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John Wesley Roper 1880–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 March 1880

Birth Location: Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

Death Date: 19 January 1935

Death Location: Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Tyre Roper

Mother: Susan Roper

Spouse(s): Blanch Roper, Maggie Roper

Children(s): Florine Ragsdale, Louise Roper, Leo Roper, John Jr, Carl Roper

The story of John Wesley Roper began in 1880 in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America. In 1880, John Wesley Roper resided in California, Paulding, Georgia, USA. In 1900, John Wesley Roper resided in Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA. John Wesley Roper married Blanch M Roper, Maggie B Roper, and had children including Carl Roper, Florine Ragsdale, John W Roper Jr, Leo Roper, Louise Roper. John Wesley Roper passed away in 1935 in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Wesley Roper began in 1880 in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.
  • In 1880, John Wesley Roper resided in California, Paulding, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, John Wesley Roper resided in Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA.
  • John Wesley Roper married Blanch M Roper, Maggie B Roper, and had children including Carl Roper, Florine Ragsdale, John W Roper Jr, Leo Roper, Louise Roper.
  • John Wesley Roper passed away in 1935 in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Tyre Roper
1849–1910
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
TR
Susan Roper
1850–1932
Birth Location: GA
SR

Spouses(s)

Blanch Roper
1887–1963
Birth Location: Georgia
BR
Maggie Roper
1882–1963
Birth Location: Georgia
MR

Children(s)

Florine Ragsdale
1902–1989
Birth Location: Georgia
FR
Louise Roper
1906–1996
Birth Location: Georgia
LR
Leo Roper
1904–1990
Birth Location: Georgia
LR
John Jr
1911–1990
Birth Location: Georgia
JJ
Carl Roper
1900–1962
Birth Location: Georgia
CR

John Roper's Ancestors

Self
John Roper
1880–1935
Birth Place: Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Parents
Tyre L Roper
1849–1910
Georgia, USA
Susan (Elizabeth Elliott) Roper
1850–1932
GA
Grandparents
Beverly Roper
1824–1904
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Susan (L) Phillips
1828–1894
, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Marshall (Milton) Elliott
1820–1898
Jackson County, Georgia, United States of America
Rebecca (Degraffenreid) Elliott
1829–1905
DeKalb County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Susan Phillips
1828–1894
George Elliott
1785–1870
Susannah Martin
1806–1870
Stephen Terry
1788–1866
Elizabeth Terry
1793–1838
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Elliott
1759–1830
Sarah French
1765–1817
Marshall Martin
1780–1855
Jane Oliver
1786–1852
John Terry
1752–1834
Sarah Sealey
1757–1778
Moses Hill
1758–1821
Sevilla Hill
1759–1844

John Roper's Descendants

1.
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John (Wesley) Roper (2 March 1880–19 January 1935) m. Blanch (M) Roper (abt 1887–19 August 1963) m. Maggie (B) Roper (1882–19 August 1963)
  1. 1. Florine Ragsdale 1902–1989
  2. 2. Louise Roper 1906–1996 m. Amos (C) Rakestraw 1905–
    1. 1. Amos Rakestraw 1925–
    2. 2. Tyre Rakestraw 1926–
  3. 3. Leo Roper 1904–1990
  4. 4. John (W Roper) Jr 1911–1990 m. Hazel (Florence) Roper 1906–1993
    1. 1. Infant Roper 1929–1929
  5. 5. Carl Roper 1900–1962

John Roper's Timeline

8 Records

1880
2 March 1880
Birth of John Wesley Roper in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
1880
1880
John Wesley Roper resided here in California, Paulding, Georgia, USA
California, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
John Wesley Roper resided here in Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
John Wesley Roper resided here in Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
John Wesley Roper resided here in Paulding County, Georgia, USA
Paulding County, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
John Wesley Roper resided here in Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
John Wesley Roper resided here in Militia District 846, Cobb, Georgia, USA
Militia District 846, Cobb, Georgia, USA
1935
19 January 1935
Age 55
Death of John Wesley Roper in Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 March 1880
    Event Place: Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: T625_274; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 151
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 846, Cobb, Georgia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340082
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Paulding County
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: California, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 458d; Enumeration District: 160
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 215; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0077
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: T624_207; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374220
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: California, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: California, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 160; Page: 458d; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: 215; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0077

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: T624_207; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0123; FHL microfilm: 1374220

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Paulding County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Registration County: Paulding County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hiram, Paulding, Georgia; Roll: T625_274; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 151

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Militia District 846, Cobb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Militia District 846, Cobb, Georgia; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2340082

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 January 1935
    Event Place: Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940, Georgia Department of Health and Vital Statistics; Atlanta, Georgia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hiram, Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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