Harpur - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Harpur's from Wexford, Ireland

angelus258 — 2009-10-06 21:53:07Z

My grandad, Patrick Harpur was from Wexford, Ireland. Am very interested in finding out info.

Re: Joseph Harpur

monaro1001 — 2009-09-07 07:00:12Z

Hi there I am also descended from Pakinui and William Harpur and have spent many years researching the Harpur tree if you haven't already seen it there is a book in the local libray (NZ) called "From County Cork to the Colonies" The Harpur family tree, you might find some additional info in your quest to find more about your tree.

walter sydney harpur

gordonharpur — 2009-09-03 10:35:16Z

my father thomas henry had an uncle walter sydney and maned my brother after

Re: Walter Sydney Harpur in USA

gordonharpur — 2009-09-03 10:17:21Z

my father thomas henry harpur son of henry thomas told me my bother walter sydney was named after his uncle

Re: Michael Harpur

yellabelly — 2009-08-09 10:39:11Z

Re Uncle Michael. I now know that he died off Calcutta, not Montevideo as I fist thought. He was on a platform at side of the ship. It slipped and he went in the Hoogly River. There are Bull sharks in the area and they could not save him. There was a piece in the local Wexford paper. It was October 1908.

Re: Joseph Harpur

saveloythelegend — 2009-06-27 07:26:40Z

Hi there, I've got as far as you it seems. I have information on Josephs wife, Sarah Chidley, but little information about Joseph himself. Since you are a distant cousin of mine (Mabel, Susans older sister is my Great-Grandmother)I'd like to say "Hello".

Re: JOHN HARPUR/HARPER m. HANORIA (HONORAH) SULLIVAN, NSW, AUSTRALIA 1865

enufclap — 2009-04-15 04:13:22Z

Hi Angela

That is correct. I am the great grand daughter of Isaac and Mary, via their daughter, Laura Jane (m Cyril Albert Pratt).

They did move to Cobar from Wellington, then back to Sydney in later life. Mary died at Marrickville and Isaac at Granville. I have a wonderful photo of Mary and Isaac with my mother when she was a young woman.

Thanks for the information. I have really only stated looking at Harpur-Sullivan connection in the past 48 hours, so you information is helpful.

Gloria

Re: JOHN HARPUR/HARPER m. HANORIA (HONORAH) SULLIVAN, NSW, AUSTRALIA 1865

egregora1 — 2009-04-15 00:47:35Z

Hi and thanks for replying.

Hanoria Sullivan was the daughter of Cornelius Sullivan, a convict from Ireland transported in 1820, and Mary Farrell, a free settler. I am descended from their eldest son Philip James, his daughter Mary Jane Sullivan, and her son Clem Quinn.

I know Mary married Isaac Frazer so you must be descended through one of their ten children.

I have made contact with another descendent of Hanoria Sullivan who has told me the Frazers moved to Cobar and then eventually to Marrickville.

It's great to hear from another family member - the more the merrier. I am leaving today for 3 weeks holidays so if you reply to this don't be offended if you don't get an immediate reply!

Thanks once again, regards

Angela

Re: JOHN HARPUR/HARPER m. HANORIA (HONORAH) SULLIVAN, NSW, AUSTRALIA 1865

enufclap — 2009-04-14 20:49:48Z

I am a descendant of John Harpur and Honorah Sullivan via their daughter Mary.

Michael Harpur

yellabelly — 2009-03-20 21:59:30Z

My gt.uncle Michael Harpur, born 1874c was killed in an accident off Montevideo in 1907. He was on a platform over the side of the ship, when the platform tilted and he fell in the sea. There were sharks around and he could not be rescued. I would be interested if anyone has more information. I believe he was a Merchant Seaman. Anne

Re: Joseph Harpur & Sarah Chidley

orlabord — 2009-02-17 09:29:29Z

Thank you for your reply - much appreciated. I did have all of this (as found on other trees in Ancestry).

A bit of a mystery her offspring with Joseph as three children born prior to her marriage to Joseph in 1814, ie Elizabeth 1808, Joseph J 1810 and Charles Chidley 1813. Of course her marriage to John Welsh/Walsh in 1847 had her being a step mum to his four children, ie Ellen 1839, Bridget 1840, Catherine 1843 and John 1845.

