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Re: Harper Immigrants from PA to Ohio

BassmuffinsMom — 2012-05-20 23:34:53Z

I have 5 Adams in my tree. Adam Harper:
Birth 11 Sep 1817 in Ross, Ohio, USA.
Death 16 Oct 1893 in DeSoto, Dallas, Iowa, USA.
His father: Adam Harper (I call Senior)
Birth 5 Sep 1763 in Augusta, Virginia, British America
Death 11 Jan 1847 in Lattaville, Ross, Ohio, USA.
His father: Adam Harper (I call Adam I) born abt 1741 probably Germany d 1820 Ross County Ohio.

The latter Harper was perhaps a Herper in Germany.

There is a census record which shows his parents as born in PA but I believe it to be in error as all my other documentation shows the above. Augusta County VA became Pendleton County, West Virginia so that sometimes comes up too.
I have pictures of the gravestone for Adam Sr and Adam. I am looking for a death date for Adam's son SAMUEL JEFFERSON HARPER. If you could help me - great!

I have a number of sons and daughters. Adam yes, John and Henry - no.

Archie Gene Harper

swirliman — 2012-05-20 12:22:51Z

Born 1930 died 1981...we have a few bits of war records and things but can't seem to get past him to move backwards. Any help would be appreciated.

Gladys Benton Harper

JimBerrie523 — 2012-05-19 13:32:35Z

Anyone have any info on Gladys Benton Harper, born 1892 in New Haven, Conn., d/o William and Frances Cox Harper? Last trace I have of her is 1920 census when she was living in New Haven with her widowed mother and brother. She was my grandmother's second cousin.

HARPER, Willie Jr - Vietnam Wall section 9E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-18 13:10:50Z

HARPER Willie Jr - Vietnam Wall section 9E

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obit. HARPER, DAVID ALAN

KAYROM — 2012-05-11 12:38:35Z

HARPER, DAVID ALAN Feb. 3, 1960 to March 30, 2003 David Harper, 43, was born the son of Donald and Elaine Harper. He grew up in Lakeside, California, and moved to Hoisington, Kansas where he died unexpectedly. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronald, his father Donald, and his grandfather Fred Harper. He is survived by his companion Cynthia Frasor and his daughter Kimberly of Hoisington, son Steven of Alpine, mother Elaine Harper and sister Christy of Lakeside, by his former wife Robin Swanson of Alpine, and by grandmother Thelma Harper of Hoisington. He graduated from El Capitan High School, and worked with his father in the family fiberglass business. Together they built aquarium tanks for Sea World and other sites. He is fondly remembered by friends and family. Burial was in Hoisington, Kansas.
Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 4/25/2003.
(volunteer submission)

HARPER, Terry L - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-03 13:48:11Z

HARPER Terry L - Vietnam Wall section 6E

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HARPER, Marvin - Vietnam Wall section 6E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-02 11:46:54Z

HARPER Marvin - Vietnam Wall section 6E

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Re: John HARPER (b 1740, Caroline Co., VA - d 1812, TN) _New HARPER Web Page Must See!

tp59 — 2012-04-23 13:11:33Z

John Harper -->Thomas -->Thomas-->William-->Thomas "Tommy"-->William (Will) Jasper Harper m. Malissa Sabrina Evergreen Mabry-->William Lafayette "Fate"-->William Lafayette is my great grandfather. My great grandmother was Donia Dee Hoover

Dow Harper

lsciarini — 2012-04-19 13:28:45Z

Married to Rosina Eisley, I have the obit for Rosina, she died 10 jan 1917. She and Dow had a daughter ( I believe to be my grandmother)No name for daughter in Obit, however it was stuck in a bible that was my g-ma's. Verda Beatrice,07 May 1903-13 Jan 1960. Married John Logan Waggle,

Re: Wm. Alexander Harper of MS/LA/TX

jdaily130 — 2012-04-19 13:28:09Z

My grandmother was Kate Harper Reid. Daughter of William A. Harper and Susan Iles. They lived in Sugartown early on and moved to DeRidder. She had two brothers (Dempsey and Dock) that moved to Corpus Christi or Robstown early in their life. Her siblings were Vincy, Dock, Burl, Betty,and Dempsey. I know that Dempsey died in Robstown, Tx. in about 1959.

Perhaps your children's gggrandfather was called Dock. Aunt Mattie and Aunt Della were sisters of Susan Iles.

