The Coopers of Long Hill

Gilbert Louis Cooper 1918–1992

Catalog ID p.2294 · Cite this page: njcoopers.com/p/2294/

Gilbert Louis Cooper was born on 15 Sep 1918 in Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas, the son of Freddie Cooper and Gertrude (Burch) Snyder. He married Ferne Maxine Cox (1941). He died on 19 Jul 1992 in Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas and was buried at Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas (Acacia C 374 9-A). Two children are recorded.

Also recorded as: Gilbert L. Cooper D.774, D.775; Gilbert Louis Hadley F.344, G.609; Gibby G.609, J.453

Facts

EventDatePlace / detailCertaintySources
birth 15 Sep 1918 Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas certain G.609, F.344
residence 15 Jan 1920 Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas (grandparents' household) certain D.774
residence 7 Apr 1930 Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas (grandparents' household) certain D.775
residence 1940 101 East Sixth, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas (mother's household) certain D.778, B.125
residence 28 Apr 1950 Grant Twp, Reno Co., Kansas certain D.779
residence 1992 Fairfield Bay, Arkansas; formerly of Hutchinson certain G.609
occupation retired security guard, Kansas State Industrial Reformatory certain G.609
death 19 Jul 1992 Baptist Medical Center, Little Rock, Pulaski Co., Arkansas certain G.609
burial Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas (Acacia C 374 9-A) certain G.609

Family

Parents

Spouses

Children

  1. Gerald Alan Hadley 1949–2023 J.454, G.609, J.453
  2. Michael Hadley 1945–2025 G.609, J.453, J.454

Family tree

Solid lines and outlines: certain. Dashed: probable or weaker. Open the full tree (four generations)

Ferne Maxine (Cox) HadleyFerne Maxine (Cox) Hadl…1919–2007Gilbert Louis CooperGilbert Louis Cooper1918–1992Freddie CooperFreddie Cooper1900–1918Charles Franklin CooperCharles Franklin Cooper1861–1938Catherine Jeanette (Wiley) CooperCatherine Jeanette (Wil…1867–1908Gertrude (Burch) SnyderGertrude (Burch) Snyder1900–1992Michael HadleyMichael Hadley1945–2025Gerald Alan HadleyGerald Alan Hadley1949–2023

In the documents

Every published document that names Gilbert Louis Cooper, in date order, with what that document itself records.

DateDocumentRoleWhat it records
15 Jan 1920 D.774 census population 1920
1920 U.S. census, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas, Ward 3 (part) Precinct 1, E.D. 173, sheet 14B, lines 59-67
 grandchild
as "Gilbert L., 1 3/12"
residence: 15 Jan 1920, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas
7 Apr 1930 D.775 census population 1930
1930 U.S. census, Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas, Precinct 10, E.D. 78-26, sheet 4B, lines 74-80
 grandchild
as "Cooper, Gilbert, grandson, 11"
residence: 7 Apr 1930, 404 [street not read], Hutchinson City, Reno Co., Kansas
8 Apr 1940 D.778 census population 1940
1940 U.S. census, Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas, E.D. 78-28, sheet 6B, lines 54-57, with supplementary line 55
 child
as "Gilbert, son, 21"
residence: 1940, 101 [East Sixth], Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas
occupation: Baker, Bakery
28 Apr 1950 D.779 census population 1950
1950 U.S. census, Grant Township, Reno Co., Kansas, E.D. 78-13, sheet 11, lines 22-25
 head
as "Hadley Gilbert, 31"
residence: 28 Apr 1950, Grant Twp, Reno Co., Kansas
occupation: Baker, Bakery

8 further documents not published (they may name living people).

Still unknown, and where we have looked

Searches recorded

familysearch tree 2026-10-11 · Gilbert Hadley, b. 1917-1919, birthplace Kansas.
Searched for: Gilbert Hadley, b. 1917-1919, birthplace Kansas.
Result: G6RB-82N 'Gilbert L "Gibby" Hadley' 1918-1992; tree parents Benjamin L. Hadley (L1YW-LFC, 1891-1928 - the stepfather, entered as father) and Gertrude Burch (G91Y-T1P); spouse Ferne Maxine Cox (GMT6-46K); children Michael 1946-Deceased and Jerry 1949-Deceased. Lead only; the tree omits Fred Cooper.
familysearch records 2026-10-11 · Gilbert Cooper, b. 1918-1919, any place Kansas; and b. 1917-1920, birthplace Kansas.
Searched for: Gilbert Cooper, b. 1918-1919, any place Kansas; and b. 1917-1920, birthplace Kansas.
Result: 1920 Hutchinson [D.774] and 1930 Hutchinson [D.775]; nothing later under Cooper.
ancestry all 2026-10-11 · Gilbert L Cooper, b. 1918 +/-1 Kansas (8,393); then Gilbert Hadley, b. 1918 +/-1 Kansas, d. 1992 +/-1 (11).
Searched for: Gilbert L Cooper, b. 1918 +/-1 Kansas (8,393); then Gilbert Hadley, b. 1918 +/-1 Kansas, d. 1992 +/-1 (11).
Result: Tree 'Danner Family Tree' (lead only) names him 'Gilbert Louis Cooper Hadley', b. 15 Sep 1918 Hutchinson, d. 19 Jul 1992 Fairfield Bay, spouse Ferne M. Cox. Records: SSACI [F.344], SSDI, Find a Grave index, WWII draft card, 1940/1950 census, city directory (not yet opened), Ancestry Obituary Collection -> Ferne's 2007 obituary [J.453].
findagrave 2026-10-11 · Find a Grave: Hadley, Gilbert, b. 1918 +/-1, d. 1992 +/-1, any location.
Searched for: Find a Grave: Hadley, Gilbert, b. 1918 +/-1, d. 1992 +/-1, any location.
Result: Memorial 37388594, Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson -> [G.609], with obituary clipping naming his father Fred Cooper.
genealogybank 2026-10-11 · SIGNED IN. Obituaries: Ferne Hadley 2007; Gerald Hadley, keyword Hutchinson.
Searched for: SIGNED IN. Obituaries: Ferne Hadley 2007; Gerald Hadley, keyword Hutchinson.
Result: [J.453] and [J.454]. Gilbert's own 1992 obituary not yet searched there.
newspapers com 2026-10-11 · SIGNED IN. "Gertrude Burch", Kansas, 1916-1919 (7 matches).
Searched for: SIGNED IN. "Gertrude Burch", Kansas, 1916-1919 (7 matches).
Result: Hutchinson News 10 Jun 1918 marriage licences -> [J.452].
newspapers com 2026-10-11 · SIGNED IN. "Gibby" Hadley (unquoted), all regions, 19 Jul - 15 Aug 1992 (82, noise); "Gibby Hadley", Kansas, same dates (1).
Searched for: SIGNED IN. "Gibby" Hadley (unquoted), all regions, 19 Jul - 15 Aug 1992 (82, noise); "Gibby Hadley", Kansas, same dates (1).
Result: Wichita Eagle 21 Jul 1992 p. 2D death notice -> [J.455].

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