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James harper in Lombardy in 1913

jojoh55 — 2009-11-07 21:40:07Z

Can anyone help me to find my great uncle, James Harper, who was sent from a Home in England to Canada in 1910, and was living with the family of Edward O'Mara in 1913 in Lombardy. I can't find anything about him after that.

Jo Harper

Books on the Harper Family

StellaS77 — 2009-11-07 13:18:58Z

Greetings,

I just found a new online bookstore that gives away FREE SEARCHABLE CD-ROM with the purchase of any family history book, they have over 20,000 titles to choose from, I just tought that I will pass it along to you.

Their address is www.ancestralbooks.com

Books that I was able to find from their website for my research:

Harper - A Grave in the Wilderness - by Long, Byron R
Columbus, OH , 1914

Henry Harper of Randolph County, Virginia - by Grant, Howard B
Philippi, WV , 1934

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in

joanneharper70 — 2009-11-06 20:14:38Z

Well, the land was a grant from So. Carolina to protestant emigrants, so it was not from any church. It was some five years later when Rev. Martin brought five ships of Protestants (most all of whom were Presbyterians) in 1772, before that most Protestant religions could be found in So. Carolina. After that I think Presbyterians were the predominant religion. It was clear, however, that they did not want any Catholics in So. Carolina, all emigrants swore as they left the ship that they were not Catholic.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

joanneharper70 — 2009-11-06 18:15:34Z

NancyBacon 63 said she has a daughter in the Waxhaw area and frequently met individuals related to William Harper, perhaps she can direct you.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

nancybacon63 — 2009-11-06 15:41:58Z

Joanne,
I believe you asked me once why the Harpers left Scotland and I believe it was for religious reasons. I did find something in a Knox genealogy at Albany last month. John Knox "went from Scotland to Ireland with other Scotch emigrants, by invitation of the King of England, to constitute a balance of power against the insurgent Irish Catholics."

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

joanneharper70 — 2009-11-06 15:40:28Z

I have been supplied with a download of the Harper and Cantzon lines and would be happy to send them to you if you do not have it, from that you could trace present day relatives. I am still trying to find out when the Harpers arrived in Ireland from Scotland, if anyone can help with that I would be grateful.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

joanneharper70 — 2009-11-06 15:40:28Z

Well, I am assuming that they left Scotland for Ireland during Cromwell's Plantation sometime after 1650.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

nancybacon63 — 2009-11-06 15:40:28Z

Your guess is as good as mine, but my guess would say about
1730.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in

krtruman — 2009-11-06 15:40:28Z

Records show the family came to America with the promise of land from the church to keep a balance of land owners. There's a common thread. The family was awarded land when they arrived in the US.

HARPER, M Immaculate SISTER -1936

t42MountOlivet — 2009-11-06 15:37:58Z

HARPER M Immaculate SISTER -1936

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Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

DaveHarper75 — 2009-11-05 16:59:06Z

Both. At family reunions in Texas, there would be some SC relatives that would come to Mt. Pleasant, Texas where my line,Dr. Samuel G. Harper, settled in 1870's. My family is small here. I wanted to re-connect with some of those folks. I have two grown sons who are interested in this also. I am related to the Harper & Kirk families on both sides of my grandfather's family. The Kirk's settled in Texas also from Lancaster Co., SC. I have family geneology book from SC printed in 1961. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

DaveHarper75 — 2009-11-05 16:58:07Z

I'm a 9th generation descendent of William Harper Sr. Line is William Sr., William Jr., William III, Samuel Grandison, Samuel Robert, Robert Huey, Robert Davis, me (Robert D. Jr.)
I am looking for info on remaining cousins in South Carolina.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

nancybacon63 — 2009-11-05 04:55:24Z

My daughter attends the little church near the cemetery in the Waxhaw area where the early Harpers are buried. According to her, several people she has talked to are descended from those early Harpers. I don't know if there are actually any Harpers. In our case, my mother-in-law and her siblings were Harpers. She had brothers, but I have been unable to find them.

I will refer your question to her.

Re: Harper Family from Antrim Ireland (1704 to 1767) emigrated to US on Earl of Donegal in 1767 from Belfast Ireland, arrived in Charlestown, SC in December 1767

joanneharper70 — 2009-11-05 02:30:29Z

Do you mean present day relatives still in South Carolina or past family members?

harper / clark families of Ky/Tn

willene26 — 2009-10-30 16:14:12Z

searching for info on george lnle harper and effie jane clarkfamily. needing familly member names. please contact wanderson@newwavecomm.net creating family tree. this effie jane clark was my sister. both were boen in ky and died in paris tn.

