Craig--Apparently a member of the list was offended by the poem I submitted to the list & I would appreciate your feedback. I felt it was relevant to genealogy. The message I received is as follows: >>Your distribution of poetry on a genealogical mail list is an egregious mis-use of the mail list. I hope the list owner kicks you off the list. Please go back and read the rules regarding staying on-topic with your postings. This information can be found in the welcome message you received when you signed up for the list.<< Ms. Sid 8-) [email protected]

I received this through another list I subscribe to & thought it worth passing along. Ms. Sid [email protected] STRANGERS IN THE BOX Come, look with me inside this drawer, In this box I've often seen, At the pictures, black and white, Faces proud, still, serene. I wish I knew the people, These strangers in the box, Their names and all their memories Are lost among my socks. I wonder what their lives were like, How did they spend their days? What about their special times? I'll never know their ways. If only someone had taken time To tell who, what, where, or when, These faces of my heritage Would come to life again. Could this become the fate Of the pictures we take today? The faces and the memories Someday to be passed away? Make time to save your stories, Seize the opportunity when it knocks, Or someday you and yours could be The strangers in the box.

"Hello again Cousins!" In the event that you might not have yet come across the relatively new Rootsweb Surname Resources, and you might have an interest in family having the surname of HARPER for example <G>, just use your browser and explore the following site: http://resources.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/h/a/HARPER/ In the event that you might have an interest in any other surname, use your browser and have some fun exploring: http://c-21.rootsweb.com/~clusters/surnames/index.html Good luck and much success in your search for family! Thank you for your patience, cooperation, and participation in the HARPER Family Mail List! TTYL Craig List Adm for HARPER-L and HARPER-D

Looking for information on WILLIAM HARPER b. ca 1810-1815 NC?, d. 1860-1870 AR, m. Elizabeth Smith?. In Alabama from about 1835 to 1855, then moved to Arkansas. Had the following children all believed to have been born in AL except the last child. Mary, Martha, Nancy Melvina b. Mar. 27, 1839 AL, Samuel Jackson b. July 9, 1842 AL, Mack, Maggie, Ellen, Robert Patrick b. 1854 AL, James S. b. ca 1858 AR. Pharbus D. Harper [email protected]

Looking for information on the following family: SAMUEL HARPER b. ca 1750 had one son EDWARD HARPER (not sure about daughters) b. 1774 NC d. 1858 Prairie Co., AR, m. ELENDER SCALLORN Oct. 1810 Wayne, KY. They had 11 children: Andrew J., Durinda, Edia, Jefferson B., Joseph A., Malinda, Overton W., Pomelia, Sarah A., William A. b. ca 1815, Edward Jr. b. 1821 AL. Pharbus D. Harper [email protected]

dOES ANYONE HAVE INFO ON JOSEPH HARPER BORN ABT 1800 IN VA. hE MARRIED mARY BISHOP WHO WAS BORN ABT 1795 IN N.C.mY GRGRANFATHER WAS THEIR SON john calvin. Can Any one help? thanks Bill Bellamy ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 07, 1999 6:19 AM Subject: HARPER-D Digest V99 #78

I am looking for information on my great grandfather John P. (Patterson according to my mother and uncle (same name)) Harper. According to census records he was born in Ohio abt 1832 (Aug) He married Hannah Price in Ohio 1868 and died Kansas about 1903. He was a farmer. His children was Reed Manning, George Burns (my grand father) Married Ave Elsie Sutton, Wallace C. and Daisy who married George Hendrickson. Any information on him, his parents or brothers and sister would be greatly appreciated. The census list his parents as coming from Penn. Thanks

Why doesn't someone give me my whole HARPER line on Gedcom? I have been looking for Philip Harper's line for ten years. He was b. ca. 1814/16 in Kentucky (I think). The family moved to Springfield, IL (I think). His father may have been Samuel Harper (so I hear--no proof). He came to TX and fought in the Texas Revolution and the Mexican War. Went back to Pike Co., IL, and married Menila Tuttle in 1850. They had some children and came back to TX (she died on way). He settled in Lavaca Co. and lived and died there. I don't know anything about Menila, Marilla, Vanilla, Gorilla Tuttle either. She was living next door to Philip with a family named Harley. I have tried the list for UFO's, but they have no info on them either.

