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Joseph Andrew Raper 1852 – 1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1852

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 1913

Death Location: Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Bluford Raper

Mother: Sarah Osborn

Spouse(s): Frances Gunter, Viola Bennett, Elizabeth Shelton

Children(s): Isabelle Raper, Julia Lamb, Finas Raper, Joseph Raper, Mary Pyles, John Raper, John Raper, Tommie Raper, Rev Raper, Josephine Raper

The story of Joseph Andrew Raper began in 1852 in Alabama, USA. In 1860, Joseph Andrew Raper resided in Itawamba, Mississippi. Joseph Andrew Raper married Frances Ellen Gunter, Viola Elizabeth Bennett, Elizabeth Shelton, and had children including Isabelle Zora Belle Raper, Julia Daisy Raper Lamb, Finas Baynard Raper, Joseph Thomas Raper, Mary Lou Raper Pyles, John M Raper, John Shelton Raper, Tommie Lee Raper, Rev Samuel Jackson "Jack" Raper, Josephine Sarah "Josie" Raper. Joseph Andrew Raper passed away in 1913 in Lee County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Andrew Raper began in 1852 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Joseph Andrew Raper resided in Itawamba, Mississippi.
  • Joseph Andrew Raper married Frances Ellen Gunter, Viola Elizabeth Bennett, Elizabeth Shelton, and had children including Isabelle Zora Belle Raper, Julia Daisy Raper Lamb, Finas Baynard Raper, Joseph Thomas Raper, Mary Lou Raper Pyles, John M Raper, John Shelton Raper, Tommie Lee Raper, Rev Samuel Jackson "Jack" Raper, Josephine Sarah "Josie" Raper.
  • Joseph Andrew Raper passed away in 1913 in Lee County, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bluford Raper
1825 – 1886
Birth Location: Hall, Georgia, USA
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Sarah Osborn
1827 – 1866
Birth Location: Walton, Georgia, United States
SO

Spouses(s)

Frances Gunter
1862 – 1907
Birth Location: Mississippi
FG
Viola Bennett
1883 – 1982
Birth Location: Ellistown, Union, Mississippi, USA
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Elizabeth Shelton
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Isabelle Raper
1878 – 1965
Birth Location: Fulton, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
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Julia Lamb
1881 – 1971
Birth Location: Lee, Mississippi
JL
Finas Raper
1885 – 1953
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
FR
Joseph Raper
1891 – 1962
Birth Location: Lee County, Mississippi, USA
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Mary Pyles
1896 – 1942
Birth Location: Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi, USA
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John Raper
1898 – 1976
Birth Location: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, United States
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John Raper
1906 – 1976
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Tommie Raper
1908 – 1908
Birth Location: Lee, Mississippi, USA
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Rev Raper
1909 – 2001
Birth Location: Tupelo, Lee, Mississippi, USA
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Josephine Raper
1910 – 2001
Birth Location: , Lee, Mississippi, USA
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Joseph Raper's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Raper
1852 – 1913
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Bluford "Jack" Raper
1825 – 1886
Hall, Georgia, USA
Sarah (Nancy) Osborn
1827 – 1866
Walton, Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (Thomas) Raper
1798 – 1870
Granville, South Carolina, United States
Rachel (Mahala) Box
1805 – 1875
Hall, Georgia, United States
John Osborne
1788 – 1857
North Carolina, United States
Martha (Ann) Pace
1798 – 1850
Oglethorpe, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Raper
1775 – 1829
Anna Whisenant
1776 – 1832
Jonathan Box
1770 – 1860
Elizabeth Hinson
1794 – 1859
William Osborne
1758 – 1759
Margaret Stalcup
1770 – 1820
Isaac Pace
1771 – 1828
Mary Russell
1776 – 1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Raper
1755 – 1829
Sarah Nicholson
1768 – 1805
John Whisenant
1743 – 1831
Mary Carpenter
1743 – 1836
Robert Box
1735 – 1787
Margaret Williams
1740 – 1790
William Bolton
1750 – 1820
Full Indian
1760 – 1800
Ephraim Osborne
1723 – 1794
Elizabeth Howard
1723 – 1796
William Stalcop
1741 – 1819
Margarete Anderson
1745 – 1839
John Pace
1750 – 1825
Ann Russell
1752 – 1795
John Russell
1740 – 1795
Rebecca Twitty
1740 – 1801

