Cooper, James E
showman, was born Nov. 4, 1832, in Philadelphia, Pa.
He entered the circus business in partnership with P. T. Barnum, W. W. Cole and James L. Hutchinson, the show taking the name of P. T. Barnum and Company's Greatest Show on Earth. At the close of 1887 he sold his interest to James A. Bailey and retired with the intention of devoting the remainder of his days to the enjoyment of the fortune he had amassed, but the fascination and excitement of the circus arena tempted him forth once more, and, in 1890, he purchased the Adam Forepaugh shows, and he died while in the harness. He died Jan. 1, 1892, in Philadelphia, Pa.