We often have a child born prior to a marriage or just after but never three!!!

All I have on Sarah's parents is that they were Joseph bc1760 England and Betty Hembrow bc1766 Ash Priors married 25 Dec 1809 and having siblings William and Elizabeth.

Regards
Sue

Re: Joseph Harpur

scottsharihogan — 2009-02-17 06:44:43Z

Hi again,

All that i have is that she was baptized 13/12/1789 in somerset, England.
Arrived on 'Alexander 1' 1806 for 7yrs imprisonment. Died 29/6/1866 at St. Stephen's CofE penrith.
Remarried 6/11/1847 to John Welsh.
I have tried to research Sarah more via the internet but have been unsuccessfully. I'm waiting till i can get to Sydney to spend time in the state library to try and find out some more info about Sarah. Sarah has been a fascination to me since i started researching my family tree.

Re: Joseph Harpur

orlabord — 2009-02-17 01:01:52Z

Hello Scott

Did you find out anything re Sarah Chidley wife of Joseph Harpur as I am currently researching this family as well.

Sue

Re: Walter Sydney Harpur in USA

jamesharpur — 2008-09-08 14:27:38Z

Hello,

It's been a while since you posted this.
What do you want to know?

Thanks
Walter

Re: Harpur's from Wexford, Ireland

wallacebco2000 — 2008-08-11 04:20:50Z

Hi Jill,
My name is John Wallace Born in NZ But now Living in Cairns QLD 4870 for the past 20 yrs, my ancestry is Moari,Irish, scotts. bit of a mix line, my Irish side is from William Harpur Born Sydney, To Joseph and Sarah(nee Chidley)Harpur, Joseph was born in Cork county Irland the only thig i have of him was when he was sent here from england what i am trying to get is his family line back into Irland like his father and Motherif you have any info on this would be greatfull.
regards, John Wallace

Re: Joseph Harpur

scottsharihogan — 2008-08-10 09:17:46Z

Hi John,
I am looking for some more info on Joseph Harpur too, mainly on his wife Sarah Chidley.
Can you help me out there?

Re: Harpur's from Wexford, Ireland

kathiealbn — 2008-08-02 14:51:16Z

I have an Ellen Harpur married a Michael Cain(Kane)-both Co. Wexford, their daughter, Anastatia b.abt 1823 Wexford married a Michael Purcell b. abt 1821 in Bannow, Wexford. They moved to Albany ,NY Would love any info re: Ellen Harpur & her family as well as any info on the Cain, Purcell families in Co. Wexford. Thank you.

Re: HARPUR FAMILY IN Tyrone Urney Pullyeran

ElliottHarper — 2008-06-20 15:27:50Z

This isn't too much but if you check in my Roots Web World Connect database "johnharper". Look for Hugh Harpur and in the note will be those Harpur's recorded in Pullyernan during the 1860 Griffith Valuation. Write me at the given address and perhaps we have some family in common.

Walter Sydney Harpur in USA

2005-01-17 20:20:50Z

Any information on a Walter Sydney Harpur who allegedly emigrated from Northern Ireland to USA (date unknown) and had a brother called Henry Thomas Harpur ?

Harpurs In Northern Ireland

2005-01-17 20:14:03Z

Message for Roberta Jane Riley ref William Harpur of Tullyhog
Try T Harpur of 2 Sessiagh Road Tullyhogue Cookstown BT80 8UF Northern Ireland Tele No 028 8676 4088
Let me know if this is useful

Re: Joseph Harpur

2004-08-02 07:39:39Z

Can anybody give me any info about John Harpur (aka Jack) Possibly relation to joseph.
Thankyou

Harpur/Harper Kelly of WEXFORD

2004-04-24 11:20:00Z

My husband's ancestors John HARPER from Wexford and Sarah KELLY from Fethard, Tipperary married in Fethard, had a couple of children there, one in Dublin and then moved to England. John's son Joseph Michael HARPER is my husband's grandfather. Any connections ??

