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.