Roper Families in Tennessee

L. David Roper
roperld@vt.edu
(www.roperld.com)
6 March, 2002

The First Three Centuries of Ropers in Tennessee (1700-1999)

A Genealogical and Historical Atlas of the U.S. of America,
by E. K. Kirkham: p. 31, Roperton, Lincoln Co., TN

Tennessee Cousins: Smith Co., TN, the home of Rev. Heroes:
p.649: When North Carolina opened up lands for it's revolutionary soldiers, practically all of what is now Smith, Sumner and adjoining counties (of TN), save the pre-emptioned tracts, were included. A great flock fo Rev. patriots from NC and East TN poured in, and among them were the following, some of whom may not have lived in Smith County but some in Trousdale Co. and adjoining areas that for a while was a part of Smith, and perhaps before that their original set-element had been actually in Sumner Co., from which Smith had been taken.
p.651: William Roper is buried on the old Roper Place not far from Hartsville in Truesdale Co..

Ansearchin News 36, 1989: p.139: Who was Wm. Roper in "TN Cousins" by Worth Ray, buried on old Roper place not far from Hartsville, Trousdale Co.? Mrs. T. A. Stallworth, 102 Sunset Dr., Box 766, Chester, SC 29706.

Ansearchin News 36, 1989: p.111: Petitions to General Assembly of TN Petition of citizens of Maury Co. for an act to authorize an academy David Rosser/Roper

TN Genealogical Records: Davidson Co. Pioneers: In Nashville & Its Vicinity:
p.24: 990. (torn) Roper

NC Land Grants in TN 1778-1791: p.98: p.92: William Wykoff & Lardner Clark, 274 acres 1787 on the waters of North Cross Creek; assigned by James Roper, Pvt.
Patsy Robertson 640 acres 1788 Davidson - on the waters of Caney fork; assigned by heir of Stephen Roper, Sgt.

Index to Sumner Co. Deeds: Book A (records prior to 1797): p.26: Wm. Roper Deed Book 1
1793-97 (2nd book of deeds) (at Court House, Gallatin, TN) Ambrose Jones to Wm. Roper p.116

Revolutionary Warrants: p.70 #3914: Heirs of Caleb Roper/Raper, pvt 640 acres; issued 2 Dec 1795; Caleb Raper enlisted in NC Cont. service for 3 years of duration & died in the war. Certificate by H. Murphree, late army 2 Dec 1795. John Roper, heir of Caleb Rober, by R. P. Daniel transferred the same to Wm. Bagard & Geo. West 21 Sep 1803 with D'd Enloe and Henry Stark as witnesses. On 8 Jul 1806 Wm. Bagard assigned the warrant to Geo. West, witnessed by Robert Searcy

p.134: Legislative Papers & Petitions. Wm. Roper asks for divorce from his wife, Polly, in 1812. They were married 29 Apr 1792. In 1794 she visited her father in SC. About 12 mo. later she returned
to her husband in VA. Early in 1806 Roper move to TN and his wife left him in 1810.

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

TN Divorces 1797-1858, Bamman & Spers: William Roper 1812, no Co. stated. Was marr. 29 Apr 1792 to Polly. She frequently left him. In 1794 he went with her to SC to visit her father. She then refused to return with Wm. About 12 months later she returned to Wm's house in VA and pursued Bad Conduct. Early in 1808 William came to TN. She denied him in bed since Apr 1810, but had produced two male children without the aid or assistance of Wm. Roper. This file includes a statement by Polly Roper who states that she agrees with the wanting of a divorce 42-1-181.

Miscellaneous State Papers: Certificates of Survey-Military warrants issued by Sec. of State from 3 Jun 1800 to 19 Dec 1800. These records are in the TN Land Office in Nashville: p.5: John Roper

Sumner Co., TN Will Books 1 & 2: p. 10: William Brown 12 Oct 1804 Son James, daughter Sally Brown, son-in-law Thomas Roper, son-in-law John Perkerson, sons Robert, Alexander, Richard, John (<21), wife Nancy, son William. Ex: James Hart, Authur Exam and son James Brown.
Wit: John Tenn, Elisha Cheek, Simon Coal.

Roster & Soldiers, The TN Soc. of the DAR 1894-1960: p.830: Samuel Henderson b 1759 Abington, 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

Ansearchin News 28, 1981: p.143: Jefferson Co. Marriage Records:
Joseph Roper & Mary Henderson 15 Jun 1807

A History of Stewart Co., TN: p.211: 2 Oct 1809 Asa Watkins of Stewart Co. to Charles Roper of Stewart. 74 acres on north side of Cumberland River on Cross Creek. Mentions land of Edward Lucas. Wit: Barnebas Skinner, Ephraim Atkins.

