Roper Families in
L.
David Roper
roperld@vt.edu
(www.roperld.com)
6 March, 2002
The Second Century of Ropers in
The Vestry Book and Register of St. Peter's Parish,
New
Jane d/o John Roper bapt
Rebecca d/o Jno Roper bapt
Two payments to Mrs. Roper "for
a bastard child 450"
and "for a bastard child 7 Mon
630"
William s/o Jno Roper bapt
George Walton and Sarah Roper m Feb 1710/11 418
Joseph s/o Jno Rooper b 18 Aug 1711 bapt
Mrs. Eliz. Roober
died
John s/o Tho. & Eliz. Roper b
Martha d/o Tho. &
Eliz. Roper b
David s/o Jno & Mary Roper b 8 Jan
1727/8 bapt 24
Mar 1727/8 489
Elizth d/o
Tho. & Eliz.
Roper b
Mary d/o Tho. & Elizth. Roper b 12 Mar 1729/30 490
Sarah d/o Thomas & Elizabeth Roper b
William s/o William & Mary Roper b 24
Sep 1736 bapt
Benjn. s/o David & Elizabeth Roper b 25 Apr 1737 bpt
Isaac s/o Thomas & Elizabeth Roper b 30
Jun 1737 bpt
Sarah d/o John & Elizt. Roper b 25 Aug 1754
bapt
William s/o John & Elizabeth Roper b
Martha d/o John & Elizt. Roper b 14 Mar 1759 597
Elizt. d/o Thos. & Mary Roper b 9 Dec 1770 bapt
Mary d/o George Walton b
Anne d/o George Walton b
Sarah d/o Geo. Walton b
Jacob s/o George & Sarah Walton b
George s/o George Walton b
George s/o George & Elizt. Walton b 27 Sep 1755 bapt
John Burnett s/o George & Elizabeth Walton b
George Walton died
Mrs. Eliz. Roober is likely Mrs. Eliz. Roper, wife of John Roper who died earlier in 1697/8, since no other Roober's occur in the parish records and the recorder also misspelled John's name as Rooper in the same time period.
The Compendium of American Genealogy, p. 464
lists:
1-Roper, John Caswell, b Marlboro
Co., SC,
6-Richard Roper (b in
5-John (1764-1843), of Marion
(now Dillon)
4-Frederick, m Betsy Bridges;
3-Caswell (1827-94), of Marlboro,
SC; m ca. 1847, Margaret Bethea;
2-John Thomas (2 below).
3-Margaret Bethea (1831-70) m Caswell
Roper (3 above).
2-Martha Angeline
Heustess (1849-78), m John Thomas Roper (2 above) (1850-89),
merchant and planter; he m 2d Margaret
Sinclair; issue (1st marr.): I-John Caswell (1 above);
II-Margaret Angeline
(b 1875; m Rev. R. A. Child, D.D.); issue (2d marr.):
I-Ada (b 1881; m Rev. M. K. Meadors, d); II-Duncan (1885-1912); III-Oscar(b 1887) 1-m
b
Encyclopedia of Biography 1, p.329: Richard Roper, a direct ancestor of Daniel Calhoun Roper, was born in
GA DAR Historical Collections: p.336: Roper. Bible in possession of A. J. Roper,
Lewis Griffin Roper b
Children of Lewis G. Roper & Emily McLendon:
Amos Wesley
Lewis Simeon
Lamitha Jane
William Taylor
Andrew Jackson
Grandchildren of Lewis G. Roper: Charles Wesley Hillhouse
1 Dec 1861
John Henry Hillhouse
Ella B. Roper
Emily R. M. Grubbs
Marriages: Georgia Amanda Roper
& Richard Henry Hillhouse
26 Jul 1861
Georgia Amanda Roper Hillhouse
& Willoughby Hill Mangham 2 Sep 1866
George Washington Roper & Ellen Page 26 Dec 1866
Lamitha Roper & James Monroe Grubbs
Andrew Jackson Roper & Mattie E. Callaway 4 Jan 1874
Emma Willett & Z. W. Mathews 24 Dec 1874
Deaths: Martha Caroline Roper
Lewis Simeon Roper
Richard Henry Hillhouse
Emily McL.
Roper Willett
Geo.
Georgia Amanda Hillhouse
Mangham 6 Jun 1927; Mattie E.
1st wife of A. J. Roper
A land patent exists for King William Co. for
Capt. Peter Kemp, 600 acs.
On both sides of North Wales Path; bet. brs.
of Perry's Sw. & Moncuen Sw; in Col. Johnson's
line;
Passenger and Immigration Lists Index:
The following were emigrants by ship into
1703
Tho Roper;
1774 Catharine Roper 32; 1777 Shadrack Roper Powhatan
English Duplicates of Lost
p.161: A Quit Rent roll for Charles City Co. for 1704 lists: John Roper 220 acres
p.163: A similar roll for New Kent Co. lists no Ropers.
A list of patents signed in
p.80: Charles City Co. 354 acres John
Roper surveyed by Rob't Bolling
Jr. 8 Oct 1705
p.82&85: Charles City Co. 554 acres John Roper surveyed by Rob't Bolling Jr. 8 Oct
1705
p.100: 1710-1718 A list of patents granted for land in the colony by the
Honorable Alexander Spotswood, His Majesty's Lieutenant Governor and Commander
in Chief for the Dominion:
554 acres Charles City Co. John
Roper 16 Jun 1714
Henrico County, Virginia Deeds, 1706-1737 ", Compiled by Benjamin B. WEISIGER, III (1985): p. 170 James COLE of Henrico Co., leases and makes over to his brother Joseah COLE, land known as Low Grounds, 50 acres , for 99 years, and said Joseph to Keep plantation and houses in good repair and pay 1 shilling yearly. 31 Aug. 1724 Wit : Wm ROPER , James ROPER , Jno. ROPERSigned : James COLE, Joseph COLE Recorded 4 March 1727" [at p. 96]
p. 295. 1 March 1730 Thomas JACKSON of County & Parish of Henrico, to Samuel BUGG at same for £20, plantation where sald JACKSON lives, 150 acres in said Parish, bounded by Chickahominy Swamp, John ALDRIGH, dec'd, and John ROPER . W1t : Charles MORRIS , Ralf (R) BRENTLEY, John BUGG Wit: Thomas JACKSON Recorded 1st Mon. April 1731 Mary, Wife of Thomas, relinquished her dower right.” [at p. 115]
In a c1710 petition in Charles City Co. to have part of James City Co. "which lieth above Chickahomony River & bounds on the Lower side of this County being soe very convenient to this County ... and soe very inconvenient to James City Co. ..." put in Charles City Co. One signer was Jno. Roper.
William & Mary Quarterly 15, 280 states:
George Walton, signer of the Declaration of Independence, appears to have been
the son of Robert Walton, of Cumberland Co. VA. ... Robert was probably from
New Kent Co., where we find at an early date Edward, George and Robert Walton.
It is not easy to say which of them was his father. George Walton, of New Kent,
married Sarah Roper and had issue:
(1) Mary, bapt.
A land patent for John
Roper for Charles City Co. for
A land patent for Thomas Christian for Charles City
Co. for
Hening's Statutes
at Large, p. 648 lists:... Gillee
Gromarrin ... county of Henrico ... made his
last will...
The Daughters of the American Revolution list the
following soldiers in the Revolution from
Charles Roper bc
1720 d c1790/91 m Ann PS
Richard Roper bc
1735 d 1783 m (2) Ann Lewis PS
Charles Roper b
Charles City Co., VA Wills & Deeds 725-1731:
p.22: Deed 4 May 1725 Henry Wyatt of St. Peters
Parish, New Kent Co to Thomas Hamlett of Charles
City Co., for 10 pd, 50 acres; part of a tract of 300 acres formerly
patented by Thomas Spencer, William Hitchman and
Thomas Brooks, bounded by dividing line between Col. Hill and Henry Wayatt.Wit: Jno. Roper, Robt.
