How do I clean up the links to William Hooper Sigher ofThe Declaration of Independence

Started by Alicia Ann Puett on Wednesday, October 1, 2014
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10/1/2014 at 8:03 AM

The Signer had 3 sons by his wife Ann, William, Thomas, and an infant male death. Only William had children, and he only had one son to have children. So all the Signer’s genealogies start, William the Signer, William the Son, and Willilam the grandson.
And as mentioned earlier, the Signer has no middle name, so the genealogical problem starts there. They are also listing him with two wives Ann and Elizabeth Is there any proof of an additinal marrage to Elizabeth? I only find proof of Ann but not Elizabeth.

10/1/2014 at 3:35 PM

Hi Alicia

I can help out later in the week / at the weekend. Can you upload the PDF document to the profiles as a guide?

10/1/2014 at 4:45 PM

Thanks!

10/1/2014 at 8:00 PM

Thanks Angus, that makes it easier. And feel free to jump in and help. :).

10/1/2014 at 11:00 PM

Yes I agree William Hooper, Signer of the "Declaration of Independence" had only one wife Anne Hooper

According to http://www.hoopercompass.com/pubs/HC2_2011.pdf

" William Hooper failed to describe the state of his body
or mind upon the creation of his last will, but he did
prepare for his death with deliberation. To his wife and
each child, he gave specific named slaves, but preferred
that the remaining unnamed slaves remain with his wife
during her life. The Fayetteville home in which they
lived was to be retained by wife Anne Clark Hooper,
then to pass to daughter Elizabeth. "

10/1/2014 at 11:18 PM

Ok found the parents for William Thomas Hooper (not the signer) and removed his wife Elizabeth Hooper as wife of the signer

10/2/2014 at 7:56 AM

Thanks!

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