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Roper Marriages * indicates colored
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1797 - October 9th
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Roper, Nicholas to Horn, Mary Marriage bond given October 9, 1797 in Frederick County, Va, Clerks Office No children were born to this union. Mary would become James Roper's step mother.
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1810 - January 18th
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Roper, James To Curuthers, Nancy First marriage January 18, 1810, in Washington County, Maryland Found in Marriage Index Book 1799-1860 pg. 40 Note: Original bond record destroyed by fire Father of groom: Nicholas Roper
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1838 - April 30th
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Roper, James To Laley, Elizabeth Second marriage April 30, 1838, in Washington County, Maryland Found in Marriage Index Book 1799-1860 pg. 185 Note: Original bond record destroyed by fire< Father of groom: Nicholas Roper; Father of bride: Michael Laley
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1839 - March 7th
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Roper, William Thornton to Cowen, Sarah W. Married on Thursday, March 7, 1839 by Rev. J. Raum Grooms parents: James and Nancy Curuthers Roper; Brides Father: David Cowen of Page County, Illinois, formerly of Jefferson County, Va (Now WV) Published in Virginia Free Press, Charlestown, Jefferson County; Thursday, April 4, 1839 Pg. 3 Col. 1
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1853 - May 24th
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Roper, Ann Catherine married Dent, Matthew on May 24, 1853; source: Jefferson County, West Virginia, Marriage Records, Book 2 Line 199, May 24, 1853. note: marriage ended in divorce
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1858 - September 9th
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Roper, America V. married VanMetre, John J. on September 9, 1858; source: Jefferson County, Register of Marriages Book 2 Line 14, 1858
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1863 - July 19th
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Roper, James Nicholas to Steely, Mary M. On July 19, 1863 in Alexandria, Missouri By: D. Gillium, Jr. Grooms parents: William Thornton and Sarah W. Cowen Roper
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1864 - September 29th
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Roper, Ann Catherine, age 28 years, divorced married Schultz, Henry, age 28 years, single On September 29, 1864 in Harpers Ferry Wife divorced from former husband M. Dent Husband place of birth: King of Prussia Wife's place of birth: Jefferson County, Va Husband resides in Philadelphia; Wife resides in Jefferson County, Va Name of husband's parents: John & Louisa Schultz Name of wife's parents: James and Elizabeth Roper Occupation of husband: Livery Stable Keeper License issued Sept. 29, 1864; T.Moore Clerk
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1866 - October 22nd
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VanMetre, America V. (Mary America Virginia Roper, age 26 years, widowed, married Cooper, C.W.H., age 24 years, single On October 22, 1866 near Shannondale Springs Husband place of birth: Loudoun County, VA Wife's place of birth: Jefferson County, Va Name of husband's parents: Samuel & Mary Cooper Name of wife's parents: James and Elizabeth Roper Occupation of husband: Miller License issued October 20, 1866; Minister: A.C. Hopkins
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1867 - January 20th
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Roper, James Michael, single, Married Milbourn, Rebecca Jane, single On January 20, 1867 on the Harpers Ferry Bridge, Maryland side Both of Jefferson County, WV Grooms parents: James and Elizabeth Laley Roper; Brides parents: Oliver & Mary Jones Milbourn News paper clipping Shepherdstown Register, Jan. 30, 1867 Click here to view
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1893 - October 18th
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*Roper, Martha E. age 18 to Smith, William age 27 single October 18th, 1893 in Kearneysville, W.Va. Bride born in Jefferson County, W.Va. and resides there. Groom Born in Rockingham Co., Va. and resides in Jefferson County, W.Va. Remarks: Consent of Brides father vouched for by her brother. Issued October 9th, 1893. Bride is the daughter of James Douglas and Frances Virginia Goens.
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1896 - January 15th
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*Roper, Willie C. age 18 single to Johnson, James D. age 28 single January 15, 1896 in Charles Town, W.Va. Both are colored both born and reside in Jefferson County, W.Va. Issued January 18th, 1896 Minister performing ceremony, C. C. Wainright. Daughter of William Henry and Sarah Ann Goens Roper. Given name of bride "Willie Catherine". Grooms given name "James Daniel" son of George and Betty Briscoe Johnson.
