Any Harpers from Harrison or Carroll County out there? I'm looking for a Mary E. Harper that married a Gabriel S. Kail on 5/18/1843 in Leesville, Carroll County OH. This is right smack on the border of Carroll and Harrison Counties, so her family could have been from either. Gabriel was born in 1814, but Mary was probably younger. I would guess she was born around 1820. I have found other Harpers in Carroll County Ohio that are probably related, but I am not sure how. They are: Hugh Harper (b. 1797 in Monohan, Ireland, m. Rebecca Love Semple 3/24/1831 Tuscarawas County, OH, d. 3/20/1872 Carroll County, OH) His children were : 1. William Harper (b. 4/4/1832 Carroll County, OH), 2. Lewis Harper, 3. Margaret Harper, 4. Sararh Harper, 5. John Harper (m. Elizabeth Tressell) , 6. Nancy Jane Harper, 7. Robert Harper (m. Isabel), 8. Eliza Bell Harper, 9. Laura Rebecca Harper, 10. Mary Elizabeth Harper (m. 1/1871 IN Isaac Madison Lee) , 11. Thomas Harper. Robert Harper, Jr. (b. 6/27/1868 Carroll County, OH) son of Robert Harper and Isabel Ellen Florence Harper (b. 5/29/1871 Carroll County, OH) daughter of John Harper and Elizabeth Tressell James Harper (m. Ariel Amos 1837 Carroll County, OH) relation to this family unknown (My guess based on the dates is that Hugh is an uncle and James is a brother or a cousin of my Mary.) Please help me if you recognize any of these people. Thank you, Kevin Borland

Working on a new line, would appreciate any help: Richard (or Robert) B.G. HARPER [email protected] SC (m) Mary Ann [email protected] SC (discrepancy between 1840 & 1850 censuses on age and first name, but the same person seems to be living on the same land...still unresolved) KNOWN CHILDREN: 1) Benjamin F. [email protected] MISS 2) John W. [email protected] 1837 MISS (m) Marthie R. ---Elfreda R. 1868 MISS ---Frank L. 1871 LA ---Lenora 1875 TX ---Mattie D. 1879 TX 3) Mary Melissa b 23 JUN 1841 (m) Thomas STOKES in Lauderdale Co., MISS 4) Francis A./E. b 1844 MISS (m) Absolom W. GILLESPIE Lauderdale Co MISS 5) Julia Ann b 1845 MISS (m) CANNON ? (m) McSHAW ? 6) Jefferson D. b 1848 MISS (m) Sarah "Sally" Elizabeth DOXEY ? ---Mary 1873 LA ---Willson 1875 LA ---Caleb 1877 LA ---Gray 1879 LA 7) Eugenia Dora b 1850 MISS 8) Ira G. "Pro" ? b 1855 MISS --------------------------------------------------------------- This family was residing in Lauderdale Co., MISS from @1833-1860's....some moving to Cameron Parish, LA and others to Navarro Co., TX 1860's-1870's. Other HARPERS in Lauderdale Co., MISS during the same time frame were: Mrs Mary HARPER b1781-1790 James HARPER b1791-1800 John HARPER [email protected] (m) Cynthia ---Mary J b 1844 AL ---Richard b 1847 AL ---Henry b 1849 AL ---Charles b 1850 AL ---Cynthia b 1852 MISS ---Francis b 1854 MISS ---James b 1856 MISS ---George b 1858 MISS Thanks for the read, Andrea

Hi, This is my first posting. I am searching for any information regarding Caroline Harper. She first shows up in Defiance Co., OH. in Adams Township. She is married to William Wegert and they had four children between 1871 and 1876. Her birthplace is Germany on her children's census. They are not listed in the census for 1870. Caroline (Harper) Wegert and her husband William's children were, William Wegert, m. Emma Bennicke Hannah Fredericka Wegert Frederick Augustus Wegert Anna Wegert Caroline's husband died in 1878 and she married Carl Hamann shortly thereafter. In 1897 they were living in Kankakee Co., Illinois. That is all I know of Caroline Harper. The 1900 census for Defiance Co., Adams Township of Ohio has a Wm. Harper born in 1863 or 1867. He married a Victoria and they had 13 children. They may be from the same Harper Family. Any information would be appreciated. Steve Morgan

