1853

Barney Belton Cooper, Sr was born, November 9, 1853, a son of James Belton Cooper and Janie Watts Cooper.

1910 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on April 16, 1910, James B Cooper (47), owned a home in Wateree, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife of 26 years; Jane Cooper (45), stepson; Barney B Cooper (16) and servants; Benjie Humphries (52) and Laura Wadkins (15). It was reported the household members were all born in South Carolina. James B Cooper was a merchant of general merchandise, Barney B Cooper and Benjie Humphries were laborers on the home farm, and Laura Wadkins was a cook for the family.

1920 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on January 10, 1920, Barnie Cooper (26) rented a home in Pontiac, Richland County, South Carolina, with his wife, Austis Cooper (22), and their son; Barnie Cooper (1 month). It was reported the family members were all born in South Carolina. Barnie Cooper was a farmer on a general farm.

1930 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on April 9, 1930, Barney B Cooper (36), owned a home in Pontiac, Richland County, South Carolina, with his wife, Anatis Cooper (34), and their son, Barney Cooper Jr. (10), and his mother, Janie Cooper (60). It was reported the family members were all born in South Carolina. Barney B Cooper was a farmer on a general farm.

1932

Barney Belton Cooper, Sr, 38, died on September 2, 1932. He was buried in Union Baptist Church Cemetery, Elgin, Kershaw, South Carolina.

He was survived by his wife, Anstis Morgan Cooper and son; Barney Belton Cooper, Jr.

His daughter, Minnie Cooper preceded in him death.

Tombstone Information:

1993

On September 6, 1993, Barnie B. Cooper, Sr.was listed as the deceased father in the obituary of Barnie Belton Cooper Jr.