Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Roper. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
Harriet Ann Jacobs (Writer, activist)
She was born in Edenton (NC) on February 11, 1815 (a Saturday) and died in Cambridge (MA) on March 7, 1897 (a Sunday).
Edenton is located in Chowan County and is 12 miles [19.3 km] to the north of Roper (which is located in Washington County).
Cambridge is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
At the time of her death, she was 82.
She is buried at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, which is located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
Burgess Urquhart 'Whitey' Whitehead (Major League Baseball)
He was born in Tarboro (NC) on June 29, 1910 (a Wednesday) and died in Windsor (NC) on November 25, 1993 (a Thursday).
Tarboro is located in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
Windsor is located in Bertie County and is 20 miles [32.2 km] to the northwest of Roper (which is located in Washington County).
At the time of his death, he was 83.
He is buried at St. Thomas Episcopal Church Cemetery, located 20 miles [32.2 km] to the west northwest of Roper. The cemetery is located in Bertie County, North Carolina.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.