a Methodist Episcopal minister, was born at Troy, N.Y., October 31, 1839. He received a careful religious training; was converted in 1857, and in 1861 entered the Troy Conference, wherein he served the Church with marked zeal and devotedness until his decease, November 23, 1864. Though young, Mr. Cooper was an excellent preacher, a devoted Christian, and a successful pastor. See Minutes of Annual Conferences, 1865, page 76.