Re: Harpur's from Wexford, Ireland

2003-02-23 00:44:26Z

Thank you for your prompt response and the news that your grandfather came from Co. Wexford. Whilst our scant records state that my grandmother was born in Dublin, we do know that she lived in Co. Wexford. She married my grandfather in Wexford in 1906. They came to Australia afterwards.

From your message and what we know there is a reasonable possibility that we are related for the following reasons. We think that she lived in Co. Wexford because she was related to the Harpurs there, and my grandmother also spoke of relatives who were into tin mining in South Africa.

Do you have a family tree for your grandfather which shows a sibling by the name(s) of Mary or May born around 1879 and any possible cross-referencing to Pettigrews or Lyne.

Cheers again

Re: Harpur's from Wexford, Ireland

2003-02-22 10:50:44Z

Sorry don't know any Harpurs in australia. My grandfather was born in Wexford city and migrated to South Africa. Good luck with your research.

Re: Harpur's from Wexford, Ireland

2003-02-22 09:41:58Z

Jill,

I am trying to find details of my grandermother Mary (May) Harpur. She came to Australia around 1909-10 and settled with my grandfather Alexander Pettigrew (he was born 1880 in Ennsicorthy). I believe she had previously been married to a Jonathan James Lyne (Dr). She had 3 children prior to leaving Ireland (they were all deceased - names Mabel, Eileen and Jack). Her place of birth may have been Dublin (not sure).

Do you know of Harpur's in Wexford/Enniscorthy area having a daughter born about 1879 -80. She was a good musician and singer. Thanks and cheers from Canberra.

Re: Harpur South Africa

2003-02-13 08:07:26Z

Hello Frik,

I am just looking for info on my Irish ancestors and came across your message. My great grandfather was Alexander Pettigrew (married Jessie Hutchinson Chapman). He owned and ran a coal and butter business at Templeshannon Quay (near Enniscorthy, Co Wexford). Their son, my grandfather, also Alexander came to Australia with my grandmother May (Mary?) Harpur around 1910. May talked of relatives in South Africa who I believe we tin miners. May was married prior to meeting my grandfather - I believe to a doctor. May was very musical, could play several instruments and sang. Does any of my info relate to what you know of the Harpurs of Co. Wexford.

Thanks Jennifer

Re: Harpur South Africa

2003-02-13 08:05:41Z

Re: Harpur family tree

2002-12-27 19:57:19Z

Hi, what is the name of your grandparents or great grand parents? I don't think we are related as I believe I have traced all remaining living family members. There were several Harpur families from Wexford Town.

Re: Harpur South Africa

2002-12-27 19:53:01Z

Hi, Jill Leasegang from earlier in this thread may be of some help. She has family in S. Africa.

Are Harpums and Harpurs related???

2002-08-02 09:16:03Z

Dear All,

I am tracing Harpums and a relative has suggested that the surname could be a variation of Harp Harpur or Harper due to in olden days people playing the Harp. I am looking for a John and Mary Harpum who had a George Langley Harpum born jan 1803 christened mar 1803 in Rochester St Nicholas in Kent ENGLAND. Does anyone have any of these names with spelling variations?????

Cheers sarah

Are Harpums and Harpurs related???

2002-08-02 09:11:12Z

Dear All!

I am tracing the Harpum family tree and have just had a letter from a relative who states that Harpur is a likely variation of Harpum as well as Harper and Harp coming from people playing the harp. My family come from Kent at the moment but I cannot so any further back. It is a John Harpum and Mary who had George Langley Harpum born Jan 1803 christened Rochester St Nicholas in Kent ENGLAND. Does anyone ave any of these names with a variation in spelling??
All help appreciated

Cheers Sarah

Re: Harpur South Africa

2002-06-11 13:21:31Z

Harpur is a surname associated in Ireland almost
exclusively with the south east corner of County
Wexford. Included in this area are the two baronies
of Forth and Bargy where a dialect of 13th Century
Norman English was spoken until approx. 1850.
The surname 'Harpur' is 'de Harpur' in this dialect -
indicating the Norman influence. Where did the surname
originate? Probably in Derby in England. One of the
the first English Barons was a Robert Le Harpur, (1227 or
thereabouts) andit seems likely that his offspring arrived in the Norman
ecnlcave of Sout East Wexford either shortly before or
with the second wave
of Norman incursion. After the first invasion, through
Bannow in Wexford, the Normans largely focused on
the ports of Waterford and Dubin as access points.

