William B. Cooper (Delaware politician)
William B. Cooper | |
|---|---|
| 32nd Governor of Delaware | |
| In office January 19, 1841 – January 21, 1845 | |
| Preceded by | Cornelius P. Comegys |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Stockton |
| Member of the Delaware House of Representatives | |
| In office January 2, 1816 – January 6, 1818 January 6, 1835 – January 3, 1837 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 16, 1771 Laurel, Delaware, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1849 (aged 77) Laurel, Delaware, U.S. |
| Political party | Federalist Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Nancy Jones Jane Townsend Palmer |
| Residence(s) | Laurel, Delaware |
| Occupation | Farmer |
William Barkley Cooper (December 16, 1771 – April 27, 1849) was an American politician from Laurel, in Sussex County, Delaware. He was a member of the Federalist Party, then later the Whig Party, who served in the Delaware General Assembly and as Governor of Delaware.