Cooper, an African American man residing in New Hanover County, North Carolina, was enslaved by Ann Walker. Due to the nature of records, it is unclear whether this individual's name was Cooper, or if he was a cooper (a maker and repairer of wooden barrels). Sometime prior to May 1757, this individual attempted to run away, or self-emancipate, for motives that were not stated. When he resisted capture, local officials killed him. Ann Walker later received compensation for the loss of his labor. Any further information regarding this individual has not been located.