>Date: Wed, 03 Feb 1999 15:29:59 -0500 >To: [email protected] >From: Suzanne Walton Ammons <[email protected]> >Subject: BANISTER/BANNISTER HARPER > >Hello fellow HARPER researchers: > >I am researching a Bannister HARPER who served in the Am Rev from Hanover or Pittsylvania County, Va. and was born 1734 married Sarah Mary CARTER. He migrated with his family to Wilkes County, Ga. and died 1794 buried HARPER Family Cemetery on Pistol Creek now Lincoln County, Ga. under the waters of Clarke Hill Lake. His parents were Bannister HARPER, Sr. and Lucy HUDSON, daughter of Charles HUDSON and Susannah PATRICK, probably from Sommerset County, Maryland. Sons William, John, and Robert all served in Am Rev. also. > >Any and all information you would be willing to share on this family would be appreciated and reciprocated. > >Thank you very much. > >Suzanne Walton Ammons >[email protected] > As you can see, I did this wrong the first time. Please forgive, I am new to these lists. Think they are great though. Will get it right next time. Thanks, Suzanne

Hi I am searching for information on my g.grandmother Mary Jane Harper b.Jan 18, 1851 to Louis and Emily (Holcomb) Harper, I believe in Missouri. She married Joseph Woods, Apr 4, 1868 in Gibson Co., IN. I believe she had two brothers Adam and Lewis. Lewis was last known to be living in Durham, IL. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Folks - The Bureau of Land Management lists the following land-grantees in AL. Can anyone tell me more about these individuals? HARPER, John land obtained 4/14/1825 Montg. Co., 157.6 acres. HARPER, Joseph land obtained 4/20/1825 Montg. Co., 79.47 acres. 7/1/1845 Montg. Co., 40.11 acres. 8/8/1832 Montg. Co., 80.09 acres. HARPER, William land obtained 1/21/1840 Russell Co., approx. 3,200 acres. GREENE, Joseph A. land obtained 9/16/1833 Montg., Co., 80 acres. 8/1/1831 Montg., Co., 80 acres. GREENE, Solomon land obtained 2/1/1843 Montg., Co., 39.96 acres. LEONARD, Van land obtained 2/20/1847 Russell Co., 319.76 acres. land obtained 2/21/1853 Russell Co., 320.4 acres. Any assistance with these people or their relations will be greatly appreciated. Annette Researching: HARPER, GREEN(E), LANE, CHAPPELL; SPEED, TARVER, LENNARD/LEONARD (Nat. Amer.); KROUSE, BESTEDA, AUSTIN, PATRICK; MCLANE/MCLEAN...all found in AL counties.

My HARPER surname interest is in finding/confirming parents of Mary HARPER transported to Tasmania for 14 years in 1824 for 'receiving stolen silk'. She was tried and sentenced at Bristol (City) Quarter Sessions. Records state that she was 20 years of age in 1824. The only suitable birth record found on the IGI being father Joseph HARPER who married Sarah WEBB 14/6/1772 in Ruardean. Birth year 1804 in Westbury, Gloucestershire. Would love to hear from anyone with some clues. Thanks and regards from Rhonda Paine - Central Mangrove NSW Australia 2250. Other surname interests - PENNINGTON, CALLAGHAN, RYAN, MEDHURST, MACINTOSH, EVEREST, PAINE.

I am researching a Harper line in Carroll Co. TN starting abt. 1837- they moved to Graves Co. KY between 1860 and 1870. If anyone else is researching in Carroll Co. I'd love to see if we can match up any information. Jennie

I am seeking information on the following Harper line, specifically the middle name of William A. Harper. According to records I have this family moved from NC to AL bef. 1821 then to AR. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Edward Harper (possibly son of Samuel b. ca 1750) b. 1786 NC, d. 1858 Prarie Co., AR, m. Eleanor Scallorn/Scallion Oct. 1810 in Wayne, KY. Children were Overton W., Jefferson B., Andrew J., Durinda, Edia, Malinda, Pomelia, Edward Jr. b. 1821 AL d. 1851, WILLIAM A., and Sarah A. Also, can anyone tell me if this Edward is the same Edward that appears in the 1850 Census for Perry Co., AL? Pharbus Harper

I am seeking information on the following Harper line, specifically the middle name of William A. Harper. According to records I have, this family moved from NC to AL bef. 1821 then to AR. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Edward Harper (possibly son of Samuel b. ca 1750) b. 1786 NC, d. 1858 Prarie Co., AR, m. Eleanor Scallorn/Scallion Oct. 1810 Wayne, KY. Children were Overton W., Jefferson B., Andrew J., Durinda, Edia, Malinda, Pomelia, Edward Jr. b. 1821 AL d. 1851, WILLIAM A., and Sarah A.. Also, there is an Edward Harper in the 1850 Census for Perry Co. AL. Does anyone know if these two Edwards are the same person? Pharbus Harper

