Richard Matlack Cooper (February 29, 1768 – March 10, 1843) was a Representative from New Jersey.

Richard M. Cooper was born in Gloucester County, New Jersey on February 29, 1768.

[1][2] He completed a preparatory course of studies, then was engaged in banking.

[3] He served as coroner from 1795 to 1799, and judge and justice of Gloucester County courts from 1803 to 1823.

[1] This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress