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/1916/mb.ashx Message Board Post: There is a report of the Court of Claims as to the claim of the Trustees of Roper Church of New Kent County, VA v. United States for damage to and use of the church building during the Civil War. The report, dated May 4, 1909, is a part of Document No. 35, U.S. Senate, 61st Congress, First Session. Since this document is readily available online, I will not post a complete transcription: http://books.google.com/books?id=7h8pAAAAYAAJ&dq=&pg=RA1-PA67#v=onepage&q&f=false This report is at least suggestive that there may be some other detailed archive showing the precise claim, as presented. 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>