Samuel Hooper

M, b. October 1885, d. April 1887
  • Samuel Hooper was born in October 1885 in Broadstairs, Kent.
  • He was the son of Herbert Hooper and Alice Mary Jefferis.
  • Samuel Hooper died in April 1887 in Thanet, Kent, at age 1.

Sarah Hooper

F, b. 12 April 1772
  • Sarah Hooper was baptized on 12 April 1772 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper and Mary Lawrence.
  • At the age of 22 years, 8 months and 14 days, Sarah Hooper married John Lacy on 26 December 1794 in Merriott, Somerset.

Sarah Hooper

F, b. 29 August 1723, d. before 1727
  • Sarah Hooper was baptized on 29 August 1723 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper and Mary Unknown.
  • Sarah Hooper died before 1727. Another child was baptised Sarah in 1727.

Sarah Hooper

F, b. 21 September 1727
  • Sarah Hooper was baptized on 21 September 1727 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper and Mary Unknown.
  • At the age of 28 years, 7 months and 26 days, Sarah Hooper married George England on 17 May 1756 in Merriott, Somerset.

Sarah A H Hooper

F, b. 1877, d. 1955
  • Sarah A H Hooper was born in 1877.
  • She was the daughter of William Hooper.
  • Sarah A H Hooper married Unknown Jordon circa 1900.
  • Sarah A H Hooper died in 1955.

Child of Sarah A H Hooper and Unknown Jordon

Sarah Ann Hooper

F, b. 10 May 1848
  • Sarah Ann Hooper was baptized on 10 May 1848 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Elizabeth Mitchell.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Sarah Ann Hooper was living in the household of Thomas Mitchell and Margaret Willis in Sockerty, Merriott, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 74 year old pauper, living with his wife Margaret 69, and their son Robert 17, an agricultural labourer. Elizabeth Hooper a 23 year old married lodger, who worked as a glover and her two children Sarah aged 3 and Mary aged 1 were also lodging with the family.

  • Sarah Ann Hooper appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. Sarah is shown as a 13 year old servant for James and Mary Rendell and their family. She was 13 years old.

Sarah Jane Hooper

F, b. 11 August 1876, d. 7 October 1950
  • Sarah Jane Hooper was born on 11 August 1876 in Ipswich, Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper and Ann Burgess.
  • At the age of 23 years, 10 months and 5 days, Sarah Jane Hooper married John Dascombe Martin, son of Frederick James Martin and Ellen Dascombe, on 16 June 1900.
  • Sarah Jane Hooper died on 7 October 1950 in Booval, Queensland, at age 74.
  • Sarah Jane Hooper also went by the name of Janey.

Children of Sarah Jane Hooper and John Dascombe Martin

Sidney Hooper

M, b. 1836
  • Sidney Hooper was born in 1836 in Crewkerne, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • Sidney Hooper was baptized on 24 July 1836 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the time of the 30 March 1851 census, Sidney Hooper was living in the household of Joseph Hooper and Ann Trask in Merriotts Ford, Crewkerne, Somerset. Joseph is shown as a 45 year old coal carrier born Castle Cary living with his wife Ann 46 born Merriott and their children:- Ellen a 19 year old glover born Merriott; Kitty a 17 year old glover born Crewkerne; Settney (Sidney) a 14 year old assistant born Crewkerne; Lavinia a 12 year old scholar born Crewkerne; George a 10 year old scholar born Crewkerne; Emma a 7 year old scholar born Crewkerne and Joseph 4 months born Crewkerne.

  • Sidney Hooper witnessed the marriage of Catherine Hooper and George England on 30 September 1856 in Merriott, Somerset; The marriage record shows:- Catherine Hooper, full, spinster, Crewkerne Road, father Joseph Hooper gardener, witness Emma Eason. George England, full, bachelor, Merriott, gardener, father John England a gardener, witness Sidney Hooper.
  • His marriage, at 21 years, to Emma Eason, daughter of Sampson Eason and Mary Mitchell, was registered in the June 1857 Quarter in Chard, Somerset Registration District.
  • Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Crewkerne. Sidney is shown as a 23 year old gardener born Crewkerne, living with his wife Emma aged 22, born Merriott, and sons John aged 3, born Crewkerne, and George 10 months, born Crewkerne.

  • Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Crewkerne, Somerset. Sidney is shown as the 34 year old head, a tranter born Crewkerne. He is living with Emma his wife, 32 years old born in Merriott and their children John 14 born Crewkerne, George 13 a scholar born Crewkerne, Mary Ann, 9 a scholar born Crewkerne, Ellen, 7 a scholar born Crewkerne, Betty 3 born Crewkerne and Joseph 6 months born Crewkerne.

  • Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in Hermitage Street, Crewkerne. Sidney is shown as a 42 year old market gardener, born Crewkerne, living with his wife Emma, 41, born Crewekrne and their children: Mary A 18; Ellen 16; Betty 13; Joseph 10; Elizabeth 8; Charles 6; Frank 4 and Florence 1. All the children were born in Crewkerne.

  • Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason appeared on the census of 5 April 1891 in South Street, Crewkerne, Somerset. The census details show Sidney as a 53 year old farmer and poulterer born Crewkerne, living with his wife Emma, 52, born Merriott, and children Joseph, 20, a farmers son, born Crewkerne, Charles, 16, a farmers son born Crewkerne, Frank, 13, ditto, Florence, 11 born Crewkerne and Minnie aged 7 a scholar born Crewkerne.

Children of Sidney Hooper and Emma Eason

Stanley Hooper

M, b. 1894
  • Stanley Hooper was born in 1894 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of Frederick Hooper and Ellen Unknown.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Stanley Hooper was living in the household of Frederick Hooper and Ellen Unknown in Merriott, Somerset. Fred is shown as a 29 year old labourer in a Factory, living with his wife Ellen aged 30 and their 5 year old son Stanley, and daughter Alice aged 2. All the family members were born in Merriott.

Stella Jane Hooper

F, b. 1902, d. 1991
  • Stella Jane Hooper was born in 1902 in Queensland.
  • She was the daughter of William Hooper and Jane Verrall.
  • At the age of 30 years, Stella Jane Hooper married Henry W Saunders on 28 January 1932 in Sydney, New South Wales.
  • Stella Jane Hooper died in 1991.

Stephen Hooper

M, b. 21 April 1685

Children of Stephen Hooper and Mary Unknown

Stephen Hooper

M, b. 27 January 1788
  • Stephen Hooper was baptized on 27 January 1788 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Mary Lawrence.

Stephen Hooper alias Cooper

M, b. circa 1645, d. 7 January 1710
  • Stephen Hooper alias Cooper was born circa 1645 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • In 1645 "Stephen Hooper alias Cooper is the earliest definite ancestor to be recorded in Secretary hand on the parchment papers of the Parish Registers of All Saint's Church in Merriott....the alias Cooper was dropped about 1680" - William and Eliz Hooper.
  • Stephen Hooper alias Cooper married Sarah Unknown.
  • Stephen Hooper alias Cooper died on 7 January 1710.
  • Stephen was buried on 7 January 1710 in All Saints Church, Merriott, Somerset, England.

Children of Stephen Hooper alias Cooper and Sarah Unknown

Stephen Allison Hooper

M, b. 1896

Susan Ann Hooper

F, b. circa 1878
  • Susan Ann Hooper was born circa 1878 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins.
  • At the time of the 3 April 1881 census, Susan Ann Hooper was living in the household of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins in Broadway Street, Merriott, Somerset. William is shown as a 24 year old market gardener, living with his wife Mary also 24, and their children Susan Ann aged 3, Walter aged 1 and Minnie aged 1 month. All the family were born in Merriott. John Hooper, Williams brother aged 20, a market gardener, also lived with the family.

  • At the time of the 5 April 1891 census, Susan Ann Hooper was living in the household of William Charles Hooper and Mary Hutchins in Knap Corner, Merriott, Somerset. William is shown as a 37 year old market gardener, living with his wife Mary aged 34 and their children Susan A 14, a scholar, Walter 11, a scholar, Minnie 10, a scholar, Louisa 4 and Arthur 1. All were born in Merriott.

  • Susan Ann Hooper married Alfred John Jordan on 2 May 1899.

Child of Susan Ann Hooper and Alfred John Jordan

Susanna Hooper

F, b. 30 September 1792
  • Susanna Hooper was baptized on 30 September 1792 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper and Mary Lawrence.

Susanna Hooper

F, b. 27 May 1827
  • Susanna Hooper was baptized on 27 May 1827 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Samuel Hooper and Mary Pearce.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Susanna 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, Susanna 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.

  • At the time of the 7 April 1861 census, Susanna Hooper was living in the household of Samuel Hooper and Mary Pearce in Sockety, Merriott, Somerset. Samuel is shown as a 77 year old labourer living with his wife Mary aged 70, and unmarried daughters Susan aged 31, a glover and Mary aged 26, also a glover. Their 2 year old granddaughter Ann, and 11 year old granddaughter Martha are living with them. All the household was born in Merriott.

  • At the age of 35 years, 6 months and 11 days, Susanna Hooper married 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.

