Descendants of
John C. HARPER and Sarah HURST
Sarah Hurst Harper and family at her 90th birthday celebration in Princeton, Missouri.
1. John C.1 HARPER, born 26 Jun 1787 in , Orange, North Carolina; died 19 Oct 1849 in Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He married on 20 Aug 1808 in , Claiborne, Tennessee, Sarah HURST, born 27 Sep 1789 in , Wythe, Virginia; died 19 Jul 1892 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, TN; buried in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, daughter of Thomas HURST and Sylvia BREEDING.
Notes for John C. HARPER
DEATH: 1. Drowned in the Mississippi River on a return trip from Claiborne County, Tennessee after settling the estate of his father-in-law Thomas Hurst.
2. Widows pension record for the War of 1812 with affidavits of Sarah Hurst Harper, Richard Harper, and Hiram Harper.
3. Missouri Pioneers.
4. Cape Girardeau County Cemetery Records.
Notes for Sarah HURST
1. War of 1812 Pension Record (Widows Pension)
2. 1850, 1860, 1870, 1880 Census for Mercer Co., Missouri
3. Cemetery Records of Princeton Cemetery
4. History of Mercer County Missouri
Children of John C. HARPER and Sarah HURST were as follows:
+ 2 i Cileta2 HARPER, born 26 May 1808 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
William LAFFOON.
+ 3 ii Lucinda2 HARPER, born 16 Feb 1810 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
Wiley COOK.
+ 4 iii Squire Jackson2 HARPER, born 29 Dec 1811 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married (1) Elizabeth JENNINGS. He married (2) Talitha or Telitha Carmine
TATE.
+ 5 iv Richard H.2 HARPER, born 16 Feb 1814 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married (1) Nancy Ann FORD. He married (2) Frankey HOPPER. He married
(3) Phoebe Ann MCCOY.
+ 6 v Thomas Jefferson2 HARPER, born 10 Jun 1816 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married (1) Manila BARTLETT. He married (2) Elizabeth Ann NORDYKE.
+ 7 vi Rhoda E.2 HARPER, born 7 Feb 1819 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
William EDWARDS.
8 vii Reubin2 HARPER, born 4 Apr 1822 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 1873 in,
Stoddard, Missouri.
+ 9 viii Hiram Willis2 HARPER, born 14 Sep 1825 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married Emily Amandaville CRAVENS.
+ 10 ix Nancy M.2 HARPER, born 8 Jun 1826 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
William Wheeler HURST.
+ 11 x Sylvia Jane2 HARPER, born 18 Jun 1828 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She
married (1) Willis MOORE. She married (2) Alexis George WILSON.
+ 12 xi Tillman2 HARPER, born 18 Jun 1828 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married
Eliza A. FERRELL.
+ 13 xii Sarah Mahala2 HARPER, born 16 Jun 1833 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She
married John Jackson HUTCHINSON.
+ 14 xiii John Calloway2 HARPER, born 11 Nov 1834 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married Mary Ann MORIN.
Generation 2
Cileta Harper and William Laffoon
2. Cileta2 HARPER (John C.1), born 26 May 1808 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died bef. 1872 in , , Missouri. She married abt. 1836 in , Claiborne, Tennessee, William LAFFOON, born abt. 1795 in , Surry, North Carolina, son of Stephen Dennis LAFFOON and Elizabeth (---).
Children of Cileta HARPER and William LAFFOON were as follows:
+ 15 i Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, born 21 Mar 1837 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She
married James L. HARPER.
+ 16 ii Nancy M.3 LAFFOON, born abt. 1840 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
Thomas Marion YORK.
17 iii Lucinda3 LAFFOON, born 16 Sep 1842 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died
22 Sep 1918 in Cleveland, Cass, Missouri. She married (1) SMITH.
She married (2) William HUDDLESTON. She married (3) in 1902 in , Cass,
Missouri, (3) James L. HARPER, born 15 Jun 1833 in , , Tennessee.
18 iv Elizabeth3 LAFFOON, born abt. 1843 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
on 1 Jul 1858 in , Cass, Missouri, Martin Charles MALAHAN.
+ 19 v Mary Jane3 LAFFOON, born 7 Oct 1846 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She
married (1) COOK. She married (2) Joseph Robinson COLE.
+ 20 vi Stephen D.3 LAFFOON, born 25 Nov 1848 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married America Jenny Phillips WISE.
Lucinda Harper and Wiley Cook
3. Lucinda2 HARPER (John C.1), born 16 Feb 1810 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 6 Apr 1896 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married on 19 Jan 1837 in , Granger, Tennessee, Wiley COOK, born 8 Feb 1815 in , Granger, Tennessee; died 24 Jun 1895 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
Children of Lucinda HARPER and Wiley COOK were as follows:
+ 21 i Jesse Insley3 COOK, born 30 Apr 1839 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married
Cynthia (---).
+ 22 ii Jackson A.3 COOK, born 27 Dec 1840 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married
Elizabeth HUTCHINSON.
23 iii Sarah Jane3 COOK, born 1846 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married on
13 Nov 1864 in , Mercer, Missouri, Henry WESTFALL.
+ 24 iv John T.3 COOK (Judge), born 7 Sep 1847 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. He
married Mary Elizabeth PARSONS.
+ 25 v Alsy3 COOK, born Jun 1849 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married
Calvin CURTIS.
Squire Jackson Harper and
(1)Elizabeth Jennings
(2) Talitha Tate
4. Squire Jackson2 HARPER (John C.1), born 29 Dec 1811 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died Oct 1886 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri. He married (1) in 1836, Elizabeth JENNINGS, born 1818 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 1856 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri, daughter of Anderson JENNINGS and Mary Jane HAYS. He married (2) Talitha or Telitha Carmine TATE, born 1821 in , , North Carolina; died 2 Mar 1900 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri.
Children of Squire Jackson HARPER and Elizabeth JENNINGS were as follows:
26 i Lucy J.3 HARPER, born 1837 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married Yancy
Bert EAVES.
27 ii William A.3 HARPER, born 7 Aug 1841 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 7 Feb
1919. He married Martha E. CORBIN.
28 iii Sidney Reubin3 HARPER, born 1840 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
29 iv John Hurst3 HARPER, born 10 Mar 1846 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died 3 Jul
EVANS.
+ 30 v Minerva3 HARPER, born 2 Feb 1848 in , Stoddard, Missouri. She married
William Presley WHITE.
Children of Squire Jackson HARPER and Talitha or Telitha Carmine TATE were as follows:
31 i Elizabeth C.3 HARPER, born 1859 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri; died
1904. She married David Newton ASLIN.
32 ii Louisa E. (Babe)3 HARPER, born 1861 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri;
died 1923. She married Nelson CORBIN (Reverand).
+ 33 iii Andrew Jackson3 HARPER, born 4 Oct 1863 in Bloomfield, Stoddard,
Missouri. He married Sarah Lavina OSBORN.
Richard Harper and
Notes for Richard H. HARPER
Records of Colleen Copeland, 43592 Hwy 226, Stayton, OR 97383
Children of Richard H. HARPER and Nancy Ann FORD were as follows:
34 i Rebecca M.3 HARPER, born 1835 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
Thomas FRANKLIN.
35 ii Samuel Jackson3 HARPER, born 9 Jun 1836 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died
21 Jul 1928. He married on 4 Feb 1856, Elizabeth FERRELL.
+ 36 iii Ursula3 HARPER, born 17 Nov 1838 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married
John MULVANIA.
+ 37 iv Vincent Myers3 HARPER, born 21 Feb 1841 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married Amanda Catherine HUTCHINSON.
38 v Lucinda Jane3 HARPER, born 5 Mar 1844 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died
26 Dec 1931. She married on 4 Sep 1864, Benjamin FAIRLEY.
39 vi J. P.3 HARPER, born 1846 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
Children of Richard H. HARPER and Frankey HOPPER were as follows:
40 i John Wiley C.3 HARPER, born 20 Feb 1853 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri;
died 28 Sep 1922. He married on 23 Mar 1873, Martha Ann CRUM.
Children of Richard H. HARPER and Phoebe Ann MCCOY were as follows:
41 i Thomas J.3 HARPER, born 1857 in , Mercer, Missouri.
42 ii Zellah3 HARPER, born abt. 1860 in , Wapello, Iowa.
THOMAS JEFFERSON HARPER AND
ELIZABETH ANN NORDYKE
Thomas Jefferson Harper and Elizabeth Ann Nordyke (Turner) Harper
6. Thomas Jefferson2 HARPER (John C.1), born 10 Jun 1816 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 6 May 1908 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; buried 10 May 1908 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. He married (1) Manila BARTLETT, born abt. 1816 in , of Claiborne, Tennessee; died 1845 in , , Kentucky. He married (2) on 10 Oct 1848 in , Missouri, Missouri, Elizabeth Ann NORDYKE, born 28 Feb 1823 in Washington Co., VA; died 25 Apr 1883 in Goldendale, Klickitat, WA, daughter of James D NORDYKE and Leticia F. SMITH.
Notes for Thomas Jefferson HARPER
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate
2. Obituary from Vancouver, Washington
BIRTH: 1. War of 1812 Pension record of his mother Sarah (Hurst) Harper
which contained the birthdate of Thomas.
3. 1860, 1870, 1880, 1900 Census State of Washington
Note: Thomas Jefferson Harper was a Baptist Minister and founded a number of churches in the State of Washington.
Children of Thomas Jefferson HARPER and Manila BARTLETT were as follows:
+ 43 i Manila Ann3 HARPER, born 7 May 1834 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She
married George Washington MILLER.
+ 44 ii Pleasant Howard3 HARPER, born 10 Feb 1836 in Claiborne, TN. He married
(1) Sarah Elvira BREWER. He married (2) Coloma Medora MCCANN.
+ 45 iii Martin VanBuren3 HARPER, born 21 Oct 1839 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He
married Margaret Webster JOHNSON.
Children of Thomas Jefferson HARPER and Elizabeth Ann NORDYKE were as follows:
+ 46 i Elmira M.3 HARPER, born 28 Oct 1848 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She
married Lemuel Clarence WHITAKER.
+ 47 ii Mary Jane3 HARPER, born 14 Oct 1850 in Princeton, Mercer, MO. She
married Benjamin F. ROBERTSON.
+ 48 iii John Calloway3 HARPER, born 28 Nov 1851 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
He married (1) Susan Flavilla WHITNEY. He married (2) Dora Belle ATKINS.
+ 49 iv Nancy Ellen3 HARPER, born 8 Jan 1854 in Mound Prairie, Thurston,
Washington. She married William E. HARKLERODE.
50 v William G.3 HARPER, born 23 Oct 1856 in Mound Prairie, Thurston, WA;
died 1 Jan 1939 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; buried 4 Jan 1939 in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. He married on 4 Oct 1879, Fanny R.
BENNETT, born abt. 1856.
Notes on William G. HARPER:
BIRTH: 1. Records of the Hollenbeck Home
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate Number 39-001286 State of California
Note: Robert Howard Harper says that he was at their home for Christmas dinner and that he was fine. On New Years day he died. He suspected foul play on the part of the nursing home.
51 vi James J.3 HARPER, born 1857 in Mound Prairie, Thurston, WA, died as an
infant.
+ 52 vii Sarah L.3 HARPER, born 23 Sep 1858 in Bush Prairie, Thurston, Washington.
She married (1) George Washington MILLER. She married (2) William P.
WRIGHT.
+ 53 viii Mallissa3 HARPER, born 5 Mar 1860 in Bush Prairie, Thurston, Washington.
She married Warren Spencer PITTMAN.
54 ix Willis3 HARPER, born 1861 in Bush Prairie, Thurston, WA, died as an infant.
55 x Theodocia3 HARPER, born 6 Jun 1863 in Baker Prairie, Thurston,
Washington; died 4 Dec 1926. She married on 8 Oct 1882, H. L. WILLIAMS,
born abt. 1863.
+ 56 xi Thomas Jefferson3 HARPER (Jr.), born 12 Dec 1866 in Grand Mound,
Thurston, Washington. He married Mary Augusta BENNETT.
Rhoda E. Harper and William Edwards
7. Rhoda E.2 HARPER (John C.1), born 7 Feb 1819 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married in 1840 in , , Tennessee, William EDWARDS, born 1820 in , , Tennessee.
