Category: Roper

John Henry Roper History

This history was included with others written and gathered by Oather Roper

John Henry Roper was born February 9, 1836 at Toynton Brige, Lincolnshire, England, the third child of John William Roper and Susannah Smith. His father was born about 1800. His mother was born March 23, 1804, at Cambridge, England. John William and Susannah were married October 18, 1831.
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Small World

Some friends of ours, Ed Torrance and Cathy (Alison) Torrance grew up in Azusa and Covina California, about the same time my family lived there (long before I was born). Ed is good friends with Leon Marx’s son Steve. My father Marv and Leon Marx served together in church when my family lived in Azusa. Chances are that my family would not have known Ed Torrance, I think they joined the church in the 80’s.

Susannah Smith Roper

SUSANNAH SMITH ROPER
(by Oather Roper)

Susannah Smith was the daughter of George Smith and Ann Hutchinson Smith. She was born 23 March 1804 in Cambridgeshire, England. In her early years she was taught to do fancy needle work and excelled in this art. She married John William Roper on October 18, 1831, in March, Cambridgeshire, England. To them were born five children.
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