This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: batchelorw Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1898.2.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Bill, Your speculation on a possible reason for the census data to be in error is very imaginative and, at the same time, logical and compelling. I never understood how George W. Roper could live on land his whole life without actually owning it. Apparently, no one would want Roper's Knob. I think the appearance of an Allen Yates as bondsman for George Roper and Agness in Tennessee and as a neighbor of John Roper in Caswell, NC is compelling evidence of a connection. I don't know if you remember this. David Roper and Nancy Lewis, son of John Roper of Caswell NC, named a son "George W Roper". And David C. Roper, son of John Roper of Caswell, named a son "George W. Roper", as seen in the 1860 census of Washington, Dallas, MO. Also, Charles J Roper of Searcy, AR named a son "George W. Roper". So the name, including the initial "W", continued down the line. 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>