This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper, Yates Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1875.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Frank: What is the basis of your belief that John Roper (b. bef. 1756 - VA, d. aft. 1820), of Halifax, VA, Caswell, NC, and Cumberland, KY, is a brother of the William ROPER who married Keziah YATES? Is there something more than a common residence in Caswell County, NC, to support such an ascription? Globally, "William" is the most common name in the ROPER family with approximately 10% of the males being named William, owing in part to several notable William ROPERs in history, including the William ROPER who married Margaret MORE. What evidence would you identify that William ROPER (b bef 1758), of Caswell, NC, was still living at the date of the 1800 Census or the 1810 Census? 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. <br>