This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper, Owen Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1898.3.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In reviewing my notes regarding the early George ROPERs, I had at some time highlighted the existence of a known marriage of a George ROPER to an Elizabeth OWEN taking place on 15 Jan 1807 in Baldwin, GA. See: "Georgia, Marriages, 1808-1967," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FW3V-FZ2 : accessed 20 Apr 2014), George Roper and Elizabeth Owen, 15 Jan 1807; citing Baldwin, Baldwin, Georgia; FHL microfilm 415153. I thought that this marriage might be significant because there were SO FEW George ROPERs in that period and I hadn't seen a George ROPER appearing in the other early records in the deep South. Moreover, the identity of the first wife of George ROPER (b abt 1788 - NC, d 08 Sep 1866 - IL) seems to still be unknown. As I understand it, Seth ROPER (b abt 1810-11 - NC) was the eldest son of George ROPER (b abt 1788 - NC, d 08 Sep 1866 - IL). The George ROPER - Elizabeth OWEN marriage is therefore about the right time to be a first marriage of George ROPER (b abt 1788 - NC, d 08 Sep 1866 - IL). I have NOT found ANY OTHER George ROPER who would seem to be a good candidate to be the groom shown in this marriage. THIS IS NOT AN ASCRIPTION, BUT RATHER A SUGGESTED AVENUE OF FURTHER INQUIRY. 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>