County Records: First Deed Book-Maury Co. 1807-18. p.62: 4 Dec 1809 Perry Coper (Cooper or Roper) of Maury Co., TN conveys 200 acres on Flat Creek to Wm. Roper of Davidson Co., TN

Early TN Tax Lists: 1810 Williamson Co. George Roper

Maury Co. Death Records: A. J. McKnight b NC of Irish parentage, 1810 came to Maury Co., constable of Dist. 7, m 1837 Keziah Roper of Giles Co.. 8 children: D.A., S.H., R.A., &
Mrs. Joseph Gilmore of TX only ones still living. 2 sons killed in Civil War. d 1883 at 73 paper dated 21 Mar 1889.

History of TN, 1887, p.859: Jefferson County. ...town (Dandridge)...1810... A few years later Shadrach Inman, Hamilton & Deaderick, and Branner & Roper began business. The inhabitants of Dandridge in 1830, as remembered by a resident at that time, were ... John Roper, tavern keeper,...

Record of Commissions of Officers in the Tennessee Militia 1796-1811 by Mrs. J. T. Moore: p. 95, John Roper, Capt. 6th Reg. 5 Jun 1810. p. 125, John Roper, Lieut. 16th Reg. 25 Feb 1811.

Ansearchin News, V. 16, J-M69: p. 13:
William Hargis m Sally Roper 21 Jul 1810 Wm. McAdams Sumner Co.

Sumner Co., TN Marriages 1797-1838:
Wm. Hayes to Sally Roper (bond only) 21 Jul 1810 Bdm: Wm. McAdams

Tennessee Records 1, Tombstone Inscriptions & Manuscripts by J. T. Acklin. Locations of Revolutionary graves: p. 467: 48-Wm. Roper in graveyard on old Roper place on Goose Creek on Roper Road out from Hartsville, now owned by Robert Cornwell. Wm. Roper is on a list of
fifty Revolutionary soldiers living in Smith Co., TN in 1812.

Ansearchin News, V. 21 & 26 1974 & 79: 1812 Tax List:
Davidson Co. William Roper; Giles Co. Joseph Roper

Early TN Tax Lists: 1812: Humphreys Co. Andrew Roper; Giles Co. Joseph Roper

Ansearchin News, V. I-VI, 3rd Ed., p. 149: Wish info on pts. &gr. pts. of Frances Yewell Roper
b 16 Sep 1813 TN m Mary Pool b 6 Apr 1822 GA. Mrs. Ira B. McCullen, Sr., Amory, MS.
Ansearchin News, V. 15, J-M68, #1, p.147: Mary Pool b GA prob. Hall Co. m 1837 in Wright Co., MO Frances Yewell Roper b 1813 TN s/o John & Nancy Roper. Who were parents of John Roper b 1788 NC? Mrs. Ira B. McCullen, Sr., Amory, MS 38821.
Ansearchin News, J-M65, #1, p. 99: Want ancestors of Francis Yewell Roper b TN 16 Sep 1813 and of wife Mary Pool b 6 Apr 1822 GA. John Roper may be father of Francis. Francis family in
Pulaski Co., MO in 1840, in Berryville, AR in 1850 & 1860 and in Hartville, Wright Co. MO in 1870. Mrs. Ira B. McCullen, Amory, MS.
Ansearchin News, V. IX, J62, #1, p. 116: Was John Roper, preacher & miller in 1840 in Pulaski Co., MO the father of Francis Yewell Roper b 1813 TN m Mary Pool b 1833 GA. Frances had brothers John & Bill; & sisters Sarah & Margaret.
Ansearchin News, V. VII, J60, #1, p.53: Need help on Roper family. My grandfather was Francis Yewell Roper b 16 Sep 1813 TN. In Wright Co., MO (formerly Pulaski Co.) in 1840, in Berryville, AR in 1850-60 & back in Wright Co. in 1870. I think his father was John Roper in Wright Co., MO in 1840. I have found reference to Caleb Roper, Pvt. (#3914) 640 acres of land and died in same. John Roper was heir of Caleb Roper. Is there a connection between this family & James & John Roper given land grants in Wilson & Smith Cos., TN.

The Mackeys and Allied Families, 1957 Suppl.: p.11:
In 1813-14 Ebenezer Leith served in John Roper's Co. of TN Vols.

