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COOPER, Joseph & Elizabeth

1796 – 15 November 1847
1795 – 29 July 1876

Origin Gloucester England
Accompanying Family Husband & Wife, Joseph & Elizabeth, Children, Elizabeth Ann 7, Rebecca 5, Joseph (Jnr) 3, Mary Ann 6 months
First settled in Murray Districts
Original Occupation Blacksmith & Miller
Occupation in Australia Miller & Farmer Pioneer

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Departure Port Portsmouth
Arrival Year 1830

Fremantle

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Granted 640 acres in the Murray district. Built a mill at Yunderup, still standing. Joseph died by accident when his bullock cart wheel passed over him at Clarence near Woodman's Point. Family continues to live in Mandurah proud to be descended from one of WA's original pioneer families.

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  • My great great great grandparents

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  • Can someone please advise what those dates are under their names?

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