I have a Benjamin Lape in the 1820 Ohio census that I am trying to connect to my line. This individual may not be the same person that you are looking for. He was born abt. 1820 in Ohio but states his mother was born in PA. I found his name in a Civil war pension letter stating that he was the nephew of Hiram Sloop. I assume that Benjamin's mother's maiden name was Sloop. Hiram was born in PA. I am trying to find Hiram's parents. If you find any information connecting Lapes to Sloops I'd appreciate hearing from you. Good luck in your search.