Thomas Cooper (1776-1849) came to Bristol in 1819. He was America's first prominent Shakespearean actor and the first idol of American theater. The Coopers lived at 722 Radcliffe (no longer existing). The bustle of a growing family led Thomas to buy the adjacent home and house his children and their governess in it! The Coopers' daughter Priscilla married Robert Tyler, whose father, John, became the 10th President of the United States. After John's wife's death, Priscilla became the White House hostess and First Lady.
Thomas Cooper (1776-1849) came to Bristol in 1819. He was America's first prominent Shakespearean actor and the first idol of American theater. The Coopers lived at 722 Radcliffe (no longer existing). The bustle of a growing family led Thomas to buy the adjacent home and house his children and their governess in it! The Coopers' daughter Priscilla married Robert Tyler, whose father, John, became the 10th President of the United States. After John's wife's death, Priscilla became the White House hostess and First Lady.
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