Genealogy of a Cooper Family of Texas
David Thomas and wife, Exa (Borroum) Cooper
David Thomas Cooper, known as "Tom", was born near Climax and Whigham in Decatur County, Georgia. He was the son of John J. and the grandson of Samuel Cooper. Tom was named for his uncle, David Thomas.
He moved to Texas as a young man and married Exa Assenath Borroum who was living with her uncle, Edwin P. Borroum in Robertson County, Texas.In about 1902, Tom and Exa moved to San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas where they had three children, Norwood David, Authur Branch and Mabel Virginia.
Tom worked for the Southern Steel Co., on South Presa Street in
San Antonio near where he built his own home. Tom and Exa are both
buried in the San Jose Burial Park in San Antonio.
Allied Families:
Bass
Benton
Boroum/Borroum
Echols
Other Families Being Researched:
Ayres, Bennett, Boyd, Cartledge, Furnis,
Keble, Need, Newsom, Ponder, Tinsley and Whitworth
Many thanks to those who have provided information
to me. Any corrections or additions will be greatly appreciated!
Favorite Links:
Cyndi's List of Genealogy Sites on the Internet
Decatur County Georgia GenWeb