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Alta Jane Harper 1911–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Feb 1911

Birth Location: Oklahoma

Death Date: 5 Mar 1973

Death Location: Fresno

Father: Clebe Harper

Mother: Monta Thomas

Spouse(s): Troy MELER

Children(s): Joy Meler

In 1911, Alta Jane Harper entered the world in Oklahoma, born to Clebe Harper And Monta Ann Thomas. In 1920, Alta Jane Harper resided in Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Alta Jane Harper resided in Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma, USA. Alta Jane Harper married Troy Fay Meler, and had children including Joy Aliene Meler. Alta Jane Harper passed away in 1973 in Fresno.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Alta Jane Harper entered the world in Oklahoma, born to Clebe Harper And Monta Ann Thomas.
  • In 1920, Alta Jane Harper resided in Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Alta Jane Harper resided in Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Alta Jane Harper married Troy Fay Meler, and had children including Joy Aliene Meler.
  • Alta Jane Harper passed away in 1973 in Fresno.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clebe Harper
1879–1961
Birth Location: Bloomfield, Benton, Arkansas, USA
CH
Monta Thomas
1882–1956
Birth Location: Arkansas
MT

Spouses(s)

Troy MELER
1913–1956
Birth Location: Cloud Chief, Washita, Oklahoma, United States
TM

Children(s)

Joy Meler
1934–2009
Birth Location: Dewey County, Oklahoma, USA
JM

Alta Harper's Ancestors

Self
Alta Harper
1911–1973
Birth Place: Oklahoma
Parents
Clebe Harper
1879–1961
Bloomfield, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Monta (Ann) Thomas
1882–1956
Arkansas
Grandparents
Mac Harper
1831–1887
Tennessee
Eliza (A) Harper
1842–1919
North Carolina, USA
Arter (Berry) Thomas
1842–1883
Georgia
Martha (Ann) Eldridge
1850–1925
TN
Great-Grandparents
William Harper
1802–1865
Matilda Raines
1813–1850
Edward McFalls
1800–1891
Annie Leatherwood
1803–1850
Joseph Thomas
1818–1881
Elizabeth Hood
1820–1886
Benjamin Eldridge
1825–1897
Mary Bates
1833–1923
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Harper
1775–1836
Rebecca Bull
1772–1860
William Rains
1770–
Nancy Melvin
1780–
Arthur McFalls
1751–1839
Mary Pitman
1750–1802
Samuel Leatherwood
1782–1862
Elizabeth Furgason
1786–1849
Joseph Thomas
1797–1860
Susannah Harrison
1800–1850
John Hood
1786–1859

Alta Harper's Descendants

1.
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Alta (Jane) Harper (16 Feb 1911–5 Mar 1973) m. Troy (Fay) MELER (21 Nov 1913–27 March 1956)
  1. 1. Joy (Aliene) Meler 1934–2009 m. Bobby (Harold) MILLARD 1930–2016

Alta Harper's Timeline

6 Records

1911
16 Feb 1911
Birth of Alta Jane Harper in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 9
Alta Jane Harper resided here in Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma, USA
Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Alta Jane Harper resided here in Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma, USA
Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Alta Jane Harper resided here in Rural, Dewey, Oklahoma
Rural, Dewey, Oklahoma
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Alta Jane Harper resided here in Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA
Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA
1973
5 Mar 1973
Age 62
Death of Alta Jane Harper in Fresno
Fresno

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_358; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 54-35
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1973-04-05
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 932
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma; Roll: 1901; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 521.0; FHL microfilm: 2341635
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lathram, Caddo, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 932

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Parkman, Ellis, Oklahoma; Roll: 1901; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; Image: 521.0; FHL microfilm: 2341635

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Dewey, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_358; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 54-35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Lindsay, Tulare, California; Roll: T627_358; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 54-35

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1973
    Event Place: Fresno
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, Date: 1973-04-05
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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