This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper, Cannon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/608.9/mb.ashx Message Board Post: A recent discovery that James ROPER (b abt 1786 - NC) was married to Peggy McNALLY in Blount, TN, on 23 Dec 1819, by Methodist minister Rev. William FAGG may explain both the origin of William Fagg ROPER's (b 10 May 1819) given name, as well as the point of origin of David ROPER and Rebecca CANNON in Blount County, TN. See my post: "Significance of the Given Name of David ROPER's son William Fagg ROPER (b 10 May 1819 - TN)" (17 Mar 2014 7:03PM GMT) http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1758.3/mb.ashx 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>