Roop Family History and Genealogy: Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians

Friday, October 2, 2009

Roopsburg Brewery

Website or Article Title: Spring Creek House



Snippet of Site or Article: "...Dating back to the early 1800’s The Roopsburg Brewery appears to have been in operation from 1824—1902...."



Reference Source: http://www.pa-reservations.com/auto/public/pub_web.php?command=showinn&innid=19

Roopsburg History Reference

Website or Article Title: Roopsburg History



Snippet of Site or Article: "...Jacob Roop gave the name to the hamlet about 1825, when he settled there and followed the gunsmith trade. In 1826 he put up a clover-mill and erected a small brewery. The property finally fell into the hands of Henry Brockerhoff, who sold in 1857 the brewery to Louis Haas, who still lives there engaged in brewing...."



Reference Source: http://bellefonte.topcities.com/neighbors/roopsburg/index.html

Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians

Website or Article Title: Resources for Genealogists and Family Historians



Snippet of Site or Article: "...The National Archives offers insight into the lives of people, their families and our history. Because the records at the National Archives come from every branch of the Federal government, almost all Americans can find themselves, their ancestors, or their community in the archives. Knowing how a person interacted with the government is key to a successful search...."



Reference Source: http://www.archives.gov/genealogy/

Some Descendants of Jacob Roop

Website or Article Title: Some Descendants of Jacob Roop


Snippet of Site or Article: "...Frank Young sent the following information on the descendants of Jacob Roop.
This family is listed in the Roop Reunion Book although no link between Jacob Roop and Fredrick Roop has been made. Any questions about this family of Roops should be addressed to Frank..."


Reference Source: http://www.angelfire.com/la/ancestors/JRoop.html