Re: William Crawford and Elizabeth Harper

lyndamcginnis — 2009-10-27 15:32:38Z

I received a copy of the probate record for Samuel Harper from the York County Archives. There was no Will, but the probate includes statements of the children. So, Samuel Harper had the following children:
William Harper, the eldest son
Isabella Harper married to David Russell
Elizabeth Harper married to William Crawford
Samuel Harper
Jean Harper
The last two children were still underage minors in 1772, suggesting that they were born after 1752, but before 1760 when the father died. Isabella (Harper) Russell was born c1749.

Re: William David Harper

lsbye08 — 2009-10-26 23:42:05Z

My mother was Polly and my aunt was Dorothy. I have just started this search but maybe we could compare notes since we must be related. You said that Dorothy was your mother but she only had 4 children, Sally, Dennis, Dale and Keith. My name was Linda Susan Marliani. I am excited to find you, I was feeling that I was at a dead end.

Re: William Crawford and Elizabeth Harper

scarletpelicannj — 2009-10-26 03:31:24Z

Any more details re: Samuel's children, etc.? I have a Frank Harper b. 1874 in western Penna. Can't track his ancestry.

Riley Alexander Harper & Tempe Green Harper

2009-10-05 13:10:28Z

Am on a hunt for ancestors & descendants of my great-great grandfather & mother, Riley Alexander Harper & Tempe Green, both born & raised in Pamlico County area which used to be part of Craven County. Please email if you have any info to share. Thanks. Terry C

Re: David Harper of N. Ireland and Harper's Ferry Iowa

2009-08-21 16:36:28Z

Amy -

No connection that I'm aware of. Nothing that I've uncovered in my family points to Pennsylvania, but then, the reason for the exercise is that I'm not sure of the history of my line of Harpers, except for a Northern Ireland connection. There seems to have been various groups of Harpers on the East Coast, some of which came from Scotland/Ireland and England, and some of which came from from a different line in Germany - with German names that were anglicized to "Harper".

- Ted

Re: David Harper of N. Ireland and Harper's Ferry Iowa

2009-08-21 16:35:51Z

My grandfather's name was Theodore Anshutz Harper, born around Pittsburgh in 1898 (only child of Frank Harper and Katharine Orr Anshutz). It may be Frank Harper, or Franklin, or Frank C. I can't find anything on this Frank. I do have a Theodore Frelinghuysen Anshutz in my lineage. Those that I have tracked down are all around Pittsburgh. Any connection?
Amy

Re: Parents of Mary Harper born Jun 1770

hoying636 — 2009-09-29 17:25:29Z

HI John .. It's been a few years since you posted this message but, have you found any other info on your Harper family that went to Ross Co., Ohio? I'm searching for info on my GGG Grandmother Catherine Sophia Harper b 9 Sep 1799
in Dorchester, Maryland. She married Mathew Littleton 31 Dec 1808 in Ross Co., Ohio. This is all the info I have on her and have been searching! When I came across your post that your Harper family moved to Ross Co., Ohio it made me curious. I know a lot of pioneers went through Ross and Pickaway Co., Ohio.

Rosemary Sidle Teghtmeyer
rmary98@yahoo.com

Catherine Sophia Harper

hoying636 — 2009-09-29 17:13:29Z

hi everyone, I'm looking for info on my GGG Grandmother Catherine Sophia Harper. Born 9 Sep 1799 in Dorchester, Maryland. She married Mathew Littleton 6 Sep 1808 Ross Co., Ohio. That's all the info I've been able to come up with. I'd certainly appreciate any/all help!

Rosemary Sidle Teghtmeyer

William Crawford and Elizabeth Harper

lyndamcginnis — 2009-10-24 20:06:04Z

Elizabeth Harper was a daughter of Samuel Harper who died in York Co, PA in 1760. Samuel was buried in the Great Conewago Church cemetery near Gettysburg. Elizabeth married William Crawford and is named in her father's probate records. Does anyone have any information on this family? Did they remain in York/Adams Co, PA or did they move elsewhere?

