This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/1900.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rev. Jim ROPER, a descendent of George ROPER (b abt 1788-9 - NC, d 08 Sep 1866 - IL) through his son William Carroll ROPER, yesterday sent me a link to a page which includes a very nice high resolution photo of the grave marker of George and Rachel ROPER (d 08 Sep 1866 - IL): http://www.kinconnect.com/KC_FamOtherPages/RoperDocsPages/TemPg5.html This photo bears out the secondary reports I have been hearing for some years as to what appears on the grave marker. Notwithstanding, I believe, based upon the analysis within the prior post, that the person who erected that ancient grave marker was mistaken about George ROPER's age at his death. Several of George ROPER's sons had died or moved to other states by the date of George and Rachel ROPER's death. The coinciding death of both George and Rachel on the same day also precluded either spouse from participating in the preparation of the grave marker. Many thanks to Rev. Jim ROPER for this photograph!! 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>