Cooper, Robert (1)

Cooper, Robert (1)

a Scotch clergyman, son of the minister at Mochrum, took his degree at Edinburgh University in 1744; was licensed to preach in 1749; appointed minister at Girthon, and ordained; and died November 7, 1776, aged fifty- one years. He was a useful pastor, a worthy man, and a good Christian, having extensive knowledge in several branches of philosophy. See Fasti Eccles. Scoticance, 1:714.