William Cooper (judge)

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William Cooper
William Cooper painted by Gilbert Stuart
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 10th district
In office March 4, 1799 – March 3, 1801
Preceded by	James Cochran
Succeeded by	Thomas Morris
In office March 4, 1795 – March 3, 1797
Preceded by	Silas Talbot
Succeeded by	James Cochran
Judge of the Court of Common Pleas for Otsego County
In office February 17, 1791 – ???
Personal details
Born	(1754-12-02)December 2, 1754 Smithfield, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
Died	December 22, 1809(1809-12-22) (aged 55) Albany, New York, U.S.
Political party	Federalist
Spouse	Elizabeth Fenimore
Children	7[1]: 320

William Cooper (December 2, 1754 – December 22, 1809) was an American merchant, land speculator and developer, the founder of Cooperstown, New York. A politician, he was appointed as a county judge and later served two terms in the United States Congress, representing Otsego County and central New York. He was the father of James Fenimore Cooper, who became a noted writer of historical novels related to the New York frontier.