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Ashley Branch Cooley

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Birth	:	9 Jul 1829 Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	10 Dec 1908 Loup County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	San Ysidro Cemetery, Corrales, Sandoval County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.2345000, -106.6180000
Inscription	:	Father
Description	:	In the fall of 1883, Ashley B Cooley, and his wife, the former Jemima Sheldon, and their son, Burt, came from Odebolt, Iowa, and settled on the far side of Madison Square near the Custer County line. Mr. Cooley was later a judge of Loup County. The Cooleyton post office was first established in Mr. Cooley's home. Their son died in 1896. A daughter, Ida May, had married Albey L. Carter, a son of Lewis and Rachel (Wheeler) Carter, in Iowa. The Carters also came from Odebolt, Iowa, in the year 1885, and settled near the Cooley's. Albey and Ida... Read More	In the fall of 1883, Ashley B Cooley, and his wife, the former Jemima Sheldon, and their son, Burt, came from Odebolt, Iowa, and settled on the far side of Madison Square near the Custer County line. Mr. Cooley was later a judge of Loup County. The Cooleyton post office was first established in Mr. Cooley's home. Their son died in 1896. A daughter, Ida May, had married Albey L. Carter, a son of Lewis and Rachel (Wheeler) Carter, in Iowa. The Carters also came from Odebolt, Iowa, in the year 1885, and settled near the Cooley's. Albey and Ida Carter were parents of four children: Zora (Raish); Loren; Lella, who married John B. Rush, the son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Been) Rush of Kansas; and Dell, who later married Harry Long of Kansas. =============================== Ashley Branch Cooley was born in Bridport, Vermont in July 9, 1829, the son of Alfred and Pamela (Southwick) Cooley. (Alfred was the 7th generation of Cooley's in America, the family coming to this country in 1640. Pamela was the 7th generation of Southwicks…they coming in 1627.) Jemima Sheldon was born at Lisbon, St. Lawrence County, New York, July 29, 1840, the daughter of Benjamin and Dimis (McCarter) Sheldon. She was the second of eleven children and was of the 10th generation of Sheldons in America…the family came from Essex, England in about 1628. At the age of sixteen she moved with her parents to Clinton County, Iowa, where she lived until her marriage. Ashley and Jemina were married on February 25, 1863, at Oxford, Jones County, Iowa. To this union two children were born, Ida May (Carter) and Clarence Burt, the latter passing away at the age of 18. Ashley was a carpenter by trade, but was possessed the ability in other lines, being employed as a clerk and also as a school teacher. In 1865 he and his wife moved to Manmouth, Iowa. In 1876, they moved to Odebolt, Iowa, living there until the fall of 1883, when they came to Nebraska, locating on a farm in Loup County, in the Madison Square community. They came in the company of W. I. Cram and were one of the first settlers in this part of Loup County. Mr. Cooley became one of the leading spirits in the political affairs of the county and over this part of the state. He held office of County Judge for two terms and established a high reputation as a man of honor and integrity. The Cooleyton post office was established in 1885 on the Cooley farm and remained there for eighteen years. Ashley died on December 10, 1908 at his homestead. Jemina made her home with her daughter until her death on July 11, 1924. A son-in-law, Albey Carter took over the Cooley farm and remained there all his life. Albey's daughter, Lella and her husband, John B. Rush, continued living on the Cooley farm and John still lives on the original Cooley farm, this place being in the family for over 100 years. From a book written by Colleen Switzer (Hall descendents) "The Settlement of Loup & Blaine Counties". Republished in the Loup County Centennial in 1883. From "The Settlement of Loup and Blaine Counties" by Colleen Switzer.

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Where is Ashley Branch Cooley's memorial?
Ashley Branch Cooley's memorial is located at: San Ysidro Cemetery, Corrales, Sandoval County, USA.
When did Ashley Branch Cooley death?
Ashley Branch Cooley death on 10 Dec 1908 in Loup County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ashley Branch Cooley's memorial?
Latitude: 35.2345000
Longitude: -106.6180000

Family Members:

Spouse

Jemima Sheldon Cooley

(1841 - 1924)

Children

Burt Cooley

(unknow - 1896)

Ida May Cooley Carter

(1864 - 1940)

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