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Born 1880
From History of Madison County, Iowa, and its people (1915)
ROBERT S. COOPER, D. D. S.
Dr. Robert S. Cooper is engaged in the practice of dentistry in Winterset, his native city, and his record stands in contradistinction to the old adage that a prophet is never without honor save in his own country, for he has so directed his efforts here that he has won a creditable position in professional circles. He was born December ikj, 1880, and is a son of Robert H. Cooper, of whom mention is made elsewhere in this volume.
Dr. Cooper spent his boyhood days in his father's home and attended the public schools, passing through consecutive grades until he became a high-school pupil. At the age of seventeen he entered Drake University as a student in the dental department and was graduated therefrom with the class of 1901, his professional degree being then conferred upon him. He practiced in Des Moines for three years and then came to Winterset, where he has since followed his chosen calling. He had previously been in a dentist's office in his native city during vacation periods. His ability has won him advancement and success and he is now accorded a fair share of the public patronage. He has a well equipped office and keeps in touch with modern scientific methods.
On the 28th of September, 1909, Dr. Cooper was married to Miss Eva Gilpin, a daughter of Major T. C. Gilpin, a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this volume. Dr. and Mrs. Cooper hold membership in the Presbyterian church. They have a most hospitable home and its good cheer is greatly enjoyed by their many friends. Dr. Cooper holds membership in the Iowa State Dental Society. He is independent in his political allegiance and believes in constant progress along political and other lines. He is secretary of the Winterset Commercial Club, which position he has filled for three years, and his energy and efforts have been an important factor in promoting the work of the club and advancing the welfare and upbuilding of Winterset.
As printed in History of Madison County, Iowa, and its people (1915). See the original pages. Wording is the original; obvious scanning errors have been corrected, and a few may remain.
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