Henry Edward Cooper & Lilas Murphy

 

Henry Edward Cooper was born on August 6, 1891, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was the son of Charles Edward Cooper and Lydia Ellen Hilchey, who were 29 and 21 years old, respectively, at the time of his birth.

As a young man, Henry faced the tragic loss of his father, Charles Edward, who passed away in 1912 at the age of 49. Despite this loss, Henry went on to marry Lilas Murphy and together they had six children between 1916 and 1928.

Henry's first child, Sydney C., was born in 1916, followed by Stanley Lawton in 1917, Lila Mae in 1919, Gladys Mildred Marie in 1922, Eva Florence in 1926, and Melvin in 1928.

Sadly, Henry's child Sydney C. passed away in 1938 at the age of 21. Henry's mother, Lydia Ellen, also passed away in 1947 at the age of 77. And in 1950, Henry lost his wife, Lilas, who died at the age of 53.

Henry himself passed away on November 5, 1960, at the age of 69 in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, Canada. He was buried in his hometown of Spry Harbour, Halifax County, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Lilas Murphy was born on June 8, 1897, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She grew up with her parents, Laura May Newcomb and Ervin Oliver Murphy, and spent her childhood in the small coastal town of Murphy Cove.

As a young adult, Lilas met and fell in love with Henry Edward Cooper. They married and had six children together between 1916 and 1928: Sydney C., Stanley Lawton, Lila Mae, Gladys Mildred Marie, Eva Florence, and Melvin.

Lilas devoted herself to raising and caring for her children, and was a loving and supportive wife to Henry. However, her life was not without hardship. In 1938, her son Sydney C. passed away at the young age of 21. Then, in 1941, her father Ervin Oliver passed away, followed by her mother Laura May in 1949.

Despite these challenges, Lilas remained a strong and resilient woman. She lived a full and fulfilling life, surrounded by the love of her family and the close-knit community of Murphy Cove.

On November 12, 1950, at the age of 53, Lilas passed away in her hometown. She was buried in the cemetery at Spry Harbour, near the graves of her parents and son. She will always be remembered as a devoted mother, wife, and friend, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

 

Alexander Russell & Christina M Hubley

 

Alexander Russell was born in March 1887 in Nova Scotia, Canada, to James Alexander Russell and Letitia Catherine Malay. He had two brothers and two sisters. When he was 2 years old, his half-brother James was born, and when he was 6 years old, his half-sister Franes was born. In August 1898, his half-sister Gladys was born.

Alexander lived in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, in 1891, and in Nova Scotia in 1901. In 1911, he lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Tragically, Alexander's mother Letitia Catherine passed away in Halifax in August 1905, when he was 18 years old. His father James Alexander passed away in Nova Scotia in October 1919, when Alexander was 32 years old.

In 1915, Alexander had a son, Oswald Pearson, who was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Oswald Pearson passed away in 1956 in Halifax, at the age of 41. Alexander's half-sister Franes passed away in Vancouver, British Columbia, in August 1968. Alexander's son William passed away in 1979. Alexander himself lived to be 92 years old, passing away in 1979.

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Christina M Hubley was born on April 6, 1890, in Nova Scotia, Canada, to Hannah Anne Sadie and Joseph Henry Hubley. She had six brothers and one sister. Christina M lived in Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia, in 1891 and in Nova Scotia in 1901. Tragically, her father passed away on July 29, 1905, in Sheet Harbour, and her mother passed away on January 19, 1911, in Halifax.

In 1915, at the age of 25, Christina M had a son, Oswald Pearson, with Alexander Russell. Oswald Pearson was born on July 29, 1915, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Unfortunately, Oswald Pearson passed away in 1956 in Halifax at the age of 41. Christina M's son William also passed away in 1979.

 

 

Oswald Pearson Russell & Lila Mae Cooper

 my great grandparents on my paternal side

Oswald Pearson Russell was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1915 to Christina M Hubley and Alexander Russell. He married Lila Mae Cooper on September 21, 1938 in Pope's Harbor, Halifax. Together, they had 14 children in 15 years. Their first child, a daughter named Agnes Mildred, was born in 1941 in Nova Scotia. They also had a son named Alexander, who was born in 1942.

Oswald worked as a miner and was a devoted husband and father. He was known for being hardworking and dedicated to providing for his family. In 1956, Oswald died at the young age of 41 in his hometown of Halifax. His wife Lila Mae lived on until 2010, outliving Oswald by over 50 years. Despite his early passing, Oswald left behind a legacy as a loving husband and father and will always be remembered by his family for his dedication to them.

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Lila Mae Cooper was born in 1919 in Nova Scotia, Canada, to Lilas Murphy and Henry Edward Cooper. She had several siblings, including Gladys Mildred Marie, who was born in 1922, and Eva Florence, who was born in 1926. In 1928, her sibling Melvin was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Tragically, Lila Mae's sibling Sydney C. passed away in 1938 at the young age of 22.

On September 21, 1938, Lila Mae married Oswald Pearson Russell in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Together, they had 14 children in 15 years. Their daughter Agnes Mildred was born in 1941, and their son Alexander was born around 1942. Lila Mae's mother, Lilas, passed away in 1950, and sadly, her husband Oswald Pearson passed away in 1956. Despite these tragedies, Lila Mae continued to raise and support her large family.

In addition to her roles as a wife and mother, Lila Mae was also known for her strong work ethic. She worked as a seamstress and was known for her ability to sew beautiful garments. She was also a skilled cook and homemaker, and her family and friends always enjoyed her delicious meals and warm hospitality.

Lila Mae lived a long and fulfilling life, passing away at the age of 91 on May 14, 2010, in Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia. She will always be remembered as a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and her legacy lives on through her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.