What is the basis of your belief that the David ROPER (b 08 Jun 1792 - SC, d 17 Apr 1878 - Lawrence, MO) who settled at Greene, MO, was a minister or religious leader and that he was known as Rev. David ROPER?

Also, what is the basis for your belief that this David ROPER came to Greene County from Hardeman County, Tennessee?

See also my post:

"David ROPER (b abt 1791 - SC, d aft 1870), of Greene County, MO" (10 Jan 2013 3:28PM)
http://boards.ancestry.com/surnames.roper/1758/mb.ashx