Adeline was the daughter of unknown parents. The date and place of her birth have not been found.
Her husband was John Calvin Roper. They were married, but the date and place have not been found. Their seven known children were Elizabeth Ann (1842-1911), Tyre L (?-?), William (?-?), Marena Jane (?-?), Lemuel Frederick Hawkins (?-?), Reuben Aaron (?-?) and John Landrum (?-?).