Justice of the Peace, Craig County Oklahoma
The Craig County Gazette Vinita, Oklahoma Thursday, March 20, 1924 p1 col 2
DEATH CALLS A PIONEER RESIDENT
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D. C. ROPER PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME IN VINITA
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Dewitt Clinton Roper was born March 13, 1846 in the state of Tennessee. In the early fifties his parents moved to Missouri and from there to Texas, where at the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Confederate Army, serving throughout the war. He was in General Price's division and served under Colonel Shelby.
A few years later the family returned to Missouri, where he was admitted to the bar and practiced law for several years. Giving up the practice of law, he moved to Craig county in 1904, locating on a farm northwest of Vinita, where he lived until moving into Vinita some seven years ago. He was elected Justice of the Peace after coming to Vinita and served the office with credit.
On December 5th, 1869 he was married to Mary A. Mitchell, to this union were born ten children, six of whom are living. They are: William H. Roper, of Nogales; Nora Roper, of Vinita; Frank Roper, of Miami; Fred Roper, of Berger, Idaho, Grace and Clay, of Vinita--all of whom were at his bedside except Nora and Fred. Besides his wife and children he is survived by three brothers and two sisters. They are John Roper, Bakersfield, Calif.; Will Roper, Republic, Mo.; Wyby Roper, of North Dakota and Mrs. Frank White and Mrs. Jas. Martin, of Springfield, Mo.
He became a member of the Christian church in childhood and since quite a young man has been a member of the Masonic Lodge, having in past years taken an active part in Masonic work.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. K. Pearce, of that church and assisted by Dr. M. L. Butler, of the First Methodist church. Members of Vinita Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M., attended the service of their departed brother and exemplified the beautiful burial ceremonies of the order at the grave. Rev. Pearce in delivering the funeral sermon, paid high tribute to the life of Mr. Roper.
In the passing of Mr. Roper, Vinita loses one of her most highly esteemed citizens, and one that will not only be missed in the home, but throughout the entire community. He was one of a cheerful disposition, a wholesome dependable character and a man who lived for his country, his community and his family. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.
*Note: No military records located, but it's not unusual for such records to be missing.
Justice of the Peace, Craig County Oklahoma
The Craig County Gazette Vinita, Oklahoma Thursday, March 20, 1924 p1 col 2
DEATH CALLS A PIONEER RESIDENT
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D. C. ROPER PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME IN VINITA
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Dewitt Clinton Roper was born March 13, 1846 in the state of Tennessee. In the early fifties his parents moved to Missouri and from there to Texas, where at the outbreak of the Civil War, he enlisted in the Confederate Army, serving throughout the war. He was in General Price's division and served under Colonel Shelby.
A few years later the family returned to Missouri, where he was admitted to the bar and practiced law for several years. Giving up the practice of law, he moved to Craig county in 1904, locating on a farm northwest of Vinita, where he lived until moving into Vinita some seven years ago. He was elected Justice of the Peace after coming to Vinita and served the office with credit.
On December 5th, 1869 he was married to Mary A. Mitchell, to this union were born ten children, six of whom are living. They are: William H. Roper, of Nogales; Nora Roper, of Vinita; Frank Roper, of Miami; Fred Roper, of Berger, Idaho, Grace and Clay, of Vinita--all of whom were at his bedside except Nora and Fred. Besides his wife and children he is survived by three brothers and two sisters. They are John Roper, Bakersfield, Calif.; Will Roper, Republic, Mo.; Wyby Roper, of North Dakota and Mrs. Frank White and Mrs. Jas. Martin, of Springfield, Mo.
He became a member of the Christian church in childhood and since quite a young man has been a member of the Masonic Lodge, having in past years taken an active part in Masonic work.
Funeral services were held at the Christian church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. K. Pearce, of that church and assisted by Dr. M. L. Butler, of the First Methodist church. Members of Vinita Lodge No. 5, A.F. & A.M., attended the service of their departed brother and exemplified the beautiful burial ceremonies of the order at the grave. Rev. Pearce in delivering the funeral sermon, paid high tribute to the life of Mr. Roper.
In the passing of Mr. Roper, Vinita loses one of her most highly esteemed citizens, and one that will not only be missed in the home, but throughout the entire community. He was one of a cheerful disposition, a wholesome dependable character and a man who lived for his country, his community and his family. The sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended to the bereaved family in their hour of sorrow.
*Note: No military records located, but it's not unusual for such records to be missing.
Family Members
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William Henry "Will" Roper
1871–1951
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Nora May Roper Holt
1873–1948
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Sarah Maggie Roper
1874–1875
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Frank Henderson Roper
1876–1948
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Ollie D Roper
1879–1880
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Lula Leona Roper Conover
1881–1921
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George Wiley Roper
1884–1885
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Fred Leroy Roper
1886–1980
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Grace Glenn Roper Craig
1890–1990
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Clay Mitchell Roper
1893–1974
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