Henry Cooper (August 22, 1827February 4, 1884) was a Tennessee attorney, judge, and politician who served one term in the United States Senate, 1871–1877. During his career, Cooper had various political affiliations, including Whig, Know Nothing, and Democrat.
Early life
Henry Cooper was born on August 22, 1827, in Columbia, Tennessee. He had three brothers, including William Frierson Cooper and Edmund Cooper, and two half-brothers, including Duncan Brown Cooper. He was buried nearby, and a cenotaph to his memory was erected at Old City Cemetery in Shelbyville, Tennessee.
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Sources
- Henry Cooper at The Political Graveyard