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Daniel Ervin Harper 1890–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Feb 1890

Birth Location: Boone County, West Virginia

Death Date: 12 Jul 1966

Death Location: Bandytown, West Virginia

Father: Alexander Harper

Mother: Catherine Cook

Spouse(s): Pearl Gunnoe, Clara Chapman

Children(s): Estonia Harper, Leda Harper, Dollie Harper, Della Harper, Virginia Harper

The story of Daniel Ervin Harper began in 1890 in Boone County, West Virginia. In 1900, Daniel Ervin Harper resided in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Daniel Ervin Harper resided in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA. Daniel Ervin Harper married Clara Lou Chapman, Pearl Gunnoe, and had children including Curtis Harper, Della Harper, Dennis Harper, Dollie Harper, Estonia Mae Harper, Geneva Harper, Leda Hope Harper, Mondale Harper, Virginia Harper, Westine Harper. Daniel Ervin Harper passed away in 1966 in Bandytown, West Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Daniel Ervin Harper began in 1890 in Boone County, West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Daniel Ervin Harper resided in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Daniel Ervin Harper resided in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA.
  • Daniel Ervin Harper married Clara Lou Chapman, Pearl Gunnoe, and had children including Curtis Harper, Della Harper, Dennis Harper, Dollie Harper, Estonia Mae Harper, Geneva Harper, Leda Hope Harper, Mondale Harper, Virginia Harper, Westine Harper.
  • Daniel Ervin Harper passed away in 1966 in Bandytown, West Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Harper
1859–1900
Birth Location: Raleigh County, Va.
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Catherine Cook
1858–1910
Birth Location: Boone County, VA
CC

Spouses(s)

Pearl Gunnoe
1902–1984
Birth Location: Bald Knob, Boone County, West Virginia, USA
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Clara Chapman
1901–1987
Birth Location: Menifee County, Kentucky, USA
CC

Children(s)

Estonia Harper
1921–1990
Birth Location: West Virginia
EH
Leda Harper
1929–1991
Birth Location: West Virginia
LH
Dollie Harper
1926–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Della Harper
1926–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Virginia Harper
1924–1976
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Daniel Harper's Ancestors

Self
Daniel Harper
1890–1966
Birth Place: Boone County, West Virginia
Parents
Alexander Harper
1859–1900
Raleigh County, Va.
Catherine ('Katy') Cook
1858–1910
Boone County, VA
Grandparents
Joseph Harper
1824–1896
Virginia
Nancy (A) Harper
1824–1886
Maryland, USA
Floyd Cooke
1820–1898
Giles County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Catherine) Walker
1819–1861
Caswell Co., NC
Great-Grandparents
Robert Harper
1774–1885
Jane Hill
1782–1862
William Walker
1797–1883
Nancy Browning
1800–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harper
1754–1821
Margaret Bennett
1755–1821

Daniel Harper's Descendants

1.
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Daniel (Ervin) Harper (12 Feb 1890–12 Jul 1966) m. Pearl Gunnoe (26 Oct 1902–26 Sep 1984) m. Clara (Lou) Chapman (29 April 1901–Apr 1987)
  1. 1. Estonia (Mae) Harper 1921–1990
  2. 2. Leda (Hope) Harper 1929–1991
  3. 3. Dollie Harper 1926–
  4. 4. Della Harper 1926–
  5. 5. Virginia Harper 1924–1976 m. Shelby (Willis) Ferrell 1917–1966
    1. 1. Clyde (Norman) Ferrell 1941–2006 m. Judith (Louise) King 1940–1995
    2. 2. Ricky Ferrell –2006
    3. 3. Leoda (Marie) Ferrell 1943–2008

Daniel Harper's Timeline

9 Records

1890
12 Feb 1890
Birth of Daniel Ervin Harper in Boone County, West Virginia
Boone County, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 10
Daniel Ervin Harper resided here in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
Daniel Ervin Harper resided here in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 40
Daniel Ervin Harper resided here in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
Daniel Ervin Harper resided here in Crook, Boone, West Virginia
Crook, Boone, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
Daniel Ervin Harper resided here in Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 52
Daniel Ervin Harper resided here in Boone, West Virginia, USA
Boone, West Virginia, USA
1966
9 Jul 1966
Age 76
Death of Daniel Ervin Harper in Twilight, Boone, West Virginia, USA
Twilight, Boone, West Virginia, USA
1966
12 Jul 1966
Age 76
Burial of Daniel Ervin Harper in Bandytown, West Virginia
Bandytown, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1890
    Event Place: Boone County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 21
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4394; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3-3
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-14-8697; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 26
    [7] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 694.0; FHL microfilm: 2342260
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241755
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 1755; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1949; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 26

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: 2526; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 694.0; FHL microfilm: 2342260

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4394; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3-3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Crook, Boone, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4394; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of West Virginia; State Headquarters: West Virginia; Microfilm Series: M1937; Microfilm Roll: 21

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1966
    Event Place: Twilight, Boone, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-14-8697; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1966
    Event Place: Bandytown, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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