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Edward Harper 1654–1716 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Aug 1654

Birth Location: Rye, Sussex, England

Death Date: 13 May 1716

Death Location: Somerset, Maryland, United States

Father: William Harper

Mother: Elizabeth Denstone

Spouse(s): Lydia Hudson

Children(s): William Harper, Francis Harper, Edward Harper, Richard Harper

The story of Edward Harper began in 1654 in Rye, Sussex, England. In 1600, Edward Harper resided in Somerset, Maryland, USA. Edward Harper married Lydia Hudson, and had children including Edward Jr Harper, Elizabeth Harper, Francis Harper, Mary Harper, Richard Harper, William Harper. Edward Harper passed away in 1716 in Somerset, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Harper began in 1654 in Rye, Sussex, England.
  • In 1600, Edward Harper resided in Somerset, Maryland, USA.
  • Edward Harper married Lydia Hudson, and had children including Edward Jr Harper, Elizabeth Harper, Francis Harper, Mary Harper, Richard Harper, William Harper.
  • Edward Harper passed away in 1716 in Somerset, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Harper's Ancestors

Self
Edward Harper
1654–1716
Birth Place: Rye, Sussex, England
Parents
William Harper
1627–1702
Sedgley, Staffordshire, England
Elizabeth Denstone
1638–1707
England
Grandparents
Edward Harper
1600–1669
England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Harper's Descendants

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Edward Harper (13 Aug 1654–13 May 1716) m. Lydia Hudson (8 March 1665–1688)
  1. 1. William Harper 1683–1745 m. Margaret Turpin 1687–
    1. 1. William (Turpin) Harper 1735–1793 m. Mary Aldous 1740–1793
      1. 1. Zephaniah Harper 1758–1830 m. Elizabeth Croom 1758–1830
        1. 1. Lavenah Harper 1774–1853
        2. 2. Eliphus Harper 1778–1821
        3. 3. Edgar Harper 1780–1861
        4. 4. Zelpha (Elizabeth) Harper 1785–1860
        5. 5. William Harper 1784–1856 m. Elizabeth Cooper 1784–1861
      2. 2. Rhoda Harper 1758–1830
      3. 3. Catherine Harper 1760–
      4. 4. Mary Harper 1761–1850
      5. 5. George Harper 1762–
      6. 6. William Harper 1771–1844
      7. 7. William Harper 1771–1792
      8. 8. Elisabeth Harper 1772–
      9. 9. Henry Harper 1775–
    2. 2. Edward HARPER 1706–1760
    3. 3. William (Turpin) Harper 1730–1788
    4. 4. Beauchamp Harper 1732–1795
    5. 5. Margaret Harper 1734–
  2. 2. Francis Harper 1686–1766
  3. 3. Edward (Jr) Harper 1691–1759
  4. 4. Richard Harper 1696–1734

Edward Harper's Timeline

5 Records

1600
1600-1935
Edward Harper resided here in Somerset, Maryland, USA
Somerset, Maryland, USA
1654
13 Aug 1654
Birth of Edward Harper in Rye, Sussex, England
Rye, Sussex, England
1682
13 May 1682
Age 28
Edward Harper was married In Somerset Co., MD.
Somerset Co., MD.
1692
1692
Age 38
Edward Harper resided here in Somerset County, MD
Somerset County, MD
1716
13 May 1716
Age 62
Death of Edward Harper in Somerset, Maryland, United States
Somerset, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1654
    Event Place: Rye, Sussex, England
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 13 May 1682
    Event Place: Somerset Co., MD.
    Record Source: American Marriages Before 1699

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1600-1935
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Old Somerset on the Eastern Shore of Maryland : a study in foundations and founders

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1673
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1673; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1677
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1677; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1679
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Maryland; Year: 1679; Page Number: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1692
    Event Place: Somerset County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland Census, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 May 1716
    Event Place: Somerset, Maryland, United States

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