Re: Riley Alexander Harper & Tempe Green Harper

CThiessen1946 — 2009-10-05 13:10:54Z

Terry,
I am trying to connect our second gt grandfather John Moore Harper (1794-1839)to the Harpers of North Carolina. We have proven with DNA that there is a connection. We have these names in our Harper family: Riley, Alexander, and Tempe. Do you have any information yet on the parents of your Riley Alexander Harper?

Re: Jacob Harper & Mary Conrad early 1700's

bmwalice — 2009-10-09 19:45:41Z

I am looking for a Jacob Harper about 1792 birth TN (maybe). Jacob was married to Darkes??? Davis. Their child Mahala Harper (1818) married Nathaniel Shelton (1806). Their child William Martin Shelton (1847) married Martha Adeline Shelton (1847)*first cousins*. Their child Sophronia Caldonia Shelton (1872) is my great grandmother.

My brink wall is Darkes? Davis. Any information would be appreciated.

Carl Houston Harper Obituary 1905-1974

kaitysmom — 2009-09-11 14:39:48Z

Source: “The Stewart-Houston Times” Newspaper, a weekly newspaper of Stewart County and Houston County in Tennessee

Date of Newspaper: Tuesday, November 19, 1974
Page: A-2

Name: Carl Houston Harper
Age: 69
Born: September 11, 1905 in Stewart County, TN.
Died: November 13, 1974 at Calloway County Hospital in Calloway County, Kentucky
Funeral: November 14, 1974 with Milligan Funeral Home in Stewart County, TN.
Burial: Stewart County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Stewart County, TN.
Parents: Pross Harper and Lee Hicks
Deceased 1st Spouse: Lucille (Knight) Harper
Surviving 2nd Spouse: Hazel (Chadwick) Harper
Surviving Children: Jack Harper, Billy Harper, Mrs. Juanita West, Mrs. Shirley Sills, Mrs. Carlene Lewis
Surviving Siblings: Nathan Harper, Landis Harper, Mrs. Ocie Lee, Mrs. Katie Forsythe, Mrs. Lena Forsythe, Mrs. Verna Oliver

If anyone is interested in a copy of the full and original obituary, I would be glad to share. Please contact me at my email address below.

Melissa Barker
Genealogist for Tennessee and Kentucky
E-Mail: kaitysmom@peoplestel.net

HARPER, Carrie B 1893-1977

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-06 13:45:21Z

HARPER Carrie B 1893-1977

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HARPER, Robert C and Georgia A

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-06 13:43:21Z

HARPER Robert C and Georgia A

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STANTON, Lucille HARPER 1912-1996

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-27 15:57:01Z

STANTON Lucille HARPER 1912-1996

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TRAVIS, Robert Simeon and Carol HARPER KEETCH

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-27 15:56:37Z

TRAVIS Robert Simeon and Carol HARPER KEETCH

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HARPER, Thomas E and Eudell P

t42MountOlivet — 2009-08-21 16:37:47Z

HARPER Thomas E and Eudell P

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Re: Harpers in New Brunswick Canada (Miscou Island)

carolwarren94 — 2009-09-06 04:13:30Z

Hello,
Trying to connect my WEEDENS,WHILDENS,WHELDONS,WHEATONS,HARPERS and BROWNS
of AfricanAmerican/Native heritage; believe some migrated to NovaScotia and Canada in 1783 from VA and NY.
Have only located 3 'possibles' w/surnames: WILLDON,WHEATON
and WEEDEN, and wondering if you might be of some help?
Most sincerely,
carol wheeldin warren.

Re: Margaret Lucille Patch Harper - OH, IN

JeanneStook27 — 2009-10-13 16:27:14Z

Well hi cousin! I am the great-granddaughter of Mary Elizabeth 'Molly' Patch Scholl.She is the sister of Jesse Clifton Patch, father of Margaret. I have packed away the research that Margaret did many years ago on the Patch family. I was wondering if there was anyone continuing her work or had the orginial work. It seems as if it mentioned obits and other sources but I could be wrong. Its been awhile since I worked on this line. I would love to fill in some blanks - can you help any?

