NOTE: I have no connection, no further information and am not seeking additional information. 11394 BOYLE CO – BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SOPER – Soper, Bibb, Allin, Cravens, Dickerson 11394: Kentucky Genealogy and Biography Volume V – Battle – Perrin – Kniffin, 4th ed., 1886. Boyle Co. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN SOPER was born January 1, 1838 in Jessamine County, Ky., where he lived until October 1, 1882, when he removed to Boyle County. His father, James Soper, a native of Maryland, born in 1792, was a farmer and mechanic and died in 1861. He was the son of John Soper, of Maryland, who came to Kentucky about 1799. James married Elizabeth, daughter of Elijah Bibb of Jessamine County (born October 15, 1808, died August 11, 1870), and to them were born Nancy A. (Allin), William B., James R. subject, David M., John E., Oremandel T. and Amos B. On the 15th of October 1877, Benjamin F. Soper was married to Miss Louisa W., daughter of John and Paulina (Cravens) Dickerson, of Jessamine County (born March 7, 1843), and this union has been favored by the birth of Lewis Edgar, Nora Lee, Charlie Elbert, Frank Walden and Lorris. Enjoying but limited educational advantages himself, Mr. Soper is taking a decided interest in the education of his children. For sixteen years he was engaged with some success as a manufacturer and dealer in lumber. He is now engaged in farming, owning 210 acres of productive land, which, under his careful management, is in a fine state of cultivation. In religion he is a member of the Christian Church, and in politics a Democrat. KYBIOGRAPHIES Archives: http://archiver.rootsweb.com/th/index?list=kybiographies KYRESEARCH: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.kentucky.tips/mb.ashx