Wm. Alexander Harper of MS/LA/TX

P_Hopper — 2012-04-19 13:27:32Z

My children's great-grandfather was:
William Alexander Harper
b.9/11/1875 in Hale,MS d. 2/12/1953 in Corpus Christ,TX
m. 6/30/1903 in Sugartown, LA
Martha Sidonia (Donie) Young (LeJeune)
b.3/19/1881 in Sugartown, LA d. 1/25/1962 in Corpus Christi,TX
I know he had brothers Dempsey and Burl and a sister Betty. I also know from family papers that he had an aunt "Mattie" Iles married to George LeRay of DeRidder, LA.
I have found some info that leads me to believe that he is a Junior - that his mother was Susan Iles and his father was a William Alexander Harper, however, I haven't been able to verify this. Does anyone out there know more about these people?
I would appreciate any help.
Phyllis Hopper

Isaac Harper b. about 1812 in Va (wife: Abigail, brother to Manadier))

laparker06 — 2012-04-13 13:30:19Z

I haven't had a chance to do any research lately, but I really need some help from the other Harpers out there.

I am looking for further information in regard to Isaac. Information at this link: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...

We descend from his son William, and I have talked to several other people who have descended from Isaac as well, although it has been a few years. My immediate family members were always told that William's father's name was also William. We were told that the elder William moved from Missouri to Arkansas to escape prosecution for killing a man, and that "William" was likely not his real first name. After communicating with several other family members that I met on here, we're pretty certain that our elder "William" was actually the Isaac shown in the link above. Everything about where his children were born adds up.

Are there any other Harpers out there who are willing to share information about this man? What happened? Why did he run? Or did he really even run?

Harpers of Nelsonville, OH

matpat26 — 2012-04-12 13:09:13Z

Benjamin Franklin Harper m: Louisa Munier 14 Nov, 1871.
children born to them...Cora b:1876;Gertrude b:1877 m: Tinkham; Benjamin Franklin b:1878 m: Goldie Edna Downs; Grover Cleveland b:1888 m: Cutright; and Hazel M b: 1893 m:Mohler.

Re: Harper info that may help someone.

carrington45144 — 2012-04-09 03:31:50Z

are you still there? this is also my line

Re: Harpers from Fernie British Columbia

JoyceChiasson — 2012-04-06 12:46:07Z

Ruth Yager I have a lot of info to shaaare with you if you will contact me.
I have tried many times to find you to share all about Eder Harper from Fernie BC
joyc@olypen.com

Re: Harpers from Fernie British Columbia

JoyceChiasson — 2012-04-05 13:09:57Z

I am also looking for the Eder Harper family from Fernie BC. They are my mother's relatives from Tyldesley Lancashire UK.
We lived in Trail Bc and had emigrated from UK as did Eder.

Re: Harpers from Fernie British Columbia

JoyceChiasson — 2012-04-05 13:07:38Z

I can't believe my luck.I never thought I would hit on the family I am looking for. I just typed in Harper of Fernie B.C. on a last ditch effort and there you are!!!
Eder Harper was my mom's cousin! Mom visited him afew times. We lived in Trail,B.C. My mom's name was Beatrice Harper Crombie and we came to Canada in 1923-24, from Tyldesley, Lancashire, England. Please contact me!!!
I live in Port Angeles, Wa.

Harpers from Fernie British Columbia

2012-04-05 13:06:57Z

I am looking for any information on the Harpers from Fernie, British Columbia. My Great Grandfather was Eder Harper and three of his daughter's names were, Ada, Mable, Jenny. He had three other daughters and two sons, and I am looking for any information on this branch of the family. Thanks you! Ruth Yager

Re: Harpers from Fernie British Columbia

JoyceChiasson — 2012-04-05 02:02:56Z

Please contact me about Eder Harper
joyc@olypen.com

Jackie Harper Spragling 1947-2012 b. Mercer County, Pa.

Lace_Lynch — 2012-03-29 16:51:16Z

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Services will be Saturday, March 31, 2012, at 10 a.m. at the Everlife Worship Center for Ms. Jackie Spragling, 64, who departed this life on Friday, March 23, 2012, at her daughter’s residence, with family by her side.

Ms. Spragling was born April 6, 1947, in Farrell, Pa.,(Mercer County) a daughter of Clyde and Vivian Evans Harper.

She attended Farrell City Schools and was employed with Western Reserve Plastic, and Kravitz Bagels Inc.
She was a member of the Everlife Worship Center, and enjoyed shopping, writing poetry, and loved to decorate.

Jackie leaves to cherish her precious memory, two daughters, Tracy (Alan) Lott of Port Deposit, Md. and Tina (Julius) Thomas of Austintown, OH; one son, Lamott Spragling of Youngstown; a sister, Terry (Arthur) Harper-Harvey of Farrell, Pennsylvania; two grandchildren, Jocques and Noah; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Harper.

Friends may call Saturday, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church.