Jeanne

Harper Family of VA

oclarke11 — 2009-10-21 13:38:33Z

Need info on these Harper lines.
1. ? b abt 1850 in Essex Co marr M. E. ( need her name ) Pitts dau of Norman Pitts & Malinda. Need Mr. Harper's name & his parents & siblings as well as children for him & M. E.
2. ? b abt 1905 in Hanover Co marr Hallie Mae Hall. Need his name & his parents & siblings. Hallie was the dau of Richard Eugene Hall & Mary Jane Askew. Also need children for Mr. Harper & Hallie.
3. Patrick b abt 1850 in Essex marr M. Ella Pitts. Need their parents & siblings. Have 3 children for Patrick & Ella. Is this the same couple as # 1?
4. W. S. ( need his name ) b abt 1870 in Essex Co marr Lucy G. ( Lulie ) Durham. Need parents & siblings for them. Have 2 children for W. S. & Lucy.
5. B. F. ( need his name ) b abt 1865 in Amelia Co marr Willie Anna Clarke dau of John William Clarke & Sarah A. Elizabeth Holt. Need parents & siblings for B. F. & children for him & Willie Anna.
6. William b abt 1850 in Essex marr Eliza Watkins. Need their parents & siblings. Their dau Bettie b abt 1872 marr Muscoe Brooks 27 May 1908. He was the son of Stapleton M. Brooks & Rosa Hayes or Webb. Need children for Muscoe & Bettie.
7. Brookie b abt 1855 also in Essex marr Richard Henry Brooks who was brother to Muscoe. Need parents & siblings for Brookie. Brookie & Richard's son Ritt b abt 1894 marr Maggie Hall 13 Oct 1915. She was the dau of Richard Hall & L. A. M. ( Lulie ) Greenwood. Need children for Ritt & Maggie.
8. James T. b abt 1860 in Essex Co marr Mary I. Taylor. Need parents & siblings for them. Have 3 children for James & Mary.
9. Corbin b abt 1820 also in Essex marr Ann Schools. Need parents & siblings for them. Their dau Sarah J. b abt 1843 marr Reuben Ball 9 Jan 1868. Need their children. Reuben was the son of Spencer Ball & Elizabeth Riddle.
10. Eliza E. b abt 1860 in Essex marr Henry Taylor. Need their paretns & siblings. Have 2 children for Henry & Eliza.
11. G. T. ( need his name ) b abt 1850 in Caroline Co marr Julia B. Taylor. Need G. T.'s paretns & siblings. Julia was the dau of Robert A. Taylor & Armazinda who was also a Taylor. G. T. & Julia's son Frank R. was b abt 1890. He marr Risa L. Lee 8 Jan 1913 in Essex Co. She was the dau of Appollos S. Lee & A. R. ( need her name )Bertie Anderson. Also need children for Frank & Risa.
12. Gladys b abt 1920 in Richmond marr George Preston Elliott Sr.Need their parents & siblings. Their son George Jr. b abt 1942 marr Nancy Carol Pitts 3 Aug 1963 in Caroline Co. Nancy is the dau of Morris Hugh Pitts & Catherine Long.
13. Henry W. b abt 1880 in Chesterfield Co marr Josephine Wells. Need parents & siblings for them. Their son James Louis b abt 1907 marr Lettie Corrender Hall 6 June 1944 in Hanover CO. She was the dau of Joe Hall & Annie Garrett. Also need children for James & Lettie.
14. Laurie b abt 1865 in Essex marr Lewis M. Jeffries son of Lewis Jeffries & Marie E. Cleavers or Clemons. Need parents & siblings for Laurie. Lewis & Laurie's son James b abt 1888 marr Mary B. Robinson 28 July 1910. She was the dau of Charles C. Robinson & Mary Taylor. Need children for James & Mary.
15. Lucy b abt 1780 in Essex marr William Dunn. Need their parents & siblings. Have 2 children for William & Lucy.
16. Mildred ( Millie ) b abt 1800 in Essex also marr a William Dunn. Need parents & siblings for them. Have 2 children for William & Mildred.
17. Thomas b abt 1865 in Essex marr Julia Taylor. Need their parents & siblings. Their dau Mollie b abt 1882 marr William Collier 27 Sep 1905. Need their children. William was the son of John M. Collier & Ellen Allen.
18. William b abt 1860 in Essex marr Lucy L. or C. Watkins. Need their parents & siblings . Have 2 children fo them. Any help with these Harper's appreciated.
Ollie

Re: David Harper of N. Ireland and Harper's Ferry Iowa

JKVR1 — 2009-08-20 02:04:14Z

Hi, I am related to David Harper also. I have a photo of his tombstone. His daughter, Ada, is also buried there. She died giving birth (at 19, I think) to my great grandmother. We have all kinds of geneological data from that side of the family and would be happy to share. My email is JKVR1@Yahoo.com Best Regards, Jean

