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Marion Roper 1825–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1825

Birth Location: Marion County, IL

Death Date: 31 Mar 1885

Death Location: Grand Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA

Father: David Roper

Mother: Elizabeth Waters

Spouse(s): Julia Copple

Children(s): Walter Roper, Charles Roper, David Roper, Sarah Roper, Mary Roper, Christina Roper, Laura Roper, Helen Roper, Elizabeth Roper

The story of Marion Roper began in 1825 in Marion County, IL. In 1860, Marion Roper resided in Township 1 S Range 1 E, Centralia Marion Co, Jeffe. In 1865, Marion Roper resided in Township 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA. Marion Roper married Julia Ann Copple, and had children including Charles Roper, Christina Jennie Roper, David Austin Roper, Elizabeth Alice Roper, Helen Marie Roper, Laura Roper, Mary Amy Roper, Sarah Lavina Sadie Roper, Walter Marion Roper. Marion Roper passed away in 1885 in Grand Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Marion Roper began in 1825 in Marion County, IL.
  • In 1860, Marion Roper resided in Township 1 S Range 1 E, Centralia Marion Co, Jeffe.
  • In 1865, Marion Roper resided in Township 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA.
  • Marion Roper married Julia Ann Copple, and had children including Charles Roper, Christina Jennie Roper, David Austin Roper, Elizabeth Alice Roper, Helen Marie Roper, Laura Roper, Mary Amy Roper, Sarah Lavina Sadie Roper, Walter Marion Roper.
  • Marion Roper passed away in 1885 in Grand Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

David Roper
1802–1855
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
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Elizabeth Waters
1793–1856
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
EW

Spouses(s)

Julia Copple
1830–1911
Birth Location: Clark, Indiana, USA
JC

Children(s)

Walter Roper
1869–1943
Birth Location: Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
WR
Charles Roper
1856–1938
Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
CR
David Roper
1860–1959
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
DR
Sarah Roper
1864–
Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
SR
Mary Roper
1867–1964
Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
MR
Christina Roper
1858–1958
Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
CR
Laura Roper
1854–1924
Birth Location: Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
LR
Helen Roper
1851–1935
Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, USA
HR
Elizabeth Roper
1852–1932
Birth Location: Jefferson, Illinois, United States
ER

Marion Roper's Ancestors

Self
Marion Roper
1825–1885
Birth Place: Marion County, IL
Parents
David Chadwell Roper
1802–1855
Warren County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth Waters
1793–1856
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Roper
1765–1845
Orange, North Carolina
Blanche (Blanch "Blancebey") Leeper
1770–1803
Lincoln, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
David Roper
1727–1795
Sarah Caldwell
1730–1794
FNU Leeper
1760–1796
Catherine Armstrong
1730–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Matthew Armstrong
1707–1779
Mary Beatty
1725–1781

