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Absalom Harper 1778–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: about 1778

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1849

Death Location: Pike County, Mississippi, USA

Father: Alexander Harper

Mother: Martha Harper)

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hughey

Children(s): Rev Harper, Mattie Harper, William Harper, Andrew Harper, George Harper, Alexander Harper

The story of Absalom Harper began in 1778 in North Carolina, USA. In 1829, Absalom Harper resided in Natchez, Mississippi, USA. Absalom Harper married Elizabeth Hughey, and had children including Alexander Harper, Andrew Harper, George W Harper, Mattie Harper, Rev Samuel H Harper, William C Harper. Absalom Harper passed away in 1849 in Pike County, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Absalom Harper began in 1778 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1829, Absalom Harper resided in Natchez, Mississippi, USA.
  • Absalom Harper married Elizabeth Hughey, and had children including Alexander Harper, Andrew Harper, George W Harper, Mattie Harper, Rev Samuel H Harper, William C Harper.
  • Absalom Harper passed away in 1849 in Pike County, Mississippi, USA.

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Absalom Harper's Ancestors

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Absalom Harper
1778–1849
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
Alexander Harper
1747–1830
Fairfax, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Martha (Elizabeth Jones (Bartholomew,) Harper)
1754–1794
Cumberland, Cumberland, Virginia
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Absalom Harper's Descendants

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Absalom Harper (about 1778–1849) m. Elizabeth Hughey (1786–1818)
  1. 1. Rev (Samuel H) Harper 1809–1882 m. Mary (Ann S) Ainsworth 1812–1900
    1. 1. William (H.) Harper 1838–1913 m. Temperance ("Tempy") McCullar 1838–1895
      1. 1. William (Walter) Harper –1929
        1. 1. T. (S. Harper) d.s.p. 1891–1891
        2. 2. Glenn (Dewey) Harper 1896–1939
        3. 3. Iva (Fronie) Harper 1904–1981
        4. 4. Jack (Clinton) Harper 1906–1968
        5. 5. William (Grover) Harper 1888–1942
        6. 6. Issac (H. Harper) d.s.p. 1892–1907
        7. 7. Michael (J. "Mike") Harper 1896–1907
        8. 8. J. (T. Harper) d.s.p. 1901–1907
        9. 9. John (Walter) Harper 1913–1978
        10. 10. Frona Harper 1906–
        11. 11. Katy Harper 1909–
        12. 12. Annie (Faye) Harper 1922–2001
        13. 13. Ada Harper 1894–1970 m. Luther (James) Stratton 1888–1932
      2. 2. Mary (Jane) Harper 1856–1942
      3. 3. Samuel (Benjamin "Sam") Harper 1869–1925
      4. 4. Georgia (Ann) Harper 1872–1960
      5. 5. Agee ("AG") Harper 1874–1904
      6. 6. George (Washington "Mitt") Harper 1867–1937
    2. 2. David (A) Harper 1840–1863
    3. 3. Jesse (B) Harper 1858–1910
    4. 4. Samuel (Edwin) Harper 1853–1931
    5. 5. John (Garrette Harper) Sr 1849–1926
    6. 6. Nancy (Earline) Harper 1846–
    7. 7. Mary Harper 1835–1910
    8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Harper 1831–1888
    9. 9. Malinda Harper 1833–1881
    10. 10. Elizabeth Harper 1830–1912
  2. 2. Mattie Harper 1820–1897
  3. 3. William (C.) Harper 1814–1869
  4. 4. Andrew Harper 1814–1885
  5. 5. George (W.) Harper 1804–1880
  6. 6. Alexander Harper 1827–1888

Absalom Harper's Timeline

3 Records

1778
about 1778
Birth of Absalom Harper in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1829
25 Jun 1829
Age 51
Absalom Harper resided here in Natchez, Mississippi, USA
Natchez, Mississippi, USA
1849
1849
Age 71
Death of Absalom Harper in Pike County, Mississippi, USA
Pike County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: about 1778
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Jun 1829
    Event Place: Natchez, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: Southern Galaxy; Publication Date: 25 Jun 1829; Publication Place: Natchez, Mississippi, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1849
    Event Place: Pike County, Mississippi, USA

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