Hello Mike, I have some great news for you! This is the right line! So, if I'm not mistaken that makes us 4th cousins, once removed. I have a large database of Harpers (over 2000 people) that includes Andrew Jackson Harper. Frederick was not his father though, Kennion, Frederick's son was. The dates all mach up to yours, plus I have a Henry Hulbert (notice the name is backwards) as well as many others: Alfonzo, M. Victoria, Aside, Lawrence G., William Hosie, Myrtle Mae, George Lindle, and Frederick R. listed as his children. Would you rather have the file sent to you in UFT, ROOTS III, or GEDCOM Format? I can do any of the above. You might have to be a little patient with me, I have only sent files a few times, so I'm still a little knew to it. Let me know, I'm anxious to share what I have with you. Steve you. =20 Steve =20

-----Original Message----- From: Betty Hedges <[email protected]> To: "[email protected]" <"[email protected]"> Date: Tuesday, July 06, 1999 11:14 AM Subject: JONES / ROBERTSON JIM, I don't know if you can help, I trying to help some one who is not on the net. Their family was BEATRICE ROBERTSON b.(?) Tipton Co. Tn. d. approx. 1927 and is buried St. John's Atoka, Tn .Don't have who her family was or where they came from. She was married to HARTFORD JONES b.: approx.. 1888 Feb. Tipton Co. Tn ,was around 100 years old when he died. His father and mother were BESSIE SMITH and GREEN JONES he was supports to have been a salve for (?) HARTFORD and BEATRICE had a daughter ( don't know of the other children they had ) NELLIE MaeJONES b: 1926 Dec. 24, Tipton Co. Tn. d: 1989 Jan 13 and is buried Kings Hill she was married to THOMAS NELSON HARPER in 1944 Jan 27 Marion , Arkansas. If you know of the family or where I might be able to find something to help this family find something. THANKS TONS ! Betty . THANKS TONS ! =20 Betty

Does anyone know the names of the children of Lot Harper who was in Butler Co., Ky in 1840? He was the son of David Harper. Thanks. Judy Carmack French

I'm searching for the parents of James Harper who was in Hancock County, Kentucky in 1850. He later removed to Breckenridge County, Kentucky where he lived until his death. He was born in 1824/25. Census records say he was born in Kentucky as was his father. If anyone can help me with this I would be very grateful. Thank you. Judy French [email protected]

The fate of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence As everyone is enjoying the 4th of July weekend, just take a moment and remember.......Liberty has always had a high price Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence? Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned. Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army, another had two sons captured. Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. What kind of men were they? Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated. But they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured. Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags. Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward. Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton. At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt. Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months. John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished. A few weeks later he died from exhaustion and a broken heart. Norris and Livingston suffered similar fates. Such were the stories and sacrifices of the American Revolution. These were not wild eyed, rabble-rousing ruffians. They were soft-spoken men of means and education. They had security, but they valued liberty more. Standing tall, straight, and unwavering, they pledged: "For the support of this declaration, with firm reliance on the protection of the divine providence, we mutually pledge to each other, our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor." They gave you and me a free and independent America. The history books never told you a lot of what happened in the Revolutionary War. They didn't just fight the British. They were British subjects at that time and they fought their own government! Some of us take the liberties that they purchased at such a great price too much for granted...We shouldn't. So, take a couple of minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and thank the Almighty for the lives and sacrifices of those patriots. It's not too much to ask for the price they paid.

Steve - This is a shot in the dark because the time frame may be too broad, but I thought I''d post it anyway. I just learned that I have a Frederick Harper in my "tree" also and I've been told there were Harpers related to my family in the Revolutionary War, possibly from the Carolinas (info is sparse). This Frederick would be my gr-gr-gr-grandfather. I don't know much about him yet, however, he probably wasn't born early enough to be the one you mentioned (although he could be a son or something). Anyway, "my" Frederick's son, Andrew Jackson Harper (my gr-gr-grandfather) was born in 1857. I don't know where he was born, but he died in Benton Kentucky (Marshall Co). My gr-grandfather, Rev. Hulbert Henry Harper was born in 1884 in Graves Co. KY (when AJ Harper was 27). If Frederick was 27 when AJ was born, that would put him at a birthdate around 1830. I don't if this will match any info you have, but if Frederick was a family name, it might. Let me know if anything looks promising, I'd love to learn more about this line & would be happy to share what I do have. Happy hunting! - Mike Laws

I've been looking for the family of my Nicholas Harper, and may have found a possible connection, courtesy of LDS website. Nicholas birthdate doesn't quite match, so I wanted to throw this out there and see if anyone can confirm or deny.... Thomas Harper b. abt 1760 Pittsylvania, VA, d. abt 1807 m. abt. 1780 wife Ann (unknown) b. before 1759 Pittsylvania, VA children: George W. Harper b. abt 1799 Pittsylvania, VA Nicholas Harper b. Pittsylvania, VA Sally Harper b. 1783 Loudon VA d. 10/22/1860 Loami Twp, Sangamon, Ill Jacob Harper b. 1785 Pittsylvania, VA possibly another child named of Anna Nicholas married (first) Nancy Hutchinson and (second) Sarah Orrender. I don't know where the children were born, but family lore says Virginia. Family moved to Vigo County, Indiana before 1831, since Nicholas' son Warren was married there in 1831. Any Pittsylvania Co, VA Harper connections? --Jane Patterson [email protected]