Walton, Francis (d) Day. Signed Hen. Wyatt.
Recorded
p.24: Deed 4 Apr 1725 Henry Wyatt of
St. Peters Parish, New Kent Co. to Francis Day of Westover Parish, Charles
City Co., for 100 pd, 500 acres in Westover Parish, being land Henry Wyatt
died seized of, bounded by Cockes branch and land
Thomas Hamlett bought of above Wyatt, and Hill's
line; with all houses, etc. Wit: Jno. Roper, Robt.
Walton, Tho. (-) Hamlett. Signed: Hen. Wyatt. Recorded
p.170: Deed
p.234: Deed Henry Stokes and Young Stokes of Charles City Co., for 2400
lbs tobacco, to John Roper, Jr. of
same, 150 acres in Westover Parish, bounded by Ham Woodhouse; being
part of a tract patented by
p.260: Accounts Current of estate of William Blackburn. Debits: Thomas Gunter
(1 years wages), Peter Rock, Jno.
Hales, Edward Woodham (15 bushells of corn for his freedom corn), Jane Huckaby (for two months service), Thos Epes
(Subsheriff), John
Roper. Accounds examined by Stephen Dewey,
Wm Acrill.
p.273: Deed of gift Joseph Bradly of Westover
Parish, Charles City Co., for fatherly love, to my two sons Benjamin
Bradly and Thomas Bradly,
595 acres, patented by Capt. John Stith of this county,decd and left by him to his
son William, and by power from him to William Randolph, Esq.,sold
to said Joseph Bradly. To my son
Thomas, the land from the main road to Storys Run,
with plantation where William Thomson lately lived, with all houses, 298 acres.
Benjamin Bradly's land is from main road to Shaddos branch, together with plantation where quarter of
Madam Stith hath been, with all houses, 297 acres.
p.308: Deed
p.336: Deed 3 Apr 1731 John Hamlet
of Charles City Co., planter, to Richard Hamlett
of same, for 15 pd, 86 acres in Westover Parish, bounded by Shiplies
branch, Northern branch, Giles Faque's land;
with all houses, etc. Wit: John Roper,
John (+) Edwards. Signed: John Hamlet.
Recorded 1st Wed. in Apr 1731. Sarah, wife of John, relinquished her
dower right.
DAR Patriot Index, p. 581: Richard Roper b c1735 d 1783 m2 Ann Lewis Patriot service VA
Mid-MO Genealogical Society Charts, V.11: p.56:
Richard Roper b c1735 VA m Greenville Co. d
John Roper b 15 Jul 1764 Brunswick Co., VA m 20 Jan 1791 d 22 Mar 1843 Marion Co., SC wife: Martha Capell
b 10 Apr 1768 Greensville Co.,
VA d 29 Sep 1846 Marion Co.,
SC ->
Richard Thomas Roper b
Elisha Roper b
Louisa Margt. Niedecken b
Fairy C. Roper b
Annals of Henrico Parish states on p. 27: In obedience to an Order of the Vestry of this parish, and according to the directions of an Act of Assembly entitled an Act for Settling the titles and bounds of Land and for preventing unlawful shooting & Ranging thereupon. We, the Subscribers, having gon in procession of the Several Lands within our precinct, as by order dated Dec'r ye 6 1735, with the freeholders followeth, viz: ... John Roper, his line not to be found below Boar Swp.
Founders and Patriots of American
William Roper III (
This is the William Roper listed above as born in Charles City Co.
Founders and Patriots of American
William Roper III (
Charles City County, Virginia Records 1737-1774
with Several 17th Century Fragments by Benjamin B. Weisiger III: July
Court 1737: p. 11: Will of John
Roper, dec'd, presented by Susanna Roper, William Roper
and Joseph Roper, the executors, and
proved by Thomas Bryan, John Marshall and Thomas Alfriend.
Philip Smith, James Christian, Charles Christian and John Bradly to appraise the estate. August
Court 1737: p. 13: Inventory of John
Roper recorded.
May Court 1740: p. 129:
Churchwardens to bind James Talbot to Joseph
Roper
March Court 1742: p. 238: Will of Lewis Merredeth
presented by Elizabeth Meredeth, one of the executor. Elizabeth Willard
relinquished her right of executorship.
March Court 1744: On petition of John Roper, it is ordered that Thomas
Harris Williams and Lucy Williams, son and daughter of Ann Williams, be bound to him by Churchwardens.
May Court 1744: p. 296: Deed of gift
John Roper and Jane his wife to their son David Roper recorded.
August Court 1744: p. 318: Samuel
Harwood, Edward Brodnax, Richard Kennon
and David Stokes and John Edloe, Jr. to settle and
lay off the dower of Ann Bachurst in estate of her dec'd
husband Samson Merredeth.
February Court 1745: Deed of Bowery
Wood to Charles Collawn proved by William Talbott, Harry Creedle and Arthur Roper.
April Court 1746: Deed of Isaac
Sampson to Thomas Roper
recorded.
September Court 1747: Deed of Thomas Roper to John Samson recorded.
October Court 1747: Will of
Elizabeth Willard, dec'd, presented by Elizabeth Merredeth,
Executrix, and proved by Malcom Stuart, Samson Merredeth
and William Meekins.
August Court 1748: p. 484: Deed of William Roper to John Roper recorded. Mary,
wife of William, relinquished her dower right.
April Court 1749: Will of Elizabeth
Johnson proved by Samson Merredeth and Joseph
Brock, who say they saw Sarah Jackson also witness same.
June Court 1749: p. 494: Deed of David Merredeth
to William Buxton recorded. Mary, wife
of David, relinquished her dower right.
November Court 1750: p. 585: Edmund Eppes, David Merredeth, Turner Christian and Joseph Roper to appraise estate of Joseph Bradley, dec'd.
November Court 1755: p. 304: Deed John Roper to Samuel Gregory recorded.
November Court 1757: p. 493: Will of
Thomas Evans presented by Susanna Evans, the Executrix, and proved by Agatha Johnson and Benjamin Crew, who say they also saw
John Crew witness it. Jonathan Patteson
and John Crew, Jr., security. John Bradley, Benjamin
Bradley, Joseph Roper and Gideon Christian
to appraise estate.
Will and deed book for 1766-1774 "This book was taken by a Union Soldier
from a lot about to be burned by Union troops in
October Court 1762: p. 495: Deed David Roper of Orange Co. North Carolina
to David Roper of same, recorded.
Will and deed book for 1766-1774: p. 128: Will of Thomas Roper, planter of Charles City Co. Dated
p. 63: last part of Will of Benjamin Bradley... Dated
p. 133: Inventory of Thomas Roper,
no values given,
p. 178: Will of John Bradley ...
p. 336: Deed
p. 512: Accounts 1771 of Mr. John
Bradley with James Eppes, his guardian. Mentions:
Michael Shearman, schoolmaster; Jeremiah Creech,
p. 5??: Deed
I list the Merredeth records because Meredith/Meriday Roper occurs in northern NC records shortly after this time. Not that Joseph Roper and David Merredeth occur in the same record. I suspect that Joseph married a Merredeth and that Meredith Roper is his son.
American Geneological Index: VA Rev. War Records: Jesse Roper 174? VA:677
Executive Journals, Council of Colonial VA:
p.80: At a Council held
Roster of Soldiers, V.1, The
TN Soc. of the DAR 1894-1960: Robert
Franklin b 1741
Owen b 1770 m Elizabeth Roper
Lewis m Eliza Wood;
Robert b 1777 m Mary Perrow
Sallie m1 Thomas North 29 Dec 1805 m2 Leonard Thomas; Mary m
Roper Family Genealogical Notes, VA State Library Acc.