Children of Rhoda E. HARPER and William EDWARDS were as follows:
57 i Luceza3 EDWARDS, born 1841 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
58 ii James P.3 EDWARDS, born 1843 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married on
10 Feb 1862, Melinda MCNEIL.
59 iii Loueza3 EDWARDS, born 1845 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
60 iv Mary J.3 EDWARDS, born 1847 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
61 v Nancy3 EDWARDS, born 1848 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
62 vi John C.3 EDWARDS, born 1852 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married on
13 Jul 1882, Jane SIMPSON.
63 vii William3 EDWARDS, born 1854 in , Claiborne, Tennessee.
64 viii Howard Hiram3 EDWARDS, born 1856 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married
on 27 Feb 1881, Nancy P. ASLIN.
65 ix Caloway3 EDWARDS, born 1859 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married on
9 Apr 1885, Louisa J. BARHAM.
Hiram Willis Harper and Emily Amandaville Cravens
9. Hiram Willis2 HARPER (John C.1), born 14 Sep 1825 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 14 Feb 1905 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. He married on 8 Sep 1851 in , Mercer, Missouri, Emily Amandaville CRAVENS, born 14 Nov 1831 in , Simpson, Kentucky; died 19 Jun 1899 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon.
Children of Hiram Willis HARPER and Emily Amandaville CRAVENS were as follows:
+ 66 i Mary Ann3 HARPER, born 14 Feb 1853 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married
John R. BASS.
67 ii Tillman Howard3 HARPER, born 10 May 1854 in , Mercer, Missouri; died
22 Nov 1859.
68 iii John Thomas3 HARPER, born 12 Jan 1856 in , Mercer, Missouri; died
12 Jul 1921 in Tygh Valley, Wasco, Oregon. He married on 18 Feb 1892 in
Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory, Margery J. MILLER, born 17 Nov 1850 in , ,
Indiana; died 21 May 1928 in Tygh Valley, Wasco, Oregon.
+ 69 iv James Hiram3 HARPER, born 7 Feb 1858 in , Buchanan, Missouri. He married
Luella LANGLEY.
+ 70 v Sarah Jane3 HARPER, born 22 May 1859 in , Buchanan, Missouri. She
married Mose M. RICE.
+ 71 vi Jeremiah Beauregard3 HARPER, born 24 Jul 1861 in , Buchanan, Missouri. He
married Hattie BROWN.
72 vii Jackson Lee3 HARPER, born 7 Nov 1862 in Tyce, Buchanan, Missouri; died
17 Apr 1917. He married on 27 Apr 1885, Christina (Annie) ADAMSON.
73 viii Amanda Davis3 HARPER, born 11 Sep 1864 in , Buchanan, Missouri; died
11 Mar 1895.
74 ix William Doss3 HARPER, born 18 Oct 1867 in , Buchanan, Missouri; died
17 Mar 1948. He married on 7 Jul 1924, Ella M. BENSON.
75 x Henry Anderson3 HARPER, born 28 Jan 1871 in Hallock, Buchanan, Missouri;
died 31 Oct 1926. He married on 4 Nov 1898, Ella May JOLES.
76 xi Emily Cravens3 HARPER, born 4 Jan 1873 in , Buchanan, Missouri; died
3 Feb 1893.
Nancy M. Harper and William Wheeler Hurst
10. Nancy M.2 HARPER (John C.1), born 8 Jun 1826 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married on 13 Feb 1845 in , Buchanan, Missouri, William Wheeler HURST, born 23 Sep 1824 in , , Virginia; died 22 Apr 1882 in , Otoe, Nebraska.
Notes for William Wheeler HURST
Buried Cowles Hill Cemetery 7 miles N.E. of Nebraska City, Nebraska.
Children of Nancy M. HARPER and William Wheeler HURST were as follows:
77 i Lauretta A.3 HURST, born 1847 in , Warren, Iowa.
78 ii Phebe J.3 HURST, born 1854 in , Warren, Iowa. She married on 27 Feb 1870,
Joseph R. YOUNG.
79 iii Laura E.3 HURST, born 1856 in , Otoe, Nebraska. She married on
17 Apr 1870, Abram S. BANNING.
80 iv John3 HURST, born 1863 in , Otoe, Nebraska.
Sylvia Jane Harper and
Notes for Sylvia Jane HARPER
1. Death certificate
2. Newspaper accounts of Sylvia Jane Wilson, Puyallup, WA
3. Klaber Cemetary records, Lewis Co., Washington
4. War of 1812 Pension Record of John C. Harper
5. Marriage records Lewis Co., Washington
Children of Sylvia Jane HARPER and Willis MOORE were as follows:
+ 81 i Louisa3 MOORE, born 23 Nov 1849 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She
married James Rodner JOHNSON.
82 ii Sarah Valentine3 MOORE, born 5 Jan 1851 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
She married (1) on 16 Oct 1868, Perry Oliver ROUNDTREE. She married
(2) William Wirt BOONE. She married (3) McKINNEY.
Children of Sylvia Jane HARPER and Alexis George WILSON were as follows:
83 i Mellisa C.3 WILSON, born 1 Jun 1855 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
16 Nov 1943. She married (1) on 21 Feb 1874, John H. MILLER. She married
(2) John J. GIVENS.
84 ii John C.3 WILSON, born 28 Nov 1857 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
2 Sep 1939. He married on 12 Jul 1885, Sarah Alma COOK.
85 iii Eliza J.3 WILSON, born 1860 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married on
29 Nov 1877, Cyrus WHITE.
86 iv George W.3 WILSON, born 16 Nov 1862 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
26 Mar 1958. He married on 24 Jul 1887, Leanora RUSSELL.
87 v Matilda3 WILSON, born 1866 in Washington Territory. She married on
23 Mar 1888, George TAYLOR.
88 vi Emily A.3 WILSON, born 1869 in Washington Territory. She married on
11 Aug 1886, A. F. TAYLOR.
89 vii Evelyn or Alice3 WILSON, born 1893 in Washington Territory; died
10 Jan 1922 in Redlands, San Bernardino, California. She married
H. P. WHITE.
90 viii Howard3 WILSON married on 5 Sep 1886, Emma SPARKS.
91 ix Thomas C.3 WILSON married on 6 Apr 1889, Adelia MILLER.
Tillman Harper and Eliza A. Ferrell
12. Tillman2 HARPER (John C.1), born 18 Jun 1828 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. He married on 5 Apr 1855 in , Buchanan, Missouri, Eliza A. FERRELL, born Apr 1834 in , Jackson, Tennessee, daughter of Matthew Cowan FERRELL and Matilda T. JARRETT.
Children of Tillman HARPER and Eliza A. FERRELL were as follows:
92 i Sarah E.3 HARPER, born 1856 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
93 ii Martha Anna3 HARPER, born 17 Jul 1857 in , Buchanan, Missouri; died
4 Jan 1887 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
94 iii Emily F.3 HARPER, born 1859 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
95 iv Mary E.3 HARPER, born 1861 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
96 v Catharine3 HARPER, born 1863 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
97 vi William3 HARPER, born 1864 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
Sarah Mahala Harper and John Jackson Hutchinson
13. Sarah Mahala2 HARPER (John C.1), born 16 Jun 1833 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married on 28 Sep 1862 in , Mercer, Missouri, John Jackson HUTCHINSON, born 2 Jul 1828 in , Greene, Kentucky; died 7 Sep 1904 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
Notes for John Jackson HUTCHINSON
Cainsville News
Cainsville,Mo.
Thursday, Nov. 3, 1904
Volume XIX, No. 25
Obituary:
John Jackson Hutchison, a pioneer citizen of Mercer County, died suddenly of paralysis of the heart, about 12:30 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, at his home in the north part of Princeton. Mr. Hutchison was born in Green Co., Ky, July 2, 1828, and was in his 77th year at the time of his death. He emigrated to Missouri in 1845 and settled on a farm near Chillicothe. In 1862 he moved to Mercer County and settled on a farm in Harrison Township where he resided for 40 years, moving to Princeton about 2 years ago. He was married twice. His first wife, Amanda Schofield, died in 1860. He was married to Sarah Mahala Harper, who survives him, on Sept. 28, 1862. To this union were born 5 children, all of whom were present at the funeral. Mr. Hutchison was a faithful and consistent member of the Baptist Church, a man of unswerving integrity and earned the respect of his many friends. Funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday, conducted by Rev. John Thomas of Princeton, after which the remains were laid to rest in the Princeton Cemetery.
Essentially the same article appeared in the Princeton Telegraph Wed., Nov. 2, 1904, Vol. 82, No. 28.
Children of Sarah Mahala HARPER and John Jackson HUTCHINSON were as follows:
98 i William H.3 HUTCHINSON, born 1865 in , Mercer, Missouri.
99 ii Sarah J.3 HUTCHINSON, born Feb 1865 in , Mercer, Missouri.
100 iii George D.3 HUTCHINSON, born 1867 in , Mercer, Missouri; died 1942.
101 iv John R.3 HUTCHINSON, born 1871 in , Mercer, Missouri. He married
Clarisa (---).
102 v Remond3 HUTCHINSON, born May 1873 in , Mercer, Missouri. He married
Frances SMITH.
John Calloway Harper and Mary Ann Morin
14. John Calloway2 HARPER (John C.1), born 11 Nov 1834 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 3 Jan 1908 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. He married on 8 Jan 1860 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri, Mary Ann MORIN, born 20 Mar 1838 in , , Indiana; died 21 Dec 1884 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
Notes for John Calloway HARPER
DEATH:
Obituary Princeton, Missouri, Princeton Telegraph Wednesday, January 8, 1908:
Death of Calloway Harper
J. C. Harper, 64 years of age and a resident of Mercer County, died very suddenly of a heart attack last Friday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Geo. W. Smith, residing one mile west of Princeton. Funeral services were held at the home Sunday afternoon conducted by Rev. C. T. Phillips after which the remains were taken in charge by the Masons..interment made in Princeton Cemetery..
John Calloway Harper was a native of Tennessee and was a son of John and Sarah Harper, pioneer emigrates to Missouri from that state. The father was drowned in the Mississippi River in 1849 and the mother died in this county about 10 years ago at the age of 102 years, being without dobt the oldest woman in Mo. at that time.
Mr. Harper was born Nov. 11, 1834 and emigrated to this county with his parents when a boy 9 years of age.
He was married to Mary Ann Morin in 1860 and to this union were born 10 children. Of this number 2 sons and the loving wife and mother preceded him in death.
The children are John Harper, Indianapolis, Okla.; Mrs. Genevieve Jones, Inka, Ill.; Mrs. Sarah Powell and Mrs. Eliza Powell of Dayton, Wash.; Alvie Harper of Seattle, Was.; and Dora Linsey, Addie Smith and W. A. Harper of Princeton.
Children of John Calloway HARPER and Mary Ann MORIN were as follows:
103 i John3 HARPER, born 7 Jan 1861 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. He married
(-----) SMITH.
104 ii Mary E.3 HARPER, born 14 Oct 1862 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
23 Dec 1864 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
105 iii Geneva R.3 HARPER, born 7 Oct 1864 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She
married Charles JONES.
106 iv Florence A. (Dora)3 HARPER, born 27 Oct 1866 in Princeton, Mercer,
Missouri. She married Joseph Walter LINDSEY.
107 v Eliza A.3 HARPER, born 7 Feb 1869 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She
married Luther M. POWELL.
108 vi Sarah E.3 HARPER, born 7 Feb 1869 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She
married Wesley POWELL.
+ 109 vii William Archibald3 HARPER, born 6 Apr 1872 in Princeton, Mercer,
Missouri. He married Clista Margaret ARBUCKLE.
110 viii Adda (Ida) E.3 HARPER, born 26 Dec 1874 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
She married George W. SMITH.
111 ix Tillman H.3 HARPER, born 13 Jan 1878 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
7 Aug 1879 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
112 x Charles Alvin3 HARPER, born 30 Oct 1881 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri;
died 1974.
Generation 3
15. Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON (Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born 21 Mar 1837 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married on 2 Aug 1853 in , Cass, Missouri, James L. HARPER, born 15 Jun 1833 in , , Tennessee.
Children of Sarah Jane LAFFOON and James L. HARPER were as follows:
+ 113 i Virginia (Jennie)4 HARPER, born 11 Sep 1856. She married Charles L.
CLEMENTS.
+ 114 ii Louisa4 HARPER, born abt. 1859. She married Thomas BOONE.
+ 115 iii Lillian Frances (Fanny)4 HARPER, born abt. 1866 in , Cass, Missouri. She
married William Joshua SELVEDGE.
116 iv William4 HARPER, born Jul 1870 in , Cass, Missouri; died Aug 1870 in ,
Cass, Missouri.
117 v Jessie Belle (Bid)4 HARPER, born 17 Dec 1872 in , Cass, Missouri; died
16 Oct 1940 in Cleveland, Cass, Missouri. She married on 23 Feb 1892 in ,
Cass, Missouri, James Hamilton HIPSHER.
+ 118 vi Gertrude4 HARPER, born abt. 1876 in , Cass, Missouri. She married
(1) Robert COBLE. She married (2) John CALHOUN.
16. Nancy M.3 LAFFOON (Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born abt. 1840 in , Claiborne, Tennessee. She married on 7 Oct 1866 in , Cass, Missouri, Thomas Marion YORK, born 21 Jan 1845; died 26 Jun 1916 in Harrisonville, Cass, Missouri.
Children of Nancy M. LAFFOON and Thomas Marion YORK were as follows:
119 i Jonathan Edgar4 YORK, born abt. 1869 in , Cass, Missouri; died 1953 in ,
Cass, Missouri. He married Juletta Ellen BARNARD.
120 ii Cora L.4 YORK, born 25 Oct 1872 in , Cass, Missouri; died 7 Dec 1937 in ,
Cass, Missouri. She married on 15 Feb 1898 in , Cass, Missouri, J. Albert
PHILLIPS.
121 iii Thomas Monroe (Tom)4 YORK, born 4 Sep 1875 in , Cass, Missouri; died
29 Mar 1962 in Adrian, Bates, Missouri. He married Florence Amy WALL.
19. Mary Jane3 LAFFOON (Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born 7 Oct 1846 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 24 Dec 1913 in Peculiar, Cass, Missouri. She married (1) bef. 1875, COOK. She married (2) on 12 Dec 1875 in , Cass, Missouri, Joseph Robinson COLE, born 27 Jun 1832 in , , Kentucky; died 1 Jan 1901 in Peculiar, Cass, Missouri.
Children of Mary Jane LAFFOON and Joseph Robinson COLE were as follows:
+ 122 i Seleta (Leta)4 COLE, born 16 Sep 1876 in , Cass, Missouri. She married
Edgar W. WEEKS.
123 ii Blanche4 COLE, born 6 Jul 1879 in , Cass, Missouri; died 6 Jan 1899 in ,
Cass, Missouri. She married on 3 Nov 1897 in , Cass, Missouri, William
S. HOOK.
124 iii Grace4 COLE, born 22 Aug 1881 in , Cass, Missouri; died 17 Jun 1962 in
Cleveland, Cass, Missouri. She married on 8 Apr 1922 in , Cass, Missouri,
Hugh WHITE, born 1875; died 1927.
125 iv Sarah4 COLE, born 17 Nov 1883 in , Cass, Missouri; died 3 Dec 1957 in
Cleveland, Cass, Missouri. She married on 4 Jan 1903 in , Cass, Missouri,
Clarence F. PATTERSON.
126 v Joseph R.4 COLE, born 11 Apr 1886 in , Cass, Missouri; died 6 Apr 1903 in
Cleveland, Cass, Missouri.
20. Stephen D.3 LAFFOON (Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born 25 Nov 1848 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 16 Nov 1910 in Edmond, Oklahoma, Oklahoma. He married on 21 Sep 1873 in , Cass, Missouri, America Jenny Phillips WISE, born 6 Jul 1848 in Harrisonville, Cass, Missouri; died 10 Feb 1921 in Davis, Murray, Oklahoma, daughter of James Mordicai PHILLIPS and Mary Catherine BEELER.
Children of Stephen D. LAFFOON and America Jenny Phillips WISE were as follows:
127 i Arthur Frank4 LAFFOON, born 20 Jun 1875 in Harrisonville, Cass, Missouri;
died 24 Mar 1964 in Bristow, Creek, Oklahoma. He married Maud Irene
FOSTER.
128 ii William Irvan4 LAFFOON, born 8 Oct 1881 in , Henry, Missouri. He married
on 27 Jul 1910 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, Grace ALLEN.
21. Jesse Insley3 COOK (Lucinda2 HARPER, John C.1), born 30 Apr 1839 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 11 Jan 1924 in , Lewis, Washington. He married abt. 1864 in , , Missouri, Cynthia (---), born 17 Jun 1841 in , , Iowa; died 11 Jan 1891 in Klaber, Lewis, Washington.
Children of Jesse Insley COOK and Cynthia (---) were as follows:
129 i Sarah Alma4 COOK, born 1865 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married
on 12 Jul 1885, John WILSON.
+ 130 ii Wilber4 COOK, born Nov 1869 in , , Iowa. He married Annie MEYN/
MEYER.
131 iii Emma4 COOK, born 1871 in , , Iowa. She married on 24 Nov 1889 in , Lewis,
Washington, John A. ROUNDTREE.
132 iv Orlando4 COOK, born 1877.
133 v Ellen4 COOK, born 1879.
22. Jackson A.3 COOK (Lucinda2 HARPER, John C.1), born 27 Dec 1840 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 16 Jul 1923 in Sandpoint, Bonner, Idaho; buried in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. He married in 1861 in , Mercer, Missouri, Elizabeth HUTCHINSON, born 31 Jul 1835 in , Lincoln, Kentucky; died 31 Mar 1908 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
Notes for Jackson A. COOK
1888 History of Harrison and Mercer Counties, Missouri Page 686:
Jackson Cook was born in Claiborne County, Tenn., December 27, 1840, and his parents, Wiley and Lucinda (Harper) Cook, were both born in the same State. The father immigrated to Missouri in 1843, locating first near Independence, but removing to Mercer County in 1847, where he has since resided upon a farm in Princeton Township. He is one of the oldest pioneer settlers of the county now living, and is highly respected in the community where he is known. Five of his children are living; Insley, of Washington Territory, Jackson, Sarah (wife of Wesley Clark, of Mercer County), John T. and Alcy (wife of Calvin Curtis). Jackson was reared upon a farm in Mercer County, and during his youth secured a common school education. He engaged in farming until the close of the Rebellion, when he removed to Princeton, where he has since successfully engaged in the furniture business. He carries at his store on the west side a large and good stock of furniture, carpets, window shades, etc., and has the only undertaking establishment in Princeton. He is also engaged in the sale of pianos and organs, in partnership with T. E. Evans, and is regareded as one of Princeton's well-to-do and enterprising business men. In 1861 Mr. Cook married Elizabeth Hutchison, a native of Lincoln County, Ky., by whom he has had five children; Amanda J., John H., William, Frank and Claude. Mr. Cook is a Republican, and during the late war served six months in the State Militia. He is a Royal Arch Mason, and a member of the I.O.O.F.
Obituary:
Jackson Cook was born December 27, 1840 in Granger County, Tennesse and died June 16, 1923 at Sand Point, Idaho. He was on his way to visit Insley Cook, his brother, became ill on the train, and was taken off at Sand Point and taken to the hospital where he died.
Taken from the Princeton Telegraph - June 27, 1923
The following article was taken from an interview by Mr. Cook which was published in the Kansas City Star about six months ago:
Jackson Cook was the first undertaker in Nort Missouri more than fifty years ago. He bought the first hearse, embalmed the first body, umported the first caskets and has witnessed as great change in the last fifty years in the conduct of funerals as old King Tut has in his three thousand.
The early pioneers were fatalists, says Mr. Cook, and regarded things of death and burial as something that could not be delayed nor improved upon. The people knew that disease was contagious but didn't know how it was spread. They had observed that those who attended funerals readily died of similar diseases so attending funerals was neither the fad nor the style it was when Old King Tut was buried or when he was lately resurrected. Hundreds of people died with little or no medical attention and most of these were buried in the woods in a coffin made of native walnut lumber. The coffin was generally made by a member of the family or a neighbor who was something of a carpenter.
The firm of Cook & Norcross, Undertakers, was launched in Princeton in 1870. Mr. Norcross was a carpenter and was to keep a stock of coffins on hand while Mr. Cook was to be the Embalmer and Funeral Director. He imported a hearse from Bloomington, Iowa, which cost $300 and bought a (line left out in article) using the hearse was $5.00 and to embalm a body cost five more. The fluid was not injected as is now done but was rubbed over the body with a cloth. However it was many years before either embalming or a hearse was much in demand. People were content to load the coffin on some hay in the back end of a lynch-pin wagon, then too, they were not so particular where burial was made, so few long trips were made. As a general thing, in the early days, says Mr. Cook, it was rare that as many as a dozen attended a funeral while he has attended where only himself, the sexton and the family were present. It was rare that the total cost was so much as $40. The funeral cortage, particularly in Princeton, was seldom more than two vehicles, the one hauling the body and the other the family, who also served in most instances as pall bearers. From this time he first came to Princeton until they died, there were two men who always sent a team each to every funeral and that was Eli Mullinax, a merchant and farmer, and Rush Bowsher, a liveryman. No charge was made for their teams nor their personal assistance.
The funerals conducted by Cook and the coffins made by his partner, Norcross, were soon in demand over a radius of twenty miles. The coffins were shaped to the body, being wide at the shoulders and narrow at either end. They were covered with black plush and ornamented with handles and lid-screws bout in St. Louis. The best of these sold for $25. Some bought shrouds for the dead. These were made of silk and resembled either a woman's dress or a man's suit. Half of the total expense was profit so they figured they had a princely income which was about $200 a month for the firm.
The first caskets were bought in St. Louis about 1875 and these retailed at from $10 to $20 but they were not considered so good nor so stylish as the home-made coffins. At this same time they bought a "metalic" casket. It was made entirely of cast iron and weighed more than four hundred pounds. These "caskets" had glass lids and attracted much attention on that account. The metalic one was considere a saleless thing but they sold it to a rich family for the then princely sum of $100 and hauled it twenty miles to deliver it at which time they embalmed the body and conducted the funeral without extra charge.
In the early pioneer rural days music was looked upon as being out of place even in the churches. It was therefore not the style to sing at funerals, nor to have flowers. In fact prayer was seldom given. Although it was the custom for the traveling ministers to "preach" a funeral, this was done after the burial and often it was several months after at which time mabe several funerals would be preached at one time. Mr. Cook favors the old time home-made coffin, made in the old fashioned way, from god sound walnut. He does not favor "embalming" as it was first called, but he thinks the present day funerals are more civilized and more to his liking.
Children of Jackson A. COOK and Elizabeth HUTCHINSON were as follows:
134 i Amanda Jane4 COOK, born 1864 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married
Jackson Clarence HICKMAN.
135 ii John H.4 COOK, born 1866 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died 1922.
136 iii Anna G.4 COOK, born 24 Aug 1868 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
25 Apr 1883 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
137 iv Annie G.4 COOK, born 26 Apr 1869 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
24 Apr 1882 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
138 v William W.4 COOK, born 10 Dec 1872 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
1 Jun 1896 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
139 vi Franklin4 COOK, born 26 Mar 1874 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
21 Feb 1939.
140 vii Claude4 COOK, born 13 May 1876 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
26 Dec 1896.
24. John T.3 COOK (Judge) (Lucinda2 HARPER, John C.1), born 7 Sep 1847 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died 1 Oct 1928 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. He married in 1877, Mary Elizabeth PARSONS, born 4 Dec 1855 in , , Missouri; died 16 Feb 1919 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
Children of John T. COOK (Judge) and Mary Elizabeth PARSONS were as follows:
141 i Shelly D.4 COOK, born 26 Jun 1878 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
23 Jul 1880 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
142 ii Earle4 COOK, born Sep 1881 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
143 iii James W.4 COOK, born 17 Dec 1884 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
24 Apr 1885 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
144 iv Edith4 COOK, born 23 Apr 1886 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died
9 Jan 1887 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
145 v Monta4 COOK, born Feb 1888 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
146 vi Mary L.4 COOK, born Apr 1891 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
147 vii Eva D.4 COOK married on 30 Jun 1900, John W. DEAN.
25. Alsy3 COOK (Lucinda2 HARPER, John C.1), born Jun 1849 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. She married Calvin CURTIS, born Mar 1838 in , , Missouri.
Children of Alsy COOK and Calvin CURTIS were as follows:
148 i Laura A.4 CURTIS, born Sep 1871 in , Mercer, Missouri.
149 ii Perry4 CURTIS, born Mar 1874 in , Mercer, Missouri.
150 iii Wiley4 CURTIS, born Nov 1876 in , Mercer, Missouri.
151 iv Ottowell4 CURTIS, born Oct 1881 in , Mercer, Missouri.
30. Minerva3 HARPER (Squire Jackson2, John C.1), born 2 Feb 1848 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died 31 Jan 1930 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas. She married on 1 Jul 1868 in , Stoddard, Missouri, William Presley WHITE, born 2 Jun 1851 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri; died 13 Dec 1927 in Terrell, Kaufman, Texas.