I am seeking information on Harpers that were in LA ca 1830-1880. I have a Harper that m. Matthew Swafford. Thanks, Misti Moss [email protected]

I am new to your listing but I wonder if someone could help me. I am attempting to research my husband's side of the family. His great grandmother was Margaret Harper born in Cadyville, NY on March 27, 1861. Some of the places that she is listed it says her maiden name was Harper other places it says it is Arpin. Her death certificate lists her parents as Gilbert Arpin and Olive Fountaine. Could someone please tell me if Arpin and Harper are the same name, I am so confused? Any help that anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Joanne Borden

I am looking for information on Georgiana Harper who married George Myers. I have no dates on Georgiana, but know that George Myers died around 1919. George and Georgiana Myers had at least one son - Frank Baum Myers who marreid Elizabeth Salway Wood (b 1897 d 1950) They had 2 children - Arthur Chester Myers (1918 - 1990) and Edith J. Myers (1919 - Present). Edith is still living, but she doesn't remember anything about her grandparents. I know this is little information, but if anyone has anything on any of these names, please let me know. Thanks - Kelly

Re: E-mail back-log... Thanks.... this appears to have been the case for me...it took a while for all the week-old mail to get transferred. I signed off, then signed on again and a whole bunch of stuff showed up!!!! Thanks to all for your responses. Annette

Hi Annette, Saw you were researching HARPERs in DC. My grgrandfather was Grafton HARPER b. 1818, d. 1887, m. Elizabeth FOLEY 1842. Pittenger's book "DC Marriages" has his name as John Joseph, but that was Grafton's father's name. Their daughter, Catherine Ellen HARPER m. William K. REEVE. The whole family was born, married and died in Georgetown, District of Columbia. Grafton & Elizabeth are buried in Oak Hill Cemetery. Any connection? Ann

Okay, I need help: I've been away from home and off-line for about a week. I have just returned home expecting to find TONS of mail from several mailing lists to which I have subscribed. Amazingly, I find only a modest few message....not many from my favorite lists. What happened? Does anyone know? Did my list-mail get back- logged and I was therefore kicked off the list(s)? Do I need to re-subscribe? This message has been directed to a few of my favorite lists. List managers, if you are watching, please put me back on the distribution list or provide instructions, if you know the reason for this anomally. Thanks. Annette Washington, DC Researching: Harper, Speed, Lennard/Leonard (Nat. Amer.), Tarver, Lane, Green(e), Chappell, Krouse, Austin, Besteda, Patrick, McLane/McLean...all found in AL counties.

Will the person that posted the Lincoln Co., TN request please contact me. I believe I have the information you are looking for. Pharbus Harper