25899: Charles Roper and his wife Ann came from
Jessie b 31 May 1751; William b 26 Jun 1753 m Sallie Hard; Allen
b 3 Apr 1756 Charles,
Jr. b 19 Apr 1758 m Elizabeth Butler d
This was copied from the family Bible belonging to Roscoe Roper Moore of Cold
Water, MS.
Charles Roper, Jr. and Elizabeth Butler children: Nancy Roper b 6 Apr 1777 d
This data about Charles Roper, Jr.
and Elizabeth Butler was copied from
the chart sent to Mrs. R. R. Mooree by Sallie
Crichlow. Charles
Roper, Sr. was Sallie's great grandfather. Sallie was
formerly a Roper. Her mother was Nancy
Roper.
Virginia State Library records: Charles City Co.
May Court 1744: John Roper and Jane his wife in open Court acknowledges a Deed of
gift to their Son David Roper as
their act and deed and ordered to be recorded.
Charles City Co. record dated July
1762: An Indenture of Bargain and sale Between David Roper of Orange County in North Carolina of the one
part and David Roper of the same
County and Province of the other part was this Acknowledged in Court by the
past mentioned David Roper and is Ordered to be Recorded.
Unfortunately, neither of these records describe the land involved.
Roper, Barrow and Lacy Family Bible record #30754 at
Va. State Lib.:
David Roper b
Rebeckah C. Roper b
John Barrow b
Mildred R. Barrow b
Nathaniel R. Barrow b
Family record sheet from Donald K. Roper, 1707 Parkwood,
David Roper b
1. John b Charles City Co., VA
2. William b c1775 Charles City Co., VA d c1805 Charlotte Co., VA m Frances C. Jackson c1796
3. Ann b Charles
City Co., VA m Richard Waddill
4. Lucy A. b Charles City
Co., VA m William Howlett
5. Rebecca C. b 1 Mar 1783 Charles City Co., VA d
6. George b Charles
City Co., VA m Anna
7. Edward b 1781 Charles City
8. David b 1792 Charles City
9.
10. Mildred b Charles City
Co., VA m Thomas Smith
See above for an earlier date of 1741.
Some records for Rosser have been interpreted as for Roper.
I have personally inspected these records and judge them to be Roper
John Roper of Charles City Co. to
John Johnson of Brunswick Co. deed 200 acres 1746 3-254 This Indenture made this ninth day of November in the year of our Lord God one Thousand seven
hundred & forty six between John Roper of the County of Charles
City of the one part and John Johnson of the County of Brunswick of
the other part Witnesseth that the said John Roper for and in Consideration of
the sum of Twenty pounds Current Money of Virginia to him in hand paid by the s'd John Johnson the Receipt where of he doth hereby
acknowledge of him self therewith fully and entirely satisfied hath granted
Bargained sold aliened. Released & Confirmed and by these presents for him
self and his heirs and assignes for Ever one Certain parcell of Land Containing Two hundred acres more or less
lying & being in the County of Brunswick it being part of a
larger tract of sixteen hundred and one acres which was granted to the said Roper by Latters pattent dated at Williamsburg
the first day of August one thousand seven hundred and forty five which
s'd Two hundred be the same moore
or less lying & being in the afores. County of
Brunswick on the North side of bryery Creek...
John Roper of Charles City Co.
to Thomas Divitly of Brunswick Co. deed 1200
acres 1748 3-440
John Roper of Charles City Co. to
George Hagood of Brunswick Co. deed 100 acres 1748 3-442
John Roper of Charles City Co. to
Edward Going of Brunswick Co. deed 100 acres 1748 3-444 Richard Roper
from John Hunt deed 140 acres 1765
8-6
Charles Roper of Bath Parish
in Dinwiddie Co. from Hugh Williams & wife deed 200 acres south side
of
Richard Roper of Northampton Co.,
NC to Lewis Jackson deed 200 acres 200 acres
Charles Roper & wife Ann of Bath Parish in Dinwiddie
Co. to Robert Read deed where
David Roper, son of Charles Roper, now lives 1771 10-402
William Roper of Bath Parish
in Dinwiddie Co. from Jesse Cristie & wife
deed 1773 11-71
David Roper from Jesse Jones &
wife deed 188 acres 1774 11-225
David Roper & wife Mary to James Jones deed 187 acres 1775 11-417
William Roper & wife Sarah to Richard Smith deed 50 acres 1777 12-214
William Roper from William Burgess
& wife deed 150 acres 1777
12-215 David Roper from
James Jones & wife deed 1778
13-91
David Roper from James Howerton & wife deed 1778 Wit: William Roper 13-94
Charles Roper of Bath Parish
in Dinwiddie Co. from Thomas Haley & wife deed 1778 13-96
William Roper & wife Sarah to David Roper deed 61 acres 1778
13-98
David Roper & wife Mary to Thomas Bull deed 1778 13-134
David Roper from Isham
Trotler & c deed 1783 13-212
David Roper from Joel Biggs &
wife deed 50 acres 1785 14-128
David Roper & wife Mary to James Quarles deed 61.5 acres 1786 Wit: William Roper 14-188
David Roper & wife Mary to John Lattimore
deed 56 acres 1788 14-345
William Roper to Joel Roper of Dinwiddie Co. deed
100 acres 1792 Wit: Benjamin Roper,
David Roper 15-182
Joel Roper & wife Lucy of Dinwiddie Co. to James
Quarles deed 1792 Wit: Benjamin Roper,
David Roper 15-231
David Roper Senr
from Richard Coleman deed 61.5 acres 1793
15-438
William Roper from James Quarles
deed 1793 Wit: David Roper 15-439
William Roper to Charles Roper's Exors
D.T. Joel Roper of Dinwiddie Co.
deed 100 acres 1793 15-441
David Roper & wife Mary to Richard Coleman deed 1797 16-403 & 405
Dinwiddie Co. VA Data 1752-1865: Surveyor's
Platt Book 1755-1865: 17 Apr 1751, James Roper of Brunswick Co. 44
ac. on north side of Nottoway R. adj. Ludwell Jones
& Joshua Wynn.
Will Book: Rev. Devereux Jarratt: 1790 Wit: Joel Roper & Dennis Marshall
Charles Roper estate 1791-1792 Wit: Joel Roper; Charles Roper 1799-1801
Wit: Goodwyn Roper
Revolutionary Soldiers in KY: Roll of
Pensioners: p.144:
David Roper,
17th Century
William Exum
made his will in Southampton Co., VA 1756 (Book 1, p. 210). Children: Joseph; Barnaby; William; Moses;
Michael; Elijah; Mary; Arthur; Sarah; Purcell; Parnell Roper.
Registry of Albemarle Parish, Surry &
Henrietta Roper.
Roster & Soldiers, The TN Soc. of the DAR
1894-1960: p.1673: Turner Wooten b 1757 Buckingham
The Virginia Genealogist 1, 96: Coleman-Roper, Dinwiddie Co., VA. Wish
names of parents, brothers and sisters of both Isham Coleman, born
Virginia State Library Bible Record #28682: Dinwiddie
Co. Bible copy provided by
Eudoria Coleman Hodges of
John Goodman Coleman b
Children of John & Eliza Coleman:
Ann Eliza Coleman b
Thomas Jefferson Coleman b
Margaret Eugenia Coleman b
William Sydney Coleman b
Mary Goodwin Coleman b
Ann Eliza Coleman m Abner A. Cook (d
Children: Thomas Abner
Cook b
Children: Annie Eliza Havis b
Children:
John Franklin Whaley b
Children: Bihes? Cook (male) b
Child: Lizzie Hope Coleman b
Roster & Soldiers, The TN Soc. of the DAR
1894-1960: p.473: Isham Coleman b
Jno. Ropers Inventory.