Ansearchin News, V. 23, 1976: p. 187: Nashville, TN obituary:
1 Mar 1814 on Sat. last William Roper, for some years a citizen of this town.

Early TN Tax Lists: 1816 Maury Co. George Roper

A History of Stewart Co., TN: May 1816 court minutes: Ordered that a road be laid off beginning at Squire Chambers' door to the four mile Tree. John Wyatt to be overseer...Josiah Askew to be overseer of road from Tennessee River to William Rushing's...Charles Roper and his hands to work on road no farther than Tan Paths to the state line...Charles Hagler to be overseer from Bradford's Ferry Road to Long Creek. pp.71-2

Tennessee Records 2, Bible Records and Marriage Bonds by J. T. Acklin. 26 Jun 1816 William Roper to Elizabeth Brown (Marriage records of Knox Co.)

Williamson Co. Deed Book F, pp.53-54: Stephen Pigg 50 Acres of Land on Lick Creek conveyed by Geo. Roper registered 15 June 1817. This Indenture made the 19th day of April Between
George Roper of the Co. of Williamson and State of TN of the one part, and Stephen Pigg of the same County and State of the Other part Witnesseth; that for and in consideration of the sum of one hundred and fifty dollars to me in hand hath bargained, sold and conveyed unto Stephen Pigg all my right, title, claim and interest in and to a certain Tract or parcel of Land lying and being in Williamson Co. on the head waters of Lick Creek, lying on both sides of the Natchez road where Stephen Pigg now lives. Beginning at a poplar, dogwood and Spanish Oak near the head of a hollow in an Eastern branch of Lick Creek the dogwood and poplar marked G.R. thence South Ninety poles across the Natchez road to a White Oak on the point of a ridge,thence West Eighty nine poles to a Hickory on the West side of said road thence North Ninety poles to Spanish Oak and dogwood thence East Eighty nine poles to the beginning containing fifty acres to ???? ?? Stephen Pigg. To have, to hold, satisfy ??? ???? with all and every appurtenance thereunto belonging and further I the said George Roper, my heirs and assigns will force and warrant the above Tract of fifty acres unto the said Stephen Pigg his heirs and assigns forever, In Witness whereof I the said George Roper have hereunto set my hand and Seal the day and date above written. George X (his mark) Roper. Test: William Sparmna, Seth Sparkman. On which deed was written The State of TN, Williamson Co. Court April Term 1819. The execution of the written deed of Conveyance,proven in part by the Oath of William Sparkman a Subscribing witness thereto, and at the present Time completed by the Oath of Seth Sparkman the other subscribing Witness thereto to be the Act and deed of George Roper for the use and pur- pose therein contained, and the same was ordered to be registered. Tho. Hardimand, Clerk of said Court

Bible Records & Marriage Bonds of TN: p.381
William Roper to Elizabeth Brown 26 Jun 1817 Knox Co.

Ansearchin News 27, 1980: p.141: Blount Co. loose Marriage Bonds & Licenses 1795-1820:
James Roper & Peggy McNally 23 Dec 1819 by Wm. Fagg, Methodist Min.

Maury Co., TN Cancery Court Records 1810-1890, V. I: p. 178: Joseph Hackney, Dec. 1824. Hackney guardian of David Loving, Malinda Loving, Henry Loving...Deed of Conveyance:
William Roper to William Loving 10 Sep 1817, 48 acres, on east fork of Big Tombigby Creek-
mistake in boundaries.

Knox Co., TN Marriage Records 1792-1900: p.889:
Wm Roper & Elizabeth Evans 26 Jun 1817 by John Haynie MMG, bm James Boyd

Maury Co., TN Genealogist:
First Seminole War 31 Jan 1818-30 Jun 1818: Tennessee Roper.
Enrollment Book B of Chancery Court Index (1818-1829 & 1837-1840):
Joseph Hackney vs Thos. & Tennessee Roper.
1823 tax list: William Roper, 100 acres.