Harpers in San Francisco

sheilasnuggs — 2009-09-21 12:54:35Z

Henry Paglar Harper [Harry] emigrated in 1871. Lived in San Francisco with wife Fannie, also from England & sons Charles Keane b.1876 & Emile Sherwood b. 1879. Charles became an attorney, had one daughter Helen b. 1917.Emile became a clergyman, lived sometime in New York, had a daughter Ann Frances b. 1914 & two adopted daughters Barbara b.1922, Penelope b. 1924 [both born in England].

Information on above & their descendants very welcome.

Samuel Harper born abt 1877, married to Amelia Foster in 1897

steveharper63 — 2009-10-24 11:26:54Z

I am trying to establish the parents of Samuel Harper (my Great Grandfather). I have a copy of the Marriage certificate which states the Fathers name as Charles, and yet family history that has been passed to me, along with Census records suggest the fathers name as George. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Samuel Harper born abt 1877, married to Amelia Foster in 1897

steveharper63 — 2009-10-25 17:16:55Z

Steve,
Thank you for your reply.
Samuel was born in Manchester UK, and Died in Yorkshire UK.
He married Amelia Foster on April 17th 1897 and they had 5 children: Samuel jnr,George Noah, Harold, Alfred, and Stanley.
Samuel was married a second time to Elizabeth Ezard whom appears to have been from the USA. She had a daughter, Beatrice, from a previous relationship, and a son with Samuel, John Ezard Harper.

Alfred Harper (My Grandfather) was born in Manchester UK, and Married Vida Constance Pugh (from Shropshire UK) in 1931. They had 4 children, Ronald Charles (my father), Marlene Elizabeth, Alvis Amelia, and Neville Samuel.

I will send you further information as I collect it.

Many thanks

Steve Harper

Re: William Harper born about 1817 Tazewell Co., VA

grannyclaudi — 2009-09-21 12:52:05Z

William Harper (b 1816) was the son of Leonard (1794-1864) and Pattey Follen Harper. William was the grandson of Jesse (1755-1849) and Hannah Ratliff Harper. This is as far back as I have been able to go. Many researchers say Jesse is the son of Jesse and Diana Goodloe Harper, but I have found this (according to the Goodloe papers) to be incorrect. William and Nancy had Isaac, Polly, Letty, Dicey, Sarah, Henderson, John and Reese. I have additional info on Polly but not of the othe siblings. I have a book on Jesse's descendants. Hope this info helps.

Re: Harpers in New Brunswick Canada (Miscou Island)

riccosharper — 2009-08-29 13:24:49Z

i am a Harper from Miscou Island New Brunswick.
not sure about James Harper but i can ask.
My father Herby Harper and his Father my grandfather Walter Harper were both Fishermen.
do you know who Walter Harper was?

Steve and Nora Harper, Gardi, Wayne Co, GA

nighthawkohio1 — 2009-09-02 02:50:25Z

Looking for descendants of Steve Harper (1866-1940) who married Nora Strickland (1873-1938.) Some of their children were:
Alvina, Gussie, Dorris, Clifford, Audrey,Jimmie,Willie, Nelia, Auther, May and Bobby. Nora may have had 2 children from previous marriage with last name Strickland, Carrie and Nelia....need some help to sort this family out. Please help if you can. (Nora's maiden name was Crosby.)

Margaret Lucille Patch Harper - OH, IN

Jeanne_Stook — 2009-10-13 16:26:20Z

I am looking for the family of Margaret Lucille Patch Harper. She was born November 23, 1906 in Ohio and in about 1908 her family moved to Indiana. She was a school teacher and lived her last years Pines Village Retirement Home in Valparaiso, IN. I believe she passed away in October 1994. Her husband was Harold Harper born August 9, 1906 and died in 1982. They had 2 sons, Robert Patch Harper and Thomas Edward Harper. If anyone knows of them or this Patch family please let them know I am trying to reach them.

Margaret was the d/o Jesse Clifton Patch and Ellen Davis.
Jesse was the s/o Bryan Patch and Hulda Bush.
Bryan was the s/o Nathanel Jacob Patch and Hannah Garrett.