To the
At a Court held for Charles City County the 3d day of September 1766. The
before written Inventory of the Estate of John
Roper deceased was ____ into Court by Jane
Roper, David Roper, and Charles Roper his Executors, and by the Court Aspered to be as orded and truly
Recorded. Teste Debnan,
C.C.C.
Family record sheet from Donald K. Roper, 1707 Parkwood,
John Roper d 1759 Charles City Co., VA. Children:
1. Jean; 2. David b
I think that Jane/Jean is John's wife rather than his daughter.
Roster & Soldiers, The TN Soc. of the DAR
1894-1960: p.830:
Samuel Henderson b 1759 Abbington,
VT d 1804 Jefferson Co., TN
m 1792 VA Amanda Travis b 1764 d 1819; children:
John b 1793 m Amanda Traine; Jane
m Joseph Roper; Flora m Billy Woods
Descendant: Ella Henderson Russel (G.T.) #90437
Land patents in
Charles Roper,
James Roper,
Stokes Co. Heritage (NC): #752 Jacob C. Newsom
II: Jacob C. Newsom II son of Jacob C. I and Holdy Roper was born in 1762 in Southhampton Co. VA.
He served with the Virginia Troops in the American Rev. and was with Capt.
Howell Edmonds Co. at the surrender of Cornwallis at
A
David Roper of Orange Co., NC
to David Roper of same,
recorded.
Apparently
a David Roper in Orange Co., NC deeded land in Charles City Co., VA to another
David Roper in Orange Co., NC.
Presumably the latter David went to Charles City Co. to occupy the
land. Perhaps they are father and son,
and the son went back to the family land left in
The following are
John Roper b 1763 Brunswick Co., d 1852
Oak Level,
William Roper m
William Roper m
James Roper m
DAR Lineage Book,
V.57, p.26 #56074: Mrs. Olive Judson
Giles, b Autauga Co., AL, w Benj.
Franklin Giles, desc. Of John Roper d Sam. Smith Booth &
Rachel Eliz. Roper, gd Joseph F. Roper & Margaret H. McEwen, ggd
John Roper & Sarah Lewis; J. Roper b 1763 Brunswick,
VA d 1852 Oak Level, AL.
V.66, p.251 #65738: Mrs. Ada Howell Cannon, b
A Revolutionary War pension
application #S4133 exists for Drury
Roper b 1764 in
I think this is the Joseph Roper in Charles City Co. (see above and below). Joseph may have lived near the border and thus occurred in both counties' records.
The following are
John, 1766,
James, 1767, Brunswick County
(Cannot find, may be James Rosser.)
Thomas, 1769,
David, 1783,
Thomas, 1792, Loudoun County (inventory, see below); John,
1793,
Susannah, 1794,
Thomas Roper
was a witness for an agreement between Thomas Awbrey
& John Semple on
Thomas Roper was a witness for an
indenture between James Spencer & John Hough on
Thomas Roper was a witness for an
indenture between William Neilson & Robert Hamilton on
Thomas Roper is on the
History of Anson Co. 1750-1976 by M. L. Medley:
p. 112: Died
A 1770 rent roll for Fauquier County lists Benjamin Roper.
These
Loudoun Co. and Faquier Co. (in northern
A Walk around Leesburg, p. 11, states:
16 May 1771
issue of Virginia Gazette:
To be sold (pursuant to the last Will and Testament of Mr. Thomas Williams,
deceased)to the highest Bidder, on Monday,
the 17th of June, at Dinwiddie
Courthouse, being Court Day, if fair, otherwise at the July Court following,
The land and plantation, near Petersburg, wheron
the said Williams lived, containing four Hundred and ten Acres, with sundry Improvements
thereon; also two other Tracts adjoining the same, one containing four Hundred
and forty four, and the other three Hundred and ninety three Acres; on each of
them there is a great Quantity of fine Timber, of Pine more especially. Twelve
Months Credit will be allowed for one Half the Purchase Money,
and two Years for the other Half, on giving Bond and approved Security. At the
same Time will also be sold another Tract of Four Hundred Acres, in the said
County of Dinwiddie, (next line illegible) Charles Roper, &c. Francis
Eppes, Thomas Williams, Executors
Will and Deed Book for Charles City Co. for
1766-1774: p. 283: Will of Giles Fewqua.
p. 512 Accounts 1771
of Mr. John Bradley with James Eppes, his guardian.
...Joseph Roper for shoes; ...
Recorded
p. 544 Deed 10 Dec 1773 James Roach
and David Roach of Halifax Co., to Amos & James Ladd, for 50 pd.,
land bounded by fork in roads to West's and Swinherd's,
David Roper, Hansford, John Kelshaw, Westover and land formerly Ellyson
Crew's but now Amos & James Ladd's, 100 acres. Wit: Wm Gregory,
A list of the inhabitants of
Emigrants from
Catharine Roper 32 spinner from
Chesterfield Co. Wills 1749-1774: p.250:
VA Colonial Soldiers:
Virginians in the Revolution: p.677: A list of
militia paid off at
A Fauquier County will for George Neavill for 1774 list son-in-law John Roper (or Roser). Also listed are daughter Mary Roser and an administrator John Roser.
A 1775 will
exists in
More
than one person, including this author, has mistaken this will to be for
John Roper. It is possible that other "Roper"
records (see above and below) for
A Rev. War pension application exists for Turner Wooten with wife Nancy Roper, b
Nancy is probably a daughter of Joseph Roper (see above and below).
On
In 1775 Thomas
Roper of Leesburg, Loudoun County gave a mortgage for his house and
lot in Leesburg to John Thornton of Stafford County in order to indemnify a
bond of 25 Sep 1773 Roper &
Thornton gave to Chas Cooper of the County of Fairfax. Thornton
of Stafford County. Date of signing is
On
This indenture made the
Family record sheet from Donald K. Roper, 1707 Parkwood, Garden City KS: William Roper b c1775 VA d c1805 Charlotte
Co., VA m c1796 Frances C. Jackson
b 1777 VA d 1853 Campbell Co., VA; other husband: Charles Walker; Roper
children:
1. Robert R. m
2. Henry C. b 27 Aug 1799 VA d 13 May 1882
Sarcoxie, Jasper Co., MO m 11
Mar 1819 Nancy W. Lewis, Campbell Co., VA
3. Mildred A. m
4. Lucy B. m 11 Oct 1824 David Marshall, Campbell
Co., VA
William is a son of David Roper of Charles City Co., VA (see above).
They Came to KY: p.316: George Gastineau b 1776 Washington Co., VA m Polly Roper b 1795 NC. Child: Elizabeth b c1838. Washington Co.,VA records.
The
A petition from the inhabitants of
On
On
Shadrach Roper was a witness for the 1769 will of Thomas Roper in Charles City Co. (see above). Cumberland Co. adjoins Powhatan Co. on the west and only Chesterfield Co. lies between Powhatan Co. and Charles City Co. to the east of Powhatan.
On
The Cattles-Moore Family
Bible Records, 1771-1964 in VA State Lib: In the possesion
of Dr. Rosalie Carter,
Nancy Moore b
Benjamin Moore m Nancy Roper
Benjamin Moore d
Nancy Moore d
Children: Martha Ann b
Elizabeth b
Benjamin b
Nancy R. b 11 May 1814 d
On
The Southside Virginian 7, 155 (1989): Death
Register, p.99:
Shackelford m Eliza Roper b 1778 d 1854 d/o Charles & E. Roper; son: C.
R. Shackelford
Mecklenburg County VA Deeds 1779 to 1786: No Roper or Rosser mentions.
In the
Jesse is probably another son of Joseph.