The 1820 US census of TN: page
Hickman Co.: Thomas Roper 3 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 TN 13
Lincoln Co.: Joseph Roper 3 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 TN 20
Maury Co.: David Y. Roper 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 1 0 TN
Tennessee Roper 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 TN; William Roper 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 TN
Smith Co.: John T. Roper 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 TN 81
Stewart Co.: Charles Roper 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 TN 111
Williamson Co.: William Roper 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 TN

Early TN Tax Lists: 1822 Jefferson Co. John Roper, Joseph Roper

Ansearchin News, V. 16, J-M69: p. 14: Marriage record of Sumner Co. James Mickelberry m Polly Roper 26 Jan 1822 Solomon Shoulders
p. 81: Carroll Co. William Roper m Margaret Spencer 5 Mar 1825

Old Speedwell Families, 1983:
Nathaniel Pinkney Maddux b 1846 TN d 1925 MO m Hannah Roper
s/o Alfred Burtin Maddux b 26 May 1824 McMinn Co. TN d 23 Feb 1895 Raytown MO & Tamsey Caroline Brown b 9 Apr 1827 Raleigh NC d 26 May 1893 Raytown MO m Athens TN

Sumner Co., TN Marriages 1797-1838:
Wm. Roper to Marrguit Spenson (bond only) 5 Mar 1825 Bdm: Daniel Keethley(?), Richard ???

Pension Reports: George Roper, private in NC Cont. line resided in Jefferson Co., IL.
Pensioned 11 Mar 1825. Transferred from W. TN.

Wills and Estate Records of McMinn Co., TN 1820-70 by R. B. Boyer:
p. 107: Robert W. McMillin 6 Sep 1825 WB A 221 6 Sep 1830 Settled; Commissioners:
N. Carson, David Roper and R. W. McClary.
p. 94: John Lattimore 7 Jun 1833 will. Inv. 3 Dec 1833 WB B 125.
Sworn to by Wm. Maples and Jos. Roper.

Jefferson County TN Biographies: Jacob came to Greensboro NC in 1818 and was one of the founders of that city....From 1846 to 1855 he lived in Raysville IN, and then removed to Nashville TN, where he died in 1862. The mother was born near Greensboro NC in 1799, the daughter of Dr. George Swain, a native of Nantucket Island, and who was in early life on whaling vessels, in various portions of the ocean, and later, an able and well-informed physician, with a remarkable memory and extensive acquirements in history, science, mathematics, geography, theology and the literary and political pub- lications of the day. He died in his 81st year. The mother died in Raysville IN in 1848, and lies buried in the Friend's burial ground there. Our subject, the third of eight children, was reared in Greensboro NC, and received a classical education at New Gordon Quaker Boarding School, and at Colweld Institute, Greensboro NC. When but seventeen he taught a classical school at Holt's Factory, Orange Co. NC, then, for about six months, was engaged as an assistant clerk, in the county clerk's office of Guilford Co. NC. In May 1844 he was called to the chair of mathematice in Holston College, New Market TN, but was assigned, on his arrival, the chair of languages, and in that capacity instructed many distinguished Tennesseans, ...began the study of law...admitted him in Aug 1846. He was soon after appointed director of the Bank of TN, and then became the attorney of the bank of that district....He was chosen to represent Jefferson Co., the ensuing Legislature, and served with distinction, being one among the youngest members of that body....In 1853 he was re-elected, and unanimously chosen speaker pro tem. of the house, which position he filled for almost a month, during the speaker's sickness....When the Confederate Congress met at Richmond, he was chosen recording clerk of the Senate, and then returned and remained at home throughout the war....In the gubernatorial contest of 1876 he was earnestly solicited by his neighbors to become the Democratic candidate for that part of the State, but declined, preferring pri- vate life. 24 Oct 1844 he married Mary J. Branner, a dau. of George Branner, and born in Dandridge 10 Aug 1826. She is a granddau. of Col. John Roper (dec.). Her father represented Jefferson Co. in the Legisture. Five of the twelve children of our subject are living. He and his wife are Methodists. (Compiler missed getting the previous page.)

Maury Co. Court Minutes: Will of William Loving, Sr. 3 Feb 1826. Wit: William X Roper Settlement with William Rutledge, adm. of John Edleman, decd, 22 Feb 1826 ... T. Roper

The Goodspeed History of TN: Dyer Co. p.1028-29: Capt. J. L. Brown (s/o Rev. Brown & gson of Joseph Brown, a native of VA who came at an early day to Maury Co.) b Perry Co in 1829 m Dec 1853 Nancy E. Roper, a native of Wayne Co., b 1838