Children of Minerva HARPER and William Presley WHITE were as follows:
152 i Mary Augusta4 WHITE, born 8 Apr 1868 in , Stoddard, Missouri. She married
William T. JOHNSON.
153 ii James M.4 WHITE, born 18 Dec 1876 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
17 Dec 1959. He married (1) Sarah (Sallie) SANFORD. He married
(2) Mattie E. FORTH.
154 iii Albert Taylor4 WHITE, born 19 Oct 1873 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
11 Jul 1899. He married on 17 Dec 1893, Nancy A. D. M. JAMES.
155 iv Virginia Ann4 WHITE, born 10 Oct 1875 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
19 Dec 1897. She married on 19 Oct 1892, O. E. ASHLOCK.
+ 156 v Emma Idabel4 WHITE, born 8 Apr 1877 in , Stoddard, Missouri. She married
William Harvey JAMES.
157 vi Robert Jackson4 WHITE, born 18 Mar 1879 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
9 May 1956. He married (1) on 19 Aug 1896, Ida May CHERRY. He married
(2) Annie CHERRY.
158 vii Rebecca Elizabeth4 WHITE, born 24 Jul 1881 in Bloomfield, Stoddard,
Missouri; died 24 Aug 1956. She married on 12 Aug 1896, James Mayes
CHERRY.
159 viii Daisy Dean4 WHITE, born 10 Sep 1884 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri;
died 1971. She married W. Thomas WALSTON.
160 ix Roma Leon4 WHITE, born 10 Sep 1884 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri;
died 2 Oct 1885.
161 x Alma4 WHITE, born 29 Jul 1888 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri; died
5 Oct 1889 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri.
162 xi Elma4 WHITE, born 29 Jul 1888 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri. She
married (1) D. VIRGIL. She married (2) Marlin GARRETT.
33. Andrew Jackson3 HARPER (Squire Jackson2, John C.1), born 4 Oct 1863 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri; died 4 Oct 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Butler, Missouri. He married on 8 Feb 1885, Sarah Lavina OSBORN, born 15 Feb 1867 in Livingston, Overton, Tennessee; died 3 Feb 1951 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.
Children of Andrew Jackson HARPER and Sarah Lavina OSBORN were as follows:
163 i Cora Lee4 HARPER, born 12 Feb 1886 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
18 Jul 1955.
164 ii Charles Jackson4 HARPER, born 28 Oct 1887 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
11 Aug 1950. He married on 7 Feb , Ellen GLENDENNING.
165 iii Mattie Talitha4 HARPER, born 23 Dec 1889 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
21 Mar 1972. She married on 11 Nov 1906, James CRAFT.
+ 166 iv Sidney Ruben4 HARPER, born 7 Jan 1892 in , Stoddard, Missouri. He married
Tessie Leota CULBERTSON.
167 v William Preston4 HARPER, born 20 Nov 1893 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
13 Aug 1896 in , Stoddard, Missouri.
168 vi Mamie4 HARPER, born 17 Oct 1896 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died 1 Mar 1898
in , Stoddard, Missouri.
169 vii Jennie Bryan4 HARPER, born 23 Dec 1898 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
11 Jul 1974.
170 viii Jessie Louisa4 HARPER, born 7 Feb 1901 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died
4 Aug 1983. She married on 1 May 1925, Jessie T. HARRIS.
36. Ursula3 HARPER (Richard H.2, John C.1), born 17 Nov 1838 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 19 May 1906. She married on 12 Mar 1860, John MULVANIA, born 23 Feb 1838 in , Sevier, Tennessee; died 30 Sep 1899 in , Mercer, Missouri.
Children of Ursula HARPER and John MULVANIA were as follows:
171 i Henry4 MULVANIA, born 1861 in , Mercer, Missouri.
172 ii Jesse4 MULVANIA, born 1865 in , Mercer, Missouri. He married Viola (---).
173 iii Edward4 MULVANIA, born 1868 in , Mercer, Missouri. He married
Elizabeth DAVIS.
174 iv Martha Jane4 MULVANIA, born 28 Oct 1869 in , Mercer, Missouri; died
29 Sep 1889. She married Lloyd PRATHER.
175 v Sarah Ann4 MULVANIA, born 14 Jan 1871 in , Mercer, Missouri; died
8 Aug 1874 in , Mercer, Missouri.
176 vi Morris4 MULVANIA, born 1874 in , Mercer, Missouri. He married
Eunice (---).
177 vii Amanda4 MULVANIA, born Mar 1880 in Morgan Twp, Mercer, Missouri.
178 viii May4 MULVANIA, born abt. 1882 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married
John PITZER.
179 ix Eva4 MULVANIA, born abt. 1884 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married
Jesse DAVIS.
Children of Vincent Myers HARPER and Amanda Catherine HUTCHINSON were as follows:
+ 180 i Mary Ellen (Ella)4 HARPER, born 5 Dec 1866 in , Mercer, Missouri.
She married Joseph Elmer EVANS.
+ 181 ii Lawrence Dalton4 HARPER, born 16 Mar 1868 in Cainsville, Harrison,
Missouri. He married Hattie NORTON.
+ 182 iii James Robert4 HARPER, born 29 Sep 1869 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
He married Mary Eliza WARD.
+ 183 iv Leola Jane4 HARPER, born 16 Nov 1871 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
She married Wesley Madison CORDLE.
+ 184 v Lenna Herbert4 HARPER, born 6 Oct 1873 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
He married Elizabeth TERRY.
+ 185 vi Arthur Louis4 HARPER, born 15 Sep 1875 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
He married (1) Julia Ann HART. He married (2) Margaret CRAVENS.
186 vii 4 HARPER, born 9 Jun 1877 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 9 Jun 1877
in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
187 viii 4 HARPER, born 7 Jun 1878 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 7 Jun 1878
in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
188 ix Nancy Ann4 HARPER, born 27 Sep 1879 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri;
died 3 Jul 1961. She married on 25 Sep 1898, George Canida CORDLE.
189 x Naomi Esther4 HARPER, born 1 Aug 1882 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri;
died 10 Apr 1958. She married on 10 Oct 1900, Leonard Ronayne BROWN.
190 xi Amanda Bessie4 HARPER, born 27 Nov 1884 in Cainsville, Harrison,
Missouri; died 20 Jun 1971. She married on 10 Mar 1907, William E. STILL.
+ 191 xii Verda Grace4 HARPER, born 14 Mar 1886 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
She married Ina Albert ALLEN.
192 xiii Vergie Ethel4 HARPER, born 15 Feb 1889 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri;
died 7 Feb 1938. She married on 1 Jun 1909, John C. POWERS.
193 xiv Roy Earl4 HARPER, born 23 May 1891 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died
24 Sep 1967. He married (1) on 13 Mar 1910, Lottie WILLIAMS. He married
(2) on 26 May 1918, Marie L. TRANT.
43. Manila Ann3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 7 May 1834 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 16 Jul 1877 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington. She married on 2 Jan 1853 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, George Washington MILLER, born 25 Aug 1833 in , Clinton, Ohio; died 19 Oct 1909 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
Children of Manila Ann HARPER and George Washington MILLER were as follows:
194 i Mary Jane4 MILLER, born 10 Dec 1853 in , Thurston, Washington; died
20 Feb 1935.
195 ii Thomas Jefferson4 MILLER, born 4 Oct 1855 in , Lane, Oregon; died 1871.
196 iii Letitia K.4 MILLER, born 21 Nov 1857 in , Lane, Oregon.
197 iv Benjamin Franklin4 MILLER, born 12 Nov 1859 in , Lane, Oregon.
198 v Bethena Ann4 MILLER, born 29 Mar 1861 in Grand Mound, Thurston,
Washington.
+ 199 vi Abraham Lincoln4 MILLER, born 29 Mar 1863 in Grand Mound, Thurston,
Washington. He married Ellen STAPLETON.
200 vii George Washington4 MILLER (Jr), born 9 Jan 1865 in Olympia, Thurston,
Washington; died 13 May 1907.
+ 201 viii William Sheridan4 MILLER, born 18 Mar 1867 in Olympia, Thurston,
Washington. He married (1) Emma O. HARTLEY. He married
(2) Lon Dundi COCHRAN.
202 ix Manila May4 MILLER, born 11 Apr 1869 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington;
died 1902.
203 x Kate4 MILLER, born 14 Jan 1871 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington.
+ 204 xi Samuel Jackson4 MILLER, born 28 Jan 1873 in Olympia, Thurston,
Washington. He married Emma or Emeline WELTON.
205 xii Milton Edward4 MILLER, born 18 Jan 1875 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington.
44. Pleasant Howard3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 10 Feb 1836 in Claiborne, TN; died 5 Jan 1916. He married (1) on 6 Dec 1859 in Umpquah, Douglas, Oregon, Sarah Elvira BREWER, born 10 Sep 1846 in , Pike, Arkansas; died 6 Nov 1875. He married (2) on 19 Jun 1877, Coloma Medora MCCANN.
Children of Pleasant Howard HARPER and Sarah Elvira BREWER were as follows:
206 i E. C.4 HARPER, born 1859 in , Thurston, Washington.
207 ii Annie4 HARPER, born 1860 in , Thurston, Washington.
+ 208 iii Laban Connor4 HARPER, born 11 Nov 1862 in , Thurston, Washington.
He married Lois Medora MCCANN.
+ 209 iv Bethina Isabelle4 HARPER, born 21 Jan 1865 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington.
She married Edward Everett TITUS.
+ 210 v Jane Mary4 HARPER, born 4 Sep 1866 in , Lewis, Washington. She married
Frederick Elisha RAYMOND.
211 vi Margaret Alice4 HARPER, born 1869 in , Lewis, Washington.
+ 212 vii Maude Evangeline4 HARPER, born 15 Apr 1873 in , Lewis, Washington.
She married William F. JOHNSON.
Children of Pleasant Howard HARPER and Coloma Medora MCCANN were as follows:
213 i Sarah4 HARPER, born 1878 in , , Washington.
214 ii Emma4 HARPER, born 1880 in , , Washington.
215 iii Charles VanBuren4 HARPER, born Feb 1882 in Vancouver, Clark,
Washington. He married on 28 Dec 1902, Katie Cor LYONS.
216 iv Thomas D.4 HARPER, born 12 Apr 1884 in , Clark, Washington; died
7 Sep 1909.
45. Martin VanBuren3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 21 Oct 1839 in , Claiborne, Tennessee; died 1 Jul 1931 in Glendale, Los Angeles, California. He married on 11 Jan 1863 in , Thurston, Washington, Margaret Webster JOHNSON, born 18 Jul 1846 in , , Iowa; died 1 Apr 1931 in Glendale, Los Angeles, California, daughter of John JOHNSON and Nancy Ellen NORDYKE.
Children of Martin VanBuren HARPER and Margaret Webster JOHNSON were as follows:
217 i Olive Nancy4 HARPER, born 1867 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington;
died 8 Jul 1907. She married (1) on 13 Dec 1890, Leroy H. STARK. She
married (2) on 4 Jan 1897, Galusha Alexander BAILEY (Sr.).
218 ii Martin Winfield4 HARPER, born Oct 1869 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington; died aft. 1931 in , , Colorado.
219 iii John Lawrence4 HARPER, born 23 Aug 1876 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington; died 22 Nov 1961 in Glendale, Los Angeles, California. He
married in 1896, Ora ANDERSON.
220 iv Bessie4 HARPER
221 v Van4 HARPER
46. Elmira M.3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 28 Oct 1848 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died 18 Jun 1938 in Tenino, Thurston, Washington; buried 22 Jun 1938 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington. She married on 7 Feb 1865 in , Thurston, Washington, Lemuel Clarence WHITAKER, born 9 Mar 1829 in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania; died 16 Jun 1909 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington.