Thanks, Jeanne

Re: Samuel Harper born abt 1877, married to Amelia Foster in 1897

sjcmsc — 2009-10-25 15:29:11Z

Steve,

Whereabouts was Samuel born, lived and died? I have Harpers on my father's side, and the name "Charles," in particular, is a common one in my Harper families. Any geographic reference points would be helpful - I'll see if I can help. Other family members' names, locations, also of great assistance.

Best of luck,

Steve Cox
Knoxville, TN

Harper

JIWelsch — 2009-10-09 19:44:31Z

DAVENPORT, Iowa - Tommy Mac Harper and Laurie Jean Cozad Harper died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at their home.

Tommy Mac Harper was born on April 27, 1950, in McMinnville, Tennessee, and Laurie Harper was born on May 25, 1957, in Muscatine, the daughter of Richard Allen Cozad and Muriel Jean Ash Cozad. They were married on February 14, 1972 in Muscatine.

A memorial gathering has been set for a later date.

Tom and Laurie were soul mates that lived and loved for 36 years together. They have two sons, Tom ‘Tyger’ Harper and wife, Lynette, and Jerry Harper and wife, Jessica; and five grandchildren, Celeste, Crystal, Angel, Alexis and Jannen.

Tom and Laurie will be deeply missed by all of their family.

They were preceded in death by their parents, Laurie's brother, three nephews, and two great-nephews.
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MUSCATINE, Iowa - Margaret Evelyn Harper, 89, of Muscatine, died Sunday, January 27, 2002, at Lutheran Homes.

Services will be 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2002, at the St. Mary Church, 417 Green Street. The Rev. John P. Gallagher will officiate. Pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Deborah Jean Blackburn, Gregory Charles Harper, Teresa Kay Harp, Patricia Lea Henriksen, James Allen Harper, William Craig Harper, Sergio Anthony Casillas, Lisa Marie Smalls, Matthew James Casillas, Andrew Paul Casillas, Denise Ann Coomer, Diana Kay Ruse, Pamela Jo Joslyn, Michael James Harper, Jennifer Ann Bockwoldt, Amanda Jane Bockwoldt, Samuel Allan Harper, Lucinda Michelle Harper, Tessa Marie Harper, Emily Anne DeCoster, Kyle Thomas DeCoster. Burial will be in St. Mary Cemetery.

Visitation will be at the Ralph J. Wittich-Riley-Freers Funeral Home. Rosary will be prayed by Catholic Daughters of the Americas at 7:00 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Bishop Hayes Catholic School.

Mrs. Harper was born on December 15, 1912, in Lake Township, Muscatine, the daughter of William L. and Margaret E. Van Zandt King. She married Clarence 'Curly' Harper on June 21, 1933 in St. Mary Church in Muscatine.

Mrs. Harper and her husband farmed in the Bayfield area.

Mrs. Harper was a member of the SS Mary & Mathias Church, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court Joan of Arc #524, SS Mary & Mathias Ladies Guild Sewing Circle, Lake Township Farm Bureau Women, Muscatine Community Y'est Club, former St. Mary Cemetery Association Board member.

Survivors include three sons, Charles and his wife Jean Harper of Muscatine, Joseph and his wife Rose Harper of Muscatine, Thomas and his wife Mary Harper of Muscatine; four daughters, Elizabeth and her husband Serjio Casillas of Davenport, Mary and her husband Allan Darting of St. Charles, Missouri, Barbara and her husband James Bockwoldt of St. Charles, Missouri, Dorothy DeCoster of Bettendorf, 21 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Harper was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clarence on June 21, 1978 and an infant son.
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DURANT, Iowa - Norma Jean Harper, 59, Durant, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002, at her home after a long illness.

She donated her body to the University of Iowa Hospitals and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the Genesis Hospice VNA.

Mrs. Harper was born Dec. 5, 1943, in Russellville, Ark., the daughter of James 'Frank' and Norma Teal Yeager. She married Fred Harper Oct. 1, 1971, in Illinois City, Ill.

She worked for Red Jacket, Davenport, for 18 years, retiring in 1995.

She enjoyed needle point, reading and toy tractor shows.

Survivors include her husband; three sons, Robert Harper and wife Veronica of Graham, Wash., James Harper of Wilton and John Harper and fiance, Dana Venenga of Jefferson; a sister, Frankie Jo Moennich and husband Milferd of Williamsburg; her mother, Norma Yeager of West Liberty; two granddaughters, Roxanne Harper and Zandria Harper; and a grandson, Lucas Harper.