The 1830 US census of Tennessee: Page
Carroll Co.: West Tennessee: John Roper 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 1 164
Hardeman Co.: Green Roper 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 1 - 1 1 1 0 0 1 339
Jefferson Co.: East Tennessee: Drury Roper 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 338
John Roper 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 318
Lincoln Co.: Middle Tennessee: Martha Roper 0 0 1 1 2 - 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1
Maury Co.: David Y. Roper 0 1 1 1 0 0 1 - 2 0 1 1 0 0 1 339
Tennessee Roper 2 0 0 0 1 - 1 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 339
McMinn Co.:
James Roper 0 1 0 0 0 1 - 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 152; Joseph Roper 1 0 0 1 0 0 1 - 1 1 1 0 0 1 196
Overton Co.: David Roper 1 1 1 0 0 1 - 1 1 0 0 0 1 181
Rhea Co.: David Roper 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 1 - 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 373
Stewart Co.: Charles Roper 2 0 3 0 0 0 2 - 1 2 0 1 0 2 255
Sumner Co.: John Y. Roper 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 - 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 174
Williamson Co.: George W. Roper 0 2 0 1 0 0 1 - 0 0 1 1 0 1 197

1981 letter from Mrs. Barbara Pelcher, 7102 Newbury, San Bernardino, CA 92404 to Mrs. Lavonnie G. Brimhall: Jincy Geneil Roper, d/o David and Mary Roper married my ancestor, Asa McKenzie 1799 Lincoln Co.,KY (later called Pulaski Co.). John Roper m Sally McKenzie 1823 (Asa McKenzie surety) in Pulaski Co., KY.
Asa McKenzie, s/o Asa and Jincy (Roper) McKenzie, was in AL for a short time; my grandfather, Roland McKenzie, was born there 1829,but they showed in the Hardeman Co., TN 1830 census. Nearby was Green Roper. In 1840 they both in AR.

Ansearchin News, V. 12, J-M65: p. 65: Roper. Want to exchange inf. on George W. Roper family of Williamson Co. TN 1830 census. Were they from KY? Mrs. Otis S. Duran, 801 S. Third, McAlester, OK

Williamson Co., TN Marriage Records 1800-1850:
p. 51: Moses Clark m Mary Roper 18 Jun 1830 by Robert Davis bm Jonathan McCurdy & W. T. Clark
p.251: Caleb W. Sullivan m Elizabeth Roper 19 Apr 1837
p.229: George W. (X) Roper m Nancy Scott 5 Jul 1844 John McDaniel
p. 64: Henry Critchlow m Sally G. Roper 24 Jun 1845 by W. B. Carpenter, bm Sutherland

Maury Co. Will Book: Book E, p.301: Inventory of William Eastham, recorded 16 May 1831, note on Tennessee Roper, due bill on Arthur Powell (desparate)...negroes...note on P. Parchman, dated 1823 (desparate)...signed Tennessee Roper, admr.

p.473: William Eastham, deceased; settlement, recorded 10 May 1832
Tennessee Roper, admr...

2400 TN Pensioners-Revolution-War of 1812:
Drury Roper; 1832 lists age 70; served in VA military; drew pension
in Jefferson Co.

Roster of Soldiers & Patriots of the Amer. Rev. Buried in TN:
Drury Roper, VA Mil., Jefferson Co. 1834 P.L.W.

A Revolutionary War pension application #S4133 exists for Drury Roper b 1764 in Chesterfield County, s/o Joseph Roper. Drury served as a substitute for his father four times, being involved in the Siege of Yorktown, the surrender of Cornwallis and guarding prisoners in Winchester. He was allowed a pension 13 Sep 1832 while residing in Jefferson County, TN.

Obituaries from Early Tennessee Papers 1794-1851: p.321: Hon. Wm. B. Roper, Judge of the Maysville Judicial Circuit died in Flemingburg, Ky (National Banner & Nashville Daily Advertiser-27 Aug 1833)

Roster of Soldiers, The TN Soc. of the DAR 1894-1960: p.1673:
Turner Wooten b 1757 Buckingham Co., VA d 22 Nov 1833 Dandridge, Jefferson Co., TN m 26 Oct 1794 Nancy Roper b 25 Jan 1775 d 28 Jun
1851
Turner Wooten, Soldier, Virginia. While a resident of Buckingham Co. VA, enlisted in 1781 in Capt. Tabb's Co., Col. Charles Dabney's Virginia Regiment and was at the siege of Yorktown and witnesses the surrender of Lord Cornwallis. Serving 12 months in all. He was allowed Pension on his application executed 13 Sep 1832 while a resident of Jefferson Co., TN. Widow, Nancy Roper Wooten Pension claim No. R1160. Resided in Buckingham Co., VA during the War.
Children:
Nancy b 6 Aug 1794 m Joseph Townsend
Jack b 1 Sep 1797 d in infancy
Sally b 27 Dec 1803 m Thomas Danies
Polly b 6 Oct 1804 m Jonathan John Wood
Rhoda b 1805 m Alfred Costiller
Josiah b 18 Mar 1807 m Elizabeth Shelby
John b 26 Nov 1808 m Anna Walker
William b 6 Oct 1810 d 1 Oct 1823
George b 27 Oct 1812 m Aliza Bryan
Elizabeth b 2 Apr 1815 m1 James Gillett m2 Rev. Henry Price
James b 2 Apr 1817 m Jefferson Co., TN
Robert b 10 Apr 1819 m Clarinda Hope
Descendants: Nancy W. Walker (W.M.) #391191 Jessie W. Randolph (W.W.) #391190

