This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: waroper Surnames: Roper, Meredith, Grigg, Chambers Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.roper/518.6/mb.ashx Message Board Post: An abstract of the marriage record of James A. MEREDITH and Salome ROPER appears within the Southside Virginian, Volume 3, No.2 (January 1985) at page 61: https://archive.org/stream/southsidevirgini3198485#page/61/mode/1up/search/Roper The abstract shows the marriage (or bond) to be dated May 3, 1864. James A. MEREDITH is shown to be age 24, born and resident in Dinwiddie, with parents Charles W. MEREDITH and Mary T. CHAMBERS. James MEREDITH is shown to be a soldier. The abstract erroneously shows Salome's given name to be Salenie A. E. ROPER. Salome is shown to be age 16, born Dinwiddie and resident of Dinwiddie. Her parents are expressly identified as Joseh ROPER and Elizabeth GRIGG. 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>