Child of Susanna Hooper

Susanna Hooper

F, b. 9 November 1818
  • Susanna Hooper was born on 9 November 1818.
  • She was the daughter of Henry Hooper and Elizabeth Unknown.
  • Susanna Hooper was baptized on 18 December 1818 in Holy Trinity Church, Frome, Somerset.
  • She witnessed the marriage of James Eggar Jefferis and Jane Louisa Webb on 4 June 1867 in Henley, Oxfordshire; James Eggar, 31, was living at Alton at the time of his marriage and Louisa who was 17 was living at Henley with her parents Jane and Robert Norman Webb. Robert Norman Webb (Jane's father, a coal and timber merchant), Ethel Jefferis ?, James Jefferis (father), Susan Hooper(her maternal aunt) and Thomas Eggar (James Eggar's uncle) were present at the marriage. Jane Louisa Webb was most likely a relation of Sarah Webb (James' second wife) as they were both born in Henley on Thames.

Susannah Hooper

F, b. 6 May 1703
  • Susannah Hooper was born on 6 May 1703 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of John Hooper alias Cooper and Mary Unknown.
  • Susannah Hooper was baptized on 8 May 1703 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • At the age of 25 years, 2 months and 1 day, Susannah Hooper married John Douch on 7 July 1728 in Merriott, Somerset, England.

Sussanah Hooper

F, b. 25 December 1793, d. 6 September 1795
  • Sussanah Hooper was baptized on 25 December 1793 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • Sussanah Hooper died on 6 September 1795 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 1.

Sussanah Hooper

F, b. 22 December 1799
  • Sussanah Hooper was baptized on 22 December 1799 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • She was the daughter of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • Sussanah Hooper married William Forster circa 1825.
  • In 1837 Susan was a beneficiary to her mother's will.
    "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 n 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."

Sydney Hooper

M, b. 17 May 1887
  • Sydney Hooper was born on 17 May 1887.
  • He was the son of William Hooper and Matilda Ann Bellworth.
  • Sydney Hooper and Margaret Bellworth appeared on the census of 31 March 1901 in Ward 2, Halifax. Margaret is shown as a 71 year old widow, born 3 March 1830, living with her 13 year old grandson Sydney Hooper born 17/ May 1887.

Tamar Leona Hooper

F, b. 1911, d. 1992

Thomas Hooper

M, b. 9 May 1812, d. March 1886
  • Thomas Hooper was baptized on 9 May 1812 in Merriott, Somerset. At the time of his birth Thomas' father Thomas senior would have only been 19 years old. Just what happened to Thomas senior and his wife Mary is not known. Thomas senior was overseas in 1837 (Thomas sen was then 46 years old) when his mother Ann made her will. It is not known if Mary went with her husband or died before he left England.

    Thomas senior may not be the son of Thomas and Ann Farr.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Mary Unknown.
  • At the age of 21 years, 10 months and 29 days, Thomas Hooper married Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey, daughter of James Hockey and Mary Bagg, on 7 April 1834 in St George Church, Hinton St George, Somerset. Both Thomas and Elizabeth are shown as sojourners, and Elizabeths surname is spelt HAWKEY. Hinton St George is a village 3 km NW of Crewkerne.
  • Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey appeared on the census of 7 June 1841 in Norton Under Hamdon, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 25 year old labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth also 25 and children John 5, Tesse 2 (Jesse) and Emma 5 months.

  • Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in 8 Snailshill Street, West Chinnock, Somerset, England. Thomas is shown as a 38 year old labourer born Merriott living with his wife Elizabeth 26? (should be 36) born Middle Chinnock and their six children:- John 15, a labourer Yarn Barton born Merriott; Jesse 12, a labourer Yarn Barton born Merriott; Mary 8 born Norton; James 6 born Chard; William 3 born Merriott and Samuel 1 week born West or Middle (not clear) Chinnock.

  • Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey appeared on the census of 7 April 1861 in Thorley, Isle of Wight, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 50 year old agricultural labourer, living with his wife Elizabeth 46, and children: Jesse 22 and agricultural labourer, Emma 20, James 16 an agricultural labourer, William 15 an agricultural labourer, Samuel 11, George 7 and Edwin 2. All were born in Donyatts, Somerset COMPILERS NOTE: Donyatts is near Ilminster, Somerset.

  • Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey appeared on the census of 2 April 1871 in Bridge, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Thomas is shown as a 58 year old labourer, born Somerset, living with his wife Elizabeth 59 born Somerset and children Edwin aged 11 and Elizabeth aged 9 both born in Yarmouth Isle of Wight.

