Passing Away of Old Pioneer
Adam Cooper died suddenly of heart trouble at his ranch thirty miles south of town, on Saturday evening, Nov. 15th. His daughter was alone at the time of his death and she was obliged to hitch up a team and drive nine miles to the nearest neighbors for help. Word was sent to the family in town and they started immediately by auto to bring the body in.
Deceased was born in Scotland Oct. 20, 1848, and came to Rock Springs in 1870. He was married in Green River in 1873, and he worked in the mines here until 1886 when he secured ranch interests and since spent part of his time in the country, his family living in town, and spending part of summer at the ranch.
About three years ago he had the misfortune to break an arm and one limb, but except for this, he had been in good health.
Left to survive are the widow and six children, Mrs. J.H. Brooks, Mrs. Rife, Mrs. Harry Kent, Mrs. J. Baxter, and Miss Maggie Cooper, and one son, Adam Cooper.
Funeral services were conducted from the Congregational church at 2 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Lewis preaching the sermon, the services being under the auspice of the K. of P. of which lodge he was a charter member, the lodge being organized in 1882.
Mr. Cooper was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Rock Springs, and his passing beyond takes away another of the staunch men of the community. His funeral was largely attended, and the flowers were many and beautiful.
--Rock Springs Rocket, November 21, 1913
Learn more about Adam on the Firmage Family History website:
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