S. of Thomas Cooper, Esq., of Sydney, and formerly of Bolton, Lancashire. Born 1821; m. 1846, Elizabeth, daughter of William Hill, Esq. Elected to the Legislative Council of New South Wales, 1849; chosen 1st speaker of the legislative assembly, 1856. Is a member of the Senate of the Sydney University, and president of the Bank of New South Wales; knighted by patent, 1857.
21. BLANE, David Anderson, Esq.
A magistrate and dep.-lieut. for Berkshire.
21. BLANE, Commander, George, R.N.
B. 1813, at Winkfield Park, near Windsor. Ent. the navy in 1829; obtained his present rank, 1846; present at the bombardment of St. Jean d’Acre; has received the Syrian medal.
22. POTTER, Edmund, Esq. M.P.
Eld. s. of the late James Potter, Jun., Esq., manufacturer, of Manchester. B. 1802; m. 1829, dau. of A. Crompton, Esq., of Lune Villa, Lancaster; M.P. for Carlisle since 1861 (a liberal); a J.P. and dep.-lieut. for Derbyshire; an F.R.S.; an extensive calico printer and manufacturer at Glossop and Manchester (Reform Club; Dinting Vale, Glossop, Derbyshire).
22. POTTER, Rupert, Esq.
A member of Lincoln’s Inn; c. to the bar, 1857; an equity draftsman and conveyancer. Lancaster Chancery Court (8, New-square, Lincoln’s Inn, W.C.; Dinting-lodge, Derbyshire).