Sarah Mary (Spencer) Hopper (1814 - 1892)

Born 12 Jun 1814 in Russell, Kentucky, United States

Wife of Cavil A. Hopper — married 22 Aug 1830 in Russell County, Kentucky, USA

Descendants

Died 7 Jan 1892 at age 77 in Greene County, Illinois, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Spencer Name Study.

Sarah Mary Spencer was born on 12 Jun 1814 in Russell, Kentucky, USA, daughter of Mary Polly Comer (1785–1852). Name variations over the years include Sarah Mary 'Polly, Poppy, Poppie' Spencer. FSID: LMWP-4XF ^{[1] [2] [3]}

Sarah (16) married Cavil A. Hopper FSID: 27CH-2QG ( age 24) (born in 1805 in Cumberland, Casey County, Kentucky. They were married by Rev. Thornton Sheppard in Russell County, Kentucky on 22 Aug 1830 in Russell County, Kentucky. ^[4]

Their children include: See FamilySearch for additional information on children.

• Stephen Hopper (1831–1891)
• Lucy Hopper (1833– )
• Mary Hopper (1835– )
• John Hopper (1837– )
• Cyrus Hopper (1839– )
• Eliza Hopper (1841– )
• Sarah Amanda Hopper (1843–1915)
• Mildred Jane Hopper (1845–1890)
• Susan Caroline Hopper (1848–1925)

Residence

• In the 1836, Sarah was living North of Athensville, Greene Co, IL
• In the 1850 census Sarah (aged 36) was in Greene, Illinois. ^[1]
• In the 1860 census Polly (aged 47) was in Mount Airy Precinct, Greene, Illinois.^[2]
• In the 1880 census, Polly was in Greene, Illinois., United States. ^[3]

In 1860, Cavil at 53 was living with his son, Stephen D. and in 1870, at 63 he was living with his daughter Jane and son-in-law John Barnard (see 1870 census) Information obtained from Harry Wallace Hopper, 800 Spring St.., Gillespie, Illinois. [Hopper Family Digest.FTW]

Sarah Mary "Polly Poppy" Spencer & Cavil A. Hopper, were married in russell County, Kentucky, on August 22, 1830 by Rev. Thorton Sheppard.

They lived in Kentucky until 1836 when they came to the Athensville, Greene County, Illinois area, settling north of the village.

On April 2, 1970, Charles Crider showed Robert Wayne Dalton the abstract of title to the Grider Farm. Robert Wayne dalton is a descendant of Polly and Cavil. The first name on the abstract, after The Government of the United States, was Cavil Hopper, Dated November 13 1850, the government, by land patent, transferred 40 acres of land to Cavil Hopper.

Cavil appears to have received three tracts of land from the government. The abstract also revealed that Polly divorced Cavil on July 16, 1853, the charge being adultery.In the divorce file is a slip of paper that reads: Polly Hopper) vs. ) M. (aster) Chy. (hancery) for divorce Cavil Hopper) And the sais Cavil Hopper for answer to complainants bill ags (alleges) that the al- legations therein are untrue and that she is not entitled to the Relief sought for and having fully answered asks to be discharged with the costs. Cavil Hopper, Despite Cavil"s plea, Polly received the divorce.

In the divorce decree the Judge ordered that Polly was to receive the wheat, oats, hay, corn, potatoes and fruit grown on the place during the present year; the two cows and calves; 19 head of sheep and their wool; hogs for pork for the family for another year; one horse and wagon (sic) all the household and kitchen furniture; two plows; one third of the land including the homestead; and Custody of the seven youngest children: Mary Matilda, John Sidney Clinton, Eliza E., Sara Amanda, Milby Jane, Susan C. and Margaret E.Cavil received visiting privileges with the children as long as he behaved in a proper manner.

On the same day that the divorce was granted Cavil sold some land to a Joshua Hopper, the price being $600. Polly's one-third was to be $200. But on the following August 18th Joshua died. Joshua left a will, but as it was signed by only one witness, the judge ruled that it was not valid. Cavil entered a claim against Josua's estate and against the widow, Susan, but the claim was rejected.Cavil and Polly did receive payment for the land, ten years later, on September 2, 1863.

Polly Died, January 7, 1892. Her funeral was preached by, Elder Attebury, after which her remains were interred in the Richwoods Cemetery."Let me die the death of the religious, and let my last end be like His." A. Friend, Felter, Il. According to Census cavil born 1785??

