa Hooper was born circa 1886 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Edwin Hooper and Mary Maria Osborne.
  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Rosa 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, Rosa 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.

Rose Amy Hooper

F, b. September 1886
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  • Rose Amy Hooper's birth was registered in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District in the September 1886 Quarter.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Greenham.
  • Rose Amy Hooper was baptized on 21 November 1890 in Whitwell, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
  • She appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Ventor, Hampshire. She was shown as a 15 year old servant, born Godshill, Isle of Wight.

  • Her marriage, at 31 years and 3 months, to Arthur E Blanchard was registered in the December 1917 Quarter Registration District.

Rosey Pearl Hooper

F, b. 21 January 1900
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  • Rosey Pearl Hooper was born on 21 January 1900 in Christmas Creek, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of George James Hooper and Elizabeth Berghoffer.
  • Rosey Pearl Hooper was baptized on 15 February 1900 in Boonah, Queensland.
  • She attended school in Willowbank State School.

Rubert Cecil Hooper

M, b. 1898
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Ruby Ann Hooper

F, b. 6 November 1900, d. 5 February 1967
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  • Ruby Ann Hooper was born on 6 November 1900 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Hooper and Ada Ellen Moore.
  • At the age of 26 years, 1 month and 30 days, Ruby Ann Hooper married Geoffrey Royston Ball on 5 January 1927 in Boonah, Queensland. They had no children.
  • Ruby Ann Hooper died on 5 February 1967 in Brisbane, Queensland, at age 66.
  • Ruby was cremated in Brisbane her ashes are in a crypt at the Holy Trinity Church, Woolloongabba.