A lady highly respected throughout Galena and vicinity. She was born within its limits when the town was in its embryo state, Oct. 23, 1835. The Illinois school system had not then been brought to its present state of perfection and she enjoyed but limited educational advantages. She was, however, trained by a careful mother to habits of industry, and became an expert in those household duties which have so much influence in the happiness of a home.

Mrs. Lucy is of English ancestry, being the daughter of George Rowley Cooper, who was born in Leicestershire, England, and who sailed for America when a youth of 18 years. He located first in Pottsville PA, but later pushed on toward the Great West, and coming to this county engaged in the manufacture of boots and shoes, a trade which he had learned in his native England. He followed this two years, then left the bench for the more congenial pursuit of farm life, and labored as the employee of others for a number of years. He finally purchased a tract of land, put up a log cabin and commenced life, with the hope of having something to show in the future for his labors. Providence blessed him in this respect, and he succeeded in building up a good homestead and providing for the needs of his declining years. He was called hence in April 1863, when about 52 years of age.

Mrs. Elizabeth (Hughes) Cooper, the mother of our subject was born in Tiffin PA in 1808, and was married to Mr. Cooper in Pottsville PA. The year following her marriage she came with her husband to this county and lived in Galena for awhile and then settled upon a tract of Government land, which they labored upon for a number of years; then sold, and purchased the present homestead. They became the parents of eight children, of whom Emeline is the only survivor. The mother of Mrs. Cooper departed this life August 12, 1881.

The marriage of Emeline Cooper and Dennis Lucy was celebrated at the brides' home on January 5, 1856. Mr. Lucy was born in Millstreet Ireland in 1830, and lived there until attaining his majority. He then crossed the Atlantic, for a time sojourned in Mobile, AL and thence emigrated north, settling in Rice Twp. this county, where he in due time secured 80 acres of land on section 4, and carried on agriculture and mining combined. Of this union there were born five children; only two of whom are living; both daughters. Abigail became the wife of John Henry Cordes, a native of Germany, who is also a miner and carries on farming in East Galena Twp. Emma is unmarried and lives with her mother.

Mr. Lucy, politically was an adherent of the Democratic party, and was a member of the Catholic Church. He died AUgust 11, 1879. Mrs. Lucy still resides on the old homestead that was settled by her parents, and which has been her home the greater part of her life.

Portraits & Biographical Jo Daviess Co IL 1889 Pg 441