Roper, James Nicholas - Son of William Thornton and Sarah W. Cowen Roper. The bible was presented to James Nicholas Roper as a wedding gift. The bible contains Marriages, Births and Death records taken in different handwritings. It contains two photos, one of which is identified as Samuel W. Roper, the first born son of James N. and Mary Steely Roper. The photo of the lady in unidentified, it could be the wife or the mother of James Nicholas Roper.
Note: Bible is in possession of Gary Roper, Pope County, Illinois; photo credit: Gary RoperPhotos found in the bible: