Many thanks to cousin Paul Ring for the memorial transfer!

Herman Francis Cooper was b 25 Oct 1876, North Haven, the s/o Francis "Frank" Packard Cooper & Eliza J Sawyer. He d 18 Feb 1939, North Haven.

Herman married Geneva "Eva" Sophia Wooster on 6 Dec 1902, Vinalhaven, married by Reverend R A Colpitts. Eva was b 15 Aug 1880, Vinalhaven, the d/o Albert Brown Wooster & Flora Annette "Nettie" Philbrook. She was a descendant of North Haven's 1st full-time resident, David Woster & Lydia Brown Crockett. Eva d 7 Mar 1980, Windham, Me.

Herman & Eva had 1 child: Elston Francis "Joe" Cooper: 9 Apr 1907, North Haven - 3 May 1982, Raymond, Me.

Herman was a member of the Masons.

In 1900, 24-year-old Herman and his 25-year-old sister Lillian are boarding in the household of 61-year-old widower Horace Sawyer. Herman cites birth of Jan 1876, working as a carpenter. Lillian cites birth of Jan 1874, working as a housekeeper.

Marriage Record: Herman F Cooper, Son of Frank P Cooper (born & resides North Haven, joiner) and Eliza P Sawyer (born & resides North Haven). AND Geneva Sophia Wooster, daughter of Albert B Wooster (born Vinalhaven, resides North Haven, fisherman) and Mattie F Philbrook (born & resides Vinalhaven, housewife). Married 6 Dec 1902 in Vinalhaven by Reverend R A Colpitts.

In 1910, 33-year-old Herman F and his 29-year-old wife Eva W are residing on North Haven where he is working as a machinist in a boat shop. He and Eva have both been married once, having had 1 child who was still alive for the census. With them is Elston F (ae 3).

World War I Draft Registration Card: Herman Francis Cooper, age 42, residing North Haven, Me. Born 25 Oct 1876. He was a boatman for C D Norton of North Haven, Me. Nearest relative is Eva W Cooper of North Haven, Me. He was tall, of medium build, grey eyes and brown hair.

In 1920, Herman is residing on the Main Road on North Haven where he is working as a yacht captain.

In the 1930 North Haven census, 53-year-old Herman was a summer estate caretaker. Eva is 53. He rented his home, paying $15 per month in rent. His home was not on a farm, and he owned a radio. The census cites he was 26 at the time of his marriage and Eva was 22.