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=The Cooper Family of Random Island{{efn|name=fn1}}= | |||
The first '''Cooper''' to live in the Random Island area{{efn|name=fn2}} was Edward Cooper (born in 1781, sometimes referred to as “Edward I”) who moved to the community of [[Ireland's Eye]] after marrying Ann (Nancy) Emmery in 1812<ref name=Foot02/><ref name=Foot03/>. We will consider them to be the “First Generation” of the Cooper Family of Random Island. | The first '''Cooper''' to live in the Random Island area{{efn|name=fn2}} was Edward Cooper (born in 1781, sometimes referred to as “Edward I”) who moved to the community of [[Ireland's Eye]] after marrying Ann (Nancy) Emmery in 1812<ref name=Foot02/><ref name=Foot03/>. We will consider them to be the “First Generation” of the Cooper Family of Random Island. | ||
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{{efn|name=fn2|The term “greater Random Island” here refers to Random Island with Ireland's Eye and nearby small islands included, while the term “Random Island area” refers to greater Random Island and communities on the mainland sides of Smith and Random Sounds such as British Harbour. This is in contrast to some works (e.g., the books by W.B.W. Martin, see References 8&9) which do not include Ireland's Eye as a part of Random Island.}} | {{efn|name=fn2|The term “greater Random Island” here refers to Random Island with Ireland's Eye and nearby small islands included, while the term “Random Island area” refers to greater Random Island and communities on the mainland sides of Smith and Random Sounds such as British Harbour. This is in contrast to some works (e.g., the books by W.B.W. Martin, see References 8&9) which do not include Ireland's Eye as a part of Random Island.}} | ||
{{efn|name=fn3|Information updated by Ken Wilson, and confirmed by great niece Judy Mills Collins via Facebook. Also confirmed via census information on [http://ngb.chebucto.org/C1935/35-lower-lanse-cv-tb.shtml Newfoundland Grand Banks]}} | {{efn|name=fn3|Information updated by Ken Wilson, and confirmed by great niece Judy Mills Collins via Facebook. Also confirmed via census information on [http://ngb.chebucto.org/C1935/35-lower-lanse-cv-tb.shtml Newfoundland Grand Banks]}} | ||
{{efn|name=fn4|Son Cyril’s birth in 1896 in Old Tilt indicates that Edward III and Mary Ann may not have moved to | {{efn|name=fn4|Son Cyril’s birth in 1896 in Old Tilt indicates that Edward III and Mary Ann may not have moved to Snook’s Harbour until the late 1890s.}} | ||
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