John Cooper (New Jersey politician)
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John Cooper (January 16, 1730 – April 1, 1785) was a political leader of the American Revolution in New Jersey. He was likely the main author of the New Jersey Constitution of 1776,[1] and served as one of the first judges of Gloucester County.[2] An outspoken abolitionist, Cooper called for New Jersey to end slavery immediately,[3] and argued against a more gradual approach to emancipation.[1][4] A Quaker who was disowned by the Society of Friends for his political actions during the revolution,[1] he was likely buried in the Quaker cemetery in Woodbury, New Jersey, in an unmarked grave.[2] He was the estranged younger brother of Quaker abolitionist David Cooper.[1]
John Cooper | |
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Born | (1730-01-16)January 16, 1730 |
Died | April 1, 1785(1785-04-01) (aged 55) |
Relatives | David Cooper (brother) |