Nineteenth Century TN Church Records: p.462:
Edny Roper 1834 Lawrence Co. Second Creek Primitive Baptist Church on membership list.

Ansearchin News 16, J-M69: p. 81: Fayette Co. 1836 Tax List:
Joshua Roper 110 acres 1 white pole 1 slave

Ansearchin News 36, 1989: p.122: McMinn Co. 1836 Tax List:
George W. Roper 1P; John M. Roper 160 acres 1P
p.185-6: Dist. 12: Joseph Roper 50 acres 0P; Dist. 14: Joseph Roper 216 acres 1P

Ansearchin News 33, 1986, p.11: Bradley Co., TN Tax Lists 1837-9:
William Roper 1P Dist. 2
p.119: William Russell/Roper [sic] 1P Dist. 7, William Roper 1P Dist. 7

Ansearchin News 32, 1985, p.11: Joseph Harkleroad b 1 Jan 1838
Crittenden Co., AR d 1895 Memphis, TN m1 Mary P. Roper d 1859
m2 1877 Mrs. N. Harkleroad (Nankie Williams) d 7 Feb 1878 Memphis
(no issue)

The 1840 US census of Tennessee: Page
Bradley Co.: John M. Roper 221101-002001 54
Carroll Co.:
Atlas Roper 000131-00010001 69
James Roper 100001-00001 69
Giles Co.:
David Y. Roper 1001001-00101001 152
Hardeman Co.:
Green Roper 276
John L. Roper 00001-1001 284
Jefferson Co.:
John Roper 00000001-00000001 345
Lawrence Co.:
James Roper 100001-231001 116
Lincoln Co.:
Bracken Roper 000012-00001 89
Martha Roper 00001-000000001 88
McMinn Co.:
George Roper 21001-10001 90
Jas. Roper 00000001-0001001 100
Stewart Co.:
Carroll Roper 20001-00001 315
Charles Roper 11110001-0022001 315
Sumner Co.:
John Y. Roper 0001001-1000001 353
William Roper 00000001-0000001 353
WayneCo.:
Tennessee Roper 1021001-201301 70
Weakley Co. (or Warren):
Jno. Roper 220001-100001 305
Williamson Co. (or Wilson):
Sally G. Roper 1111-1111001 134
George W. Roper 0002001-000000001 138

Ansearchin News, V. 16, J-M69: p. 68: Carroll Co. marriage:
Sharod Cox m Nancy Roper 12 Oct 1840 no return

Ansearchin News, V. 23, 1976: p. 123: Dr. Thomas H. Todd m
Burchet R. Roper (both of TN) 30 Aug 1842 by Rev. A. M. Spalding.

History of Davidson Co., TN 1780-1880: Names of Patrons:
Mrs. F.A. Roper, teacher, b TN, s.1842; p.o. add. Oneyville TN A.J. Roper, phys. &US. receiver, b TN, s.1857; p.o. add. OneyvilleTN