Another wave of Normans largely bypassed Wexford as a result, and the two baronies were left to develop their
own unique Norman-Irish heritage.

Harpur larlgey died out as a surname in England in the
1550's (thereabouts) when the last male Harpur married
into the Crewe family.

Harpur South Africa

2002-04-29 13:29:26Z

Good morning

I found a notice from you on a notice board that you have contact with a South African Harpur.
Im doing research and have a John James Harpur, who married a Maria Elizabeth Grabe on 1/8/1870. He came from Ireland and might have been born roundabout 1834. Im looking for his Irish ancestors. Could you be of any help.

Regards

Frik Nelson

HARPUR of Tyrone, Belfast and Australia

MMinter8551 — 2007-08-21 01:36:04Z

Thomas HARPUR
b.c. 1797 Ireland
m.c. 1815 sp.1. Rose ADAMS d. 1935 Ireland
m. pre 1840 sp. 2 Mary Jane SPEAR / SPEER
d. 1848
bur. 22 October 1848, aged 51, at St Mary Magdalene, South Creek (now St Marys) NSW, Australia.

Thomas and his family arrived Sydney on the Lord Western, 3 October 1840.

Thomas Harpur was a landowner of Desertcreat, near Cookstown, and Lime Park both County Tyrone and of College Square North, Belfast, and Dublin.

James Harpur from London

dePaulaLopes — 2007-10-13 08:21:41Z

I am looking for the parents (James Harpur, a wheelwright and ....)of James Copestake Harpur, a Commercial Traveller, born about 1833 in Upper Norwood Lambeth London He died 14-06-1878 in Doncaster York. He married Elizabeth Poles, born 01-08-1842 in Wentworth Wath Roterham York. Their son was Henry Poles Copestake Harpur, born 28-04-1869 Doncaster York. He married 17-08-1897 Kent Surrey Annie Elizabeth Parks, born 17-12-1867 Shoreditch Middlesex.

Re: Joseph Harpur

savvyloy — 2002-07-15 07:53:15Z

Hi Annette..Jospeh Harpur is my great, great, great, great grandfather..I am a decendent of his and Sarahs son William and his wife Meri Pakinui..my e mail address is savvyloy@hotmail.com if u would like to contact me

Harpur's

bobbieb64 — 2003-02-03 17:42:36Z

I am trying to find out information on my grandfather, his name was William Harpur and he was from Tullyhog (unsure of spelling) Northern Ireland. He married an Elizabeth Hooey and emmigrated to Canada.

Re: Joseph Harpur

JohnWallace82 — 2007-08-29 01:12:13Z

Joseph Harpur is my great, great, great, great grandfather. I am a descendent of his and Sarah’s son William and his wife Meri Pakinui.

Hi name is John Wallace My father was adopted but his birth name was John Gordon Stanley McIntosh Father (Henry) Mother Susan Harding
What I am trying to find out Joseph Harpur father and mother Back through Cork County, Ireland.
Would Appreciate any help

Regards John Wallace

Harpur family tree

bobbyharpur — 2002-07-16 10:09:31Z

I'm only starting to research my family tree and was interested to come across this thread. My grandfather was born in 1898 and comes from Wexford. I'm pretty sure that if you go back far enough its very possible there is a link somewhere. Any info I have that may be of help would be happily parted with. I live in Co Kildare Ireland.

Dermot & Constance Harpur of Dublin/Liverpool/London

lesleycs — 2008-06-01 04:51:04Z

I am posting on the off-chance that someone tracing Harpur lines recognises these names in their tree. They are my mother's half-siblings.

Both were born in the 1940s. Their mother was Elizabeth (Millen/Fleeton/or Harpur).