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1896 - June 3rd
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*Roper, Rosie A. age 20 single to Smith, Lewis M. age 30 single June 3rd 1896 in Charles Town, W.Va. Both colored Both born and reside in Jefferson County, W.Va. Remark: Consent of Brides Father in writing, Issued June 1st 1896 Minister performing the ceremony, C. C. Wainwright. Bride is the daughter of William Henry and Sarah Ann Goens Roper.
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1896 - December 14th
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Schultz, Ella age 22 single married Viands, Charles age 24 single on December 14, 1896, Charles Town, Jefferson County, West Virginia. Both born and reside in Jefferson County, West Virginia. Remarks, Issued December 14th, 1896, Minister performing ceremony S.W. Cole. Bride is the daughter of Ann Catherine Roper and Henry F. Schultz.
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1897 - April 10th
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Roper, Mary Elizabeth age 24 single to Baker, John William age 32 single April 10, 1897 Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia Bride Born: Jefferson Co., WV; Groom Born: Hillsbourgh, Loudoun Co., Va Minister: Louis Hencky Brides parents: Father: Washington Albert Roper; Mother: Mary Catherine Hedges Grooms Parents: Unknown note: Family group sheet
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1897 - April 11th
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Roper, Florence Milbourn age 25 single to Glassford, Joseph age 28 single April 11th 1897 in Charles Town. Both born and reside in Jefferson County, W.Va. Date issued April 8th 1897 Minister performing ceremony, James H. Wolff. Bride is the daughter of James Michael and Rebecca Jane Milbourn Roper. Groom is the son of William Alexander and Margaret Elizabeth Keys Glassford. Grooms given name "Joseph Hite"
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1901 - June 8th
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*Roper, Mary V. age 21 single to Brown, Richard Lee age 23 single June 8th 1901 in Charles Town, W.Va. Both born and reside in Jefferson County, W.Va. Issued June 8th, 1901 Minister performing ceremony C. C. Wainwrigt.
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1901 - June 24th
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Roper, Mena, Miss aged 26 years single to Glaize, Andrew C., Mr. aged 25 years single June 24th 1901 in Charlestown, W.Va Bride and Groom were both born and residents of Jefferson County, W.Va Issued June 24th, 1901 Minister performing ceremony - Samuel G. K. Cox Bride is the daughter of William Henry Harrison and Elizabeth Lalley Roper. Given name "Minerva".
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1902 - December 2nd
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*Roper, Victoria aged 21 single to Allen, Newton aged 22 single December 2, 1902 in Charlestown, Jefferson Co. WV Bride and Groom From Jefferson County both Colored Minister W. Murray Brides Parents: James Douglas and Frances Virginia Goens Roper Grooms Parents: Unknown note: Victoria died December 1, 1911 burial unknown
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1904 - September 26th
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*Roper, Mary Va. age 20 single to Hunter, Henry Alex'r aged 21 single September 26, 1904 Martinsburg, West Virginia Bride and Groom born in Jefferson County, WV both Colored Minister: W.P. Fisher; Consent by: Wm. McDowell
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1906 - March 17th
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Roper, Frank Garfield age 29 single to Henretty, Bessie age 23 single March 17th 1906 in Charles Town, W.Va. Both born in Jefferson County and both reside in same. Date issued March 17th 1906 Minister performing ceremony, James H. Wolff. Groom is the son of James Michael and Rebecca Jane Milbourn Roper. Bride is the daughter of William S. and Nancy T. Ambrose Henretty. Given name of groom "Franklyn Garfield". Given name of bride "Bessie August"
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1906 - August 22nd
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Roper, Walter age 25 single to Glassford, Virginia age 16 single August 22nd 1906 in Charles Town, W.Va. Both born and reside in Jefferson County Mother of bride gave consent date issued August 22nd 1906 Minister performing ceremony, James H. Wolff Groom is the son of Washington Albert and Mary Catherine Hedges Roper. Grooms given name "Walter Laley". (note: this is the first marriage of Walter, what exactly happed to this marriage is yet to be determined)
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1913 - June 7th
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Roper, Walter L. age 32 single to Kisner, Grace age 21 single June 7th 1913 in Harpers Ferry W.Va. Both born and reside in Jefferson County. Date issued, June 7th 1913 Minister performing ceremony, B. Y. Nicholson. Groom is the son of Washington Albert and Mary Catherine Hedges Roper. (note: Walter's second marriage yet listed as single, see above marriage cert.)
