This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper, Hood, Hooe, Fincher Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1904/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Amongst the extant probate files for Mecklenburg, NC, is a file for Thomas ROPER, Deceased. This probate file is exceptionally THIN, probably because Thomas ROPER was a young man and had very little property. The administrator's bond is dated 29 Nov 1814 and show the bondsmen to be James ROPER and Joseph FINCHER. The bond also has the given name "John" interlineated as if John ROPER was originally contemplated to be the bondsman, but that this had been changed. Similarly, the bond identifies James ROPER as the administrator, however, the name John ROPER appears to the left of James ROPER, but is stricken through. See: "North Carolina, Estate Files, 1663-1979," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1942-32035-24520-88?cc=1911121&wc=93P4-HFG:183210601,183381101,199897601 : accessed 10 May 2014), Mecklenburg County > R > Roper, Thomas (1814) > image 4 of 5; citing State Archives, Raleigh. The most interesting item is what appears to be a voucher or receipt of sorts signed by James ROPER. It says: "The Estate of Thomas Roper Deceist the amount of his Clothes by Capt. hood is $8=58 1/4 Cents three months and six days servis in the Malitia Admin,r James Roper" See: "North Carolina, Estate Files, 1663-1979," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1971-32035-23865-67?cc=1911121&wc=93P4-HFG:183210601,183381101,199897601 : accessed 10 May 2014), Mecklenburg County > R > Roper, Thomas (1814) > image 2 of 5; citing State Archives, Raleigh. The reverse of this small scrap of paper seems to show that this was submitted to the Court at the February 1815 Term. >From this, I perceive that this Thomas ROPER probably served a three month, six day tour in the militia and was due some clothing allowance for his service, which was payable to his estate. The Capt. HOOD might also say Captain HOOE. In another previous post, I noted the service of a Thomas ROPER in the North Carolina militia during the War of 1812: "ROPER Veterans of the War of 1812 / Creek War" (17 Mar 2014 10:57PM GMT) http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1870/mb.ashx * * * It may be that Thomas ROPER was a son of Jesse and Obedience ROPER, and brother of James and John ROPER, who died young. 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>