This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: LauriceJohnson Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.newyork.counties.cattaraugus/10811/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looking for descendants of Catherine Ruper and Dora Ruper daughters of John Ruper (Roper). They came to Cattaraugus Co. in 1853 from Mecklenburg/Lauenburg (Germany) in 1853. Arriving were John, his second wife Dora. Dora's daughter Mina (Who married Morris folts). Also John's three daughters: Elizabeth (who married Christopher Schutt) and Catherine and Dora. I have been looking for Catherine and Dora for several years now and so far have had no luck. I find them in 1860, but not after that time. Catherine was born in August 1845 and Dora was born in September of 1847. The marriage records are not available for the 1860's. I have check in Chautauqua County (Where Elizabeth and Christopher married) but did not find them there. Was there a German Lutheran Church in the Mansfield or Ellicottville area during this time period and are there records available? Dora MAY have married a Westfall. I am hoping there are some researchers out there that MAY be able to help me. If you are researching the RUPER/ROPER family from Germany, I have LOTS of information about them to share. John's brother in law (also a RUPER) came to the US/Cattaraugus County in the 1870's. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.