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James Fairlie Cooper
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| Born | September 2, 1814 New York City |
| Died | October 14, 1869 (aged 55) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Buried |
Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta, Georgia
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| Allegiance |  United States of America Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |
 United States Army Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1834–1837 (USA) 1861 (CSA) |
| Rank |  Second Lieutenant (USA) Lieutenant Colonel (CSA) |
| Unit | 3rd U.S. Infantry |
| Commands held | 7th Georgia Infantry Regiment (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Other work | Minter, engineer, surveyor |
James Fairlie Cooper (born September 2, 1814 – died October 14, 1869) was an American man who worked as a coin maker and a soldier. He was involved in important events in American history, including the American Civil War.
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James Fairlie Cooper's Life Story
James Fairlie Cooper was born in New York City on September 2, 1814. He went to the West Point military school. He graduated in 1834. He was 17th in his class of 36 students.
Early Army Days
After graduating, he joined the United States Army. He served as a second lieutenant in the 3rd U.S. Infantry. His job included making maps and surveys of land. He was stationed in Louisiana. Cooper left the army in 1837.
Working at the Mint
By 1843, Cooper became the superintendent of the Dahlonega Mint in Georgia. A superintendent is like a manager in charge of a place. He was in this important role until 1849. During his time there, a large amount of the mint's coins were made. About 44 percent of all the coins from that mint were made while he was in charge.
Service During the Civil War
When the American Civil War started in 1861, Cooper joined the Confederate States Army. He served for a short time, from May to December of that year. He was a lieutenant colonel, which is a high rank, in the 7th Georgia Infantry Regiment.
Later Years and Legacy
After his military service, James Cooper became a civil engineer. This means he designed and built things like roads or bridges. He also worked as a surveyor, measuring land. He died in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 14, 1869. He was buried there at Oakland Cemetery.