Joseph Raper's Descendants

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Joseph (Andrew) Raper (11 Jun 1852 – 1913) m. Frances (Ellen) Gunter (1862 – 1907) m. Viola (Elizabeth) Bennett (28 Sep 1883 – Mar 1982) m. Elizabeth Shelton
  1. 1. Isabelle (Zora Belle) Raper (22 Oct 1878 – 19 Mar 1965) m. Henry (Asbury) Latham (22 Jun 1872 – 3 Nov 1920)
    1. 1. Dorie ("Dovie Grey") Latham (7 Nov 1894 – 18 Aug 1907)
    2. 2. Fannie (Vesta) Latham (31 Dec 1896 – 24 Jan 1962) m. Marion (Eason) Chafin (1 Apr 1895 – 22 Jul 1965)
      1. 1. James (Harold) Chafin (26 Aug 1923 – 9 Mar 2012)
      2. 2. Marion (Eason) Chafin (23 Sep 1927 – 15 Jul 1988)
      3. 3. Billy (Joe) Chafin (25 December 1937 – 25 Oct 2012)
    3. 3. Birvel (Latham) Rollins (18 May 1899 – 13 Jul 1969) m. John (William) Rollins (9 Feb 1888 – 12 Jul 1959)
      1. 1. John (William) Rollins (10 Jan 1921 – 03/1971) m. Jean Sandlin (January 24, 1926 – 14 Mar 2013)
        1. 1. John ((Jack) William Rollins) III (27 Apr 1947 – 10 Dec 1990)
    4. 4. Edgar (Allen) Latham (16 May 1901 – 7 June 1952) m. Mae Latham (abt 1907 – )
      1. 1. Helen (J) Latham (abt 1927 – )
      2. 2. Marg (N) Latham (abt 1929 – )
      3. 3. Jimmie Latham (abt 1931 – )
      4. 4. Thrace Latham (abt 1934 – )
      5. 5. Betty Latham (abt 1938 – )
    5. 5. Mabel (Beatrice) Latham (abt 1904 – Sept 13 1996)
    6. 6. Vera Latham (abt 1906 – 29 Aug 1928) m. John ("Lynn" (Lynard)) Wright (20 Dec 1903 – 4 Dec 1980)
      1. 1. Vera (Lynette) Wright (3 Oct 1923 – 7 Jan 1990)
      2. 2. John (Paul) Wright (4 Nov 1925 – 4 Aug 1947)
    7. 7. Veny Latham (abt 1906 – )
    8. 8. Elmer (Hobson) Latham (abt 1908 – 18 June 1921)
    9. 9. William (Howard) Latham (19 Aug 1910 – 16 May 1974) m. Alice (Ardelia Ball Latham) Porter (1 July 1915 – 5 June 2000)
      1. 1. William Latham (18 December 1933 – 18 October 2013)
      2. 2. Betty Latham (abt 1936 – )
      3. 3. Gerald (Jackson) Latham (Aug 5, 1937 – Jan. 28,2004)
    10. 10. Woodrow (Wilson) Latham (7 Jan 1913 – 13 Jan 2009) m. Elta (V) Latham (1914 – ) m. margaret williams (13 june 1921 – 2005)
      1. 1. Woodrow (W.) Latham (4 August 1946 – 18 October 1999)
    11. 11. Willodene Latham (14 Feb 1915 – 18 Dec 1915)
    12. 12. James (Marshal) Latham (22 December 1916 – 22 January 1983) m. Nellie (D. Lee) Latham (21 October 1914 – 20 July 2014)
    13. 13. Louise (Latham) Thompson (Oct. 15 1920 – 19 Mar 1970)
  2. 2. Julia (Daisy Raper) Lamb (2 May 1881 – 29 May 1971) m. John (Thomas) Lamb (22 Jul 1876 – )
    1. 1. Quinton Lamb (16 Nov 1900 – Mar 1983) m. Willie (Louise) Coggin (27 Sep 1905 – 8 JUN 1995)
      1. 1. Quinton Lamb (28 Nov 1926 – ) m. Edna (L) Gardner (abt 1929 – )
  3. 3. Finas (Baynard) Raper (30 May 1885 – 1953) m. Anna (M) Towery (abt 1888 – 1962) m. Annie (M) Raper (abt 1888 – 1962)
    1. 1. Elaine (R. Raper) Demarche (13 July 1914 – 1 October 1971) m. John (M De) Marche (25 August 1905 – 1 April 1980)
      1. 1. John Demarche (1941 – )
    2. 2. Finas (Baynard) Raper (14 February 1917 – 27 January 1989) m. Suzanne (Madeleine) Drouard (29 Jul 1924 – 21 Jan 2015)
      1. 1. Baynard (George) Raper (18 May 1948 – ) m. Marianne West (abt 1950 – )
      2. 2. Michele (Madeleine) Raper (abt 1952 – )
    3. 3. Helen (Steleene) Raper (30 Oct 1920 – 28 May 1984)
    4. 4. Infants Raper
    5. 5. Elaine Raper (13 July 1914 – 1 October 1971) m. John (M) Demarche
    6. 6. Barnard (B) Raper (abt 1917 – )
    7. 7. Finas (Baynard) Raper (14 February 1917 – 27 Jan 1989)
    8. 8. Helen (Sterlene) Raper (abt 1921 – 28 May 1984)
  4. 4. Joseph (Thomas) Raper (14 Feb 1891 – 15 Apr 1962) m. Beulah (Beatrice McDowell (Whittington) bio) father (28 Jan 1903 – 9 Oct 1992)