I finally got a lot of info on my HARPER line, and thought I would pass it on, before I lose interest and unsubscribe! Including a few biographical statements and a descendancy chart. Hope someone finds it of interest! Lori 1 Alexander Harper b: 1767 Path Valley, PA d: 18 Feb 1843 Buckskin Twp., Ross Co., OH - +Nancy Tate b: Kentucky m: Bef. 1787 Kentucky -- 2 Francis Harper b: 26 May 1800 Pickaway Co., Ohio d: 04 Oct 1875 Blue Grass Chapel, Vermilion Co., IL ----- +Jane Reed b: Ohio m: 1828 d: 1853 Fayette Co., OH Old Presbyterian Church ------ 3 Nancy Harper --------- +W. F. Hopkins ------ 3 William Harper ------ 3 Mary Ann Harper ------ 3 Susan Jane Harper b: 13 May 1846 Ohio d: 07 Oct 1929 Weston, Wood Co., OH - Mt. Hope Cemtery IL --------- +Thomas J. Davis b: 07 Jul 1841 West Liberty, Logan Co., OH m: 19 Nov 1868 Champaign Co., IL d: 06 Feb 1905 Urbana, Champaign Co., IL Mt. Hope Cemetery ------ 3 Alexander Harper d: 16 Jun 1865 Cissna Park, Iroquois Co., PA --------- +Unknown >From "Portrait and Biographical Album of Champaign Co., Ill" 1887 The paternal grandfather of Mrs. Davis, Alexander HARPER, was a native of Pennsylvania, who removed first to Kentucky and thence to Ohio, becoming a resident of the latter State in 1800. He married Miss Nancy TATE, of Kentucky. The following brief sketch was written by one who knew him well: "Alexander Harper departed this life at his residence in Ross County, Ohio, Feb. 18, 1843, aged seventy-five years. He was born in Path Valley, Pa., in 1767. When twelve years old he removed with his widowed mother and family to Kentucky at a time when danger from the Indians was great. The family landed at Spring Garrison, near the Falls of the Ohio; after various moves through imminent danger they reached McConnella Station, where they remained five years before they were safe in venturing to settle themselves. "The subject of this narrative, though young, was frequently with scouting parties in defending the settlement, and passed through many conflicts with the Indians, a thought of which is enough to make one shudder. At the age of twenty-two he volunteered in the militia of Kentucky, and was also with Ge. Harner in his campaign against the indians at what is now called Ft. Wayne, Ind., and fought hard during the dreadful massacre that took place there and called Harner's defeat. His brother, Francis Harper, was killed by the Indians in the battle of the Blue Licks. Alexander removed to Ohio in 1800, settled near Pickaway Plains, remained there two years, and from thence removed to Ross County, Buckskin Township, where he resided until his death. In 1812, during the war with the British and Indians, he volunteered and went against the Indians, he volunteered and went against the Indians on the Wabash, under Maj. W. M. Trimble. In April, 1813, he went in the company commanded by Capt. Robert Harper, his brother, and since Maj. Robert Harper, to the defense of Ft. Stephenson. A part of this tour of duty was performed after he had arrived at the age of forty-five. He could have secured his discharge, but so great a hero was he that he would not leave the field until his company was regularly discharged. In battle he was never known to flinch from his post. "He was a consistent member of the Presbyterian Church for thirty-two years. He was looked upon as one of the patriarchs of the his day, and was a devoted, praying Christian. The writer of this narrative knew him well, being a member of the same church, Pisgah, and can say he never heard Alexander Harper speak ill of anyone, nor anyone speak ill of him. He was ever willing to engage in every good work and always willing to relieve the distressed when in his power. His seat in his church was never vacant when his health and the weather would suit for his venturing out. His relations and neighbors can truly say that, though dead he yet speaketh to us. The great esteem in which he was held by his neighbors was manifested in their kindness during his late illness. All seamed to anticipate and feel the loss the church and society would sustain in his death. The writer asked him, the day before he died, respecing his hopes hereafter; his answer was 'All is well. Christ, my Savior, did not endure all the agonies of the cross for nothing; no. He died for poor, lost sinners such as I, and I know He will keep securely for me that which I have committed to His care.' "Mr. Harper married when young, in Kentucky; he had eleven children born to him, nine of whom are now living, five sons and four daughters. He lived to see them all become respected members of the Presbyterian Church. His own brothers and sisters, though several in number, are all gone to rest excepting two brothers and one sister: Maj. Robert Harper, of Ross city, Ohio; James Harper, near Logansport, Ind., and Mrs. Clark, of Ross County, Ohio. As a husband and father he was kind and affectionate. It is the lot of few fathers to have and to enjoy the affection of their children to the same extent that he did. As a neighbor he was kind and obliging, ever ready to assist in time of need. He commanded their esteem to such an extent, that although the day of his burial was very inclement, yet the concourse that followed him to his grave was very great." >From "Portrait and Biographical Album of Champaign Co., Ill" 1887 The parents of Mrs. Davis, Francis and Jane (REED) HARPER, were natives of Ohio, the former born in Pickaway County, May 26, 1800. He was twenty-eight years of age at the time of his marriage and became an active and prosperous farmer in Fayette County. In 1864 he came to the Prairie State. In 1853 his wife died, and he was accompanied by his five motherless children. He purchased 160 acres of improved land in Vermilion County, which he occupied until 1868, when he retired from active labor, spending the last years of his life among his children. His decease occurred Oct. 4, 1875, and his remains were laid to rest in the Blue Grass Chapel burying ground in Vermilion County. The death of the mother took place in Fayette County, Ohio, and she was buried in the old Presbyterian churchyard. Their ten children included four sons and six daughters, of whom four died in infancy. Those surviving are: Nancy, the wife of W. F. HOPKINS, William, Mary Ann and Susan J. Alexander was married and died in Cissna Park, Iroquois Co., Ill., June 16, 1885.

Hello, Does anyone know of the Harpers who lived in Lincoln Co Tn from the very early 1800's to the later part of 1800's? Thank you, Kathy

Hello. I am new to this list and I am seeking information on Louisanna C. Harper. She b. 1831 in LA and d. 1879 in LA. She was m. to Mattew Nugent SWAFFORD. They had a dau. named Orelia L. Swafford. Any help or direction on this line would be appreciated. Thanks, Misti Moss [email protected]