Arrangements entrusted to L.E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home

HARPER, Cena A 1877 1973

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-27 13:02:31Z

HARPER Cena A 1877 1973

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HARPER, Gena G PIERCE 1907 2007 married 2 Jun 1934

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-24 13:42:30Z

HARPER Gena G PIERCE 1907 2007 married 2 Jun 1934

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Re: Nathan Harper

NancyDeVaultHolt — 2012-03-24 13:41:29Z

I am doing research on a Barnett Stewart born 1823 in Green Co., PA. I was hoping you may have some info on your Barnett Stewarts family?

HARPER, William R Sr 1871 1946

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-24 13:40:51Z

HARPER William R Sr 1871 1946

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Re: Harpers in Cheatham Co. TN

MarinaLayhew — 2012-03-23 12:29:52Z

I Have A James William (Bill) Harper born Oct. 20 1853 who lived in Cheatham county TN. He married Lucy Stringfellow. I can't find anything about his parents. Is he any relation to your Harpers. Marina Layhew

HARPER Paul 1916 1991 married 25 Dec 1938

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-22 18:30:40Z

HARPER Paul 1916 1991 married 25 Dec 1938

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HARPER, Cora Geraldine 1918 2002 married 25 Dec 1938

t42ValleyView_CookeCoTX — 2012-03-21 13:13:25Z

HARPER Cora Geraldine 1918 2002 married 25 Dec 1938

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Re: My Harper family of Muhlenberg Co. KY

boblin94 — 2012-03-15 13:00:25Z

Hi cousin,
Thanks for posting this valuable information! Peter Jones and Dicy Hill are my 4th great grandparents.
Bob Schweitzer

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

sknobles — 2012-03-13 14:25:35Z

Thanks. I didn't see anyone that connects to the Colins/Harper line. This Harper line is a bit tough to break through. I'll keep checking back to it once in a while to see if any new additions were added that might be connected.

Sabrina

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

sknobles — 2012-03-13 14:12:10Z

No I haven't check out the Harper Surname yDNA Project. Is a descendant from Francis Marion Harper involved? If so, I certainly want to view it. I try and look it up now.

Sabrina

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

JudyH329 — 2012-03-13 14:11:37Z

No, I'm just trying to follow M.C.'s (Leroy M. Harper) DNA trail. Solomon matches 25 markers out of 25 markers to Mack's. So I'm trying to connect from 1827 to 1740. Mack has a son named Solomon. Have you visited the Harper DNA page to see what lines match?

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

sknobles — 2012-03-13 14:10:30Z

Meant to say "Otherwise, I have NOT gotten as far back as 1740 on this Harper line".

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

sknobles — 2012-03-13 14:10:01Z

I haven't gotten any further than James Jenkins Harper b. abt. 1804 SC d. in Rutherford County, NC m. Lovinia Stevenson. Not positive that they are the parents of Francis Marion Harper, but added them for now. Do you show a James Jenkins as the father of Franis M. Harper? Otherwise, I have gotten as far back as 1740 in NC on this Harper line.

Sabrina

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

JudyH329 — 2012-03-13 12:52:18Z

Once you get to the link page, on the blue bar at top, click on Y-DNA results. You can see which lines match. The lines are in between colors. My line is Leroy Mack, between the green and pink.

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

JudyH329 — 2012-03-13 12:49:20Z

Try this link. I'm not sure about Francis, but there are a lot of James, John, William and Robert.

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Harper/

Re: Louisa Harper ?

marybternes — 2012-03-13 03:45:28Z

new email address: mmternes@sbcglobal.net

Re: John HARPER (b 1740, Caroline Co., VA - d 1812, TN) _New HARPER Web Page Must See!

dclapeyrouse — 2012-03-12 20:12:15Z

These are my ancestoral grandparents. I'd LOVE any info about their ancestors! Thanks!

Re: Harper in SC early 1800's

JudyH329 — 2012-03-09 13:48:28Z

You might go to the Harper DNA site and look at the line names. It might help. http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Harper/default.aspx?sect...

Re: Harper in SC early 1800's

WoodruffMark — 2012-03-07 13:40:54Z

Our Harper line is brick walled with the 3 Harper siblings mentioned in my original post. On the 1850 census record they are living with their mother Ann Harper in Richland County, SC. I have been told that the 3 Harper siblings father was James F. Harper, born abt. 1810 in SC who married Ann Elizabeth Nichols. This makes sense due to my ancestor being names James Nichols Harper, however, I have never been able to find anything to verify that information.

There are living male Harpers in Lincoln County Arkansas, that are descended from James Nichols Harper, but I have not made any contact with them to see if anyone would be interested in the DNA study. I had one male uncle who was a Harper, but he passed away several years ago and had no male children.

