Biographical Sketch of Samuel R. Cooper, Greene County, Missouri, North Springfield >From "History of Greene County, Missouri," St. Louis: Western Historical Company, 1883. ********************************************************************** Is a native of Missouri, born in Franklin County, January 24th, 1845. In 1858 he began railroading as brakeman in Virginia, continuing about three years. When the war came on, Mr. Cooper enlisted (in Callaway County, Missouri) in the Confederate service, joining Company B, first battalion of Missouri volunteer infantry. He was transferred subse- quently to Company A, first Missouri cavalry, and his regiment assigned to service in Virginia. November, 1863, he was promoted to second lieutenant, and served until the war closed. Returning to Missouri, he went to "braking" on the Missouri Pacific railroad. In 1869 he came on to the "Frisco" line, and in 1873 was given charge of a train as con- ductor, and at this writing runs his train regularly from North Spring- field. He belongs to the Temple of Honor, and also to the Royal T. of H. Mr. Cooper was married October 3rd, 1872 to Miss Anna Kennedy, and has, at this writing, three children. ==================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Joe Miller Penny Harrell ====================================================================