Notes for Elmira M. HARPER
From handwritten history by Elmira Harper Whitaker:
I Elmira M. Harper Whitaker was born in Prinston misura merser county october 28th 1848 and started acros the plains in may 1852 I cant remember much what hapened
One thing there was quite a few wagons in the train there was John Jonson and family and I think a mr Hale and a lot more and our guide was george w miller and my father Thomas harper and family and our train Joined a large train of covered wagones so to have protection from the Indians then one morning some of our folks took sick and they thought that was going to die they stopt and the large train went on and left our train and a long about noon or after along came a band of Indians and surrounded us and our guid had crossed the plains once before and he having learned something of the Indians habbts he knew more how to deal with them so he bought them of gave them nearly all the previsions we had in our little covered train to go A way and leave us A lone so they went all but one and mr Miller our guide said the train yoke up the oxen and the loos cattle and horses and start to travel he was going to Travel till we caught up with the big train and about midnite we caught up with the big train and that Indian fowlered us till we got in site of the big train then he disapeared he was folowing us to see where we wse going to camp then they were going to all come back and murder us all and then they would take evry thing we had the men tried to find him after we told them all A bout him fowlering us but he comleetly disapeared When the Indiands had us surrounded the old Indian Cheif wanted to shake hands with some of the Children and my half brother Jim Terner was not A fraid of enny thing so he went right up to the old Chief and shook hands with him when the Chief got hold of his hand he started to pull him up on his hors and our guide ran and grabed him on the horse he would have ran off with him and that would have started the fight but we felt safe when we got to the big train
Well we came on to origon this was all Oregon Teritory then and we wintered in portland and in the spring or 1853 we started on our Journey to puget sound. came down the columbia river on A flat boat scow as far as we could and the men drove the cattle A long the bank of the rive then we traveled the bank of the river till we came to Bushes Prairie and there my father took his Donation Clame My father was Thomas Harper
No I am going to dscribe Bush priarie when we seteled on the east side of the Prairie lived Mr george Bush A colored gentleman then came Mr Abe Jones then Mr Sullnap next Mr Rider next Mr kindred on the west Mr. Kune(?) then Jessy Frigeson then Mr Haive Butleg then Ben gorden then Mr Cornell then on the west was Mr Harper then my unckle John Jonson then Mr Candell then one of the Dellnap boys took his clame then Mr littleJohn them Mr Jackson(?) and then mother boy of the dullnaps took his clame in the midle of the Prairie so that compleetes all the setlers at that time now the goverment gave every one that came to this countyr 660 acers and then A patent to the land for Coming out her
My father took his place on the West side of Bush Prairie and built his house Just close to the timber and the nabers all heped to put up A log schoolhouse closte to our house and all the large Boys and girls went to school A bout three month in A year and my folks sent me to school to get me out of he way I gues and the teacher Mr Tomson had so menny schollers that he never had time to hear me resite verry often and he always had the schollers to stand in line and spel and when one mist A word then the next one that spelt it went to the head and then he got the head mark and I Just leasented to him spell and I got so that I could spell Just as well as enny of them if the teacher would give the word out to me and I dident know A letter of my A B C and I liked to never learned my letters or to read in the book
well father couldent raise mutch grain or feed for the stock the first too years not much farming youtencials or fencing so my brother would drive the stock to the timber and hasel brush and tender brush for them to eat and wintered them that way in 1855 and 1856 the Indians got on the war path and all of the peaple had to get to gather and build A fort to live in and blockhouses and folkes moved in the fort as it was called
The fort was made of small fir trees large enough so that the indians couldent shoot through them the fort was built by digging A large ditch all A round the wanted to take in then set the treese in and thn covered the ditch all sollad and at all fore cornerz they built A block house and made holes to shoot and watch out of there was A second floor up stares so that they could se over the top and then they built houses enough so that it would hold all of the nabers and hers was another at Tumwater and grandmound prairie in fact there was evry plase where there was A settlement so to hold evry boddy and all the younger men volenteared and went to hunt the Indians there wasent enny real battle A round hea olympia the
indians would slip A round where there was A family that was unprocted and murder them my half brother P H Harper was in the indian war and took part in the campain of 1855 and 1858 in the Rogeriver country
My Father dident move in the fort right A way and there was a friendly Indianthat often came to our house and we always fed him and was kind to him so after the war broke out he came one day and sit A round and he hadent mutch to say and the next day it was the same and the third day it was the same we couldent think what was the matter with him he acted so queere so before he went A way that day he told Father to take all of his folks and moove in the fort for the Indians was planing to come and massecree us all but Father was not to say A word that he told him or the Indians would kill him Father mooved right in the fort and he never told enny boddy till long after the war was over I never asked father if he ever saw the Indian A gane after pease was settled we all moved back on our places
one time govner steavens had some buisness to tend to out al the coulets in lewis county and he went out our the old military road now the Pacific high way and old Chief bushs laid in the woods at the foot of the Chane hill three days wating for the govner to come back so he could kill him but the guvner came back to Olympia the black river road so saved his life the Chief told it himself
My Father was A Babtist minister once and he established the first Babist in the State of Washington at Tumwater and grand mound prairie and alse alBawfa(?) and vancoover and he maried A great menny couple Nelse Sargent and wife and Glend Webster too numes to mension my father lived on Bush prairie untill I was A twelve years old then he sold out to Mr lettleJohn and we moved to Baker Prairie now Bochester he bout A place on seatter creek and built him A house lived there A bout too years then A Mr Peck wanted the plase so Father sold and we moved A Cross Seatter creek on the Bills place stayed there untill Father bought A place on grand Mound were the town is on now and we lived in A house that belonged to A Mr Goodell all during the war betwene the north and south and ssentiment ran verry high beteene the republicans and the democrats these wasent enny railroads in this country then so peaple had to travel stage and wagons and horse back there was A Mr tully that kept A hotell on mound prairie he was A Republican and the Democrat and my father was A Democrat so quite A lot came and stoped at our house
Children of Elmira M. HARPER and Lemuel Clarence WHITAKER were as follows:
222 i Katie Ellen4 WHITAKER, born 20 Oct 1869 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington;
died 19 May 1911.
223 ii Clarence Lemuel4 WHITAKER, born 22 Oct 1872 in Olympia, Thurston,
Washington; died 17 Feb 1901.
+ 224 iii Lizzie Isabelle4 WHITAKER, born 5 Sep 1889 in Rocky Prairie, Thurston,
Washington. She married John D. MCGUIRE.
225 iv Thomas Joseph4 WHITAKER, born 19 Feb 1883 in Rocky Prairie, Thurston,
Washington; died aft. 1938.
47. Mary Jane3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 14 Oct 1850 in Princeton, Mercer, MO. She married on 13 Feb 1869 in , Thurston, Washington, Benjamin F. ROBERTSON, born abt. 1835 in , , Illinois.
Children of Mary Jane HARPER and Benjamin F. ROBERTSON were as follows:
226 i Arthur4 ROBERTSON, born 1870 in Washington Territory.
227 ii Wayne H.4 ROBERTSON, born 1872 in Washington Territory.
228 iii Benjamin4 ROBERTSON, born 1874 in Washington Territory.
229 iv 4 ROBERTSON, born 1876 in Washington Territory.
230 v Burrell F.4 ROBERTSON, born 1878 in Washington Territory.
John Calloway Harper with wife Suan Flaville (Whitney) Harper and children
Edward Hiram Harper, William Howard Harper, and Clara Bethine Harper.
Notes for John Calloway HARPER
BIRTH: 1860, 1870, 1880 Census Klickitat County and Thurston County, Washington
MARRIAGE: Marriage Certificate, Klickitat County, Washington
DEATH: Death Certificate Number 240, State of Oregon
He owned the stage coach line that ran between Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho. He was an Indian Agent around the Walla Walla, Washington area.
Notes for Susan Flavilla WHITNEY
BIRTH: 1. Obituary notice from Time-?, The Dalles, Oregon
2. Whitney Family Bible a copy of which is in possession of Li Ann Lee
DEATH: 1. Obituary notice, The Dalles, Oregon
2. IOOF Cemetery Records, The Dalles, Oregon
Because her death occurred shortly after the birth of her last child, we believe that she died from complications of child birth or hemmorage. The exact cause of death is unknown.
Edward Hiram Harper
Children of John Calloway HARPER and Susan Flavilla WHITNEY were as follows:
+ 231 i Edward Hiram4 HARPER, born 24 Jun 1879 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington. He married Anna Lee KIMBROUGH.
+ 232 ii William Howard4 HARPER (Twin), born 2 Jul 1881 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington. He married Edith Henrietta Thompson.
+ 233 iii Clara Bethine4 HARPER (Twin), born 2 Jul 1881 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington. She married James RIMER.
+ 234 iv Grace Flavilla4 HARPER, born 28 Feb 1890 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon.
She married Robert L. BOOTH.
John Calloway Harper and Dora Bell (Atkins) Harper
Notes for Dora Belle ATKINS
BIRTH: Family record in possession of Guy Casebolt, Concord, California
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate State of Washington
2. Family record of Guy Casebolt, Concord, California
Myrtle Belle Harper, Dora May Harper,
and Mallisa Elenora Harper
Children of John Calloway HARPER and Dora Belle ATKINS were as follows:
+ 235 i Myrtle Belle4 HARPER, born 14 Sep 1894 in Vancouver, Clark, WA.
She married Guy Haleria CASEBOLT.
236 ii Dora May 4 HARPER, born 18 Apr 1902 in Baker, Baker, Oregon; died. She
married Henry Miles BACON.
237 iii Mallisa Elenora4 HARPER, born 26 Feb 1904 in Baker, Baker, Oregon; died
1 Jul 1966. She married Harold E. CRASS.
49. Nancy Ellen3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 8 Jan 1854 in Mound Prairie, Thurston, Washington; died 18 Dec 1915 in Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington. She married on 2 Apr 1871 in , Klickitat, Washington, William E. HARKLERODE, born 15 Jan 1851 in , , Iowa; died 25 Sep 1914 in Bellingham, Whatcom, Washington.
Children of Nancy Ellen HARPER and William E. HARKLERODE were as follows:
239 i William Ernest4 HARKLERODE, born 1874 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington. He married Laura HADDEN.
240 ii Minnie A.4 HARKLERODE, born 1877 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington.
She married Royal MERRILL.
241 iii 4 HARKLERODE, born Apr 1880 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington.
52. Sarah L.3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 23 Sep 1858 in Bush Prairie, Thurston, Washington; died 17 Oct 1941 in Seattle, King, Washington. She married (1) on 6 Mar 1878 in , Klickitat, Washington, George Washington MILLER, born 25 Aug 1833 in , Clinton, Ohio; died 19 Oct 1909 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. She married (2) William P. WRIGHT, born abt. 1858.
Children of Sarah L. HARPER and George Washington MILLER were as follows:
242 i Rue A.4 MILLER, born 6 Jul 1880 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington.
243 ii Ada Bell4 MILLER, born 29 Nov 1882 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington;
died 8 Nov 1885 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon.
244 iii Harry C.4 MILLER, born 3 Jan 1885 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. He
married on 21 Nov 1905, Mabel HOPKINS.
245 iv Blanche4 MILLER, born 17 Jul 1896 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. She
married CURTIS.
246 v Hazel4 MILLER, born 24 Jul 1896 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. She married
ALEXANDER.
53. Mallissa3 HARPER (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 5 Mar 1860 in Bush Prairie, Thurston, Washington; died 1891. She married on 5 Nov 1879, Warren Spencer PITTMAN, born 10 Apr 1844.
Children of Mallissa HARPER and Warren Spencer PITTMAN were as follows:
247 i Carrie Mabel4 PITTMAN, born 1883 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. She
married Veston D. E. Albert HENDRICKS.
+ 248 ii Sadie4 PITTMAN, born 8 Apr 1886 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington. She
married Herbert BACON.
56. Thomas Jefferson3 HARPER (Jr.) (Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 12 Dec 1866 in Grand Mound, Thurston, Washington; died 14 May 1965 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; buried 17 May 1965 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. He married on 19 Oct 1894, Mary Augusta BENNETT, born 22 Aug 1875 in Alameda, Los Angeles, California; died 5 Nov 1933 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
Notes for Thomas Jefferson HARPER (Jr.)
BIRTH: 1. Family Record of Myrtle Casebolt in possession of Li Ann Lee
2. 1870, 1880 Census Klickitat Co., Washington
MARRIAGE: Record of Blanche Harper Stone (daughter)
DEATH: Death Certificate Number 006933 State of Oregon
Note: He was a stationary engineer for the Emerson Hardware Co.
Children of Thomas Jefferson HARPER (Jr.) and Mary Augusta BENNETT were as follows:
249 i Walter W.4 HARPER, born 15 Apr 1893 in Goldendale, Klickitat,
Washington; died 21 May 1952.
250 ii Blanche T.4 HARPER, born 15 Dec 1896 in Antelope, , Oregon. She married
Melvin STONE.
251 iii Carrol O.4 HARPER, born 7 Nov 1898 in North Yamhill, Yamhill, Oregon;
died 1924. He married Ruth SEQWANIE.
