My ggg-grandparents John and Tabitha Roper were members of the Friendship Baptist Church in Forsyth County. Another member listed is "John Roper Jr." John had a son named John - but that was years later. The term "John Roper Jr" also does not fit any other John Roper at that time that I know about. Someone told me that it was not uncommon in those days to call someone by the name "Jr" if they had the same name as someone older in the area - whether they were the son of that person or not. If that is the case here, "John Jr." probably refers to a younger cousin of my John who was named John C. Roper. At long last I come to my question: Has anyone else ever heard of calling someone Jr. to distinquish them someone older with the same name? David Roper David L. Roper 1112 Judson Ave. Judsonia AR 72081 (501) 729-4414