Grace Stott1
F, #278131
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Grace Stott is the daughter of Reverend Ebenezer Stott.2 She married Robert Couper, son of George Couper, in 1786.1
From 1786, her married name became Couper.
From 1786, her married name became Couper.
Child of Grace Stott and Robert Couper
- Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt.+2 b. 1788, d. 28 Feb 1861
Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt.1 
M, #278132, b. 1788, d. 28 February 1861
Last Edited=18 Feb 2011
Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt. was born in 1788.1 He was the son of Robert Couper and Grace Stott.2 He married Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Hon. Sir Justice John Wilson, on 20 June 1820.1 He died on 28 February 1861.2
He fought in the Battle of Copenhagen.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the 92nd Foot.1 He fought in the Peninsular Wars.1 He was Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant-General Earl of Dalhousie.1 He was Military Secretary in Canada to General Sir James Kempt and 1st Earl of Durham.1 He gained the rank of Colonel.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.)1 He was appointed Knight, Hanoverian Order (K.H.)1 He was Comptroller of the Household to the Duchess of Kent.1 He was created 1st Baronet Couper [U.K.] on 23 June 1841.1
He fought in the Battle of Copenhagen.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the 92nd Foot.1 He fought in the Peninsular Wars.1 He was Aide-de-Camp to the Lieutenant-General Earl of Dalhousie.1 He was Military Secretary in Canada to General Sir James Kempt and 1st Earl of Durham.1 He gained the rank of Colonel.1 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.)1 He was appointed Knight, Hanoverian Order (K.H.)1 He was Comptroller of the Household to the Duchess of Kent.1 He was created 1st Baronet Couper [U.K.] on 23 June 1841.1
Children of Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Wilson
- George Ebenezer Wilson Couper, 2nd Bt.+2 b. 29 Apr 1824, d. 5 Mar 1908
- Georgina Christian Mary Anne Couper2 b. c 1825, d. 10 Sep 1894
- General James Kempt Couper+2 b. 2 Nov 1827, d. 14 May 1901
- Ramsay Hamilton Couper2 b. 11 Oct 1829, d. 1875
- Arthur Charles Couper2 b. 22 Nov 1831, d. 16 Nov 1852
- Henry Edward Couper2 b. 18 May 1835, d. 6 Jun 1876
Hon. Sir Justice John Wilson1
M, #278133
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Child of Hon. Sir Justice John Wilson
- Elizabeth Wilson+2 d. 14 Mar 1880
Elizabeth Wilson1
F, #278134, d. 14 March 1880
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Elizabeth Wilson was the daughter of Hon. Sir Justice John Wilson.2 She married Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt., son of Robert Couper and Grace Stott, on 20 June 1820.1 She died on 14 March 1880.1
From 20 June 1820, her married name became Couper.
From 20 June 1820, her married name became Couper.
Children of Elizabeth Wilson and Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt.
- George Ebenezer Wilson Couper, 2nd Bt.+2 b. 29 Apr 1824, d. 5 Mar 1908
- Georgina Christian Mary Anne Couper2 b. c 1825, d. 10 Sep 1894
- General James Kempt Couper+2 b. 2 Nov 1827, d. 14 May 1901
- Ramsay Hamilton Couper2 b. 11 Oct 1829, d. 1875
- Arthur Charles Couper2 b. 22 Nov 1831, d. 16 Nov 1852
- Henry Edward Couper2 b. 18 May 1835, d. 6 Jun 1876
George Ebenezer Wilson Couper, 2nd Bt.1
M, #278135, b. 29 April 1824, d. 5 March 1908
Last Edited=18 Feb 2011
George Ebenezer Wilson Couper, 2nd Bt. was born on 29 April 1824.2 He was the son of Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Wilson.2 He married Caroline Penelope Every, daughter of Henry Every and Hon. Caroline Flower, on 29 April 1852.2 He died on 5 March 1908 at age 83.2
He was in the Honourable East India Company Service.2 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.)2 He was Aide-de-Camp to Sir Henry Lawrence at the Siege of Lucknow.1 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Couper [U.K., 1841] on 28 February 1861.2 He was Aide-de-Camp to Sir James Outram at the Alumbagh.2 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Star of India (K.C.S.I.)2 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.)2 He held the office of Governor of the North-West Provinces between 1877 and 1882.2
