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John William Roper 1802–1852

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
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have John Roper in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 11 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

Born 13 JUN 1802 · Hougham, Lincolnshire, England
Died 21 FEB 1852 · Birmingham Lodge, Birmingham, England
Father William Henry Roper
Mother Sarah Cocking
Spouse Elizabeth Pearson
Children Anna Maria Roper, Charles Roper, Frances Roper, George William Roper, Henry Roper, John Henry Roper, John Roper, Joseph Benson Roper, Mary Ann Roper, Mary Elizabeth Roper, Thomas Roper, William Roper
Siblings Noah Roper, Rebecca Roper, Richard Roper, Sarah Roper, Thomas Roper

Researchers connected through John Roper 1802–1852

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Biography

The story of John William Roper began in 1802 in Hougham, Lincolnshire, England. In 1841, John William Roper established residence. In 1851, John William Roper established residence. John William Roper married elizabeth pearson, susanna smith, and had children including anna maria roper, charles roper, frances roper, george william roper, henry roper, john henry roper, john roper, joseph benson roper, mary ann roper, mary elizabeth roper, thomas roper, william roper. John William Roper passed away in 1852 in Birmingham Lodge, Birmingham, England.

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    Record Jensen

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    Record jones Web Site

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    Record Kreller

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    Record Moller

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    Record Timothy

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    Record Tor Hovedslekt Web Site

Life Timeline

1802
Birth of John William Roper in Hougham, Lincolnshire, England
Birth
1841
John William Roper resided here
Residence
1851
John William Roper resided here
Residence
1851
John William Roper resided here
Residence
1852
Death of John William Roper in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom
Death
1852
Burial of John William Roper in Birmingham Lodge, Birmingham, England
Burial

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Roper

This ancestor line traces from Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom (1360) to Hougham, Lincolnshire, England (1802) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Roper (1802–1852) was born in Hougham, Lincolnshire, England and died in Birmingham Lodge, Birmingham, England. 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 11 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 Roper's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John William Roper PTP
1802–1852
Hougham, Lincolnshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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John Roper's Descendants

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John William Roper PTP 1802–1852