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1910 - April 6th
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Roper, Alice aged 29 single to Deily, Henry John aged 32 single April 6, 1910 in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV Groom born in Pennsylvania; Bride born in Jefferson County; Groom residence is Economy, Pennsylvania Minister: A.C. Hopkins Brides parents: William Henry Harrison and Elizabeth Lally Roper; Grooms parents: unknown note: brides family group sheet
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1912 - January 24th
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*Roper, Charles Edward age 35 years single to Martin, Willie E. age 27 years widowed January 24th, 1912 in Charles Town, W.Va. Both are colored Husband birth, Jefferson County, W.Va; Brides birth, Rappahannock, Va. Both reside in Jefferson, County, W.Va. Date issued January 22, 1912 Minister performing ceremony, William Craven Groom is the son of William Henry and Sarah Ann Goens Roper, Bride is the daughter of William and Amanda Jogan Brown.
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1914 - November 14th
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*Roper, Leatha age 21 single to Owens, Lewis F. age 22 single November 14th 1914 in Charles Town, W.Va. both are colored Both were born in Jefferson County, W.Va. and reside at same. Date issued November 14th 1914 Minister performing ceremony, William Craven. Bride is the daughter of William Henry and Sarah Ann Goens Roper. Brides full given name "Leathia Virginia"
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1916 - April 29th
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Roper, Margaret Ann aged 21 single to Chapman, Walter Daniel aged 24 ingle April 29, 1916 Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV Bride and Groom born in Jefferson County Minister H.M. Moffett Brides parents: James Truman and Frances Marlatt Roper
Grooms parents: James C. and Lucy Chapman
note: Family descendant sheet
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1918 - July 31st
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*Roper, Ernest Hastings aged 29 single to Brown, Nellie Virginia aged 21 single July 31, 1918 in Charles Town, Jefferson Co., WV Bride and Groom born in Jefferson County both colored Minister: Rev. William M. Graven Grooms parents: William Henry and Sarah Ann Goens Roper Brides parents: unknown note: grooms Family group sheet
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1919 - December 25th
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*Roper, John Clifton age 25 single to Fox, Nannie age 20 single December 25th 1919 in Kearneysville, W.Va. Groom born in Kearnysville, W.Va. and resides there. Bride born in Charles Town and resides in Kearneysville, W.Va. Issued December 24th, 1919 Minister performing the ceremony, J.A. Law[sic} Groom is the son of Charles Edward and Lucinda Fox Roper.
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1928 - June 2nd
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*Roper, Ruth E. age 28 single to Briscoe, Thomas A. age 35 single June 2nd, 1928 in Martinsburg, W.Va. Both are colored Groom born in Pittsburg, PA, bride born and both reside in Jefferson County, W.Va. Issued June 1st, 1928 Minister performing ceremony, E.M. Mitchell. Bride is the daughter of
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1934
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Roper, Helen Rebecca age 17 single to Coulter, Luther James age 20 single November 18th, 1834 in the state of Maryland, Frederick County at Jefferson Lutheran Parsonage. Bride of Charles Town, West Virginia, Groom of Harpers Ferry, Jefferson County, West Virginia Ceremony preformed by - George H. Seiler, pastor. Bride is the daughter of Franklin Garfield Roper and Rebecca Jane Milbourn; Groom is the son of Nellie Roeder and Earl Robert Coulter (aka Luther). Marriage certificate was kept under the bed mattress throughout the marriage, until death did they part.
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