John Hooper (abt. 1750 - 1836)

Descendants

Died 30 Dec 1836 at about age 86 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, United States

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Biography

John Hooper is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A203247.

John Hooper is an NSSAR Patriot Ancestor.
NSSAR Ancestor #: 184487
Rank: Private  

Private John Hooper served with Capt. Nathaniel Fales' Company, Massachusetts Militia during the American Revolution.

John Hooper was born about 1750. He married Azubah Billings. Known children of John and Azubah, born in Sedgwick are:

1. John Hooper; b. 24 Nov 1780^[1]; d. 22 Oct 1809 at age 28.
2. William Hooper ; b. 12 Jan 1783^[2]; m. Lucretia Colson; m. Christina Colson; d. 15 Apr 1864 at Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine, at age 81; age 81yrs 3mos 3dys; he was buried at Settler's Rest Cemetery, Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine.
3. Asa Hooper ; b. 19 Apr 1785^[3]; m. Abigail Howard at Hancock, Maine; d. 11 Apr 1838 at age 52.
4. David Hooper ; b. 12 Nov 1792^[4]; m. Hannah Flowers, daughter of John Galloway Flowers and Hannah Pert; m. Phebe E. Gray 30 Jun 1846 at Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; d. 19 Sep 1851 at age 58; he was buried at Pine Grove Cemetery, Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine.
5. Hannah Hooper; b. 17 Feb 1795^[5]; m. William Herrick, son of John Herrick and Phebe Osgood, 18 Dec 1820 at Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; d. 24 Aug 1883 at Hancock, Maine, at age 88.
6. Isaac Hooper ; b. 12 May 1797^[6]; m. Sarah Billings, daughter of Isaac Billings and Sally Harding, 5 Nov 1826 at Deer Isle, Hancock, Maine; d. 13 Jun 1861 at Brooksville, Hancock, Maine, at age 64; he was buried at Roberts Cemetery, Brooksville, Hancock, Maine, died 13 Jun 1861 age 64yrs
7. Samuel Jordan Hooper ; b. 21 May 1800^[7]; christened 20 Apr 1804 at Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; m. Mary Ann Howard, daughter of Samuel Howard and Hannah Billings, circa 1820 at Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; m. Mary Ann Howard, daughter of Samuel Howard and Hannah Billings; d. after 12 Jun 1880.

John passed away on December 30th, 1836 in Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine.

Revolutionary War Service

Private, Capt. Nathaniel Fale's co; enlisted Aug. 3, 1779; discharged Aug. 15, 1779; service, 13 days; company marched on expedition to Majorbagaduce by order of Gen. Lovell^[8][9][10]

Census Records

Name: John Hooper

Home in 1790:^[11] Sedgewick, Hancock, Maine

Males - Under 16: 3

Males - 16 and over: 1

Females: 3

Name: John Hooper

Home in 1800:^[12] Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine

Males - Under 10: 2

Males -10 thru 15: 3

Males - 26 thru 44: 1

Females - Under 10: 1

Females - 10 thru 15: 1

Females - 26 thru 44: 1

Name: John Hooper

Home in 1810:^[13] Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine

Males - 10 thru 15: 2

Males - 16 thru 25: 2

Males - 26 thru 44 : 1

Males - 45 and over: 1

Females - 10 thru 15: 1

Females - 45 and over : 1

Name: John Hooper

Home in 1820:^[14] Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine

Enumeration Date: August 7, 1820

Males - Under 10: 2

Males - 26 thru 44: 1

Males - 45 and over: 1

Females - 16 thru 25: 1

Females - 26 thru 44: 1

Females - 45 and over : 1

Research Notes

A John Hooper was born 06 Sep 1747 at Bridgewater, MA. s/o John & Sarah [Carver] Hooper. No evidence (to date) connecting him to John of this profile.

Sources

1. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4C4-84L : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for John Hooper, 24 Nov 1780; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 27,756.
2. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4C4-82J : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for William Hooper, 12 Jan 1783; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 27,756.
3. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4C4-897 : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for Asa Hooper, 19 Apr 1785; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 27,756.
4. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F44S-L5R : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for David Hooper, 12 Dec 1792; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 1,002,590.
5. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4C4-ZPF : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for Hannah Hooper, 17 Feb 1795; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 27,756.
6. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F4C4-88H : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for Isaac Hooper, 12 May 1797; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 27,756.
7. ↑ "Maine Births and Christenings, 1739-1900," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F44S-RC3 : 10 February 2018), John Hooper in entry for Samuel Hooper, 21 May 1800; citing SEDGWICK,HANCOCK,MAINE; FHL microfilm 1,002,590.
8. ↑ Payroll: Muster/payrolls, and various papers (1763-1808) of the Revolutionary War (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Vol. 37, Sea coast defense, Penobscot Expedition 1775-1781. A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Fales and his Company in the State pay on the Expedition to Penobscot from the 6th of July 1779 to the 26th of August following. Film #008092198. Image 171-72 of 628.
9. ↑ Muster roll: Muster/payrolls, and various papers (1763-1808) of the Revolutionary War (Massachusetts and Rhode Island). Vol. 37, Sea coast defense, Penobscot Expedition 1775-1781. A Pay Roll of Capt. Nathaniel Fales and his Company in the State pay on the Expedition to Penobscot from the 6th of July 1779 to the 26th of August following. Film #008092198. Image 118 of 628.
10. ↑ Massachusetts Soldiers Sailors Rev. War: Vol. 18, Page 228. Image 229 of 1031.
11. ↑ 1790; Census Place: Sedgewick, Hancock, Maine; Series: M637; Roll: 2; Page: 99; Image: 69; Family History Library Film: 0568142
12. ↑ 1800; Census Place: Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; Series: M32; Roll: 7; Page: 199; Image: 107; Family History Library Film: 218677
13. ↑ 1810; Census Place: Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; Roll: 11; Page: 466; Image: 00459; Family History Library Film: 0218682
14. ↑ 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Sedgwick, Hancock, Maine; Page: 644; NARA Roll: M33_34; Image: 38

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