YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

David Bailey Harper 1848–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Oct 1848

Birth Location: High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

Death Date: 13 Feb 1892

Death Location: Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

Father: Robert HARPER

Mother: Agnes Robertson

Spouse(s): Helen Cherry

Children(s): Ellen Harper, Agnes Harper, Jane Harper, Robert Harper, David Harper, William Harper, Mary Harper, James Harper

In 1848, David Bailey Harper entered the world in High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland, born to Robert Harper And Agnes Robertson. In 1848, David Bailey Harper resided in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. In 1851, David Bailey Harper resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland. David Bailey Harper married Helen Ellen Cherry, and had children including Agnes Robertson Harper, David Harper, Ellen Weir Harper, James Harper, Jane Cherry Harper, Mary Harper, Robert Harper, William Harper. David Bailey Harper passed away in 1892 in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.

Find more search results for David Harper
DH

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1848, David Bailey Harper entered the world in High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland, born to Robert Harper And Agnes Robertson.
  • In 1848, David Bailey Harper resided in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  • In 1851, David Bailey Harper resided in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland.
  • David Bailey Harper married Helen Ellen Cherry, and had children including Agnes Robertson Harper, David Harper, Ellen Weir Harper, James Harper, Jane Cherry Harper, Mary Harper, Robert Harper, William Harper.
  • David Bailey Harper passed away in 1892 in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

David Harper's Ancestors

Self
David Harper
1848–1892
Birth Place: High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Parents
Robert HARPER
1807–1875
Ireland
Agnes Robertson
1811–1886
Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Harper's Descendants

1.
DH
David (Bailey) Harper (5 Oct 1848–13 Feb 1892) m. Helen ((Ellen)) Cherry (abt 1848–24 Jan 1922)
  1. 1. Ellen (Weir) Harper 1870–1904
    1. 1. George (Elder) Galloway 1904–1992 m. Janet (Bicket) Cowan 1909–2001
      1. 1. Janet (Elizabeth Graham) Galloway 1935–2019 m. William (John) Johnstone 1935–2006
  2. 2. Agnes (Robertson) Harper 1874–1939
  3. 3. Jane (Cherry) Harper 1877–1953
  4. 4. Robert Harper 1879–1961
  5. 5. David Harper 1881–1956
  6. 6. William Harper 1883–1961
  7. 7. Mary Harper 1886–1973
  8. 8. James Harper 1890–1957

David Harper's Timeline

6 Records

1848
5 Oct 1848
Birth of David Bailey Harper in High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
1848
1848
David Bailey Harper resided here in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1851
1851
Age 3
David Bailey Harper resided here in Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 23
David Bailey Harper resided here in Paisley, Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley, Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1891
1891
Age 43
David Bailey Harper resided here in Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
1892
13 Feb 1892
Age 44
Death of David Bailey Harper in Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1848
    Event Place: High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 5; Page: 12; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1851_123; Year: 1851
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 16; Page: 22; Line: 19; Roll: CSSCT1871_102
    [3] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley Low Church; ED: 63; Page: 11; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1891_191
    [4] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: High Church, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1848
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1851 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 5; Page: 12; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1851_123; Year: 1851

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Paisley, Paisley High Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley High Church; ED: 16; Page: 22; Line: 19; Roll: CSSCT1871_102

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Paisley Low Church, Renfrewshire, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Paisley Low Church; ED: 63; Page: 11; Line: 9; Roll: CSSCT1891_191

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Feb 1892
    Event Place: Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE