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     Jane Lockyer was born on 9 November 1843 in Milton, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Raynard Lockyer and Frances Epps. In the census of 1851 Jane, aged 7, is living at Iwade, Kent, with her Parents Raynard and Frances Lockyer and three siblings.¹ She married Edward Cooper, son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh, on 10 November 1860 in All Saints, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Robert and Alice Kite. Edward was described as a labourer.^1,3 In the census of 7 April 1861 in Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Bryants Cottages, Kent Green, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁶ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁷ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁸ Jane died on 15 October 1908 in Cambra Farm, Stickford Lane, Bobbing, Kent, England, aged 64 Family oral tradition says that Jane died of septacemia after having a corn trimmed by her husband with a razor. Her death certificate would seem to agree with this. However, it also says that she was suffering from diabetes. This can lead to gangrene in the lower limbs.^1,9

     Emma Jane Cooper was born on 24 November 1865 in Blue House, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Bryants Cottages, Kent Green, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Emma was a pupil teacher.⁴ She married James Skuse, son of Henry Skuse, on 22 February 1890 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward and Frances Cooper. Henry gave his address as Forest Hill, SE and was working as a cabinet maker. Emma was living in Bobbing.^1,5 In the census of 5 April 1891 in 12 Oliver Street, Plumstead, London, England, she was listed as the wife of James Skuse.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in 35 Warren Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of James Skuse.⁷ In the census of 2 April 1911 in 35 Warren Road, Croydon, Surrey, England, she was listed as the wife of James Skuse.⁸ James and Emma were living at 35 Warren Road, Croydon, Surrey when they heard the news in 1917 that their son Edward had been killed. Later the following year they were to receive more sad news that their other son William had also been killed in action.⁹ Emma died in 1945 in Croydon, Surrey, England.¹⁰

     Edward Cooper was born in 1868 in Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ He was baptised on 8 November 1868 in Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Bryants Cottages, Kent Green, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.² In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Edward was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Edward was an agricultural labourer.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Edward was employed on the farm.⁵ He married Emma Swift in 1907 in Milton, Kent, England.^6,7 Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Newington, Kent, England, Edward was living with his wife Emma in their seven roomed home, he was a farmer. He states he and Emma had been married for three years and had one child who was still living, who I assume to be Dorothy who would be only a few months old, but the she does not appear on the census.⁸ His wife Emma died on 1911 in Milton, Kent, England.⁹ He married Lucy Mount on 16 June 1915 in Minster, Sheppey, Kent, England.^1,10

     Frances Cooper was born in 1869 in Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ She was baptised on 4 October 1869 in Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 4 Bryants Cottages, Kent Green, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Frances was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Frances was a dressmaker.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Cambra Farm, Stickford Lane, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Frances was a dressmaker.⁶ Mercy lived at Sticketts Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. She inherited the farm from her husband William. On her death in 1932 it was bequeathed to Frances and Mary, her sisters, who lived there until their deaths. Francis and Mary were spinsters.¹

     Mary Cooper was born in 1874 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mary was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mary was a domestic servant.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mary was a mothers help.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Cambra Farm, Stickford Lane, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper living with her father and two sister Frances and Mercy.⁶ Mercy lived at Sticketts Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. She inherited the farm from her husband William. On her death in 1932 it was bequeathed to Frances and Mary, her sisters, who lived there until their deaths. Francis and Mary were spinsters.¹

     Raynard John Cooper was born in 1877 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Raynard was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Raynard was employed on the farm.⁵ He married Minnie Rose Rossiter, daughter of Francis Henry Gilbert and Caroline Collingwood, on 9 October 1909 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Kent, England, after the banns had been read, Minnie was a widow and seems to have fibbed about her age. The ceremony was witnessed by Mercy Cooper, Jarvis Henry Rose and John Thomas Cooper. Raynard lived at Cambray Farm and was a farmer. Minnie gave her address as 14 Terrace Road, Sittingbourne.⁶ Raynard was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Pawley Cottage, Ospringe, Faversham, Kent, England, Raynard was living with his wife and four of her children in their six roomed home. Raynard was a farmer.⁷ Raynard his wife Minnie and their children, Edward, Stanley and Constance left England on 30 April 1927 on board the Orvieto bound for Melbourne. Raynard, Minnie and Constance gave their address in UK as 11 Alderey Street, Pimlico and Raynard declared he was a farmer. While Edward and Stanley both farm labourers gave their UK address as New House Farm, Thanington, Kent.⁸ His wife Minnie died on 26 August 1943 in Victoria, Australia.¹ Raynard died on 3 March 1962 in Victoria, Australia.¹ Raynard was buried in Toongabbie Cemetery, Traralgon, Victoria, Australia, in row S, plots 2&3.¹

     Mercy Cooper was born in 1880 in Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 1 Blue Houses, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mary was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Mercy was a school teacher.⁵ In the census of 2 April 1911 in Cambra Farm, Stickford Lane, Bobbing, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mercy was a head teacher.⁶ She married William Apps on 11 September 1916 in St Bartholomew, Bobbing, Kent, England.¹ Her husband William died on 1928 in Ashford, Kent, England.^1,7 Mercy lived at Sticketts Farm, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent. She inherited the farm from her husband William. On her death in 1932 it was bequeathed to Frances and Mary, her sisters, who lived there until their deaths. Francis and Mary were spinsters.¹ Mercy died in 1932 in Ashford, Kent, England.⁸

     John Thomas Cooper was born on 8 March 1883 in Blue House, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer.¹ In the census of 5 April 1891 in Stickfast, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper John was a scholar.⁴ In the census of 31 March 1901 in Stickfast Farm, Bobbing, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper John was employed on the farm.⁵ He married Winifred Penfold on 23 October 1909 in SS Peter & Paul, Tring, Hertfordshire, England.¹ John was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in Parsonage Farm, Parsonage Lane, Bobbing, Kent, England, John was a farmer living with his wife and young son in their four roomed home.⁶ John died in 1971 in Bensted House, Geriatric Hospital, Ospringe, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,7

     Lucy Mount was born about 1882 in Sturry, Kent, England.¹ The 1891 census has Lucy, aged 10, living with her parents at Woodstock Farm, Tunstall, Kent. The 1901 census has Lucy, aged 19, living with her parents at Wards Farm, Minster, Sheppey, Kent. No occupation is given. She married Edward Cooper, son of Edward Cooper and Jane Lockyer, on 16 June 1915 in Minster, Sheppey, Kent, England.^1,2

     Dorothy W Cooper was born in 1910 in Milton, Kent, England.² She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Lucy Mount.¹ She married Arthur Pullen in 1936 in West Ashford, Kent, England.^1,3

     Mabel F Cooper was born in 1916 in Milton, Kent, England.² She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Lucy Mount.¹

     Edward Cooper was born in 1811 in Lysted, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of James Cooper and Elizabeth ...¹ He was baptised on 28 January 1811 in Lysted, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ He married Mary Marsh on 15 April 1832 in Holy Trinity, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after banns had been read.¹ Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 6 June 1841 in Kemsey Down, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, Edward was described as an agricultural labourer.²
Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 30 March 1851 at Funton Farm Cottages, Iwade, Kent, England, Edward was an agricultural labourer.³ Edward was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 7 April 1861 in North Street, Milton, Kent, England, Edward was an agricultural labourer.⁴ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in 28 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, Edward was a beer retailerand agricultural labourer. There were three lodgers staying in the house.⁵ Edward was listed as the head of the family on the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, Edward was listed as a greengrocer. There were seven boarders at the house.⁶ His wife Mary died on 2 July 1882 in 9 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, from general dropsy. Her husband Edward was described as a greengrocer. Her son Henry registered her death, he gave his address as Pond Cottages, Tunstall.^1,7 Edward died on 29 April 1885 in Union Street, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, This address was that of the Milton Union Workhouse, Edward died in the hospital from old age. His daughter in law Jane Cooper registered his death. In 1874 an infectious disease hospital was erected on the site. It was converted into an infirmary in 1883.^1,8

     Mary Marsh was born about 1811.¹ She married Edward Cooper, son of James Cooper and Elizabeth ..., on 15 April 1832 in Holy Trinity, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after banns had been read.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Kemsey Down, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Funton Farm Cottages, Iwade, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in North Street, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁴ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 28 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁵ In the census of 3 April 1881 in 9 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Edward Cooper.⁶ Mary died on 2 July 1882 in 9 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, from general dropsy. Her husband Edward was described as a greengrocer. Her son Henry registered her death, he gave his address as Pond Cottages, Tunstall.^1,7

     James Cooper was born in 1833 in Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ He was baptised on 6 January 1833 in Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Kemsey Down, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at High Street, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was listed as the lodger of William Price. He was listed as a labourer.⁴

     Henry Cooper was born in 1834 in Iwade, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ He was baptised on 14 December 1834 in Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Kemsey Down, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Greenborough Marsh, Upchurch, Kent, England, he was listed as the servant and agricultural labourer living with of Robert Stimson.⁴ When Henry was 19 he enlisted the 12th Lancers in Maidstone on 27 August 1852 (No 1344). He served 12 years. Discharged as a Private with very good character on 27 August 1864. Henry served in South Africa during the Kaffir Wars, in India during the Mutiny and in the Crimean war. He qualified for the Mutiny and Crimea medals, the latter with the Sebastapol bar. The 12th Lancers moved from India to the Crimea as replacements following the losses sustained by the light calvalry regiments who took part in "The Charge Of The Light Brigade". According to "The Journal Of General Lord George Paget" the 12th Lancers arrived in the Crimea from India in August 1855.¹ He married Mary Sedge on 27 November 1859 in All Saints, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Cooper and Sophia Sedge. Henry is described as a Private Soldier.^1,5 Henry was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, Henry was listed as a labourer and Army Reserve.⁶ Henry was listed as the head of the family of on the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, Henry was listed as a general labourer.⁷ Henry registered his mother's death on 2 July 1882 giving his address as Pond Cottages, Tunstall, Sittingbourne, Kent.¹ Henry died on 21 April 1887 in 87 Copenhagen Road, Medway, Kent, England, from cerebral cogestion and coma. He was listed as an army pensioner and general labourer. His wife registered his death.⁸

     Charles Housden Cooper was born on 21 January 1838 in Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ He was baptised on 17 February 1838 in Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England.¹ In the census of 6 June 1841 in Kemsey Down, Milton, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.² In the census of 30 March 1851 at Funton Farm Cottages, Iwade, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Charles was an agricultural labourer.³

     Thomas Marsh Cooper was born on 23 July 1842 in Milton, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ Thomas died on 7 May 1844 in Milton, Kent, England, aged 1 from mortification of the scalp. It is thought that this may have been a a form of ringworm. He was aged 22 months.^1,3

     Jesse Cooper was born in 1844 in Milton, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Funton Farm Cottages, Iwade, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in North Street, Milton, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper Jesse was an agricultural labourer.⁴

     John Cooper was born in 1849 in Milton, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ In the census of 30 March 1851 at Funton Farm Cottages, Iwade, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper.³ In the census of 7 April 1861 in North Street, Milton, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Edward Cooper John was an agricultural labourer.⁴

     Mary Cooper was born on 22 June 1851 in Milton, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh.¹ In the census of 7 April 1861 in North Street, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mary was a scholar.³ In the census of 2 April 1871 in 28 High Street, Milton, Kent, England, she was listed as the daughter of Edward Cooper Mary was a servant.⁴ She married Charles Blaxland on 6 November 1875 in Parish Church, Milton, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Henry Vick Blaxland and Mary Ann Elizabeth Histed. Charles was a stone mason.⁵ Mary died in 1901.¹

     James Cooper married Elizabeth ...

     Elizabeth ... married James Cooper.

     Mary Sedge was born about 1837 in Frinstead, Kent, England.^1,2 She married Henry Cooper, son of Edward Cooper and Mary Marsh, on 27 November 1859 in All Saints, Iwade, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, after banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Cooper and Sophia Sedge. Henry is described as a Private Soldier.^1,3 In the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, she was listed as the wife of Henry Cooper.⁴ Her husband Henry died on 21 April 1887 in 87 Copenhagen Road, Medway, Kent, England, from cerebral cogestion and coma. He was listed as an army pensioner and general labourer. His wife registered his death.⁵ Mary was listed as the head of the family on the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Pond Cottages Road, Tunstall, Kent, England, Mary is descibed as a charwoman. her son Alfred is living with her.⁶ In the census of 31 March 1901 in The Firs, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, she was listed as a Domestic Housekeeper boarding with Benjamin Pack and his grandson James.⁷

     Alfred James Cooper was born on 20 September 1860 in Victoria Place Gate, Fulford, York, Yorkshire, England, His father was described as a Private in the 12th Royal Lancers.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ He was baptised on 24 December 1860 in St Dennis, York, Yorkshire, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Cooper Alfred was a scholar, he is described as crippled from birth.³ In the census of 3 April 1881 in Old Saywells Cottage, Harmans Corner, Borden, Sittingbourne, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Cooper.⁴ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Pond Cottages Road, Tunstall, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Mary Cooper.⁵ Alfred was listed inmate on the census of 31 March 1901 in Melville Hospital, Old Brompton, Chatham, Kent, England, He is noted as "Cripple from childhood". Strangely his place of birth is given as Aldershot and he is described as a general labourer.⁶

     Edward Thomas Cooper was born on 26 July 1862 in South Camp, Aldershot, Hampshire, England, Edward's father was desribed as a Private in the 12th Lancers.^1,2 He was the son of Henry Cooper and Mary Sedge.¹ He was baptised on 5 October 1862 in Camp Church, Aldershot, Hampshire, England.¹ In the census of 2 April 1871 in Top of Grange Lane, Gillingham, Kent, England, he was listed as the son of Henry Cooper Edward was a scholar.³ In the census of 5 April 1891 in 3 Highclere Cottages, Bensted Road, Rochester, Kent, England, he was listed as the lodger of Alfred Gibbins and his wife. He was described as a Labourer.⁴ He married Rhoda Elizabeth Gibbons on 30 July 1892 in St Mary of Charity, Faversham, Kent, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Charles King and Eliza Ann Gibbons. Both Edward and Rhoda gave their address as 37 Plantation Road, Edward was listed as a labourer.^1,5 Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 31 March 1901 in 20 Kings Road, Chatham, Kent, England, Edward was a bricklayers labourer.⁶ Edward was listed as head of household in the census of 2 April 1911 in 53 Queen's Road, Chatham, Kent, England, Edward was a general labourer living with his wife and six of his children in their five roomed home.⁷ His wife Rhoda died on 1933 in Medway, Kent, England.⁸ Edward died in 1941 in Chatham, Kent, England.⁹