Marion Roper's Descendants

1.
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Marion Roper (30 Oct 1825–31 Mar 1885) m. Julia (Ann) Copple (5 November 1830–21 February 1911)
  1. 1. Walter (Marion) Roper 1869–1943 m. Lutie (Elaine) O'Brien 1872–1936
    1. 1. Lancelot (E.) Roper 1893–1953
    2. 2. Sherman Roper 1895–1975
    3. 3. Helen Roper 1896–1964
    4. 4. Mabel Roper 1897–
    5. 5. Nellie (G.) Roper 1900–1993
    6. 6. David ("Dee" Austin) Roper 1902–1988
    7. 7. Rex (M.) Roper 1904–1981
    8. 8. Mildred Roper 1909–2003
    9. 9. Allen (Dwight) Roper 1906–1976
    10. 10. Charles (Eugene) Roper 1911–2007
  2. 2. Charles Roper 1856–1938 m. Ella (Agnes) Williams 1862–1932
    1. 1. Claudie Roper 1883–1885
    2. 2. Mary (Ina) Roper 1885–1980
    3. 3. Charles (Clyde) Roper 1886–1964
    4. 4. William (Dwight) Roper 1888–1890
    5. 5. Stella (Ann) Roper 1889–1891
    6. 6. Minta (Agnes) Roper 1891–1982
    7. 7. Marion (Raymond) Roper 1892–1989
    8. 8. Edgar (Lyndall) Roper 1893–1972
    9. 9. Winifred (May) Roper 1895–
    10. 10. Leonard Roper 1898–1987
    11. 11. Cecil (Howard) Roper 1900–1985
    12. 12. Rowland Roper 1901–1981
    13. 13. Ralph Roper 1901–1996
    14. 14. Elsie (Leona) Roper 1902–
    15. 15. Dorothy (Ruth) Roper 1905–2003
    16. 16. Guy Roper 1907–1995
  3. 3. David (Austin) Roper 1860–1959 m. Mary (J) Faust 1861–1958
    1. 1. William (M) Roper 1884–
    2. 2. Fern (L) Roper 1891–
    3. 3. Hazel (L) Roper 1895–
  4. 4. Sarah (Lavina "Sadie") Roper 1864– m. Ira (L.) Telford 1867–1930
    1. 1. Mabel Telford 1888–
  5. 5. Mary (Amy) Roper 1867–1964
  6. 6. Christina (Jennie) Roper 1858–1958 m. Erastus (Allen) Baldridge 1860–1944
    1. 1. Maude (M.) Baldridge 1887–
    2. 2. Roy (R) Baldridge 1894–
    3. 3. Geneva (E.) Baldridge 1895–
  7. 7. Laura Roper 1854–1924 m. James (M.) Creel 1853–1936
    1. 1. Charles (Dewitt) Creel 1879–1955
    2. 2. Anna (Jane) Creel 1882–1962
    3. 3. William (Raymond) Creel 1888–1974
    4. 4. Bonnie (M) Creel 1893–
  8. 8. Helen (Marie) Roper 1851–1935 m. William (Alexander) Baldridge 1849–1926
    1. 1. Laura (May) Baldridge 1873–1918
    2. 2. Edwin Baldridge 1876–1937
  9. 9. Elizabeth (Alice) Roper 1852–1932 m. Edmund Copple 1853–1946
    1. 1. Nellie Copple 1875–1881
    2. 2. Marion (James) Copple 1876–1934
    3. 3. Minnie (B.) Copple 1879–1931
    4. 4. Emmet (Charles) Copple 1881–1957
    5. 5. Doretta Copple 1884–1957
    6. 6. Grace (Emily) Copple 1887–1974
    7. 7. Ora (E.) Copple 1893–1977
    8. 8. Archie Copple 1903–1982

Marion Roper's Timeline

7 Records

1825
30 Oct 1825
Birth of Marion Roper in Marion County, IL
Marion County, IL
1860
1860
Age 35
Marion Roper resided here in Township 1 S Range 1 E, Centralia Marion Co, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 1 S Range 1 E, Centralia Marion Co, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1865
3 Jul 1865
Age 40
Marion Roper resided here in Township 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1866
1866
Age 41
Marion Roper resided here in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
Marion Roper resided here in Township 1 Range 1, Centralia, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Township 1 Range 1, Centralia, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 55
Marion Roper resided here in Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
1885
31 Mar 1885
Age 60
Death of Marion Roper in Grand Prarie Township, Jefferson County, IL
Grand Prarie Township, Jefferson County, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1825
    Event Place: Marion County, IL

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 1 S Range 1 E, Centralia Marion Co, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Township 1 S Range 1 E, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M653_187; Page: 1024; Family H

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Township 1, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., State Census Collection, 1825-1865, Illinois State Archives; Springfield, Illinois; Illinois State Census, 1865; Archive Collection Number: 103.010; Roll Number: 2178; Line: 4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918, The National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Internal Revenue Assessment Lists for Illinois, 1862-1866; Series: M764; Roll: 49; Record Group: 58, Records of the Internal Revenue Service, 1791 - 2006

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 1 Range 1, Centralia, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1 Range 1, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: M593_233; Page: 401B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Grand Prairie, Jefferson, Illinois; Roll: 215; Page: 408D; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Grand Prarie Township, Jefferson County, IL

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grand Prairie Township, Jefferson County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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