The 1850 US census of Tennessee: (all b TN unless specified) Page
Carroll Co.:
Elizabeth Roper 67 NC Fearington Burnett 60 NC Angolett 43 Albert 22
William G. 18 James M. 15 Expiann 12 Aramantha 7 Nancy 3 1473
James Roper 45 NC Nancy 42 NC James 16 1477
Jediah Roper 30 NC Elizabeth J. 18 1478
Joseph Roper 33 NC Eliza A. 20 NC 1474
Giles Co.:
James C. Roper 27 farmer $1500 Sarah 23 Dionecia 2 Louisa V. 11mo
Dionecia 66 Andrew M. 12 40
Wiley B. Roper 30 farmer $3000 Manerva 26 Dewit 4 Margaret L. 3
David R. 1 Jane Sims 25 52
Fayette Co.:
Joshua Roper 36 NC Nancy 20 William 4 Dickson Sherrell 28 1172
Mary Roper 39 SC Ann 16 AL Wm. 15 John 15 Sarah 12 Redick 10
Margaret 8 Ruth 7 1411
Williams Roper 31 NC 1374
Henry Co.:
Griffin L. 28 VA Margeret 17 Henry A. 1 21
Jefferson Co.:
John Roper 66 VA Margaret 64 VA Wm. A. Branner 26 Alex A. Sharp
Wm. Inman, D. W. Biddle 24 505
Lawrence Co.:
Jas. Roper 50 NC Edney 39 SC Mildred J. 20 Martha 19 Elizabeth 17
Eveline 15 Eliza E. 13 Jas. B. 13 Kizziah 12 Nancy T. 9 Tabitha C.
9 Joseph A. 7 Thos. E. 6 Cyntha 4 Jacob K. 1 842
Lincoln Co.:
Bracken Roper 44 NC Rosa 21 AL Mary 6 James 4 Martha 2 1476
Joshua Roper 42 Durana 30 George 9 Martha 6 Milly 6 James 4 Joseph
3 Eliza 1 1479
Monroe Co.:
James Roper 64 NC Margarett 50 VA Mary 28 James 8 Margarett 1 1366
Morgan Co.:
Jesse Roper 56 VA Elizabeth 58 VA William 22 John 19 Jane 17
Francis 14 313
Shelby Co.:
Jas. Roper 139
Smith Co.:
Wm. Roper 76 NC Elizabeth 56 unknown 1205
Stewart Co.:
Charles Roper 63 NC Rachel 58 NC James 21 Mary 28 Richard 19
Meranda 17 Robert 15 Martha Haymer 27 Elizabeth 8 William 6
Elie Wyatt 20 NC 608
Marcus Roper 25 Elisabeth 24 Sarah 4 607
Thomas Roper 22 Demarius 31 KY Charles 13 Jessee 11 Allen 9 George 6
Susan 4 Richard 1 609
Thomas Roper 30 Jane 27 Rachal 7 Sarah 5 James 3 Charles 3mo 616
Sumner Co.:
John Y. Roper 56 NC Sarah 62 NC John Y. 28 John E. Wood 14 Mary E.
15 93 Wayne Co.:
Wm. Roper 19 Martha 50 SC M. J. 22 Nancy 11 54
Williamson Co.:
Henry Critchloe 66 farmer NC Sarah G. 50 VA
Coinelia F. Roper 19 F TN
George W. Roper, Sr. 58 farmer VA George W., Jr. farmer 26 Mary 22
Moody J. 21 Lutitia Wilkerson 29 GA 831
H. Brag 26 tailor NC D. Brag 3 A. Roper 16 tailor J. Brag 3

J. Brag 10/12

TN Mortality Schedule 1850, 60 & 80: p.278:
Chas. L. Roper 11 TN laborer Oct 1880 consumption Stewart Co.
Elizabeth Roper 50 VA Jan 1850 affection of the brain Henry Co.
George Roper 35 TN laborer Dec 1880 consumption Trousdale Co.
George Roper 1 TN Mar 1850 whooping cough Stewart Co.
John S. Roper 8/12 TN KY TN at home Aug 1880 bilious fever Obion Co.
Joshua Roper 70 TN wagon maker Feb 1880 acute bronchitis Lincoln Co.
Leona Roper 10/12 TN May 1880 tubular pneumonia Lincoln Co.
M. C. Roper 6/12 TN SC TN Mar 1880 pneumonia Lawrence Co.
Serena Roper 63 TN Feb 1880 pneumonia Lincoln Co.
William Roper 2 TN Dec 1880 tubular pneumonia Lincoln Co.

Marriages of Stewart Co. by Whitley:
Elie Roper & Eli Wyatt 25 Oct 1851

Ansearchin News, V. 20, 1973: p. 106: Lawrence Co. marriage:
John Bassham m Elizabeth Roper 6 Nov 1851 H. F. Appleton, J.P.

Ansearchin News, V. 21, 1974: Lawrence Co., TN marriages:
p.135: Thos. J. Robertson m Martha Roper 10 Jan 1851 H. F. Appleton
p.174: David C. White m Milly Jane Roper 10 Nov 1851 H. F. Appleton
p.136: William B. Roper m Sarah Ann Foust 8 Feb 1855
p. 42: Robt. W. Holloway m Evilina Roper 19 Sep 1855
p.175: Robert A. Williams m Telitha C. Roper 15 Aug 1857 Joshua Day
p.132: G. W. Pelmore m K. R. Roper 1 Sep 1858 Joshua Day, J.P.

