John Cooper

     John Cooper was born say 1611.¹ He was an iron worker in East Haven, CT. John signed the fundamental agreement in New Haven in 1639, and then moved to Stony River about the time the East Haven Iron Works were established, of which he was an agent. He was a member of the First Church New Haven 1641. He returned to New Haven and served as deputy April 1665 and 1671. In 1673 he had to settle bounds between New Haven and Wallingford. In 1674 deputy, 1676 assistan deputy. He was a corporal. John lived in Wallingford, CT, Unknown date of residence in Wallingford. He married Jane Woolen say 1678.¹ John Cooper died on 23 November 1689 in New Haven, CT.