She was preceded in death by her father.
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DAVENPORT, Iowa - Tommy Mac Harper and Laurie Jean Cozad Harper died Sunday, February 15, 2009, at their home.

Tommy Mac Harper was born on April 27, 1950, in McMinnville, Tennessee, and Laurie Harper was born on May 25, 1957, in Muscatine, the daughter of Richard Allen Cozad and Muriel Jean Ash Cozad. They were married on February 14, 1972 in Muscatine.

A memorial gathering has been set for a later date.

Tom and Laurie were soul mates that lived and loved for 36 years together. They have two sons, Tom ‘Tyger’ Harper and wife, Lynette, and Jerry Harper and wife, Jessica; and five grandchildren, Celeste, Crystal, Angel, Alexis and Jannen.

Tom and Laurie will be deeply missed by all of their family.

They were preceded in death by their parents, Laurie's brother, three nephews, and two great-nephews.

Re: Margaret Lucille Patch Harper - OH, IN

jillyme — 2009-10-13 06:44:25Z

Hi,

I stumbled onto this message. Anyway Margaret was my grandmother.

HARPER Stewart Allen 1952-2009 Mansfield, Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2009-08-20 02:04:47Z

LEBANON: Stewart Allen Harper of 99A Clubhouse Lane, Lebanon, Ohio 45036, passed August 9th 2009, at home with his wife by his side.

He developed, owned and operated The Top of The Hill Catering for 12 years in Lebanon, OH. He was a 21-year survivor of a pancreas and kidney transplant from The Ohio State University Hospital and was an active advocate of the transplant program.

He was born on April 2, 1952 in Mansfield, Ohio to Robert J. and Francis (nee Davis) Harper. He was a graduate of Mansfield Madison High School.

He was preceded in death by his parents; good friend, John Baker; and brother-in-law, Curtis Jackson

He is survived by his life companion and wife, Marilyn Lorenzoni; and his beloved dogs, Jake and Ellwood, all of the home. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Harper of Redlands, CA; nephew, Calvin J. Harper of Columbus OH; sister, Karen McCluney-Jackson; nephews, Brandon McCluney and C. Douglas Jackson of Mansfield, Ohio; and sister, Anh Wheat (Tony) of Dayton, Ohio; brother-in-law, Louis Paul Lorenzoni; sister-in-law, Carolyn Brodzinski (Ron) of New Philadelphia, OH; and nieces, Megan Erwin of Cleveland, Ohio; Melissa Erwin of Columbus; and good friend, Terry Rice; and oldest friend, James Caldwell of Mansfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

A celebration of Stewart Harper's life will be held on September 19th, 2009 at The Celebration of Life Center, 217 South Main St., Mansfield OH, 44902. The memorial will begin at 2 p.m. and is open to all of Stewart's friends and family.

Those unable to attend or wishing to share a fond memory may sign the online guestbook for Stewart by visiting the Oswald-Hoskins Funeral Home website, www.hoskinsfh.com.
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Re: David Harper of N. Ireland and Harper's Ferry Iowa

mjkharper — 2009-08-20 12:58:30Z

My 2004 post seems to have been expunged, but I assume that I was suggesting that all male Harpers get YDNA tested to check for matches in the Harper YDNA project.

Lot Harper 1781-1866 and Mariam Whitaker 1786-1824

MSzadkowski — 2009-08-20 03:48:59Z

Hello all: I just started researching this branch of my tree and ran into a problem. According to the marriage record at http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=worldmarr_ga&a... Lot and Mariam were married in 1804, not 1824. I started wondering when I saw that Mariam had died in 1824, yet she started giving birth to the first of her many children in 1805. Looks like he may have married a second wife in 1824, maybe there lies the problem. Just wanted to touch base in case anyone else was running into a similar roadblock. Cheers, Melody

Re: Harper - missing link

coreymaclean — 2009-10-16 13:19:39Z

I am a Harper from West Virginia. I am one of 5 children of Holly Herbert Harper, who lived in Charleston, West Virginia. He was married to Wilma Belle Redman.

His children from oldest are:

John David Harper
Alice Carol Harper Bass
Betty Lou Harper Francisco
Nancy Ann Harper MacLean
James Robert Harper

My father had one sister, Alice, who died either as a child or at birth (my memory fails me).

I wonder if we are related.