252 iv Mary Alma4 HARPER, born 16 Jun 1902 in Mitchell, , Oregon; died
29 Jan 1981. She married on 31 Aug 1923, Clarence WIPRUD.
66. Mary Ann3 HARPER (Hiram Willis2, John C.1), born 14 Feb 1853 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married on 22 Nov 1870, John R. BASS.
Children of Mary Ann HARPER and John R. BASS were as follows:
253 i Florence B.4 BASS, born 1874 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
254 ii James H.4 BASS, born 1877 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
255 iii Butler4 BASS, born Oct 1879 in , Buchanan, Missouri.
69. James Hiram3 HARPER (Hiram Willis2, John C.1), born 7 Feb 1858 in , Buchanan, Missouri; died Nov 1924 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. He married on 2 Oct 1881, Luella LANGLEY.
Children of James Hiram HARPER and Luella LANGLEY were as follows:
+ 256 i Ray4 HARPER, born Apr 1889 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. He married
Ida Mae STONE.
70. Sarah Jane3 HARPER (Hiram Willis2, John C.1), born 22 May 1859 in , Buchanan, Missouri. She married in Apr 1877 in , Stoddard, Missouri, Mose M. RICE.
Children of Sarah Jane HARPER and Mose M. RICE were as follows:
257 i Mose4 RICE, born 5 Dec 1893 in Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma. She married in
1919, Arthur BULLIS. Now her name is Jeanette.
71. Jeremiah Beauregard3 HARPER (Hiram Willis2, John C.1), born 24 Jul 1861 in , Buchanan, Missouri; died 1936 in Easton, Leavenworth, Kansas. He married on 16 Jan 1889 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon, Hattie BROWN, died Jun 1915 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon.
Children of Jeremiah Beauregard HARPER and Hattie BROWN were as follows:
258 i Elgin4 HARPER, born 1890 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon; died 1948.
259 ii Jesse Cleveland4 HARPER, born 1894 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon; died
May 1948. She married Jay T. RORICK.
260 iii Nellie4 HARPER, born 1896 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. She married
(1) in 1917, Ward WEBBER. She married (2) P. J. EMMOTT.
261 iv Charles4 HARPER, born 1904 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon; died Jul 1948.
81. Louisa3 MOORE (Sylvia Jane2 HARPER, John C.1), born 23 Nov 1849 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died 9 Nov 1944. She married on 2 May 1866, James Rodner JOHNSON, born 24 May 1843 in , Grundy, Missouri; died 10 Jul 1911, son of John JOHNSON and Nancy Ellen NORDYKE.
Children of Louisa MOORE and James Rodner JOHNSON were as follows:
262 i Rachel4 JOHNSON, born 1867 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington. She
married Edward MCCARTY.
263 ii Laura4 JOHNSON, born 1869 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington.
109. William Archibald3 HARPER (John Calloway2, John C.1), born 6 Apr 1872 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri; died 30 Mar 1963. He married on 21 Jan 1899, Clista Margaret ARBUCKLE.
Children of William Archibald HARPER and Clista Margaret ARBUCKLE were as follows:
+ 264 i Alvin Hobart4 HARPER, born 5 May 1912 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri.
He married Ella SIEMENS.
Generation 4
113. Virginia (Jennie)4 HARPER (Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born 11 Sep 1856; died 8 Jun 1933 in , Cass, Missouri. She married on 10 Oct 1878 in , , Missouri, Charles L. CLEMENTS.
Children of Virginia (Jennie) HARPER and Charles L. CLEMENTS were as follows:
+ 265 i Georgie B.5 HIPSHER married Walton RATLIFF.
266 ii Harry5 HIPSHER
114. Louisa4 HARPER (Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born abt. 1859; died bef. 1870. She married Thomas BOONE.
Children of Louisa HARPER and Thomas BOONE were as follows:
267 i Lillie5 BOONE married David MILLER.
115. Lillian Frances (Fanny)4 HARPER (Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born abt. 1866 in , Cass, Missouri; died 1 Jun 1947 in Lawrence, , Kansas. She married on 24 Dec 1884 in , Cass, Missouri, William Joshua SELVEDGE, born 1863; died 1910 in , Cass, Missouri.
Children of Lillian Frances (Fanny) HARPER and William Joshua SELVEDGE were as follows:
268 i Ethel5 SELVEDGE
269 ii Donald5 SELVEDGE
270 iii Lee5 SELVEDGE
118. Gertrude4 HARPER (Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born abt. 1876 in , Cass, Missouri; died in Cleveland, Cass, Missouri. She married (1) Robert COBLE. She married (2) John CALHOUN, died abt. 1982.
Children of Gertrude HARPER and Robert COBLE were as follows:
+ 271 i Robert5 COBLE, born 1891 in , Cass, Missouri. He married Ivy WILSON.
272 ii Faye5 COBLE, born 1893.
Children of Gertrude HARPER and John CALHOUN were as follows:
273 i John5 CALHOUN married (1) Evelyn (---). ; married (2) Kathrine
HOCKADAY.
122. Seleta (Leta)4 COLE (Mary Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born 16 Sep 1876 in , Cass, Missouri; died 30 Mar 1906 in Cleveland, Cass, Missouri. She married on 6 Aug 1897 in , Cass, Missouri, Edgar W. WEEKS, born 1875; died 1939 in , Cass, Missouri.
Children of Seleta (Leta) COLE and Edgar W. WEEKS were as follows:
274 i Florence5 WEEKS, born 1893; died 1929. She married Aaron V. HARRIS.
275 ii Mary Ella5 WEEKS, born 9 Jan 1904; died 15 Sep 1920. She married
Frank BROCKHOUSE.
276 iii Josephine5 WEEKS, born 19 Mar 1901; died 23 Aug 1979. She married
Harry Ernest GREEN.
130. Wilber4 COOK (Jesse Insley3, Lucinda2 HARPER, John C.1), born Nov 1869 in , , Iowa. He married on 7 Oct 1892 in , Lewis, Washington, Annie MEYN/MEYER.
Children of Wilber COOK and Annie MEYN/MEYER were as follows:
277 i Elmer5 COOK, born Jul 1893 in , Lewis, Washington.
278 ii Bertha5 COOK, born May 1895 in , Lewis, Washington.
279 iii Roy Dewey5 COOK, born 6 Feb 1896 in , Lewis, Washington; died
22 Apr 1928 in Doty, Lewis, Washington. He married Sadie (---).
156. Emma Idabel4 WHITE (Minerva3 HARPER, Squire Jackson2, John C.1), born 8 Apr 1877 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died 13 Mar 1956 in Bonham, Fannin, Texas; buried 15 Mar 1956 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas. She married on 18 Dec 1893, William Harvey JAMES, born 14 Nov 1869 in , Bedford, Virginia; died 4 Jun 1934 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas; buried in Leonard, Fannin, Texas.
Children of Emma Idabel WHITE and William Harvey JAMES were as follows:
280 i Lola Estelle5 JAMES, born 7 Mar 1895 in Indian Territory, Durant,
Oklahoma; died 1978. She married on 29 Nov 1916, William Thomas
MCQUADE.
281 ii Clarence Lively5 JAMES, born 19 Aug 1896 in Indian Territory, Durant,
Oklahoma; died 21 May 1977. He married (1) Lucille HUDSON. He married
(2) Lena (---).
+ 282 iii Dorris Byran5 JAMES, born 8 Jul 1908 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas. He married
(1) Norah SKITTO. He married (2) Grace Jane BENNETT.
283 iv William Morrell5 JAMES, born 12 Jun 1911 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas; died
13 Oct 1959. He married on 1 Aug 1930, Marietta NEALE.
166. Sidney Ruben4 HARPER (Andrew Jackson3, Squire Jackson2, John C.1), born 7 Jan 1892 in , Stoddard, Missouri; died 25 Dec 1978 in Burton, Genesee, Michigan. He married on 16 Sep 1916, Tessie Leota CULBERTSON, born 21 Jun 1894 in Bloomfield, Stoddard, Missouri; died 13 Oct 1978 in Burton, Genesee, Michigan.
Children of Sidney Ruben HARPER and Tessie Leota CULBERTSON were as follows:
+ 284 i Edsel J.5 HARPER, born 11 Dec 1925 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. He married
Marjorie Jean FRANKLIN.
180. Mary Ellen (Ella)4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 5 Dec 1866 in , Mercer, Missouri; died 19 Jan 1931. She married on 31 Mar 1889, Joseph Elmer EVANS.
Children of Mary Ellen (Ella) HARPER and Joseph Elmer EVANS were as follows:
+ 285 i Bessie Mabel5 EVANS, born 18 Sep 1899 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married
Clifton C. THOMPSON.
181. Lawrence Dalton4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 16 Mar 1868 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 23 Jan 1950 in Mt. Moriah, Harrison, Missouri. He married on 18 Aug 1890 in , Harrison, Missouri, Hattie NORTON, born 23 Jan 1871 in , Mercer, Missouri; died 19 Oct 1915 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri, daughter of Henry NORTON and Nancy HARVEY.
Children of Lawrence Dalton HARPER and Hattie NORTON were as follows:
286 i Winnie Avis5 HARPER, born 25 May 1896 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri.
She married in Jan 1921, Byron BOOTH.
287 ii Nina5 HARPER, born 3 May 1899 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri; died
13 Aug 1908 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri.
+ 288 iii Ernest Jewell5 HARPER, born 10 Apr 1902 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri.
He married (1) Loris CARTER. He married (2) Geneve JOHNSON.
289 iv Eva Blanche5 HARPER married (1) Edward TOWNSEND. ; married
(2) Charles HUTCHINSON.
290 v Docia Helen5 HARPER married Burl WOODWARD.
182. James Robert4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 29 Sep 1869 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 21 May 1957. He married on 14 Aug 1892 in , Grundy, Missouri, Mary Eliza WARD, died 22 Mar 1964 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
Children of James Robert HARPER and Mary Eliza WARD were as follows:
291 i William Franklin5 HARPER, born 16 Aug 1893 in Cainsville, Harrison,
Missouri; died 8 Mar 1911 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
292 ii 5 HARPER, born 15 Jan 1896 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died
24 Mar 1896 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
293 iii Charles Vincent5 HARPER, born 5 Oct 1898 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri;
died 19 Aug 1899 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
294 iv Dora May5 HARPER, born 21 Sep 1899 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri. She
married Dee BROWN.
295 v Mada Idalene5 HARPER, born 17 Nov 1902 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
She married Earl HACKER.
296 vi Marion Ward5 HARPER, born 2 Apr 1905 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri;
died 8 Apr 1972.
+ 297 vii Eleanor Pearl5 HARPER, born 18 Oct 1915 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
She married Garland Alvin RINEHART.
298 viii 5 HARPER, born 1916 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 1916 in
Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri.
299 ix Anna5 HARPER
183. Leola Jane4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 16 Nov 1871 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 19 Jul 1925. She married on 26 Jan 1890, Wesley Madison CORDLE, died in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri, son of William CORDLE and Martha (---).
Children of Leola Jane HARPER and Wesley Madison CORDLE were as follows:
300 i Bertha5 CORDLE
301 ii Oral5 CORDLE
+ 302 iii Vincent Myers5 CORDLE, born 18 Mar 1896 in Cainsville, Harrison,
Missouri. He married Chaney Ruth LAFOLLETTE.
184. Lenna Herbert4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 6 Oct 1873 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 24 Aug 1946. He married on 10 Jan 1891 in , Mercer, Missouri, Elizabeth TERRY, born 17 Sep 1874 in , Harrison, Missouri; died 31 Mar 1956 in , Harrison, Missouri.
Children of Lenna Herbert HARPER and Elizabeth TERRY were as follows:
303 i Cleo Paul5 HARPER, born 31 May 1898 in Ridgeway, Harrison, Missouri;
died 24 Oct 1976.
304 ii Sophia Esther5 HARPER, born 13 Nov 1899 in Gallatin, Davies, Missouri.
She married (1) Fred HOLLIDAY. She married (2) Wayne SHROYER.
She married (3) Bernice MATTHEWS.
305 iii Bertha Mabel5 HARPER, born 5 Dec 1901 in Gallatin, Davies, Missouri;
died 28 May 1968. She married BLANKENSHIP.
306 iv Barton Terry5 HARPER, born 8 Sep 1905 in Jameson, Davies, Missouri; died
3 Dec 1975. He married Myrtle (---).
307 v Lenna Myers5 HARPER, born 28 Mar 1908 in Liberal, Seward, Kansas.
308 vi Frederick Hugh5 HARPER, born 13 Dec 1910 in Liberal, Seward, Kansas; died
29 Oct 1971.
309 vii Aaron Herbert5 HARPER, born 31 May 1913 in Liberty, , Missouri.