He was in the Honourable East India Company Service.2 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Bath (C.B.)2 He was Aide-de-Camp to Sir Henry Lawrence at the Siege of Lucknow.1 He succeeded as the 2nd Baronet Couper [U.K., 1841] on 28 February 1861.2 He was Aide-de-Camp to Sir James Outram at the Alumbagh.2 He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the Star of India (K.C.S.I.)2 He was appointed Companion, Order of the Indian Empire (C.I.E.)2 He held the office of Governor of the North-West Provinces between 1877 and 1882.2
Children of George Ebenezer Wilson Couper, 2nd Bt. and Caroline Penelope Every
- Caroline Georgina Jane Elizabeth Couper2 b. 1 Feb 1854, d. 8 Feb 1924
- Sir Ramsay George Henry Couper, 3rd Bt.+2 b. 1 Nov 1855, d. 20 Mar 1949
- Maj.-Gen. Sir Victor Arthur Couper2 b. 4 Apr 1859, d. 16 May 1938
- Lt.-Col. Edward Edmonstone Couper+2 b. 15 Dec 1860, d. 3 Nov 1954
- James Robert Couper+2 b. 24 Jun 1863, d. 7 Jun 1917
- Ada Lucy Couper2 b. 2 Nov 1866, d. 14 Nov 1951
- Maude Madeleine Couper2 b. 1 Apr 1871, d. 28 Jan 1963
- Charles James Couper2 b. 17 Nov 1873, d. 15 Feb 1881
General James Kempt Couper1
M, #278136, b. 2 November 1827, d. 14 May 1901
Last Edited=18 Feb 2011
General James Kempt Couper was born on 2 November 1827.1 He was the son of Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Wilson.2 He married Emily Jane Earle, daughter of Colonel J. L. Earle, in 1854.1 He died on 14 May 1901 at age 73.1
He gained the rank of General in the Indian Staff Corps.1
He gained the rank of General in the Indian Staff Corps.1
Children of General James Kempt Couper and Emily Jane Earle
- Cara Georgie Couper2 d. 13 Feb 1932
- Emily Margaret Couper2 d. 10 Jan 1939
- Elizabeth Couper2 d. 5 Dec 1937
- Mary Emmeline Bertha Couper+2 d. 10 Aug 1940
- Major Arthur Edward Couper2 b. 6 Aug 1857, d. 4 Apr 1927
- Captain George Couper2 b. 5 Apr 1861, d. 27 Nov 1916
- Harriet Clara Couper2 b. c 1863, d. 29 Jun 1962
- Charles James Couper2 b. 6 Oct 1866, d. Dec 1940
- William Lemprière Couper+2 b. 17 Feb 1874, d. 12 Nov 1925
Colonel J. L. Earle1
M, #278137
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Child of Colonel J. L. Earle
- Emily Jane Earle+2 d. 9 Apr 1922
Emily Jane Earle1
F, #278138, d. 9 April 1922
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Emily Jane Earle was the daughter of Colonel J. L. Earle.2 She married General James Kempt Couper, son of Colonel Sir George Couper, 1st Bt. and Elizabeth Wilson, in 1854.1 She died on 9 April 1922.1
From 1854, her married name became Couper.
From 1854, her married name became Couper.
Children of Emily Jane Earle and General James Kempt Couper
- Cara Georgie Couper2 d. 13 Feb 1932
- Emily Margaret Couper2 d. 10 Jan 1939
- Elizabeth Couper2 d. 5 Dec 1937
- Mary Emmeline Bertha Couper+2 d. 10 Aug 1940
- Major Arthur Edward Couper2 b. 6 Aug 1857, d. 4 Apr 1927
- Captain George Couper2 b. 5 Apr 1861, d. 27 Nov 1916
- Harriet Clara Couper2 b. c 1863, d. 29 Jun 1962
- Charles James Couper2 b. 6 Oct 1866, d. Dec 1940
- William Lemprière Couper+2 b. 17 Feb 1874, d. 12 Nov 1925
Major Arthur Edward Couper1
M, #278139, b. 6 August 1857, d. 4 April 1927
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Major Arthur Edward Couper was born on 6 August 1857.1 He was the son of General James Kempt Couper and Emily Jane Earle.2 He died on 4 April 1927 at age 69.1
He fought in the Afghan War between 1878 and 1880.1 He gained the rank of Major in the East Surrey Regiment.1 He fought in the Egypt Campaign in 1884.1
He fought in the Afghan War between 1878 and 1880.1 He gained the rank of Major in the East Surrey Regiment.1 He fought in the Egypt Campaign in 1884.1
Captain George Couper1
M, #278140, b. 5 April 1861, d. 27 November 1916
Last Edited=5 Apr 2008
Captain George Couper was born on 5 April 1861.1 He was the son of General James Kempt Couper and Emily Jane Earle.2 He died on 27 November 1916 at age 55.1
He fought in the Egypt Campaign in 1882.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the Royal Navy.1
He fought in the Egypt Campaign in 1882.1 He gained the rank of Captain in the Royal Navy.1
