Sarah Amelia Cooper

Biography

Sarah Amelia Cooper (1830–1912) devoted herself to philanthropic and reform efforts in Brooklyn, working to ease the burdens of the city’s most vulnerable residents. Her spirit of service combined charity with persistent advocacy for social improvements that promised a fairer future.

Guided by deep compassion, she lent her voice and resources to causes that expanded educational and moral uplift, earning the respect of neighbors who witnessed her quiet yet determined leadership.