+ 310 viii Catherine Elizabeth5 HARPER, born 6 Mar 1915 in Rayeville, Ray, Missouri.
She married John Evan FITZPATRICK.
185. Arthur Louis4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 15 Sep 1875 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 13 Jul 1943 in Clarinda, Page, Iowa. He married (1) on 8 Aug 1897 in Salt Lake
City, Salt Lake, Utah, Julia Ann HART, born 3 Apr 1889 in , Davies, Missouri; died 29 Apr 1918 in , Harrison, Missouri. He married (2) on 3 Jul 1900, Margaret CRAVENS.
Children of Arthur Louis HARPER and Julia Ann HART were as follows:
311 i Julia Etta5 HARPER, born 6 Jun 1901 in , Harrison, Missouri. She married on
25 Jun 1921, Frederick Edgar JINCKS.
312 ii Blanche Ruth5 HARPER, born 27 Jun 1904 in Mt. Moriah, Harrison, Missouri.
She married on 25 Jun 1921, Lyman Ambrose JINCKS.
313 iii Charles Louis5 HARPER, born 3 Mar 1906 in Mt. Moriah, Harrison, Missouri.
He married in 1933, Louis Pauline COLLINS.
314 iv Francis Myers5 HARPER, born 21 Jul 1908 in , Mercer, Missouri; died
Aug 1908.
315 v Mary Ethel5 HARPER, born 18 Jun 1909 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married
Ian Alonzo GUNN.
316 vi Clifford Arthur5 HARPER, born Nov 1911 in , Mercer, Missouri; died 1913.
317 vii Clyde Harold5 HARPER, born 24 Oct 1913 in , Harrison, Missouri. He married
Margaret DIETZ.
318 viii Lettie Margaret5 HARPER, born 3 Jan 1916 in , Harrison, Missouri. She
married Harold RESH.
319 ix Claud Robert5 HARPER, born 27 Apr 1918 in , Harrison, Missouri; died
27 Apr 1918 in , Harrison, Missouri.
191. Verda Grace4 HARPER (Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 14 Mar 1886 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri; died 1 May 1927 in Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri. She married on 22 Oct 1922, Ina Albert ALLEN.
Children of Verda Grace HARPER and Ina Albert ALLEN were as follows:
320 i Ina5 ALLEN, born Dec 1923.
321 ii 5 ALLEN, born Apr 1927 in Maryville, Nodaway, Missouri.
199. Abraham Lincoln4 MILLER (Manila Ann3 HARPER, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 29 Mar 1863 in Grand Mound, Thurston, Washington; died 15 Nov 1927 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; buried 17 Nov 1927 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. He married on 24 Dec 1885, Ellen STAPLETON, born 18 Aug 1860 in Lowden, Cedar, Iowa; died 4 May 1941 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
Children of Abraham Lincoln MILLER and Ellen STAPLETON were as follows:
322 i Cedric (Hap)5 MILLER, born 16 Dec 1893 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington;
died 14 May 1945. He married on 4 May 1917, Francis C. BARRETT.
323 ii Margery M.5 MILLER, born Nov 1895 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; died
22 Jul 1976. She married Howard L. MILLAR.
324 iii Edith L.5 MILLER, born 1903 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; died
14 Dec 1904 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
201. William Sheridan4 MILLER (Manila Ann3 HARPER, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 18 Mar 1867 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington; died 11 Oct 1950 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. He married (1) Emma O. HARTLEY, born Mar 1870 in , , Oregon; died 25 Aug 1900 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington. He married (2) on 26 Jun 1901 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, Lon Dundi COCHRAN.
Children of William Sheridan MILLER and Emma O. HARTLEY were as follows:
325 i Harold C.5 MILLER, born Jan 1891 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington;
died 1970.
326 ii Randall M.5 MILLER, born Dec 1893 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington;
died 15 Apr 1919.
327 iii Alfred D.5 MILLER, born 27 May 1895 in Mitchell, Wheeler, Oregon. He
married on 23 Aug 1928, Verna LACURE.
204. Samuel Jackson4 MILLER (Manila Ann3 HARPER, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 28 Jan 1873 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington; died in Walla Walla, Walla Walla, Washington. He married in 1897 in , Lewis, Washington, Emma or Emeline WELTON, born Feb 1875 in , , Pennsylvania; died 1918 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, daughter of Francis WELTON and Helen HITCHCOCK.
Children of Samuel Jackson MILLER and Emma or Emeline WELTON were as follows:
328 i Helen5 MILLER, born Jul 1898 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. She
married in 1915, William LACKAFF.
329 ii Teddy5 MILLER, born 1904 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; died 1905 in
Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
330 iii Robert Dean5 MILLER, born 1914 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington; died
15 Aug 1966.
208. Laban Connor4 HARPER (Pleasant Howard3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 11 Nov 1862 in , Thurston, Washington; died 16 Jun 1940 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. He married on 27 Aug 1887 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington, Lois Medora MCCANN, born 9 Oct 1868 in , , Washington; died 20 Jun 1902 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
Children of Laban Connor HARPER and Lois Medora MCCANN were as follows:
331 i William H.5 HARPER, born Sep 1888 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
332 ii Rita B.5 HARPER, born Jun 1890 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington.
333 iii Vernon Van Buren5 HARPER, born Apr 1892 in Vancouver, Clark,
Washington.
334 iv Labon Connor5 HARPER (Jr.), born Sep 1894 in Vancouver, Clark,
Washington.
335 v Lois Medora5 HARPER, born Mar 1898 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington;
died 28 Jul 1971.
209. Bethina Isabelle4 HARPER (Pleasant Howard3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 21 Jan 1865 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington; died 17 Apr 1966 in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington. She married in 1883, Edward Everett TITUS, born 1861 in , , California; died 14 Sep 1911 in Kent, King, Washington.
Children of Bethina Isabelle HARPER and Edward Everett TITUS were as follows:
336 i Leslie Everett5 TITUS, born 8 Sep 1884 in Titusville, King, Washington;
died 15 May 1937. He married Lulu (---). He died of 3rd degree burns,
worked Milwaukee RR. R.R. derrick crashed from tressle. Was a stationary
engineer.
+ 337 ii Erle Henry5 TITUS, born in Titusville, King, Washington. He married
Gertrude (---).
338 iii Vern5 TITUS, born 16 Jul 1889 in Titusville, King, Washington; died
26 Dec 1889 in Titusville, King, Washington.
+ 339 iv Veva Isabel5 TITUS, born 16 Jul 1889 in Titusville, King, Washington. She
married Clarence Olney BISHOP.
340 v Alda5 TITUS, born 1891 in Titusville, King, Washington; died 20 Sep 1911.
+ 341 vi Rachel Miriam5 TITUS, born 14 May 1899 in Titusville, King, Washington.
She married Charles Howard ARMSTRONG.
342 vii Ruth5 TITUS, born 12 Sep 1906 in Titusville, King, Washington.
210. Jane Mary4 HARPER (Pleasant Howard3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 4 Sep 1866 in , Lewis, Washington; died 8 Feb 1913 in Los Gatos, Santa Clara, California. She married on 29 Oct 1888 in Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, Frederick Elisha RAYMOND, born 2 Nov 1866 in Forest Grove, Washington, Oregon; died 10 Jan 1911 in Florence, Lane, Oregon.
Children of Jane Mary HARPER and Frederick Elisha RAYMOND were as follows:
343 i Wilfred5 RAYMOND, born 15 Mar 1891; died 12 Apr 1891.
344 ii Elsie Isabelle5 RAYMOND, born 6 Jun 1892; died Jan 1919. She married
Glenn EBBERT.
345 iii Bernice Lucinda5 RAYMOND, born 12 Apr 1894 in Forest Grove,
Washington, Oregon; died 24 May 1913.
346 iv Wilma Gilberta5 RAYMOND, born 21 Aug 1895 in Forest Grove,
Washington, Oregon; died Nov 1934.
347 v Chester Calvin5 RAYMOND, born 18 Feb 1897 in Forest Grove, Washington,
Oregon; died 16 Feb 1913.
348 vi Francis Howard5 RAYMOND, born 5 Nov 1906 in Florence, Lane, Oregon;
died 10 Jan 1984. He married on 16 Jul 1930, Muzelle MATHER.
212. Maude Evangeline4 HARPER (Pleasant Howard3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 15 Apr 1873 in , Lewis, Washington; died 14 Sep 1963 in Vancouver, Clark, Washington. She married William F. JOHNSON.
Children of Maude Evangeline HARPER and William F. JOHNSON were as follows:
349 i Cleveland5 JOHNSON
350 ii Lulubelle5 JOHNSON
351 iii Jenny5 JOHNSON
352 iv Maude5 JOHNSON
224. Lizzie Isabelle4 WHITAKER (Elmira M.3 HARPER, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 5 Sep 1889 in Rocky Prairie, Thurston, Washington. She married on 7 Jan 1914, John D. MCGUIRE, born 25 Feb 1884 in Roseburg, Douglas, Oregon.
Children of Lizzie Isabelle WHITAKER and John D. MCGUIRE were as follows:
353 i Clarabell5 MCGUIRE, born 11 Jan 1920 in Tenino, Thurston, Washington.
She married James Howard PHELPS (II).
231. Edward Hiram4 HARPER (John Calloway3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 24 Jun 1879 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington; died 12 Sep 1963 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California; buried 16 Sep 1963 in Whittier, Los Angeles, California. He married on 24 Jun 1905 in Baker, Baker, Oregon, divorced , Anna Lee KIMBROUGH, born 6 Sep 1884 in Mason, Mason, Texas; died 7 Oct 1956 in Aptos, Santa Cruz, California; buried 10 Oct 1956 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California, daughter of William Lucien Pierce KIMBROUGH and Serena Augusta PATTON.
Notes for Edward Hiram HARPER
BIRTH: 1. 1880 Washington State Census
MARRIAGE: Marriage Certificate, Pg 165, County of Baker, Oregon
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate, Number 18441, State of California, County of Los Angeles
2. Personal knowledge of Li Ann Lee
3. Burial at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Whittier, California, in the Rose
Garden Section.
He was a stage coach driver between Portland, Oregon and Boise, Idaho. He was born in Washington Territory before Washington became a state. He had part in some of the old western movies of the 1930's and drove a stage coach in them.
Notes for Anna Lee KIMBROUGH
BIRTH: 1. Birth Affidavit signed by her Aunt Georgia Ann Kimbrough Smith in possession of Li Ann Lee.
MARRIAGE: Marriage record Baker Co., Oregon
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate State of California, Number 56 092917
2. Personal knowledge of Li Ann Lee
3. Oakwood Cemetery records, Santa Cruz, California
Children of Edward Hiram HARPER and Anna Lee KIMBROUGH were as follows:
354 i John William5 HARPER, born 31 Oct 1907 in Boise, Ada, Idaho; died
17 Oct 1924 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington.
BIRTH: Birth Certificate
DEATH: Death Certificate State of Washington, Certificate Number 218
Note: Died of Gunshot wound. Rode to the school on a horse carrying a loaded
shotgun. He was standing with the shotgun under his arm when someone
kicked the butt of the gun and it went off. He was only 17 when he died.
+ 355 ii Robert Howard5 HARPER, born 17 Feb 1910 in Richland, Baker, Oregon.
He married Martha Thelma HOBBS.
356 iii Ida Anna5 HARPER, born 26 May 1913 in Yakima, Yakima, Washington;
died 6 Jan 1991 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, California. She married (1) on
8 Jul 1941 in , California, California, divorced , Harold L. PARLIN. She
married (2) on 14 Jun 1954 in , , California, Louis Daniel HUFFMAN.
BIRTH: Birth Certificate State of Washington
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate state of California
357 iv Hilton Henry5 HARPER, born 14 Apr 1921 in Olympia, Thurston,
Washington; died 30 Jun 1952 in Pomona, Los Angeles, California.
BIRTH: Birth Certificate State of Washington, Certificate Number 143,
Thurston County, Washington
DEATH: 1. Death Certificate State of California, Registration Number 1994,
Registrars Number 27, County of Los Angeles 2. Personal Knowledge of
Li Ann Lee and Robert Howard Harper Hilton had double pneumonia and
measles when he was three years old and it left him mentally retarded and
unable to speak or walk. He was a large man and couldn't communicate with
you, but was happy to see us when we visited him in the nursing home in
Pomona. He was a very choice spirit. I (Li Ann Lee) was a teenager when he
died. I was not allowed to go to his funeral.