Divorce: Cavil charged with Adultry

Date: 16 JUL 1853

Place: Greene Co, IL

Polly Hopper vs. M. Chy. for divorce Cavil Hopper Data: Text: In the divorce file is a slip of paper that reads:Polly Hopper) vs. ) M. (aster) Chy. (hancery) for divorce Cavil Hopper) And the sais Cavil Hopper for answer to complainants bill ags (alleges) that the al- legations therein are untrue and that she is not entitled to the Relief sought for and having fully answered asks to be discharged with the costs. Cavil HopperDespite Cavil"s plea, Polly received the divorce.In the divorce decree the Judge ordered that Polly was to receive the wheat, oats, hay, corn, potatoes and fruit grown on the place during the present year; the two cows and calves; 19 head of sheep and their wool; hogs for pork for the family for another year; one horse and wagon (sic) all the household and kitchen furniture; two plows; one third of the land including the homestead; and Custody of the seven youngest children: Mary Matilda, John Sidney Clinton, Eliza E., Sara Amanda, Milby Jane, Susan C. and Margaret E.Cavil received visiting privileges with the children as long as he behaved in a propper manner.On the same day that the divorce was granted Cavil sold some land to a Joshua Hopper, the price being 0. Polly's one-third was to be 0. But on the following August 18th Joshua died. Joshua left a will, but as it was signed by only one witness, the judge ruled that it was not valid. Cavil entered a claim against Josua's estate and against the widow, Susan, but the claim was rejected.Cavil and Polly did receive payment for the land, ten years later, on September 2, 1863.

Sarah passed away on 7 Jan 1892 in Greene County, Illinois, USA, aged 77.

Burial

Note: Not the same Sarah as this record. Additional research needed as birth year does not match with child bearing years of this Sarah. * Burial: Richwoods North Cemetery, Date: 1892, Place: Athensville, Greene County, Illinois, USA, (- Find A Grave: Memorial #14790346). See note in Research section below about actual burial location.

Research Notes

Census Details:
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• Changed birth location from 'Russell, Kentucky, USA' to 'Russell, Kentucky, United States'.
• Changed death location from 'Greene County, Illinois, USA' to 'Greene County, Illinois, United States'.

Facts about this person:

Alt. Born 1805

Burial at County Line Cemetery

LDS Notes and GEDCOM import dates: (may be deleted, documentation available from other church sources)

• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 27, 1998
• Baptism (LDS) September 14, 1984 LANGE
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 27, 1998
• Endowment (LDS) October 12, 1984 LANGE
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 27, 1998
• Sealed to child (LDS) April 05, 1985 LANGE
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998
• Source: Hopper Family Digest.FTW Medium: Other Date of Import: Oct 11, 1998
• Source: HOPPER.GED Medium: Other Date of Import: Sep 21, 1998

Original Details:
Missing Notes from GEDCOM import: Note: #N840 Note: #N843 Note: #N844 Note: #N845 Note: #N846 Note: #N2700 Note: #N2701

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 38;
   FamilySearch Record: M85R-3HK (accessed 20 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6FX9-221
   Sarah Hopper (36) in Greene, Illinois, United States. Born in Kentucky.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 266; Affiliate Publication Number: M653;
   FamilySearch Record: MXC3-KG6 (accessed 20 June 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBP-WM4
   Polly Hopper (47) in Mount Airy Precinct, Greene, Illinois, United States. Born in Kentucky.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Year: 1880; Census Place: , Greene, Illinois; Roll: T9_209; Family History Film: 1254209; Page: 45.3000; Enumeration District: 79; Image: . Data: Text: Name: Mary Hopper Birth: abt 1814 Kentucky Residence: 1880 Greene, Illinois., United States.
4. ↑ Source: #S124 Page: Marriage - Cavil A. Hopper & Sarah Marry "Polly Popper" Spencer Data: Text: Sarah Mary "Polly Poppy" Spencer & Cavil A. Hopper, were married in russell County, Kentucky, on August 22, 1830 by Rev. Thorton Sheppard.

See also:

• Year: 1850; Census Place: Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M432_108; Page: 17; Image: 36. Data: Text: Name: Sarah Hopper Birth: abt 1814 Kentucky Residence: 1850 Between Macoupin and Apple Creeks, Greene, Illinois.
• Year:1860; Census Place: Mount Airy, Greene, Illinois; Roll: M653_178; Page: 0; Image: 266. Data: Text: Name: Polly Hopper Birth Date: abt 1813 Birth Place: Kentucky Residence Date: 1860 Residence Place: Mount Airy, Greene, Illinois.
• Year: 1880; Census Place: , Greene, Illinois; Roll: T9_209; Family History Film: 1254209; Page: 45.3000; Enumeration District: 79; Image: . Data: Text: Name: Mary Hopper Birth: abt 1814 Kentucky Residence: 1880 Greene, Illinois., United States.

Acknowledgements

• Spencer-7224 was created by Eric Wilson through the import of Wilson _ Carter_2014-06-04_01.ged on Jun 4, 2014.
• Other records created by GEDCOM import, Sep 21, 1998, Oct 11, 1998, and Oct 27, 1998.