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James Porter Roop

Birth	:	21 Sep 1850 Allen County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	27 Sep 1926 Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Merrimack County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.4439540, -71.6552690
Description	:	James P. Roop was the son of Frederick R. Roop and Elizabeth Clayton. His first wife was Emma Piersdorf. Obit from unknown newspaper: James T. Roop (T is crossed out and a handwritten P is inserted) of Janesville Dies Monday Old Resident Dies Following Sickness of Four Years Duration - Funeral Services Wednesday James Roop of Janesville died at his home there on Monday, September 27, after an illness of four years. Up to two years ago he was able to do some light work. In 1922 Mr. Roop suffered a stroke from which he never... Read More	James P. Roop was the son of Frederick R. Roop and Elizabeth Clayton. His first wife was Emma Piersdorf. Obit from unknown newspaper: James T. Roop (T is crossed out and a handwritten P is inserted) of Janesville Dies Monday Old Resident Dies Following Sickness of Four Years Duration - Funeral Services Wednesday James Roop of Janesville died at his home there on Monday, September 27, after an illness of four years. Up to two years ago he was able to do some light work. In 1922 Mr. Roop suffered a stroke from which he never fully recovered and subsequent strokes undermined his health until Thursday of last week he suffered a stroke that killed him. James T. Roop was born in Allen Co, IN, September 21, 1850, and before he was two years old his parents moved to Iowa, settling on a farm north of Janesville. He attended the country schools and worked on his father's farm. He was twice married and has one daughter by his first wife. On July 9, 1902, he was married the second time to Miss Catherine Muthel of Janesville. To this union five children were born. Besides his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry Schwartz of Redwood Falls, Minn., Mrs. Floyd Pierce of Waterloo; four sons, Henry of Cedar Falls, Carl, John and Arthur, at home. He also leaves one brother and two sisters, Daniel Roop and Mrs. E. Lamb of Waverly and Mrs. Hattie Pitcher of Carnegie, Okla. After the death of his father, Mr. Roop gave up farming and moved to Waverly, where he followed the trade of a carpenter for a number of years. Some years ago the family moved to Janesville. Of late years he was employed in carrying the mails to the Illinois Central depot at that place. The last two years of his life was unable to fulfill his duty. James Roop was an early settler and had a wide acquantance in this section of the country, where his many friends will be sorry to learn of his death. Funeral services were held from the home on Wednesday at 2 o'clock and burial was in the Janesville cemetary. Picture by Arlene Meeker Jurgens.

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Where is James Porter Roop's memorial?
James Porter Roop's memorial is located at: Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, Merrimack County, USA.
When did James Porter Roop death?
James Porter Roop death on 27 Sep 1926 in Janesville, Bremer County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Porter Roop's memorial?
Latitude: 43.4439540
Longitude: -71.6552690

Family Members:

Parent

Frederick R. Roop

(1800 - 1880)

Elizabeth R. Clayton Roop

(1807 - 1894)

Spouse

Emma M. Piersdorf Roop

(1874 - 1898)

Catherine Elizabeth Muthel Roop

(1876 - 1964)

Siblings

Amos Roop

(1842 - 1905)

Henry Charles Roop

(1844 - 1915)

Daniel C. Roop

(1847 - 1928)

Mary Jane Roop Seekatz

(1854 - 1926)

Children

Arthur J Roop

(1913 - 1990)

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Coordinate: 43.4758330, -71.6238890

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Coordinate: 43.4754580, -71.6038670

22. March Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.4787000, -71.6072000

23. Josiah Sanborn Cemetery
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