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Benjamin Eliscus Roper 1816–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Nov 1816

Birth Location: Richmond, Henrico, VA

Death Date: 11 Apr 1871

Death Location: Lynchburg, Harris Co., TX

Father: Rev Jr

Mother: Mary Miller

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The story of Benjamin Eliscus Roper began in 1816 in Richmond, Henrico, VA. In 1860, Benjamin Eliscus Roper resided in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, United States. Benjamin Eliscus Roper passed away in 1871 in Lynchburg, Harris Co., TX.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Eliscus Roper began in 1816 in Richmond, Henrico, VA.
  • In 1860, Benjamin Eliscus Roper resided in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, United States.
  • Benjamin Eliscus Roper passed away in 1871 in Lynchburg, Harris Co., TX.

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Benjamin Roper's Ancestors

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Benjamin Roper
1816–1871
Birth Place: Richmond, Henrico, VA
Parents
Rev David Roper Jr
1792–1827
United States of America
Mary (Frances) Miller
1794–1844
Hallifax County, VA.
Grandparents
David (Roper) Sr.
1744–1808
Charles City, Charles, Virginia, United States
1744–
Fredrick Miller
1750–1827
Henry, Virginia, United States
Frances Carter
1763–1821
Caroline, Virginia, United States
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Roper's Timeline

3 Records

1816
08 Nov 1816
Birth of Benjamin Eliscus Roper in Richmond, Henrico, VA
Richmond, Henrico, VA
1860
18 Jul 1860
Age 44
Benjamin Eliscus Roper resided here in Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, United States
Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, United States
1871
11 Apr 1871
Age 55
Death of Benjamin Eliscus Roper in Lynchburg, Harris Co., TX
Lynchburg, Harris Co., TX

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1816
    Event Place: Richmond, Henrico, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1860
    Event Place: Precinct 8, Harris, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1871
    Event Place: Lynchburg, Harris Co., TX
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees

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