    1. 1. Joann Raper (6 May 1928 – 1 Feb 1936)
    2. 2. Eugene (Max) Roper (5 Apr 1931 – 12 Aug 2014) m. Lavina Roper (abt 1928 – ) m. Geraldine (Louise) Lockyear (15 Sept 1934 – 08 Jan 2013)
      1. 1. Joseph (Thomas) Roper (September 27, 1952 – ) m. Beverly (Ann) Martin (2 Dec. 1953 – )
        1. 1. Sherri (Ann) Roper (27 Nov 1972 – ) m. Keith (David) Schroeder (22 May 1970 – )
        2. 2. Christopher (Joseph) Roper (23 March 1974 – ) m. Krista (Dawn) Groeninger (28 Jul 1970 – )
      2. 2. Teresa (Ann Roper) Brenneman (6/26/1956 – )
      3. 3. Andrew (Ralph) Roper (11/2/1957 – ) m. Brenda (A.) Roper
      4. 4. Kelly (Jean) Roper (5 Nov 1959 – ) m. Timothy (Alton) Edwards (05/06/1953 – ) m. Samuel (Paul Farris) Jr. (09/30/58 – )
        1. 1. Nicholle (Christine Edwards) Cripe (03/07/1978 – ) m. Kerry Cripe
        2. 2. Jasmine (Kaye Edwards) Donnelly (06/03/1980 – ) m. William (Robert Donnelly) III (2/15/1979 – )
        3. 3. Joseph (Allen) Edwards (08/05/1981 – ) m. Haley Bennett
      5. 5. Darrell (Wayne) Boyd (4/24/1974 – )
    3. 3. Rosemary (Elaine Roper) Craig (10 JAN 1938 – 25 Jul 1974) m. Jerome (Anthony) Craig (6 Dec 1934 – 28 Mar 2003) m. Jerome (A) Craig
      1. 1. Catherine (Marie) Craig
      2. 2. Deborah Craig
  5. 5. Mary (Lou Raper) Pyles (22 Feb 1896 – 25 Sep 1942) m. William (Henry) Pyles (25 Dec 1886 – 11 Mar 1960)
    1. 1. Pauline (Eva Pyles) (Powell) (1915 – 1978) m. Burl (Wilson) Alexander (abt 1903 – ) m. Earnest (R) Powell (03/1893 – 07/24/1948)
      1. 1. Marianna Powell (abt 1935 – )
    2. 2. Billy Pyles (2 Mar 1916 – 24 Apr 2006)
    3. 3. Jack Pyles (24 February 1917 – 19 September 1968) m. Juanita Spohn (1 Jul 1912 – 5 Mar 1977)
      1. 1. Jack (Melvin) Pyles (16 Jul 1949 – )
    4. 4. William (H. "Billy") Pyles (29 Mar 1919 – 24 Apr 2006) m. Jettyrine Childs (2 Aug 1923 – 30 Dec 2007)
      1. 1. Diane (Elizabeth) Pyles
    5. 5. Annie (Louise) Pyles (29 May 1925 – 28 March 2015) m. James (Allison) Simpson (17 Jun 1917 – 1992)
  6. 6. John (M) Raper (22 September 1898 – 01 Oct 1976) m. BIRDIE (MAY) MCCHAREN (18 NOV 1906 – 14 JUN 1993)
    1. 1. Joe (Thomas) Raper (14 Oct 1929 – 7 Mar 2018) m. Marijo Ragen
      1. 1. Tommie Holbrook
      2. 2. Kenny Raper
      3. 3. Raper Rockhold
    2. 2. John (Robert) Raper (abt 1932 – )
      1. 1. Timothy Raper
    3. 3. Virginia (May) Raper (02 JAN 1936 – 23 JUL 1992) m. Charles (Reid) Rodgers (4 Oct 1931 – 15 SEP 1982)
      1. 1. Mitzi Rogers
      2. 2. Cynthia Rogers
      3. 3. Debra (Rogers) Hudson
    4. 4. Jimmy Raper
  7. 7. John (Shelton) Raper (1906 – 01 Oct 1976)
  8. 8. Tommie (Lee) Raper (7 Aug 1908 – 10 Sep 1908)
  9. 9. Rev (Samuel Jackson "Jack") Raper (17 August 1909 – 6 January 2001) m. Beatrice (Mildred) Dean (21 Jan 1911 – 20 May 1986) m. Faye Lee (19 April 1920 – 02 March 2007)
    1. 1. Mary Raper (abt 1896 – )
    2. 2. John Raper (abt 1900 – )
    3. 3. John (Joseph Joe) Raper (30 November 1933 – 27 September 2005)
    4. 4. Freddie (Mae Raper) Pierce (7 Dec 1937 – 13 May 2015)
    5. 5. Mildred (Annie) Raper
  10. 10. Josephine (Sarah "Josie") Raper (1910 – 2001) m. Floyd (Leonard) Pate (6 Sep 1901 – 19 Jun 1974)
    1. 1. Opal (Louise) Pate (abt 1928 – )
    2. 2. William (Halland) Pate (abt 1930 – )
    3. 3. Marie Pate (24 Mar 1932 – 6 Sep 2009)
    4. 4. Marie Kent (24 March 1932 – 6 September 2009)
    5. 5. Jackie (Wilton) Pate (21 May 1936 – 17 Feb 1997)
    6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Pate (abt 1938 – )
    7. 7. Ona (Joe) Pate (abt 1940 – )
    8. 8. Floyd (Leonard) Pate (1943 – 1972)