On
In Roper vs Armistead is a deed dated
Virginians and
John Roper b c1780 New Kent Co. d c1820
at age 40 (4-371)
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VA Revolutionary Pension Applications: V.19:
p.70: John Clay R2029
In 1781 he was again called out
under Capt. Holt and Lt. Charles Roper and rendezvoused at
At a General Court in Richmond City on
On 14 Sep 1781:
John Timberlake Clk: Q. Master-&c to Majr: R'd Claiborne (Richmond),
Inclosed you have the List of the men's names, which
were ordered first by the Governor, also specifying those who have refused
doing any further duty as to that tour, which they say was ordered by the
County Lieutenant, which they think the proper person to command them. As to my
knowledge of the matter, thought at the time I obtained the order that they
were to serve till regularly discharged as other guards for the Quarter
Master's department, which have been furnished us hitherto without the smallest
dispute-I hope this will convince Colo Davies that
Capt. Russell nor any of his assistants has not made any private agreement with
those guards. I am dear Sir with great
esteem &c &c."
Jesse Roper, ...-"these men have gone
home, with a determination not to assist any longer"-..., John Roper,..., "now on
duty."
Fothergill's
Berkeley Co.: Nicholas Roper 1 0
Charles City Co.: Benjamin Roper 2 1 David Roper1 8
Dinwiddie
Fayette Co.: George Roper- -
Henrico Co.: Jesse Roper 1 9 John Roper 3 3
Loudoun Co.: Thomas Roper1 4
To aid in not confusing Roper and Rosser in these early records, which has
often been done, the following Rosser
names are listed:
Prince George Co.: Burwell,
David, Martha, Peter (all Rosser)
Brunswick Co.: John
Fauquier Co.: John, Richard
Campbell Co.: Jonathan, William
Dinwiddie Co.: Michael
New Kent County land tax list for 1782:
pp. 234-237
William Roper estate 200 acres, Thomas
Roper 147 acres, John Roper 269 acres
A 1782 tax
list for Dinwiddie County lists: free male, negro >21, negro <21,
horses, cattle
Charles Roper Jr
1 - - 2 10; Charles Roper Sen 2 2
1 4 17
Beginning on 12 Mar 1782 the justices of Greensville County held court for the purpose of valuing property to be impressed for the public use in the Rev. War: Richard Roper for 5 days carting 1 pound & 5 shillings. A similar list for Brunswick & Greensville Counties: William Roper rendered service to Rev. War.
The Virginia Gazette newspaper of Richmond City on 11 May 1782: John Brooke, administrator, at Henrico, advertises for sale to the highest bidder before Mr. Jesse Roper's door in Richmond, on 23 inst., a large quantity of household and kitchen furniture, the personal estate of Abraham Cowley, deceased.
Virginia military land warrants, VA Military District of Ohio, for Rev. War service lists: State Continental Line, beginning 8 Aug 1782 #2701 John Roper soldier 3 years
New Kent County military classes for 1782 include:
Richard Roper class #12; Exempts: William Roper's estate
The compiler received a copy of the following inventory from the Greensville Co. Court Clerk: An Inventory of the Real and Personal Estate of Richard Roper Deceased. 19th day of December 1782. One Negroe fellow Dick, 3 Horses, 13 Cattle, 10 Hogs, 5 Sheep, 7 Geese, 1 Cart, 3 Ases, 2 Ploughs, 2 Plough Hoes, 1 Chissel, 1 Auger, 1 Wedge, 10 Hoes, 3 Beds, 2 Bedsteads, 4 Dishes, 8 Plates,1 Bason, 1 Porringer, 8 Spoons, 2 Pots,1 Skillet, 1 Frying Pan, 1 Grid Iron, 1 Pint Pots, 1 Smooth Bord Gun, 3 Saddles, 1 pair Saddle Bags, 1 Choas?, 3 Pails, 1 Washing Tub, 1 Half Bushel Measure, 4 Chairs, 1 pr. Steelyards, 1 Soom and Gear, 1 Spining Wheel, 3 pr. Cotton Cards 1 Ginn, 1 Spice Mortar and Pestle, 1 Candlestick and Snuffers, 1 Saddle housing, 1 Small bag, One Bar of Iron, Corn, Fodder, Pork, Fat, 1 Butter Pot, Cyder, Brandy, 1 Flat Iron, 1 Slate, 2 pr. Traces 2 pr. Hames, 1 Cart Saddle, Cotton, 1/2 Dozen Knives and forks, 2 Quart Bottles, 1 Punch Bowl, 1 Tea Cannister, Books, 1 Ink Glass, 1 Cow Hide, 1 Drawing Knife, 1 Flesh Fork. Returned into Greensville County Court the 23 day of October 1783 and Ordered to be recorded. Test: P. Pelham Cl. Cur. 1783 The Estate of Richard Roper To Ann Roper Executrix Aug 15 To paid Batt Peterson as pr Account Pd2..8..To paid Robert Hicks as pr Ditto ..2..6 To paid Andrew Jeter Bond 4..7.. Pd6.17.6 By the Amount of the Account of Sales: Pd149..2..6 By Sundries Sold of the Estate 2..13.. Will Book 1 1781-1806, p.44-45Pd151.15.6
1812 Ancestor Index 1892-1970, Nat. Soc. U.S. Dau. of 1812: John Roper b VA 1782 d TN 1858. Capt. TN Mil. m Margaret Franklin dau Mary Ann m George Branner.
Historical Register of Virginians in the
Revolutionary War lists:
David Roper, KY, pension; Drury
Roper, 70, Jefferson Co., TN, militia pension; Richmond Militia
("Index of the Rev. Records in the Virginia State Archives"): Jesse Roper, John Roper
Revolutionary Soldiers of Virginia lists:
David Roper, Sec. of War's Report
for 1835; names of soldiers serving in
Jesse Roper & John Roper,
Jacob Rooper,
list of militia paid off at
Drury Roper, Auditor's Account Book 22,
p. 410.
Berkeley Co. (This is listed in
The Abridged Compendium of American Genealogy lists: John Jordan (1773-1844), planter, Powhatan Co., m Eleanor (1782-1831), dau. Samuel Roper, Roper's Hill, Chesterfield Co.
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Heads of families in
Perhaps Ann is Richard's surviving wife (see above).
Surveyors of
The Virginia Genealogist contains:
Roper-Goodwin. Want parents of Charles Roper and wife Ann (believe Goodwin). He and sons Joel & Charles Roper, Jr. were
listed in 1783-95 tax records of
History of Woodford Co (KY): p.238: Richard Bastin
and Joseph Roper were early arrivals
in Woodford Co., both listed in the
*The above notes were sent to me by Mrs. Paul A. Klayder.
George Washington's Diary, Vol. 2, p. 279
states:
1784, Sep 1: Having found it indispensibly necessary to visit my Landed property West of
the
In the 7 Feb 1784 Virginia Gazette newspaper: Bret Randolph, at Henrico, advertises for sale two dwelling houses in the town of Warwick formerly occupied by Mr. Charles Thomas and Mr. Jesse Roper.
Powhatan Co. VA Will Book 1, 1777-1795, reel 15, pp.100-1: In the
Name of God Amen. I Shadrach Roper
of King Wm Parish in the
In a
DAR Lineage Books 110, p. 24: Mrs. Esther Lena Jordan Roper b
The Ligon Family and Connections in America by William D. Ligon, Jr. CS71 L724 1947 V.1: Will of John Ligon of the city of Richmond and parish of Henrico...Will probated 8 Nov 1785 at the new home of Mr. Graves in Richmond, near Shocke warehouse. Executors: friends, Richard Crouch, John Roper, John Clark, John Ellis, son of Thomas.
