Seventh Generation

1717. Elihu COOLEY was born on 15 Dec 1805. He died on 17 Apr 1882. Biography of³⁸⁸ Elihu Cooley came to Oxford about the year 1838 from Cooperstown. He was born December 15, 1805, in Laurens, Otsego county, N. Y. He was a descendant of Benjamin Cooley, one of the founders of Springfield, Mass., the descent being, Benjamin, came from England, 1620-1684; Daniel, born in Springfield, Mass., 1651-1727; Benjamin, born in Springfield, Mass., 1716-1753; Barnes, born in Brimfield, Mass., 1748-1844; Samuel, born in Pelham, Mass., 1778-1844; Elihu. His maternal grandfather was Elihu ACKLEY, a Revolutionary soldier. Mr. Cooley was an architect and builder, and an expert in wood carving.

Elihu COOLEY and Asenath PAYNE were married in 1829. Asenath PAYNE was born in Jun 1807. She died on 6 Apr 1885.