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[[File:Roper-sanborn-1891.jpg|240px|thumb|right|1891 Sanborn map showing "Roper's Fruit Packing Depot"]] | [[File:Roper-sanborn-1891.jpg|240px|thumb|right|1891 Sanborn map showing "Roper's Fruit Packing Depot"]] | ||
| − | Roper was listed as a "fruit buyer" in the 1880 census. He was | + | Roper was listed as a "fruit buyer" in the 1880 census. He was [http://archiver.rootsweb.ancestry.com/th/read/ROPER/2005-12/1136098088 born in England in 1843], and emgirated to the U.S in 1853. Roper continued in the business; the [http://search.ancestry.com/content/viewer.aspx?dbid=2469&iid=3706878 1901 San Jose City Directory] shows him as a fruit shipper living at 156 Santa Teresa St.]. In 1903, he is listed as part of Roper and Ogier, distillers, on 8th Street between Jackson and Taylor. |
Revision as of 15:52, 12 August 2013
| Main Location |
San Jose |
|---|---|
| Aliases |
Roper's Fruit Packing Depot |
Early San Jose fruit packer, with a rude set of packing sheds on the north side of downtown.
Roper was listed as a "fruit buyer" in the 1880 census. He was born in England in 1843, and emgirated to the U.S in 1853. Roper continued in the business; the 1901 San Jose City Directory shows him as a fruit shipper living at 156 Santa Teresa St.]. In 1903, he is listed as part of Roper and Ogier, distillers, on 8th Street between Jackson and Taylor.
Locations
| Location | Years | Address | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose | 1890, 1891 | North side Julian Street just west of Terraine. |
Details
Fruit shipper
1891 Sanborn maps show only a collection of sheds.