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Charles Leeper 1747–1818 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1747

Birth Location: Carlisle/Neville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States

Death Date: 04 Dec 1818

Death Location: Famet, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States

Father: Allen Leeper

Mother: Elizabeth Cummins

Spouse(s): Margaret Miller

Children(s): Samuel Leeper, William Leeper

Charles Leeper was born in 1747 in CarlisleNeville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Allen Leeper And Elizabeth Cummins. In 1775, Charles Leeper resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1786, Charles Leeper resided in West Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Charles Leeper married Margaret Miller, and had children including Samuel Leeper, William Leeper. Charles Leeper/ passed away in 1818 in Famet, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.

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Biography

  • Charles Leeper was born in 1747 in Carlisle/Neville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States, the child of Allen Leeper And Elizabeth Cummins.
  • In 1775, Charles Leeper resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1786, Charles Leeper resided in West Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania.
  • Charles Leeper married Margaret Miller, and had children including Samuel Leeper, William Leeper.
  • Charles Leeper passed away in 1818 in Famet, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Allen Leeper
1720–1788
Birth Location: Down, Down, Ireland
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Elizabeth Cummins
1722–1788
Birth Location: Down, Down, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Miller
1751–1830
Birth Location: Edinburgh, Midlothian, , Scotland
MM

Children(s)

Samuel Leeper
1800–1843
Birth Location: Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
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William Leeper
1783–1855
Birth Location: Carlisle, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Charles Leeper's Ancestors

Self
Charles Leeper
1747–1818
Birth Place: Carlisle/Neville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Parents
Allen Leeper
1720–1788
Down, Down, Ireland
Elizabeth Cummins
1722–1788
Down, Down, Ireland
Grandparents
Andrew Leeper
1701–1771
County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Elizabeth McCready
1701–1771
Ulster, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Charles Leeper's Descendants

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Charles Leeper (1747–04 Dec 1818) m. Margaret Miller (6 Jul 1751–1830)
  1. 1. Samuel Leeper 1800–1843 m. Nancy (Fletcher Prine) Perrine 1802–1885
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Leeper) Canaday 1824–1907 m. William Canaday 1823–1919
      1. 1. Christopher Canaday 1847–1938
      2. 2. John (W) Canaday 1842–1920
      3. 3. Phoebe (A) Canaday 1853–1904
      4. 4. Joseph (W) Canaday 1856–1940
      5. 5. Carrie (B) Canaday 1869–1945
    2. 2. Charles (Leeper) Vet 1823–1906 m. Isabell Oliver 1831–1922
      1. 1. John Leeper 1856–1928 m. Margaret (Adelaide) Tilford 1864–1951
        1. 1. Charles (Young) Leeper 1885–1959 m. Edith (Pearl) Bohner 1883–1951 m. Lucille (L.) Leeper 1908–1985
        2. 2. John (St. Clair) Leeper 1886–1967 m. Mabel (Harriet) Smith 1890–
        3. 3. Leo (Roy) Leeper 1888–1976 m. Maud (Anna) Walz 1891–1972
        4. 4. Mahala (Belle) Leeper 1900–1951
      2. 2. Thomas Leeper 1854–1936
      3. 3. Charles (O.) Leeper 1859–1927 m. Susannah (“Anna”) McCollum 1874–1975
        1. 1. Dwight (McCollum) Leeper 1909–1963 m. Virginia (Ward) Leeper 1914–1974
        2. 2. Ralph Leeper 1913–1913
      4. 4. Mary Leeper 1862–1945
      5. 5. Margret (M.) Leeper 1864–1929
      6. 6. Albert (J) Leeper 1870–1951 m. Adda Cromer 1884–1967
        1. 1. Gerald (A.) Leeper 1913–1932
        2. 2. James (E.) Leeper 1909–1910
        3. 3. Harold (J.) Leeper 1911–1911
      7. 7. Elizabeth (J) Leeper 1872–1961
      8. 8. William (J) Leeper 1868–1877
    3. 3. Houston Leeper 1833–1889 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Souders 1840–1920
      1. 1. Thomas (Melvin) Leeper 1875–1947
      2. 2. Martha (Ellen) Leeper 1875–1900
      3. 3. Susannah (Mary 'Susie' Leeper) Goucher 1869–1945
      4. 4. Jonathan Leeper 1861–1865
      5. 5. William (Albert) Leeper 1877–1962 m. Metta (B.) Cady 1883–1981
        1. 1. Lillian (May) Leeper 1902–1987 m. Lester (Orvill) Hatch 1895–1982
        2. 2. Pearle (Leeper) Spangler 1904–1999 m. Leroy (Edward) Spangler 1899–1985
        3. 3. Vida (M) Leeper 1908–2003 m. Alfred (Leonadas) Spangler 1905–1983
        4. 4. Dorris (M) Leeper 1912–2008 m. Henry (Wilson) Coon 1912–2003
        5. 5. Hope (Florence Leeper) Keplinger 1919–1991
      6. 6. Samuel (Jay) Leeper 1860–1930
      7. 7. Elizabeth (Jane Leeper) Scheerer 1867–1947 m. George (William) Monnier 1860–1910 m. John (Anthony) Scheerer 1865–1947
        1. 1. Edmund (C) Monnier 1888–1955
        2. 2. Howard (Franklin) Monnier 1890–1956
        3. 3. Carrie (Nellie Monnier) Peterson 1892–1965
        4. 4. Frederick (James) Monnier 1894–1961
        5. 5. Maurice (Melvin) Monnier 1897–1956
        6. 6. George (Henry) Monnier 1899–1952
      8. 8. Nancy (M. Leeper) Alder 1872–1924
      9. 9. George (Huston) Leeper 1873–1900
      10. 10. William Leeper 1863–1865
    4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Leeper 1831–1903 m. Loduska (R. (Dusty)) Wheeler 1848–
      1. 1. Mollie Leeper 1867–
      2. 2. Mattie Leeper 1879–
      3. 3. William (D.) Leeper 1876–1922
      4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson Leeper) Jr. 1883–1961
      5. 5. Hattie Leeper 1871–1941
      6. 6. Nancy Leeper 1873–
    5. 5. Mary (Catherine Leeper) Gossard 1839–1923
    6. 6. Martha (Leeper) Gossard 1843–1883
    7. 7. Margaret ("Maggie") Leeper 1826–1877
    8. 8. William (Henry) Leeper 1828–1899 m. Susannah Patton 1837–1913
      1. 1. John (Houston) Leeper 1867–1940
      2. 2. Martha (Jane) Leeper 1865–1920
      3. 3. Nancy (Ann) Brooks 1857–1933
      4. 4. Charles (Thomas) Leeper 1860–1923
      5. 5. George (William "Will") Leeper 1862–1917
      6. 6. James (Christopher) Leeper 1870–1944 m. Addie (Belle) Allen 1872–1929
        1. 1. Henry (Leslie) Leeper 1895–1970 m. Laura (Leone) Fitzergald 1897–1994
        2. 2. Harvey (Paul) Leeper 1897–1948 m. Clio Puls 1898–
        3. 3. Arthur (Prine) Leeper 1900–1968 m. Agnes (Beryle) Ross 1903–1981
        4. 4. Birdie Leefer 1907–
  2. 2. William Leeper 1783–1855 m. Melinda Dougherty 1807–1845 m. Betsey Leeper 1799–
    1. 1. Frank Leeper 1838–1863
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Leeper 1841–1916
    3. 3. Charles (D.) Leeper 1840–1906
    4. 4. William (Miller) Leeper 1843–
    5. 5. Margaret (Emma "Maggie") Leeper 1837–1913
    6. 6. James Leeper 1845–1845
    7. 7. Amanda (Ann) Leeper 1837–1904
    8. 8. Francis Leeper 1839–

