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David Harper Sr 1761–1831 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Apr 1761

Birth Location: Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland

Death Date: 26 December 1831

Death Location: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: John Harper

Mother: Dorcas Darchus

Spouse(s): Mary North

Children(s): Mary Harper

The story of David Harper Sr began in 1761 in Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland. In 1790, David Harper Sr resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1826, David Harper Sr resided in Center, Butler. David Harper Sr married Mary North, and had children including Mary Polly Harper. David Harper Sr passed away in 1831 in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of David Harper Sr began in 1761 in Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland.
  • In 1790, David Harper Sr resided in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1826, David Harper Sr resided in Center, Butler.
  • David Harper Sr married Mary North, and had children including Mary Polly Harper.
  • David Harper Sr passed away in 1831 in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Harper
1733–1816
Birth Location: –
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Dorcas Darchus
1735–1785
Birth Location: Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
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Spouses(s)

Mary North
1767–1828
Birth Location: Norfolk, Litchfield, Connecticut, USA
MN

Children(s)

Mary Harper
1791–1860
Birth Location: Salem, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
MH

David Sr's Ancestors

Self
David Sr
1761–1831
Birth Place: Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland
Parents
John Harper
1733–1816
Dorcas Darchus
1735–1785
Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Sr's Descendants

1.
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David (Harper) Sr (28 Apr 1761–26 December 1831) m. Mary North (2 Feb 1767–9 Jul 1828)
  1. 1. Mary (Polly) Harper 1791–1860 m. James Christy 1782–1868
    1. 1. James Christy 1815–1870 m. Mary (J) Christy 1822–1896 m. Margaret Christy 1817–
      1. 1. James (H) Christy 1845– m. Myradel (Nmi) Smith 1846–
        1. 1. Robert (Smith) Christy 1872–1914 m. Eliza (Warren "Lyde") McClure 1875–1960
        2. 2. Hattie (B) Christy 1882–1969 m. Dennie (A.) Laughlin 1884–1958
        3. 3. Alvin (Black) Christy 1869–1911 m. Lotta Christy 1876–
        4. 4. Irene Christy 1871–
        5. 5. Carrie (G.) Christy 1874–1925
        6. 6. Mary Christy 1875–
        7. 7. Frank (H) Christy 1886–
        8. 8. James (C.) Christy 1870–
        9. 9. Edwin (F.) Christy 1879–1924
      2. 2. Butter Christy 1843–1906
      3. 3. Elizabeth Christy 1848–
      4. 4. Thomas (N) Christy 1850–
      5. 5. Anna (B) Christy 1859–
      6. 6. Bariah Christy 1846–
      7. 7. Martha Christy 1848–
      8. 8. William (J) Christy 1854–
      9. 9. Sarah (A) Christy 1860–
    2. 2. Andrew Christy 1830–1900 m. Margaret Christy 1828–1914
      1. 1. E (Newton) Christy 1872–1955
      2. 2. Henry (Bain) Christy 1869–1958
      3. 3. Mary (North) McCawley 1854–1931
      4. 4. Nancy (J) Christy 1853–
      5. 5. Frances (L) Christy 1858–
      6. 6. John (G) Christy 1860–
      7. 7. Anna (Bell) Christy 1863–
      8. 8. Lezie (ida) Christy 1865–
    3. 3. Margaret Christy 1833–
    4. 4. Joseph Christy 1836–
    5. 5. Mary (Nancy) CHRISTY 1802–1875
      1. 1. Nancy (Agnes) Wilson 1831–1885
        1. 1. Josephine (Lockhart) Lockard 1859–1931
    6. 6. John Christy 1814–1897 m. Ruth Christy 1818–
      1. 1. Polly (North) Stark 1849–1938
        1. 1. Mary (Pearl) Stark 1891–1972
      2. 2. John Christy 1851–
    7. 7. James Christy 1817–1891
      1. 1. Samuel (H) Christy 1849–1919
        1. 1. Mary (Ellen) Christy 1887–1971
    8. 8. Rachel (Scott) CHRISTY 1828–1865
      1. 1. Alice (Jane) Elwood 1853–1902
        1. 1. Deborah (Fern) Weister 1892–1952
      2. 2. Edward (H) Elwood 1851–1915

David Sr's Timeline

5 Records

1761
28 Apr 1761
Birth of David Harper Sr in Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland
Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 29
David Harper Sr resided here in Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1826
Abt 1826
Age 65
David Harper Sr resided here in Center, Butler
Center, Butler
1831
26 December 1831
Age 70
Death of David Harper Sr in Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1832
7 Mar 1832
Age 71
David Harper Sr - Probate in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1761
    Event Place: Dorchester Parish, Dorchester, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Derry, Westmoreland, 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: Derry, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Series: M637; Roll: 9; Page: 80; Family History Library Film: 0568149

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1826
    Event Place: Center, Butler
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files (Butler County, Pennsylvania), Ca. 1803-1918; Author: Butler County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: Maryland Revolutionary War Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 December 1831
    Event Place: Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files (Butler County, Pennsylvania), Ca. 1803-1918; Author: Butler County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Mar 1832
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Files (Butler County, Pennsylvania), Ca. 1803-1918; Author: Butler County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills
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