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Jesse "Pepe" Raper 1797–1887

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: C
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Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jesse Raper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 6 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Mar 1797 · Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Died 7 Dec 1887 · Westville, Adair, Cherokee Nation West, Indian Territory
Records
1860 United States Federal Census Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., … U.S., Find a Grave Index U.S., Native American Applications for … U.S., Cherokee Baker Roll and …
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Immediate Family

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Children
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Biography

In 1797, Jesse "Pepe" Raper entered the world in Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA. Jesse "Pepe" Raper passed away in 1887 in Westville, Adair, Cherokee Nation West, Indian Territory.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  2. 2
    Record Oklahoma and Indian Territory, U.S., Indian Censuses and Rolls, 1851-1959

  3. 3
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave Index

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Native American Applications for Enrollment in Five Civilized Tribes (overturned)

  5. 5
    Record U.S., Cherokee Baker Roll and Records, 1924-1929

Life Timeline

1797
Birth of Jesse "Pepe" Raper in Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1887
Death of Jesse "Pepe" Raper in Westville, Adair, Cherokee Nation West, Indian Territory
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jesse Raper

This ancestor line traces from Lancaster, Lancashire, England (1678) to Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA (1797) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jesse Raper (1797–1887) was born in Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA and died in Westville, Adair, Cherokee Nation West, Indian Territory. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jesse in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 6 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

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Jesse Raper's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jesse "Pepe" Raper PTP
1797–1887
Murphy, Cherokee, North Carolina, USA
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Jesse Raper's Descendants

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Jesse "Pepe" Raper PTP 1797–1887