Hello to all! I am new to the list and wanted to let everyone know the Harper I am looking for. Alexander Harper, who was born in England in an undetermined year, and died in Dobbs Co., NC in 1765 is who I am after. He reportedly was married to a Miss Killpatrick, although there is some question whether that is actually his wife or not. The only child I am aware of is Nathan Harper b. 1764, in Dobbs Co., NC and d. 1839 in Muhlenburg Co., KY. Nathan was married to a woman named Pheraby, last name undetermined. Nathan was also a revolutionary war veteran. Nathan had at least 5 children: Everett, Frederick (my g-g-g-g grandfather), James M., Blaney, Joel, and there were reportedly others, although I am unsure of their names. I also have some dates on these children and would be glad to supply them if needed. If anyone has any information you think would be helpful, I would appreciate you forwarding it to me. Thanks! Steve Sanders Surnames I am researching: Sanders, Stinnett, Tear, Croxton, Carolina, Culp, Duncan, Wilkins, King, Green, Roberts, Nichols, Reeves, Wariner, Harrison, Daniel, Russell, Clark, Dawes, Smith, Gibson, Lamb, Morris, Chandlier, Egner, Hicks, Stoddart, Bayne, Capps, English Mullinax, Peck, Manley, Salyers, Bollen, Angle, Wood, Dowell, Ashcroft, Hayden, Gard, Wilson, Wisehart, Sherman, Pearl, May, Harper, Killpatrick, Lynn, Sexton, Orsby, Robbins Strother, Garnett, Blanchette, Webb, Bass, Alden, Neal, Casted, Mullins, Woodhouse, n, = Neal, Casted, Mullins, Woodhouse,=20

Hello Looking for info on GEORGE HARPER born Jan 1879 in England. He married ALICE BARWICK on 22 Oct 1911 in Enland at Weston-Super-Mare, Somerset. They came to New Brunswick Canada Dec 1912. I am hoping to find who their parents were and any sibling they may have had. Thanks Lisa Almon

We are off to the Viet Nam Helicopter Pilots get together in Nashville and to play with the grandbabies for a few days. Will check with you when we get back. Gary and BECK

Epidemics QUOTE: I received this on another list - very informative! But always in the case of someone else's research - you need to check out these dates to your own satisfaction. In case you ever wondered why a large number of your ancestors disappeared during a certain period in history, this might help. Epidemics have always had a great influence on people - and thus influencing as well, the genealogists trying to trace them. Many cases of people disappearing from records can be traced to their dying during an epidemic or moving away from the affected area. Some of the major epidemics in the United States are listed below: 1657 Boston Measles 1687 Boston Measles 1690 New York Yellow Fever 1713 Boston Measles 1729 Boston Measles 1732-3 Worldwide Influenza 1738 South Carolina Smallpox 1739-40 Boston Measles 1747 CT,NY,PA,SC Measles 1759 N. America [areas inhabited by white people] Measles 1761 North America and West Indies Influenza 1772 North America Measles 1775 N. America [especially hard in NE] epidemic Unknown 1775-6 Worldwide [one of the worst epidemics] Influenza 1783 Dover, DE ["extremely fatal"] Bilious Disorder 1788 Philadelphia and New York Measles 1793 Vermont [a "putrid" fever] and Influenza 1793 VA [killed 500 in 5 counties in 4 weeks] Influenza 1793 Philadelphia [one of the worst epidemics] Yellow Fever 1793 Harrisburg, PA [many unexplained deaths] Unknown 1793 Middletown, PA [many mysterious deaths] Unknown 1794 Philadelphia, PA Yellow Fever 1796-7 Philadelphia, PA Yellow Fever 1798 Philadelphia, PA [one of the worst] Yellow Fever 1803 New York Yellow Fever 1820-3 Nationwide [starts Schuylkill River and spreads] "Fever" 1831-2 Nationwide [brought by English emigrants] Asiatic Cholera 1832 NY City and other major cities Cholera 1837 Philadelphia Typhus 1841 Nationwide [especially severe in the south] Yellow Fever 1847 New Orleans Yellow Fever 1847-8 Worldwide Influenza 1848-9 North America Cholera 1850 Nationwide Yellow Fever 1850-1 North America Influenza 1852 Nationwide [New Orleans-8,000 die in summer] Yellow Fever 1855 Nationwide [many parts] Yellow Fever 1857-9 Worldwide [one of the greatest epidemics] Influenza 1860-1 Pennsylvania Smallpox 1865-73 Philadelphia, NY, Boston, New Orleans} {Smallpox Baltimore, Memphis, Washington DC} Cholera and a series of recurring epidemics of: Typhus, Typhoid, Scarlet Fever, Yellow Fever 1873-5 North America and Europe Influenza 1878 New Orleans [last great epidemic] Yellow Fever 1885 Plymouth, PA Typhoid 1886 Jacksonville, FL Yellow Fever 1918 (high point year) Influenza Worldwide more people were hospitalized in WWI from this epidemic than wounds. US Army training camps became death camps, with 80% death rate in some camps. Finally, these specific instances of cholera were mentioned: 1833 Columbus, OH 1834 New York City 1849 New York 1851 Coles Co., IL, The Great Plains, and Missouri

-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Wednesday, June 30, 1999 1:27 PM Subject: HARPER-D Digest V99 #72