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Cecil Christopher Harper 1887–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Feb 1887

Birth Location: Victor IA

Death Date: 25 Oct 1965

Death Location: Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Minnie Schneider

Children(s): Mary Harper, Lawrence Harper, Dorothy Harper

The story of Cecil Christopher Harper began in 1887 in Victor IA. In 1920, Cecil Christopher Harper resided in Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Cecil Christopher Harper resided in Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA. Cecil Christopher Harper married Minnie A Schneider, and had children including Dorothy Marie Harper, Lawrence Joseph Harper, Mary Katherine Harper. Cecil Christopher Harper passed away in 1965 in Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Cecil Christopher Harper began in 1887 in Victor IA.
  • In 1920, Cecil Christopher Harper resided in Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Cecil Christopher Harper resided in Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA.
  • Cecil Christopher Harper married Minnie A Schneider, and had children including Dorothy Marie Harper, Lawrence Joseph Harper, Mary Katherine Harper.
  • Cecil Christopher Harper passed away in 1965 in Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Minnie Schneider
1893–1965
Birth Location: Rapid City IL
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Children(s)

Mary Harper
1917–1967
Birth Location: Rock Island Co, IL
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Lawrence Harper
1913–1990
Birth Location: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
LH
Dorothy Harper
1920–2005
Birth Location: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois
DH

Cecil Harper's Ancestors

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Cecil Harper
1887–1965
Birth Place: Victor IA
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Cecil Harper's Descendants

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Cecil (Christopher) Harper (21 Feb 1887–25 Oct 1965) m. Minnie (A) Schneider (20 Apr 1893–18 Aug 1965)
  1. 1. Mary (Katherine) Harper 1917–1967 m. Harold (Lester) Jones 1914–1987
  2. 2. Lawrence (Joseph) Harper 1913–1990 m. Doris (Rose) Kurry 1920–2015
  3. 3. Dorothy (Marie) Harper 1920–2005 m. Merlyn (Victor) Fey 1919–2005

Cecil Harper's Timeline

6 Records

1887
21 Feb 1887
Birth of Cecil Christopher Harper in Victor IA
Victor IA
1920
1920
Age 33
Cecil Christopher Harper resided here in Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Cecil Christopher Harper resided here in Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Cecil Christopher Harper resided here in Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 55
Cecil Christopher Harper resided here in Silvis, Illinois, USA
Silvis, Illinois, USA
1965
25 Oct 1965
Age 78
Death of Cecil Christopher Harper in Phoenix AZ
Phoenix AZ

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1887
    Event Place: Victor IA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 113
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_874; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 81-32
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T625_402; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 641
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 619.0; FHL microfilm: 2340287
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hampton, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T625_402; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 96; Image: 641

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: 552; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 619.0; FHL microfilm: 2340287

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_874; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 81-32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Silvis, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; State Headquarters: Illinois; Microfilm Series: M2097; Microfilm Roll: 113

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sp
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silvis, Rock Island, Illinois; Roll: T627_874; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 81-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Oct 1965
    Event Place: Phoenix AZ
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rapids City, Rock Island County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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