Perre Constance (Connie)(surname unknown) had two or three children, one of whom was born in Belfast around 1967, possibly called Simon. Last contact was with Constance in late 1960s in Liverpool.

Trying to make contact but need more details for a search. Any information would be much appreciated.

JOHN HARPUR/HARPER m. HANORIA (HONORAH) SULLIVAN, NSW, AUSTRALIA 1865

egregora1 — 2006-08-31 23:46:10Z

I am seeking descendents of the above couple - their children I have are:

Catherine died 1878
Joseph
William
Mary b. 1865
Sydney C b.1867
Henrietta b.1872
Jessie b.1875
Robert J b.1876 d about 1878
Esther M b 1878 d. 1879
Patrick Berthard b. 1880

The spelling of the surname varies - I believe the name is HARPUR but there was a lot of mis spelling of surnames in those days.

I am related to these people through Hanoria Sullivan.

Angela

Re: Rev, Singleton Harpur

JamesECraig09 — 2007-08-12 11:09:58Z

Hi,

This is a pretty old message I'm responding to so I hope you'll get it and are able to help.

I'm looking at a Thomas Singleton Harpur, born Maryborough parish, County Queens Diosese of Leyland 1851.
He later went to Australia where he died in 1937. I understand he might have been a Minister.

Thanks,

James.

Thomas Singleton Harpur - County Clare, Ireland

JamesECraig09 — 2007-08-04 09:37:54Z

Thomas Singleton Harpur, born Maryborough parish, County Queens Diosese of Leyland 1851, and immigrated to Australia in 1877, and died there in 1937.

Just started looking so am very short of information.
Anyone with this connection?

Thanks,

James.

Re: Rev, Singleton Harpur

JamesECraig09 — 2007-08-13 00:50:18Z

Very many thanks. Email to follow, with a photo attachment.

James.

Re: Rev, Singleton Harpur

JamesECraig09 — 2007-08-12 19:43:11Z

Thanks very much. My email address is on my profile but I won't post it on open message boards - you can guess why,I expect.

I am intrigued by the name Singleton - it has to have some special significance, one that I'd have thought was family based, yet, 'my' Harpur seems not to be part of 'yours', though I know the time frame's not the same. Strange.
Alternative method of transmission maybe - post on -
http://ourmissinglinks.proboards83.com/. (my forum)

Thanks again,

James.

singleton harpur

jodieMwalden — 2003-01-18 01:46:30Z

Singleton harpur married to a Jane Staples? they had a son Thomas in 1851. Thomas was born in queens county,Ireland and immigrated to Australia. This is the only info I have found so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated

Re: Rev, Singleton Harpur

mjkharper — 2007-08-12 17:01:39Z

I have some stuff on this family who have several Singletons and who were in the right place, but no Thomas Singleton. There is a Thomas Willlaim b 1854 of whom no further word. If you send me your email address I can send the file as an attachment. This family appears in Burke's Landed Gentry of Ireland.

Re: Rev, Singleton Harpur

mjkharper — 2007-08-12 21:13:33Z

sorry I can not see anything about your address on your profile.

But you can email me privately at mjkharper@msn.com

Then I can send the file. Looking at what I have on the family (not mine I hasten to add - rich not poor) and where they were in Ireland I would be very surprised if your ancestor was not related to that family. Many of whom were ministers. I will try posting an outline tree in the body of the text.
Descendants of Singleton Harpur