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Perhaps Jeremiah and Sarah are children of Richard and Ann (see above).
Charles City Co. records: Settlement of Benjamin Roper's estate Jun 1786 May 3 1787 The estate of Benjamin Roper deceased to David Roper Executor. To paid John Gregory tax and Levies pd 1-11-1; paid Charles Easter per bond4-4-8; paid John Gregory tax and Levies0-6-4; paid
Samuel Tyler as per receipt -19-0; paid for tickets, taxes 1/2 to different
Sheriffs 3-5-8.5; paid John Williams -18-;
paid Henry Southall balance on bond 2-3-paid
Luke Fowler3-0-0; paid Littebury Handyman 0-32-0;
paid Peter Royster 0-10-0;
paid Lyddall Bacon 0-16-10;
paid James Ladd 4-0-0; paid
Richmond Torrell
1-12-6; paid for coffin &
funeral expences
1-0-0; paid balance on bonds 2-18-7 (Total 27-17-8.5).
31 Mar 1797 paid Christian
& Torrell2-19-10.5; paid George
Hubbard for coffin 1- - ; paid Samuel Tyler in a friendly suit in
Chancery 3- - ; paid Edward Christian
for crying the estate 0-12- (Total 35-9-7)
My commission and expences on the amount of
Sales of pd 219-7-9 10-10-0; 1.6-8-7 Nov 1786 By amount of Sales 27-8-8 21 Mar 1797
By ditto ditto
191-19-1 1 1/4. To amount of debits
On the same day David Roper served
as a witness for another estate.
1787 tax
lists of
Berkeley Co. (WV): Nicolas Roper
0 0 0 10 0
Charles City
Dinwiddie Co.: Charles Roper, Jr.
0 0 1 2 7; Charles Roper, Sr. 2 3 5 5 19
William Meredith 0 3 6 3 12;
David Meredith 0 0 0 0 0
Halifax Co.: John Ropir 0 0 0 2 10
Loudoun Co.: Thomas Roper 0 1 0 1 2
New Kent Co.: William Roper John P. Curtis Est.; Isaac
Roper John P. Curtis Est.
Thomas
Roper (Estate) 0 1 1 2 7 (not tithable); Lucy
Roper 0 3 4 2 15
Richard
Roper Martha Vaiden charged with tax; William
Roper Stephen Willis charged with tax
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Mary Ann Roper & Joseph Meredith, bm
Thomas Carter
Mary Ann is probably Shadrack Roper's daughter (see above).
Virginia Revolutionary War State Pensions
lists: John Clark-file 80:
The Virginia Gazette & Weekly Advertizer
on
Mrs. Roper, spouse of Jesse Roper of
A deed exists for
Letter from Lois York Hamilton, 3500 Sycamore Dr., Boise, ID 83703: Researcher: Mrs. Muriel Larson, 3027 Meridian St., Bellingham, WA 98225 Aug 1981: I am interested in the names of Benjamin & Mary Roper, who were living in Charles City Co., VA; Benjamin d 1787 there. I am also interested in David Roper of same area, d 1808. From there I go to a William Roper of Charlotte Co., VA and to a Henry C. Roper of Campbell Co., VA. Henry was my g.g. grandfather...he d Jasper Co., MO in 1882.
This is the only connection I have found between the Charles City Co. Ropers and the Campbell Co. Ropers.
Journal of the Council of the State of
The 1788 tax list for Loudoun County lists: Elizabeth Roper 1 0 1 -ordinary license
This
"ordinary" was the Roper's
Tavern where George Washington had lunch
Charles City Co. Will book 1789-1808:
John Roper, orphan in account with David Roper, his guardian. p.4
1788 to boarding and clothing L
3-6-1.5; 1789 to boarding and clothing L 3-6-1.5
Credit: 1788 by half of the hire of Isabel
1789 by half the hire of Isabel
The estate of Benjamin Roper
deceased to David Roper,
executor.p.427: Settlement of Benjamin
Roper's estate, 1786 June, 1787 May
3; Names mentioned in the will: John Gregor, Charles
Carter, John Gregor, Samuel Taylor. Paid Peter Royster, CCC, Lydall Bacon, Lun.Co, James Ladd, CCC,
The 1789 tax list for Loudoun County lists: Elizabeth Roper 1 0 1 - not tithable, 1 ordinary license
Sister: Penelope Hudson 1 horse, the use of 1 negro
for her life and then to her lawful issue, failing such toSally
Dinwiddie Co.
The 1790
census for
Fauquier Co. 1770, rent roll:
Benjamin Roper City of
New Kent Co. 1782, list of
Armistead Russell: (white, black)
John Roper 7 3 Lucy Roper 5 10 Thomas
Roper 4 1
Greensville Co. 1783: (white,
black) Ann Roper 7 -
Powhatan Co. 1783: Shadrach Roper 4 7
Halifax Co. 1785: (white,
dwellings, other buildings) list of J. W. P. Martin: John Roper 5 - -
New Kent Co. 1785, Saint
Peters Parish, list of Joseph Foster: William
Roper 4 - -
New Kent Co. 1785, List of
William Armistead: John Roper 11 1
5 Thomas
Roper 4 1 3
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Wm. Bullington and Frances Bradley who consents. Wit:
Elizabeth Jones and John Roper
Powhatan Co. VA Will book 1, 1777-1795, reel 15, pp. 192-3:
In the name of God Amen, August 16th
1790, I Susanah Roper of Powhatan County in
perfect mind and memory thanks be to god for the ? and
Knowing it is appointed for all men to die do make and ordain this my last will
and Testament. First, I give and recommend my soul into the hands of the
almighty god that gave it and my body I commend it to the Earth to be buried a
Christian like manner, and for my worldly goods and Estate I give and dispose
of in the following manner and form. Imprimis I give
and bequeath to Samuel Roper Jr one feather bed and furniture. Item I give and
bequeath to my sister Keziah Roper one spinning wheel one flat Iron
half a duck over one side ?. Item I give and bequeath to my sister Elizabeth Jordan one Iron pot one small
chair one chest. Item I give and bequeath to my brother Samuel Roper one meal ?????? one large chair one mug one small basin two Books. Item I
give and bequeath Eleander Jordan one small
???.Item Twenty Eight pounds that I have in hand I leave in the
following manner Twelve pounds to my sister Keziah, seven pounds ten
shillings to my sister Elizabeth and
seven pounds ten shillings to my brother Samuel
Roper and if I should live to make use of any of the above mentioned money
any my desire is they should share equally according to their portion. Item I
make and ordain and appoint Samuel Roper
my brother my Executor of this my last will and Testament, my desire is that my ?????? that my Estate be notappraised. I do hereby revoke and disanull
all and every other former will and bequeath whatsoever confirming that and no
other my last will and testament and according to the meaning of the ???? I hereunto set my hand
and Seal the day and date above written. Signed Sealed and published by Susanna Roper in the sight of John
Jordan, Joseph Jordan. Susanah X Roper; At a Court of Quarter Session held for Powhatan
County at Scottville on thursday the
seventeenth day of March 1791 This last will and testament of Susanah Roper deceased was probated in Court
approved by the Oaths of John Jordan and Joseph Jordan the Witnesses thereto
and was by the Court ordered to be recorded. And on the motion
of Samuel Roper an Executor therein
g????? who made made
Oath thereto and together with John Sublett his
security entered into and acknowledged their bond is the penalty of one hundred
pounds con???? as the law directs. Certificate is
granted the said Executor for obtaining for what is due form. Teste Al Crump, Ck. Ct.
