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John Meredith Raper 1869–1945

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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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B Reliability
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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Raper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 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: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 DEC 1869 · Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Died 11 JUN 1945 · Madisonville, Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
Father John Stafford Raper Sr
Children Delsie Easter Raper, James Madison Jim Raper
Siblings Henry Dyer Raper, James Harrison Riley Raper, Larkin Mclillard Mcminn Mcminn Raper Raper, Martha Matilda Raper, Nancy Ellen Raper, Rutha Caroline Lucy Raper, William Thomas Raper

Researchers connected through John Raper 1869–1945

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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1869, John Meredith Raper entered the world in Monroe, Tennessee, USA, born to john stafford raper sr. John Meredith Raper had children including delsie easter raper, james madison jim raper. John Meredith Raper passed away in 1945 in Madisonville, Monroe County, Tennessee, USA.

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Life Timeline

1869
Birth of John Meredith Raper in Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Birth
1945
Death of John Meredith Raper in Madisonville, Monroe County, Tennessee, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Raper

This ancestor line traces from Tortworth, Gloucestershire, England (1214) to Monroe, Tennessee, USA (1869) across 22 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Raper (1869–1945) was born in Monroe, Tennessee, USA and died in Madisonville, Monroe County, Tennessee, USA. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John 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 22 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.

John Raper's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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John Meredith Raper PTP
1869–1945
Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Raper's Descendants

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John Meredith Raper PTP 1869–1945