Ansearchin News, V. 21, 1974: p. 19-20: 1 Jul 1858 Henry Co. will probate: My daughter Lucy Green Foster, daughter Mary Granade, son Hamlin S. Manly, "in trust for the use and benefit of my son Green R. Manly...and if he dies leaving no child..."(Green Roper Manly had married on 2 Jan 1856, a widow, Lucretia Butler Alexander, who had one daughter by her previous marriage. This explains the restriction on Green R. Manly's inheritance)-Will of Richard Manly.
In a recent letter, Mrs. Bech has added information on the Randle Roper family: "Sara Alice (Randle) Manly was the daughter of Peyton & Lucy Roper Randle of Montgomery Co., NC...James Roper Randle, the first mayor of Paris, TN was b of Sarah Alice Randle Manly, and he married Sarah Hogan, a granddaughter of Richard Manly, Sr.

The 1860 US census of Tennessee: Page
Bedford Co.:
Solomon Roper 40 Sarah 30 Elizabeth 16 Margaret 12 Rachel 10
John W. 8 George W. 6 Sarah F. 3 Barclay M. 3mo 29
Gibson Co.:
G. L. Roper 36 (M) Mary E. 23 Heny A. 12 Robert 6 Annie 4 Fannie 1.5
296
J. Y. Roper 37 (M) Martha 30 Tennessee 12 Ladora 7 J. A. Griffin 24
(M) 412
Jefferson Co.:
Margaret Roper 78 187
Knox Co.:
M. W. Roper 39 (M) Malind 35 Reuben 13 Rebecca 10 Amanda 1 20
Lawrence Co.:
James Roper 60 Edney 49 James B. 23 Nancy T. 19 Joseph A. 17 Thos.
E. 15 Cynthia C. 13 Jacob K. 11 Sarah M. 8 57
Lincoln Co.:
Bracken Roper 50 Emaline 32 Mary 15 James 13 Martha 11 Elisa 10
Emaline 8 William 6 Sarah 4 Winney 1 John Williams 18 Epp Terlery?
16 Caroline Williams 49 16
Joseph Roper 47 Pelitha 28 James 14 Olla 12 (F) Mary 11 Emely 9
Eliza 7 Mary 6 Edney 3 Sarah 11mo 14
Joshua Roper 52 Jane 42 Thomas 19 Martha 18 Milley 16 Bracken 14
Joseph 12 Eliza 10 Nancy 8 John 7 William 5 6
Madison Co.:
Wm. M. Roper 30 Adaline 23 70
Maury Co.:
M. L. Roper 35 (M) Elizabeth M. 33 Sarah J. 13 Rachael F. 9 William
R. 6 Mary C. 4 Martha A. 2 83
Morgan Co.:
Frits Roper 34 Mary 39 Eada 9 Mary 8 Henry 6 Harmon 4 Caroline 3 55
Obian Co.:
S. H. Roper 48 (M) Jane 25 Bodian 18 (F) Clemency H. 16 Edward E. 14
Zachariah T. 12 Saml. H. 10 Wm. A. 8 Mary 2 Charles R. 1mo Dora
Irvin 18 Sarah M. 22 E. K. Gage 29 (M) 108
Thos. Roper 18 25
Roane Co.:
Margaret Roper 12 James A. 18 Margaret 55 105
Scott Co.:
John Roper, Jr. 29 Gilly 16 Raida J. 4mo 60
John Roper, Sr. 78 Elizabeth 65 Frances 24 60
William Roper 30 Loucinda 26 John 5 Milard 4 Vianna 3 Louisa 3mo
Matterson Triplett 24 53
Shelby Co.:
Sarah F. Roper 18 Elizabeth 16 Jane 13 Maria 10 Clara 7 Margaret 4
Jno. 2 Sallie W. 17 87
Smith Co.:
Wm. Roper 80 Elizabeth 68 180
Stewart Co.:
Charles Roper 73 Rachel 68 Mary 33 Green 29 Maranda 27 William Wyatt 16 William 8 Martha 5 John 3 32
Robert Roper 25 Sarah 22 32
Thomas Roper 40 Jane 30 Allen 12 Jerome 10 Sarah 8 Mary 7 Nancy 5
Bettie 3 Martha 2 32
Sumner Co.:
John Y. Roper, Sr. 66 John Y., Jr. 39 Angeline 22 John 1 William 7mo
John P. Ward 24
Williamson Co.:
Camelia Roper<