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/550.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: In our post, you state: "David Roper's parents were William (born 1766) and Keziah stb Yates." What is the basis of your belief that David Y. ROPER was a son of William ROPER and Keziah YATES? Do you have any evidence that this couple had a son born out of wedlock four years prior to their marriage when (based upon your conjecture) William ROPER was twelve years old? I do not find this assertion to be credible. 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>