Mark A. Cooper

Not to be confused with Mark Cooper (politician).
For other people named Mark Cooper, see Mark Cooper (disambiguation).
Mark A. Cooper
Portrait, c. 1843
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Georgia's at-large district
In office
January 3, 1842 – June 26, 1843
Preceded byWilliam C. Dawson
Succeeded byAlexander H. Stephens
In office
March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841
Preceded byGeorge W. Owens
Succeeded byThomas F. Foster
Personal details
BornApril 20, 1800
Powelton, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 1885 (aged 84)
Cartersville, Georgia, U.S.
PartyDemocratic (until 1842)
Whig (until 1841)
Spouse(s)Evaline Flournoy
Sophornia Randle
RelationsEugenius Aristides Nisbet (Cousin)
Alma materSouth Carolina College

Mark Anthony Cooper (April 20, 1800 – March 17, 1885) was an American politician, businessman and lawyer who was a U.S. Representative from Georgia. He owned an iron works in Etowah and was president of the Cartersville-Van Wert Railroad.

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