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Grace Roper 1912–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jun 1912

Birth Location: Doncaster

Death Date: Dec 1994

Death Location: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England

Father: William Roper

Mother: Elsie Hizzett

Spouse(s): John Highfield

Children(s):

In 1912, Grace Roper entered the world in Doncaster, born to William Roper And Elsie Hizzett. In 1921, Grace Roper resided in Doncaster, Yorkshire (West Riding), England. In 1939, Grace Roper resided in Yorkshire (West Riding), England. Grace Roper married John Highfield, and had children including John G Highfield. Grace Roper passed away in 1994 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Grace Roper entered the world in Doncaster, born to William Roper And Elsie Hizzett.
  • In 1921, Grace Roper resided in Doncaster, Yorkshire (West Riding), England.
  • In 1939, Grace Roper resided in Yorkshire (West Riding), England.
  • Grace Roper married John Highfield, and had children including John G Highfield.
  • Grace Roper passed away in 1994 in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Grace Roper's Ancestors

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Grace Roper
1912–1994
Birth Place: Doncaster
Parents
William Roper
1884–1963
Mexborough, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Elsie Hizzett
1893–1955
Levitt Hagg, Yorkshire, England
Grandparents
Thomas Roper
1863–1941
Mexbrough Yorkshire England
Grace Tetley
1865–1936
Doncaster, Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Thomas Hizzett
1869–
Tickhill, Yorkshire, England
Annie Sanderson
1867–
Newton, Yorkshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Roper
1838–1880
Louisa Bisby
1842–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Bisby
1816–1883
Elizabeth Steer
1817–1906

Grace Roper's Timeline

4 Records

1912
3 Jun 1912
Birth of Grace Roper in Doncaster
Doncaster
1921
1921
Age 9
Grace Roper resided here in Doncaster, Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Doncaster, Yorkshire (West Riding), England
1939
1939
Age 27
Grace Roper resided here in Yorkshire (West Riding), England
Yorkshire (West Riding), England
1994
Dec 1994
Age 82
Death of Grace Roper in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Doncaster
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, British Army World War I Service Records, 1914-1920, The National Archives; London, England, UK; War Office: Soldiers' Documents, First World War Wo363
    [2] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom
    [3] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [4] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013380D
    [5] UK and Ireland, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Hull Daily Mail; Publication Date: 21 Mar 1995; Publication Place: Hull, East Yorkshire, England; ,0.3510152,0.3688187,0.42893964&xid=3355
    [6] 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Doncaster, Yorkshire (West Riding), England
    Record Source: 1921 England Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Yorkshire (West Riding), England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1013380D

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Mar 1995
    Event Place: Hull, Humberside, England
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Hull Daily Mail - 21 Mar 1995 - 37, Obituary for Grace 21 Mar 1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chorlton
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Hull Daily Mail; Publication Date: 21 Mar 1995; Publication Place: Hull, East Yorkshire, England; ,0.3510152,0.3688187,0.42893964&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Dec 1994
    Event Place: Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007, General Register Office; United Kingdom
    [2] UK and Ireland, Newspapers.com Obituary Index, Hull Daily Mail; Publication Date: 21 Mar 1995; Publication Place: Hull, East Yorkshire, England; ,0.3510152,0.3688187,0.42893964&xid=3355

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