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Date: Mon, 20 May 2002 08:23:32 -0500
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From: "David L. Roper" <>
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Subject: [GAFORSYT] James Hamilton Roper?


> I am in the process of writing volume 1 of THE ROPER BOOK. Volume 1 will
> be on THE "LOST" ROPERS OF FORSYTH COUNTY, GEORGIA. From time to time
over
> the next few months, I will post notes to those interested in Forsyth
> County on the offchance that someone may have come across some of my
Ropers
> while they were doing their research. It's a long shot, but worth a try.
> My first query has to do with James Hamilton Roper, who was a brother to
my
> gg-grandfather Peter B. Roper. Below is what I know about James Hamilton
> thus far. If anyone can add to this, please let me know. Thanks!
>
> * * * * *
>
> James Hamilton Roper was born about 1837 in South Carolina - probably in
> Pickens County, South Carolina - the son of John and Tabitha Roper. In
> documents, he is called "James H.," "Hamilton," or just "J. H."
>
> On June 29, 1854, "Hamilton Roper" married "Nepsey Ann Cape" in Forsyth
> County, Georgia. According to some researchers, "Nepsy" was a nickname
for
> Penelope or Priscilla.
>
> I found James and his family in Forsyth County in the 1860 census. I
found
> James family (WITHOUT James) in the 1870 Forsyth County census. I MAY
have
> found him with his family in the 1889 Forsyth County census (the microfilm
> was unbelievably light). I have found nothing past that.
>
> As far as we know, James and Nepsy had three children: John C., Martha,
> and Vinete.
>
> James served in Co. A, 36th Regiment., Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of
> Tenn., CSA, Cherokee County, GA.
>
>
> David L. Roper
> 1112 Judson Ave.
> Judsonia AR 72081
> (501) 729-4414
>
>

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