William Cooley
American farmer
William Cooley was one of the first American settlers, and a regional leader, in what is now known as Broward County in the state of Florida. His family was killed by Seminoles in 1836, during the Second Seminole War. The attack, known as the "New... Wikipedia
Born: 1783, Maryland
Died: 1863 (age 80 years), Hillsborough County, FL
Children: Almonock Cooley (c. 1827–1836); Montezuma Cooley (c. 1835–1836); unnamed daughter (c. 1825–1836)
Party: Democratic Party
Spouse: Nancy Dayton (m. 1830)
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