Joseph Raper's Timeline

12 Records

1852
11 Jun 1852
Birth of Joseph Andrew Raper in Alabama, United States
Alabama, United States
1852
11 Jun 1852
Birth of Joseph Andrew Raper in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 8
Joseph Andrew Raper resided here in Itawamba, Mississippi
Itawamba, Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 18
Joseph Andrew Raper resided here in Township 9, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
Township 9, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
1876
28 Oct 1876
Age 24
Joseph Andrew Raper was married in , Lee, Mississippi, USA
, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Joseph Andrew Raper resided here in Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Joseph Andrew Raper resided here in Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1905
28 Apr 1905
Age 53
Joseph Andrew Raper resided here in Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
1907
31 Jul 1907
Age 55
Joseph Andrew Raper was married in Lee, Mississippi
Lee, Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 58
Joseph Andrew Raper resided here in Belden, Lee, Mississippi, USA
Belden, Lee, Mississippi, USA
1913
1913
Age 61
Death of Joseph Andrew Raper in Lee, Mississippi, United States
Lee, Mississippi, United States
1913
1913
Age 61
Death of Joseph Andrew Raper in Lee County, Mississippi, USA
Lee County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1852
    Event Place: Alabama, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 415A; Enumeration District: 069
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M593_732; Page: 369B; Family History Library Film: 552231
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240816
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_583; Page: 319; Family History Library Film: 803583
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belden, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374761
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1852
    Event Place: Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 28 Oct 1876
    Event Place: , Lee, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 31 Jul 1907
    Event Place: Lee, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Itawamba, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] Mississippi, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1805-1890
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M653_583; Page: 319; Family History Library Film: 803583

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9, Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 9, Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: M593_732; Page: 369B; Family History Library Film: 552231

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Itawamba, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Itawamba, Mississippi; Roll: 650; Family History Film: 1254650; Page: 415A; Enumeration District: 069

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Richmond, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: 816; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1240816

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1905
    Event Place: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Mississippi, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The Tupelo Journal; Publication Date: 28 Apr 1905; Publication Place: Tupelo, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Belden, Lee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Belden, Lee, Mississippi; Roll: T624_748; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374761

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Lee, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Lee County, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mooreville, Lee County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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