Background
Cooper, Sanson Milligan was born on April 23, 1858 in Washington Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lemuel Y. and Anne (Greenlee) Cooper.
Cooper, Sanson Milligan was born on April 23, 1858 in Washington Company, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lemuel Y. and Anne (Greenlee) Cooper.
Graduate the Utica (O.) Normal School, 1880. Bachelor of Divinity and Master of Arts, Bethany (West. Virginia) College, 1886.
Resigned to become financial secretary Bethany College. Traveled for college 3 years, quadrupling numer of students, paying off college debts and laying foundation for permanent endowment. In real estate and building business, Cincinnati, 1892-1912, Los Angeles, California, since 1912.
Chairman acting board, American Christian Missionary Society, 8 years.
Treasurer Foreign Christian Missionary Society, 6 years. President American Christian Missionary Society Convention, 1907.
Director Young Men's Christian Association Los Angeles, 6 years Chautauqua and commencement lecturer.
Member Los Angeles Realty Board, Delta Tau Delta. Clubs: University, Wilshire Country, Hollywood Country.
Married Ella I. Harvuot, of Ashland Company, O., April. Children: Virginia May (Mistress Arthur C. Davis), Mildred East. Ordained ministry Christian (Disciples) Church.