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Edward Paul Harper 1931–2009 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Aug 1931

Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 5 Mar 2009

Death Location: Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Enoch Harper

Mother: Sophia Beechey

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1931, Edward Paul Harper entered the world in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to Enoch Harper And Sophia Beechey. In 1935, