Harriet Kopper1

F, #27, b. 19 March 1839, d. 26 February 1884
Father*John Matthias Kopper2 b. 7 Mar 1808, d. 24 May 1860
Mother*Maria Carige2 b. 31 Jul 1808, d. 10 Aug 1865
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Robert Michael Damon
ReferenceTFT0011

Names and Titles

Married: Mrs (Kopper) Bliss.
Harriet Kopper was born on 19 March 1839 in Wishaw, Scotland.3,2 She was the daughter of John Matthias Kopper and Maria Carige.2 Harriet Kopper married Dr. Charles Bliss M.D., son of Simeon Bliss and Clarissa Turner, on 19 April 1871 in Manhatten, New York. Harriet Kopper died on 26 February 1884 New York City, New York, at age 44 survived by Dr. Charles Bliss M.D.2 Harriet Kopper was buried in Kooper Family Plot, Trinity Church Cemetary, Westerly Division, Manhattan, New York.2
She immigraterd with John Matthias Kopper and Maria Carige on 6 November 1848 to New York City, New York; From Scotland on the MT Stuart Elphinstone.4
Harriet's father John Matthias Kopper died on 24 May 1860 in Manhattan, New York City, New York.2
Harriet's mother Maria Carige died on 10 August 1865 New York.2
Harriet Kopper became the mother of Caroline M. Bliss on 13 February 1872.2
Harriet's daughter Caroline M. Bliss died in 1872; when 4 days old.2
Harriet Kopper became the mother of Grace Vaughan Bliss on 19 August 1875.3,2
Harriet Kopper became the mother of Harriot Chalmers Bliss in 1877.5 As of before 1880, Harriet Kopper and Dr. Charles Bliss M.D. lived at 235 West 51st Street, New York City, New York County, New York, with Grace Vaughan Bliss and Harriot Chalmers Bliss.5
Harriet Kopper became the mother of Charlotte Bliss on 3 November 1880.6

Census

DatePlaceEnumeration
1880235 West 51st Street, New York City, New York County, New YorkCensus: 1880 NY New York Census
Head: Dr. Charles Bliss M.D.
Wife: Harriet Kopper
Daughter: Grace Vaughan Bliss and Harriot Chalmers Bliss
Indirect: Simeon Bliss, Clarissa Turner, John Matthias Kopper and Maria Carige

Add Servants.7
1900West 86th Street, Manhattan, New York City, New YorkIndirect Reference to:
Census: 1900 NY Manhattan Census
Head: Grace Vaughan Bliss
Sister:Harriot Chalmers Bliss and Charlotte Bliss
Person: TODO
Indirect: Dr. Charles Bliss M.D. and Harriet Kopper

+ Jackson, Caroline as cousin.8
1900138 South St, Pittsfield, Berkshire Country, MassachussettsIndirect Reference to:
Census: 1900 MA Berkshire Census
Head: Frank Backus
Wife: Mrs Grace (W?) Backus
Daughter: Laura W Backus
Other: Grace Vaughan Bliss, Harriot Chalmers Bliss and Charlotte Bliss
Indirect: Dr. Charles Bliss M.D. and Harriet Kopper.9
1910506 West 115th Street Apt ?, Manhatten, New York City, New YorkIndirect Reference as mother to:
Census: 1910 NY Manhatten Census
Head: Grace Vaughan Bliss
Sister:Harriot Chalmers Bliss and Charlotte Bliss
Indirect: Dr. Charles Bliss M.D. and Harriet Kopper.10
1920411 West 114 Street, Apt ?, Manhattan, New York City, New YorkIndirect Reference as mother of Charlotte Bliss to:
Census: 1920 NY Manhatten Census
Head: David Shearman Taber II
Wife: Charlotte Bliss
Son: David Shearman Taber III
Sister in Law: Grace Vaughan Bliss
Indirect: David Shearman Taber I, Elizabeth Underhill Wood, Dr. Charles Bliss M.D. and Harriet Kopper.3
1930Fox Lane, Flushing, New York City, New YorkIndirect Reference as mother of Charlotte Bliss to:
Census: 1930 NY Queens Census
Born Scotland
Head: David Shearman Taber II
Wife: Charlotte Bliss
Son: David Shearman Taber III
Indirect: David Shearman Taber I, Elizabeth Underhill Wood, Dr. Charles Bliss M.D. and Harriet Kopper.11

References

4 Children of Harriet Kopper and Dr. Charles Bliss M.D., son of Simeon Bliss and Clarissa Turner,

Children
ChartsPedigree of Robert Damon (Big)
Pedigree of Robert Damon (Limited)
Pedigree of Robert Damon (paged)
Indented Pedigree of Robert Damon (Big)
Indented Pedigree of Robert Damon (Limited)
Last Edited6 Sep 2026

Citations

  1. [S34] Barbara Wood Taber, Taber Family Tree, (Repository: Richard Smith Damon), (Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in).
  2. [S299] John M Kooper, The Children of John Matthias Kooper (1808-1860) and Maria Carige Kooper (1808-1865) . Hereinafter cited as John M Kooper.
  3. [S131] United States Census, 1920, David Shearman Taber II, New York, New York City, Manhatten, Enumeration District 846, Sheet 13A, Lines 14-17. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  4. [S300] Passenger List for MT Stuart Elphinstone, John Kopper; Microfilm Serial: M237, 1820-1897; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at New York, New York, 1820-1897 (via Ancestry.com: Records of the U.S. Customs Service), Microfilm Roll: Roll 076; Line: 30; List Number: 1235; Page Number: 4.
  5. [S67] United States Census, 1880, Dr. Charles Bliss M.D., New York, New York County, New York City, Enumeration District 467, Page 518B, Lines 13-19, T9-0889. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  6. [S9] George L Randall, Descendants of Thomas, Son of Philip Taber (New Bedford, MA: Vining Press, Printers, 1924). Repository: Richard Smith Damon Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, in. Hereinafter cited as Thomas, Son of Philip Taber.
  7. [S318] U.S. Census, 1880, Charles Bliss Household; New York, New York, New York City; Ed 467, Page 18. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  8. [S310] U.S. Census, 1800, Grace Bliss Household; NY, New York, Manhatan; Ed 514, Page 3A. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  9. [S320] U.S. Census, 1900, Frank Backus Household; MA, Berkshire, Pittsfield, Ward 4; Ed 0070, Page 5A; Roll T623_633. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  10. [S311] U.S. Census, 1810, Grace Bliss Household; NY, New York, Manhatten, Ward 12; Ed 0624, Page 2A; Roll: T624_1024. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  11. [S323] U.S. Census, 1930, Sherman D Taber Household; NY, Queens, Queens; ED 302, Page 11A; Roll 1596, Image 282.0; Lines 1-3. (Ancestry, http://www.ancestry.com).
  12. [S290] WeRelate, online http://www.werelate.org