HARPER, Richard E - Vietnam Wall section 4E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-03-07 13:39:47Z

HARPER Richard E - Vietnam Wall section 4E

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Re: Harper in SC early 1800's

JudyH329 — 2012-03-06 15:12:18Z

On the Harper DNA test, we matched several James Harpers, from South Carolina and Kentucky. Also Henry and Solomon. Have you had someone send in a DNA sample? My ancestor is Leroy M. (M.C., Mac, Mack) Harper. He was born in Georgia May 1827. The names in his family has a lot of Williams, Jasper, Thomas, Solomon. The earliest is Solomon b. 1700, SC.

HELEN MARGARET HARPER WHITED -- OBIT

GBaragona — 2012-03-06 06:13:08Z

Mrs. Whited's obituary is in the Chipley (FL) Bugle (online.) I am not related to Mrs. Whited, nor do I have additional information. I am posting the obit for interested researchers.

*****

Helen Margaret Whited, 93 of Graceville, Florida, formerly of Lansing, Michigan, passed away Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

She was born in Lansing on November 11, 1918 to the late Glen and Helen Grost Harper. She was a graduate of Lansing High School and was a realtor for many years.

Preceded in death by her parents and two brothers Leo Harper, Robert Harper.

She is survived by daughter Kaye Johanson, Mason, MI, son Robert Haney, Las Vegas, NV, seven grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

Ms. Whited’s request was to be donated to science.

Re: Harper in SC early 1800's

hartatir — 2012-03-05 14:38:09Z

Mark, The name Elanor, I am not familiar with. It should have been Lou. You and I have communicated before. I am a granddaughter of Hugh who was the oldest of the boys. Thanks for all you have done with the Harpers! Marie

Re: Harper in SC early 1800's

WoodruffMark — 2012-03-04 19:43:43Z

Thanks Marie, hope you are doing well! I pulled the name Elanor from a census record, but I am going to go back and double check and look for "Lou" Thanks again

William Harper -- Prince William, NB. King's American Dragoons

downeastwaves — 2012-02-24 15:50:12Z

I am hoping to find information and/or connect with family members. Please, if you have any information on William or his family please contact me.
Leasa downeastwaves @ yahoo . com
William Harper d. 18 Nov 1850 at Fredericton NB.
Came to NB in 1783 as a Loyalist and settled in Prince William.
m. 7 Aug 1794 at Canning, Queens County, Abigail Estabrooks b. 28 Dec 1766, d/o Elijah Estabrooks:
Children:
1) Mary Harper, m. Mr. Green of Fredericton:
2) William Harper: settled in Prince William, NB:
3) Edward Harper.
Son William had two sons: William was a carpenter in Prince William, m. 1861 Suzanne Bain and had many children. Several died. The family story is they had ?TB? and burned the home and belonging and went west? I have pix of sons Medley and my GGrandfather, George Woodford Harper.
Some records of Loyalist William Harper say that he "possibly came from Philadelphia," and another says he was born in Milltown, South Carolina. He was a private in the King's American Dragoons and he received a grant in that Regiment's block of land in Prince William. While living in Prince William, William received relief in 1845 under the Old Soldiers of the Revolutionary War Act. He died in 1850, aged 91, and is buried in the Old Burying Ground in Fredericton.
Moved his family to Prince William, York County in 1810.
There are 19 military records at:
http://archives.gnb.ca/APPS/GovRecs/OldSoldiers/ViewImages.a...

Re: Harpers - Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co. area.

scarletpelicannj — 2012-02-23 16:09:34Z

I continue to be stumped by Frank C Harper, as shown in previous posts! Was from Crafton and Rosslyn Farms (1935).

John Harper

WilliamHarper54 — 2012-02-22 14:21:41Z

Looking for info on:
John Harper Birth in Suffolk, England

who married:
Sophia Elizabeth Terlizzick
Birth 25 Jul 1820 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
Death 20 May 1916 in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada

Re: Thomas Harper of PA (b. 1722/1731) married to Mary Stenson

sawardja — 2012-02-20 14:50:05Z

Yes, that is definitely a much more common Haplogroup than G, and it would mean we weren't related. If you aren't already a member, be sure to join the Harper surname group on family tree dna: http://www.familytreedna.com/public/Harper/ There are quite a few R1b1 Harpers listed, and someone there could be a match. I any case, thanks so much for contacting me--I appreciate it!

Re: Francis Marion Harper b. abt. 1829 NC parents b. SC m. Elizabeth J. (possibly "Love") b. 1833 NC

JudyH329 — 2012-02-19 14:52:26Z

Do you have a Collins-Harper tree with Solomon Harper 1740 North Carolina died about 1800? The DNA sample matches Solomon Harper. Thanks!

Re: Thomas Harper of PA (b. 1722/1731) married to Mary Stenson

pisenhart1 — 2012-02-19 01:53:22Z

My haplogroup is R1b1a2a1a1b4. So that would not put us as related I guess.