1 Singleton Harpur 1749/50 - b: 28 Feb 1749/50
.. +Sarah Farris
........ 2 Thomas Harper 1782 - b: 1782 in Dublin, Ireland
................... 3 Singleton Colville Harpur 1821 - b: 1821
....................... +Jane Staples
............................. 4 George Anthony Harpur 1864 - b: 07 Nov 1864 in Borris-in-Ossory, Ireland
........................................ 5 Douglas George David Harpur 1908 - b: 1908
............................. 4 Jane Harpur 1865 - b: 21 Jul 1865 in Borris-in-Ossory, Ireland
............................. 4 Henry Harpur 1866 - b: 16 Nov 1866 in Borris-in-Ossory, Ireland
............................. 4 Richard McCarter Harpur 1868 - b: 1868 in Borris-in-Ossory, Ireland
................... 3 William Chaigneau Harpur 1823 - b: 1823 in Carlow, Ireland
....................... +Joanna Siggins
............................. 4 Jane Harpur 1861 - b: 12 May 1861 in Inch by Gorey, Ireland
............................. 4 Catherine Harpur 1864 - b: 06 Jun 1864 in Taghmon and Glynn, Ireland
............................. 4 Susan Harpur 1865 - b: 16 Mar 1865 in Dublin, Ireland
............................. 4 Richard Harpur 1866 - b: 18 Jul 1866 in Dublin, Ireland
................... 3 Thomas Bernard Harpur 1824 - 1913 b: 1824 in Maryborough, Ireland d: Aft. 1913
............................. 4 Thomas William Harpur 1854 - b: 1854
............................. 4 Henry Singleton de la Maziere Harpur 1864 - b: 1864 in Kildare, Ireland
................................. +Saisie Septima St. George
........................................ 5 Thomas Hugh St. George Harpur 1891 - b: Abt. 1891
............................................ +Isabella Gertrude Wright
........................................ 5 Henry Eric St. George Harpur 1893 - b: Abt. 1893
........................................ 5 J. Henry F. de la Maziere Harpur 1895 - b: Abt. 1895
.................................................. 6 Muriel Gwynn Harpur
............................. 4 Francis John Harpur 1867 - b: 1867
........................................ 5 Thomas Gerald Harpur 1890 - b: 1890 in Mountmellick, Ireland
................... 3 John Harpur 1829 - b: Abt. 1829
....................... +Eliza Nixon 1835 - b: Abt. 1835
............................. 4 Thomas George Montgomery Harpur 1861 - b: 18 Apr 1861
................................. +Kathleen Wilson
........................................ 5 Ernest Ian Wilson Harpur 1899 - b: 31 May 1899
........................................ 5 Kathleen Violet Harpur
........................................ 5 Edith Elizabeth Armstrong Nixon Harpur
............................. 4 Anna Harpur
................................. +Alexander Francis Boyle
........................................ 5 Ivan Alexander Boyle 1895 - 1896 b: 30 Apr 1895 d: 05 Jun 1896
........................................ 5 Dermot Alexander Boyle 1904 - b: 02 Oct 1904
........................................ 5 Brian James Harpur Boyle 1906 - b: 17 Apr 1906
........................................ 5 Silvia Boyle 1908 - b: Abt. 1908
................... 3 Anne Catherine Harpur 1835 - b: Abt. 1835
....................... +Alexander Nixon 1804 - 1882 b: 1804 d: 25 Mar 1882
............................. 4 Harpur Colville John Nixon 1858 - b: 05 Dec 1858
................................. +Marie Louis
........................................ 5 Harpur Cyril Nixon 1888 - b: 1888
........................................ 5 James Nixon 1889 - b: 1889
........................................ 5 Louis Hamilton Nixon 1891 - b: 11 Dec 1891
........................................ 5 Frank Alexander Nixon 1895 - b: 23 Jun 1895
........................................ 5 Thomas Marie Nixon 1896 - b: 26 Dec 1896
........................................ 5 John Nixon 1904 - b: 19 Oct 1904
............................. 4 Hannah Frances Nixon
............................. 4 Jemina Nixon
........ 2 John Harpur 1786 - b: Abt. 1786
........ 2 Singleton Harpur 1792 - b: 1792 in Dublin, Ireland

Rev, Singleton Harpur

mjkharper — 2002-10-24 19:41:09Z

I have information on this man's descendants. He was born in 1749/1750. Many were Ministers. They lived variously in S. Ireland, Co. Louth, Borris-in -Ossory, Montmellick, Dublin, etc. Glad to share.

HARPUR FAMILY IN Tyrone Urney Pullyeran

cfkemp1 — 2008-05-19 17:38:40Z

I am seeking information on the family of Hugh Harpur. I believe one of his sons was Elliott Harpur. Any information of the Harpurs in Tyrone would be most appreciated.