Deed & Will Abstracts of Richmond City Hustings Court VA 1790 - 1794 ", ed. by Ruth and Sam SPARACIO (McLean, VA: The Antient Press, 1993
Valentine Papers, V.2: p.680: Robert Jordan of Powhatan
Co., Planter, will of; dated 11 Jan
1791. Wife Elizabeth Executrix and son John Jordan and Samuel Roper Executors. Wit: William Bransford, Ritter
(X) Roper, John Sublett. Proved 16 Jan & 15 Sep 1791. W.B.I. p.204
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Elizabeth was Thomas Roper's wife.
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John Roper & Martha Capell,
bm Brittan Capell, by Wm.
Andrews, Meth who says Caple.
Perhaps John is a son of Richard (see above).
A 1791? petition to the Bank of the
Virginia State Library Archives Room file: 20 Jan 1792 Goochland Co. Samuel Roper m Marthey Faris d/o Sary Faris. Sur: John Bryer, Wit: William Johnson, Thomas Pryer and John Faris. m 26 Jan by Rev. William Webber who says Martha Ferris. p.400
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Kisey Roper & Benjamin Jennings, bm Samuel Pankey
Kisey is probably Shadrack Roper's (see above) daughter.
Revolutionary Warrants: p.134: Legislative
Papers & Petitions. Wm. Roper
asks for divorce from his wife, Polly,
in 1812. They were married
Ansearchin News 35, 1988: p.9: Petitions to the General Assembly of TN: 42-1-1812: Petition of William Roper for divorce from his wife, Polly Roper. They were married 29 Apr 1792 and in 1794 went to SC to visit her father, "from which place she positively refused to return with him." About a year later she returned to his house in VA "and pursued such a rotine (sic) of conduct as is not proper to place before your reputable body." William moved to TN in 1806, hoping to restore his marriage, but Polly had two male children "without the aid or assistance of your petitioner!!!" Polly petitioned the Assembly to grant William's petition as a favor to her. Her petition is signed by B. J.? Bradford, B. M. Meanly and Jacob Sumner 7 Oct 1812
On 11 Dec 1792 an inventory of the estate of Thomas Roper was recorded in Loudoun County. Total value was 31 pounds 16 shillings and 7 pence.
A Henrico Co. marriage bond exists for
Robert Craddock & Elvey Roper who consents. bm John Roper p. 28
Albemarle Co. in Virginia: p.286: Robert Moorman m Sarah Moon, and had 8 children, of whom Mary m William Roper... Robert Moorman sold his land on Totier Creek to John Harris in 1792, and with the view of emigrating to South Carolina, appointed John Hudson and William Roper his attorneys in fact.
The Rennolds-Reynolds Family
of England & VA 1530-1948 by S. F. Tillman: p.131:
1269. Robert Moorman, son of Charles (1259) and Mary (
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Benjamin Johnson & Betsy Moorman, bm William Roper
A Cumberland County marriage bond exists for
James Ropper
& Molly Sims, app. by father of
woman
On
Hollingsworth Genealogical Card File: James
Roper m Molly Sims Chesterfield
Co. VA bond
Apparently these two are the same marriage.
The Virginia Gazette & General Advertizer of 18 Sep 1793 lists: John Roper d. on Mon. last at Rocketts.
In a Sep 1793 petition to the Governor and the Council of the state of VA: Subscribers, freeholders and inhabitants of James City County urged the immediate execution of a second Negro woman, Nell, who had helped kill her overseer, after she had delivered a child. A signer was Randolph Roper.
The Virginia Gazette & Richmond & Manchester Advertizer of
Dinwiddie Co. VA Land Records 1752-1820:
Claiborne, Matt M.- 1798 taxed on 500a, 10a, 259a conv by
Irby Hudson & 198a conv by Wm. Cole & 100a conv by Joel Roper...
Charles Roper, Sr.-1787-1790 taxed on 200a. 1791 Estate taxed on 200a. 1792 taxed on 200a no Estate and no Sr.
Charles Roper, Jr.-1787-1801 taxed on 330a.
Joel Roper-1795-1797 taxed on 14 1/2a conv by James
Anderson. 1798-1806 taxed on 200a,
14 1/2a & 100a conv by Matt M. Claiborne.
Michael Roper-1787-1812 taxed on 200a.
Marriages of Chesterfield Co. 1771-1815:
A Cumberland County marriage bond exists for 5 Nov 1794 Richard Harris & Judith Sims, dau. of Benjamin, who gave consent. bm Richard Harris & James Roper. Test: Peyton Sims
Ansearchin News 9,
Jan 1964, #1, p. 144: Zephaniah Poston
b 1794 VA m Martha Roper, d/o Green
Roper, gd/o James
Roper, lived in Anson Co NC & Madison Co., AL. Later moved to Hardeman Co., TN, later in Dyer Co. & Crockett Co., TN. Mrs. Otis H. Jones, 3693 Central,
The Greensville County Court recommended John Pritchett, John Roper and Benjamin Goodrich as proper persons to execute the office of Sheriff for the ensuing year on Jul 30 1795.
Index to Wills, etc. Not listed in VA Wills and Admin. 1632-1800: John Roper, City of Richmond. Account Current-1795. Richmond City Hustings Deeds No. 2, 1792-1799, p.206.
The Virginia Gazette & General Advertizer
of
The following Campbell County marriage bonds
exist: 29 Dec 1795 James Luster & Mildred Wood, consent by John Wood,
father of bride, bm James Luster & William Roper, w Thomas Moore & William Roper, m 12 Jan 1796. Name may be
Lester.
Nansemond Co., VA
Clerks Fees Books:
Jesse Roper, Wm. White assignee of, vs Cuningham 1795 369
Jesse Roper, Wm. White assignee of,
vs. Hunter 1796 451
Jesse Roper, Wm. White assignee of, vs Hunter, admor. 1797-8 520,596
Ansearchin News 14,
Jan-Mar 1967, #1, TN:
John C. Roper b 1796 VA m Hannah
Martin b 1802 VA.
Children: Welcome Martin, Milton, John
C., Eliza, Permelia, Edward b KY 1819-probably near Tompkinsville.
The 3 daus. Were b 1840, 1843,
1845 in
Marriage Bonds and Ministers Returns of
Chesterfield Co. 1816-1853:
Family
record sheet from Donald K. Roper, 1707 Parkwood,
Garden City KS: Henry C. Roper b 27 Aug 1799 VA d. 13 May 1882 Sarcoxie, Jasper Co. MO m 11 Mar 1819 Campbell Co., VA to Nancy W. Lewis b 8 Mar 1797 VA d 1885 Jasper
Co., MO Children:
1. Frances Elizabeth b 16 Aug 1825 d 1857 Montgomery Co., IL bur Donnellson Cem, Donnellson, IL, m P. L. Davenport 20 Feb 1844 Trigg Co., KY
2. Robert Henry b
3. George M. b 30 May 1830 Trigg Co. KY d 1901 Sarcoxie, Jasper
4. Charles Lewis b
5. Nancy Ann B. b 19 Mar 1835 Trigg Co., KY d 7 Dec 1911 Donnellson, IL
m1 John R. Paisley 16 Oct 1857 Montgomery
Co., IL m2 William McCaslin
6. Serinda A. b 1837 Trigg Co., KY m William B. Robinson
7. Victoria G.
b 1839 Trigg
8. James H. b
Henry C. is a grandson of David Roper
of Charles City Co., VA. (See above.)