Charles Leeper's Timeline

11 Records

1747
1747
Birth of Charles Leeper in Carlisle/Neville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
Carlisle/Neville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 28
Charles Leeper resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1786
1786
Age 39
Charles Leeper resided here in West Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
West Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 43
Charles Leeper resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1798
1798
Age 51
Charles Leeper resided here in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1800
1800
Age 53
Charles Leeper resided here in Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1805
9 Apr 1805
Age 58
Charles Leeper was baptized in Shippensburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
Shippensburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 63
Charles Leeper resided here in Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1818
Abt 1818
Age 71
Charles Leeper resided here in Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
1818
04 Dec 1818
Age 71
Death of Charles Leeper in Famet, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
Famet, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
1818
20 Apr 1818
Age 71
Charles Leeper - Probate in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1747
    Event Place: CarlisleNeville, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI), Godfrey Memorial Library; Middletown, Connecticut; American Genealogical Biographical Index; Volume Number: 102
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1805
    Event Place: Shippensburg, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania and New Jersey, U.S., Church and Town Records, 1669-2013, Historical Society of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Historic Pennsylvania Church and Town Records; Reel: 291

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: American Revolutionary soldiers of Franklin County, Pennnsylvania [sic]

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: West Pennsboro, Cumberland, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Tax and Exoneration, Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission; Records of the Office of the Comptroller General, RG-4; Tax & Exoneration Lists, 1762-1794; Microfilm Roll: 326

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 283; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., U.S. Direct Tax Lists, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census
    [2] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 38; Page: 926; Image: 323; Family History Library Film: 363341

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Fannett, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Roll: 54; Page: 912 12; Image: Pam252_54-0309; FHL Roll: 0193680

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1818
    Event Place: Fannett Township, Franklin County, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1905; Author: Franklin County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cumberland
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Veterans Card Files, Pennsylvania State Archives; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Revolutionary War Military Abstract Card File; Series Number: 13.50

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lurgan, Franklin, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Letterkenny, Franklin, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 38; Page: 926; Image: 323; Family History Library Film: 363341

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Dec 1818
    Event Place: Famet, Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1905; Author: Franklin County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1818
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1784-1905; Author: Franklin County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania
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