  • In March 1879, his wife, Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey's death was registered in the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Registration District. She was at age 62 years and 4 months. The death record also shows she was 62 years old.
  • His marriage, at 68 years and 9 months, to Anna Caroline Parsons was registered in the March 1881 Quarter, Isle of Wight, Hampshire Registration District. Anna was the widow of ... ARNOLD.
  • Thomas Hooper appeared on the census of 3 April 1881 in The Terrace Rookery, Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire. Thomas is shown as a 69 year old general labourer, born Murrit, Somerset living with his 69 year old wife Hannah born Chale (Isle of Wight.)

  • In 1884,his wife, Anna Caroline Parsons died in Godshill, Isle of Wight, Hampshire.
  • His death was recorded with the Isle of Wight, Hampshire, Registration District in the March 1886 Quarter. The death record shows he was 75 years old.

Children of Thomas Hooper and Elizabeth (Betsy) Hockey

Thomas Hooper

M, b. 21 June 1761, d. June 1829
  • Thomas Hooper was baptized on 21 June 1761 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Jane Ireland.
  • At the age of 22 years, 10 months and 20 days, Thomas Hooper married Ann Farr, daughter of James Farr and Mary Perry, on 11 May 1784 in All Saints Church, Merriott, Somerset, England. In the register of All Staints' Church Merriot, the marriage is recorded on page 20, No 74 as:-
    Thomas Hooper of this parish and Ann Farr of this parish married in this Church by Banns this Eleventh Day of May in the Year One thousand Seven hundred and Eighty four
         by me Tho. Price Vicar
         This marriage solomised between us
    The mark of Tho. / Hooper
    The Mark of Anne / Farr.

  • Thomas Hooper died in June 1829.
  • Thomas was buried on 4 June 1829 in Merriott, Somerset. His age was recorded as 64 years old, not 67.

Children of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr

Thomas Hooper

M, b. 14 December 1728
  • Thomas Hooper was baptized on 14 December 1728 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Mary Unknown.

Thomas Hooper

M, b. 19 November 1710, d. 25 November 1711
  • Thomas Hooper was baptized on 19 November 1710 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of John Hooper alias Cooper and Mary Unknown.
  • Thomas Hooper died on 25 November 1711 in Merriott, Somerset, at age 1.

Thomas Hooper

M, b. 7 April 1822, d. December 1852
  • Thomas Hooper was baptized on 7 April 1822 in East Coker, Somerset.
  • He was the son of James Hooper and Mary Morris.
  • At the time of the 7 June 1841 census, Thomas 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.

  • His marriage, at 20 years and 4 months, to Theresa Young was registered in the September 1842 Quarter in Yeovil, Somerset Registration District.
  • Thomas Hooper and Theresa Young appeared on the census of 30 March 1851 in East Coker, Somerset. Thomas is shown as a 29 year old hand loom sail cloth weaver, born East Coker as is his 28 year old wife Theresa. Their children Henry, 6 a scholar, Elizabeth 4, also a scholar, John 2, and Mary 1 month were all born in East Coker.

  • His death was recorded with the Yeovil, Somerset, Registration District in the December 1852 Quarter.

Children of Thomas Hooper and Theresa Young

Thomas Hooper

M, b. circa 1898
  • Thomas Hooper was born circa 1898 in Merriott, Somerset.
  • He was the son of John Hooper and Ann Trask.
  • At the time of the 31 March 1901 census, Thomas Hooper was living in the household of John Hooper and Ann Trask in Broadway, Merriott, Somerset. John is shown as a 40 year old general dealer own account, living with his wife Ann aged 38 and 10 children:- John jnr 19, helper at home; Henry 16 helper at home; Ethel 15 shirt machinist at home; Bessie 13; George 10; William 9; Emma 7; Minnie 6; Thomas 3 and Francis 4 months. All of the household was born in Merriott.

Thomas Hooper

M, b. 29 May 1791
  • Thomas Hooper was baptized on 29 May 1791 in Merriott, Somerset, England.
  • He was the son of Thomas Hooper and Ann Farr.
  • At the age of 18 years, Thomas Hooper married Mary Unknown in 1810. This marriage has not yet been confirmed. Thomas would have only been about 19 years old when he married Mary. They appear to have had only one child, Thomas baptised on 9 May 1812 in Merriot.
  • In November 1837 At the time his mother Ann made her will in November 1837, Thomas was abroad. He has 46 years old. He was a beneficery of her will should he return home - "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 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."
    It is not know if Thomas ever returned home or if his wife Mary went with him. Certainly their son Thomas was still living in Somerset and had married Elizabeth Hockey.


Child of Thomas Hooper and Mary Unknown