232. William Howard4 HARPER ((Twin)) (John Calloway3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 2 Jul 1881 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington; died 8 Apr 1928 in Boise, Ada, Idaho; buried 10 Apr 1928 in , Ada, Idaho. He married on 12 Oct 1910 in Boise, Ada, Idaho, Edith Henrietta Thompson, born 31 Oct 1885 in Quartzburg, Boise, Idaho; died 31 Jul 1958 in , Ada, Idaho.
Notes for William Howard HARPER (Twin)
BIRTH: 1. Family record of Anna Lee Kimbrough Harper in possession of Li Ann Lee
DEATH: Death Certificate Number 61195, State of Idaho
MARRIAGE: Marriage certificate, Boise County Marriage Abstracts, pg 79 fromBook 1, pg 279
Note: William Howard Harper and Clara Bethine Harper were twins.
Notes for Edith Henrietta Thompson
1. This information came from their daughter Edith Helen Harper Morton.
Children of William Howard HARPER (Twin) and Edith Henrietta Thompson were as follows:
+ 358 i Bessie Margaret5 HARPER, born 23 Sep 1914 in Placerville, Boise, Idaho. She
married William GASSER.
+ 359 ii Edith Helen5 HARPER, born 2 Apr 1916 in Emmett, Gem, Idaho. She married
John W. MORTON.
233. Clara Bethine4 HARPER (Twin) (John Calloway3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 2 Jul 1881 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington; died 18 Dec 1947 in Medford, Jackson, Oregon; buried 20 Dec 1947 in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon. She married abt. 1901 in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon, James RIMER, born 15 Mar 1875 in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee; died abt. 1936 in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon; buried in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon.
Notes for Clara Bethine HARPER (Twin)
BIRTH: Records of Merle Hamilton Rimer (son) (deceased)
DEATH: Death Certificate Number 8493 State of Oregon
Note: She was called Bessie by the family. She had epilepsy. She and William Howard Harper (her brother) were twins.
Notes for James RIMER
BIRTH: Records of Merle Hamilton Rimer (Son) (deceased)
Children of Clara Bethine HARPER (Twin) and James RIMER were as follows:
360 i Delpha May5 RIMER, born 7 May 1902 in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon.
She married Peter ANTONINI.
361 ii Merle Hamilton5 RIMER, born 28 Aug 1903 in Grants Pass, Josephine,
Oregon. He married on 26 Jun 1930, Alma Laura DRESSER.
362 iii Howard William5 RIMER, born 3 Mar 1906 in Grants Pass, Josephine,
Oregon. He married (1) on 27 Feb 1927, Evelyn M. ARBECK. He married
(2) on 30 Dec 1948, Donna Elva BAUMGARTENER.
363 iv Ruth Elnora5 RIMER, born 21 Jul 1908 in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon.
She married (1) George MILLER. She married (2) Ralph MALONE.
364 v Vernon Granville5 RIMER, born 21 May 1919 in Grants Pass, Josephine,
Oregon. He married in 1939 in Medford, , Oregon, June BRUNDIDGE.
365 vi Jean Marie5 RIMER, born 10 Oct 1920 in Grants Pass, Josephine, Oregon.
She married (1) Roy HALAAS. She married (2) Lloyd HAUGEN. She
married (3) on 20 Sep 1959, Rosco Ladd TALBOTT.
234. Grace Flavilla4 HARPER (John Calloway3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 28 Feb 1890 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon; died 13 Mar 1939 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; buried 16 Mar 1939 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon. She married on 14 Jun 1908 in , Clark, Washington, Robert L. BOOTH.
Notes for Grace Flavilla HARPER
DEATH: Death Certificate Number 927, State of Oregon
Note: Grace was born shortly before the death of her mother.
MARRIAGE: Clark County, Washington marriage records
Children of Grace Flavilla HARPER and Robert L. BOOTH were as follows:
366 i Roberta5 BOOTH married WILKE.
367 ii Melvin5 BOOTH
368 iii Willard5 BOOTH married Colleen (---).
369 iv Thelma5 BOOTH
235. Myrtle Belle4 HARPER (John Calloway3, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 14 Sep 1894 in Vancouver, Clark, WA; died 3 Jul 1977 in Edmonds, Snohomish, Washington. She married on 27 Sep 1922 in Olympia, Thurston, Washington, Guy Haleria CASEBOLT, born 13 Apr 1879 in Howard, Elk, Kansas; died 3 Jun 1949 in Chehalis, Lewis, Washington.
Children of Myrtle Belle HARPER and Guy Haleria CASEBOLT were as follows:
+ 370 i Thomas Guy5 CASEBOLT, born 2 May 1924 in Portland, Multnomah,
Oregon. He married Betty Lorraine FRANK.
371 ii Donna Irene5 CASEBOLT, born 9 Apr 1925 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
She married on 8 Jun 1948, Harry A. SANDERS.
372 iii Dora Belle5 CASEBOLT, born 10 Mar 1926 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon.
She married on 29 Jun 1951, Keith Owen PFEIFFER.
373 iv Myrtie Elva5 CASEBOLT, born 20 Apr 1928 in Portland, Multnomah,
Oregon. She married on 18 Sep 1949, Alfred James ACKLEY.
248. Sadie4 PITTMAN (Mallissa3 HARPER, Thomas Jefferson2, John C.1), born 8 Apr 1886 in Goldendale, Klickitat, Washington; died 18 Sep 1966 in Seattle, King, Washington. She married on 25 Feb 1910 in , , Oregon, Herbert BACON, born 6 Sep 1885 in , Essex, England; died Aug 1960 in Seattle, King, Washington.
Children of Sadie PITTMAN and Herbert BACON were as follows:
374 i Phyllis M.5 BACON, born 13 Jan 1911 in Seattle, King, Washington. She
married on 13 Apr 1935, Jack WISEMAN.
375 ii Gwendolyn Jane5 BACON, born 22 May 1912 in Seattle, King, Washington;
died 15 Aug 1973. She married Merrill DALEY.
376 iii Wilbert Warren (Bud)5 BACON, born 22 May 1912 in Seattle, King,
Washington; died 1944. He married June TONEY.
377 iv Beth Lorraine5 BACON, born 9 Jul 1915 in Seattle, King, Washington. She
married (1) Maitland MONTGOMERY. She married (2) John KNOX.
378 v Herbert Rue5 BACON, born 2 Jun 1925 in Seattle, King, Washington. He
married (1) Maxine DUBUQUE. He married (2) Agnes FOSSE.
256. Ray4 HARPER (James Hiram3, Hiram Willis2, John C.1), born Apr 1889 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon; died Jan 1964 in Seattle, King, Washington. He married on 31 Dec 1911 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, Ida Mae STONE, died Jan 1979 in Seattle, King, Washington.
Children of Ray HARPER and Ida Mae STONE were as follows:
+ 379 i Melvin Ray5 HARPER, born 5 Jul 1913 in The Dalles, Wasco, Oregon. He
married (1) Evelyn RAYNARD. He married (2) Patricia TULOW.
264. Alvin Hobart4 HARPER (William Archibald3, John Calloway2, John C.1), born 5 May 1912 in Princeton, Mercer, Missouri. He married on 24 Apr 1944 in Hanford, Kings, California, Ella SIEMENS, born 29 Jun 1911 in Heston, Marion, Kansas, daughter of Jacob H. SIEMENS and Helen ESAU.
Children of Alvin Hobart HARPER and Ella SIEMENS were as follows:
380 i Lyndel Paul5 HARPER, born 10 Dec 1944 in Fresno, Fresno, California.
381 ii Sharon Rae5 HARPER, born 3 Sep 1948 in Fresno, Fresno, California.
382 iii Steven Richard5 HARPER, born 20 Apr 1954 in Fresno, Fresno, California.
Generation 5
265. Georgie B.5 HIPSHER (Virginia (Jennie)4 HARPER, Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), died 1918 in , Cass, Missouri. She married Walton RATLIFF, died 1918.
Notes for Georgie B. HIPSHER
Died in the 1918 flu epidemic. She was an adopted child.
Notes for Walton RATLIFF
Died in the 1918 flu epidemic.
Children of Georgie B. HIPSHER and Walton RATLIFF were as follows:
383 i Lola6 RATLIFF, born abt. 1918. She married Walter LOFLAND.
271. Robert5 COBLE (Gertrude4 HARPER, Sarah Jane3 LAFFOON, Cileta2 HARPER, John C.1), born 1891 in , Cass, Missouri. He married Ivy WILSON.
Children of Robert COBLE and Ivy WILSON were as follows:
384 i Roberta6 COBLE
282. Dorris Byran5 JAMES (Emma Idabel4 WHITE, Minerva3 HARPER, Squire Jackson2, John C.1), born 8 Jul 1908 in Leonard, Fannin, Texas; died 2 Dec 1980 in Hot Springs, Garland, Arkansas; buried 5 Dec 1980 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. He married (1) Norah SKITTO. He married (2) Grace Jane BENNETT, daughter of John Barnard BENNETT and Grace THAYER.
Children of Dorris Byran JAMES and Grace Jane BENNETT were as follows:
385 i Lynda Jane6 JAMES, born 11 Nov 1938 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. She married
on 24 Jun 1961, William Albert GILLON.
+ 386 ii Russell Bryan6 JAMES, born 3 Jan 1944 in Dallas, Dallas, Texas. He married
Bennetta Dickson MALLORY.
284. Edsel J.5 HARPER (Sidney Ruben4, Andrew Jackson3, Squire Jackson2, John C.1), born 11 Dec 1925 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. He married on 3 Aug 1946, Marjorie Jean FRANKLIN, born 11 Jul 1928 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan.
Children of Edsel J. HARPER and Marjorie Jean FRANKLIN were as follows:
387 i Lesley Jean6 HARPER, born 17 Jun 1948 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She
married George WYLIE.
388 ii Lucinda Lee6 HARPER, born 26 Jan 1950 in Flint, Genesee, Michigan. She
married on 22 Jan 1972, Stanley HORKY (Jr.).
285. Bessie Mabel5 EVANS (Mary Ellen (Ella)4 HARPER, Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 18 Sep 1899 in , Mercer, Missouri. She married Clifton C. THOMPSON, born 28 Jul 1897 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri, son of Manford THOMPSON and Daisy BEEBE.
Children of Bessie Mabel EVANS and Clifton C. THOMPSON were as follows:
+ 389 i C. Keith6 THOMPSON, born 28 Feb 1934 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri.
He married Reva Ann OVERTON.
288. Ernest Jewell5 HARPER (Lawrence Dalton4, Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 10 Apr 1902 in Cainsville, Mercer, Missouri; died 27 Jul 1974 in Lewiston, Fergus, Montana. He married (1) on 29 May 1921, Loris CARTER, born 6 Jan 1902 in Bethany, Harrison, Missouri. He married (2) Geneve JOHNSON.
Children of Ernest Jewell HARPER and Loris CARTER were as follows:
390 i Ernest Jewell6 HARPER (Jr.), born 25 May 1922 in Bridgeport, Davis,
Missouri. He married Lee MUSSER (divorced).
391 ii Gilbert Noel6 HARPER, born 7 Oct 1924 in Gilman, Harrison, Missouri.
He married Marie WOTGOWICK.
392 iii Leland LaVerne6 HARPER, born 10 Jun 1932 in Gilt Edge, Fergus, Montana.
He married Carla BAUM.
393 iv Loris Elizabeth6 HARPER, born 6 Oct 1940 in Lewiston, Fergus, Montana.
She married on 12 May 1962, Glen SHAFFER.
394 v LaDonna Louise6 HARPER, born 3 Feb 1943 in Lewiston, Fergus, Montana.
She married on 16 Sep 1963, William J. STEFFES.
297. Eleanor Pearl5 HARPER (James Robert4, Vincent Myers3, Richard H.2, John C.1), born 18 Oct 1915 in Cainsville, Harrison, Missouri. She married Garland Alvin RINEHART, born 28 Nov 1919.
Children of Eleanor Pearl HARPER and Garland Alvin RINEHART were as follows:
+ 395 i Phyllis Ann6 RINEHART, born 14 Feb 1934 in , Harrison, Missouri.
She married Richard Dale COKERHAM.
+ 396 ii Patsy Lee6 RINEHART, born 22 Nov 1942 in , Harrison, Missouri.
She married Roger Dean GIBSON.
+ 397 iii James Alvin6 RINEHART, born 21 Mar 1945 in , Harrison, Missouri.
He married Sharon JENNINGS.
+ 398 iv Gary Donald6 RINEHART, born 31 Oct 1951 in , Harrison, Missouri.
He married Patrica Lynne BARNES.
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