Winfleld Hancock Roper was born Sept. 6,1880. He received his education in the local school, also in Lafayette College, Easton, but illness prevented his graduation though he had nearly completed his course of four years. He was first engaged as a road and bridge surveyor then entered the employ of the Hazel-Dell Slate Co., where he continued until he became the superintendent of the Slatington Gas Co., in January, 1911. He was married to Viola Roberts, and they have three children.