A Charles City County marriage bond exists for
Charles City Co. record: This indenture made this ninth day of May in the year 1797 and in the year 21st year of the Commonwealth Between Dancy Bradley, James Bradley, George Hubbard and Edmund Eppes of the one part and Benjamin Roper of the other part Witnesseth that whereas Benjamin Roper deceased late of Charles City Co. died, seized and possessed of ninety acres of land situate in the said County of Charles City subject to distribution among his Children and such distributed share not Ecceeding one hundred Dollars value the Court of the aforesaid County at March Term in the year afore. and decreed that the said land should be disposed of on twelve months credit to the highest bidder he giving bond and security to the said Dancy Bradley, James Bradley, George Hubbard and Edmund Eppes the four commissioners in the said decree mentioned for the faithful payment of the Purchase money which said four commissioners have done to the aforesaid Benjamin Roper. Now in conformity to the aforesaid decree and in consideration of the said Benjamin Roper having given his Bond of one hundred pounds with security for the due discharge thereof We the Commissioners have bargained and sold and by these presents do and each of them do bargain and sell unto the said Benjamin Roper his heir and assigns the aforesaid. Tract of land containing ninety acres (be the same more or less) of which the said Benjamin Roper the Elder deceased died seized and possessed which said tract or parcel of land is bounded as follows, to wit, by David Roper on the East by the land of George Hubbard on the south by the land of Amoss Ladd on the west and by the said David Roper land on the north with all the buildings homes yards gardens orchards lands tenements woods commons waters priviledges profits condiments hereditance and appurtenances whatsoever to said ninety acres of land Called (space) belonging at appurtaining and the reversions and remainders yearly and other rents issues and profits thereof and every part and parcel thereof to have and to hold the said ninety acresof land Called (space) (be the same more or less) with the tenements here? tainents and all and of ?ugular other the premisses herein befoe mentioned or intended to be bargained and sold and every part and parcel thereof into the said Benjamin Roper his heirs and assigns for ever. In witness whereof the said Dancy Bradley James Bradley George Hubbard and Edmond Eppes as commissioners aforesaid have hereto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year first in this indenture written. (Signed:) Dancy Bradley, James Bradley, George Hubbard, Edmond Eppes. Signed sealed and delivered in presence of Will T. Ballard as to E. Eppes & D Bradley 1797 May 9th Received of Benjamin Roper his bond with Randolph Roper security payable to us the 1st day of April 1797 as commissioners the consideration money in full for ninety acres of land (be the same more less) and the premises in this indenture conveyed in presence of Will T. Ballard as to E. Eppes and D. Bradley. (signed again)
Caswell Co. NC deed book K, p.104: George Samuel of Caswell Co. to John Roper of Halifax Co. VA for 200 lbs 255 acres on creek near Ragdale's old mill 12 May 1797 Wit: Asa Thomas, James Robertson,Will Thomas.
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Nicholas Roper & Mary Horn, bm
James Walker, esquire
Chesterfield County Wills 1796-1802: p.163: Will of Leonard Cheatham Sr. 20 Sep 1798...To son Josiah, 2 negroes and 50 acres on east side of Deep Creek next to Joseph Roper and Lucy Ginkins...
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Henry Roper vs. Isaac and Charles
Hudson
1799
George Drinker and wife; merchant; 2 chn.; 2
apprentices. Bd: Wm.
Roper, clerk
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Archibald Morrison & Nancy Roper, bm John H. Canby, by John Littlejohn (Meth)
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Henry Rooper
& Neoma Henkle, d/o
Paul
Apprentices of
Charles City Co. record: This indenture made
this fourteenth day of December one thousand one hundred and
ninety nine. Between Dancy Bradley, James
Bradley, George Hubbard and Edmund Eppes
commissioners appointed by the court of Charles City to make at public
auction the land belonging to the estate of Benjamin Roper senior deceased of the County aforesaid of the one
part and Benjamin Roper junior of
the other part witnesseth that whereas the said Benjamin Roper senior died, possessed of a certain tract of land in fee simple ? and being in the County
aforesaid and by a decree of the County aforesaid ? was
to be sold at public sale to the highest bidder on twelve month ? and the said Benjamin
Roper junior became the purchaser ? in
consideration of the sum of one hundred pounds current money ? paid or
secured to be paid before their sealing and deliveryof
these present the receipt whereof they do hereby acknowledge they the said Dancy Bradley, James Bradley, George Hubbard and Edmund Eppes commissioners aforesaid, hath granted, bargained and
sold aliened ? and ? and by
these presents do grant bargain and sell, alien ? unto
the said Benjamin Roper junior his
heirs and assigns forever ? or parcel of land lying
and being in the County aforesaid containing ? ninety
acres be same more or less and bounded ad follows to wit: George Hubbards on the south, Amos Ladds
on the west and David Roper on the
north and east sides thereof. To have and to hold the said ?
and primisses with the
appurtenances unto him the said Benjamin
Roper junior his heirs and assigns forever, and the said commissioners for
themselves ? all persons claiming under them do
warrant and defend the ? land and premises with the
appurtenances unto the said Benjamin
Roper ? his heirs and assigns forever. In witness
whereof the commissioners ? have
hereunto set their hands and affixed their seals the day and year aforesaid
this indenture written. (Signed:) Dancy
Bradley, George Hubbard, Edmund Eppes. Signed, sealed
and delivered in presence of John Eppes, David Roper, William
Hewlett. At a monthly Court held for
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Wife: Elizabeth Mauzy. Children: John, Nancy Bayse, Henry, Peter, William, Priscilla Roper, George, Ethel Newman, Susannah Kemper, Thomas, Richard,
Michael and Joseph. Exrs: wife, Thomas, Richard and
Michael and Joseph. James Peters (son-in-law) and his ten children that he had
by daughter Betty Mauzy.
The Beverly Family of Virginia by J. R.
Beverly, p.651: John Durburrow Munford lived in
Americans of Royal Descent: p.668: Pedigree CXCV. 1. Edward III, King of England, had:
2. Prince John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, who had:
3. Lady Joan Beaufort, who m Sir Ralph Nevill, K.G.,
and had:
4. Sir Edward Nevill, K.G., Lord Bergavenny,
who had:
5. Sir George Nevill, Knt.,
second Lord Bergavenny, who had:
6. Sir George Nevill, K.B., third Lord Bergavenny, who had:
7. Lady Ursula Nevill, who m Sir Warham
St. Ledger, and had:
8. Sir Warham St. Ledger, Knt.,
of
9. Ursula St. Ledger, m Rev. Daniel Horsmanden, D.D.,
and had:
10. Colonel Warham Horsmanden,
of Ulcombe, who had:
11. Maria Horsmanden, who m, 1699, Colonel William Byrd, of "Westover,"
12. Ann Ursula Byrd, m Robert Beverly, of Beverly Park, King and Queen
Co., VA, and had:
13. Colonel William Beverly, of Essex and "Blandfield,"
Virginia, m
14. Anne Beverly m her cousin, Colonel Robert Munford, of "Richlands,"
Virginia, an officer in the American Army during the Revolution and the
Indian Wars, and frequently a member of the Virginia Assembly, and had:
15a. Elizabeth Beverly Munford, m General Richard Kennon,
first Governor of Louisiana, also of Royal Descent. (See
Pedigree CLXXVIII.)
15b. Anne Ursula Munford, m William Otway
Byrd, of "Westover"
15c. William Munford, member of the
16a. George Wythe Radford, Secretary of
16b. Ann Rebecca Munford.
16c. John Durburrow Munford, m1 Elizabeth Northrop. m2 Eliza Roper by whom he had:Maria Munford, John, Sallie m Judge J. Doddridge Coles, Nannie m Robert Bright. m3 Mrs. Margaret
Copeland Wright, and had: Carlton Beverley, William Radford, Maggie, Mary Bland. m4 Lizzie, d/o William Mosely Radford, and widow of Alfred Walter Preston, and
had: Mildred.
16d. Dr. Robert Munford, m Ann E. d/o Dr. Henry Curtis, of "Puccoon" Hanover Co., VA and wife Christiana B. d/o
John Tyler, Governor of Virginia and sister of John Tyler, President of US.
16e. Elizabeth Madison Munford.
16f. William Preston Munford.
16g. Elvira Henry Munford.
16h.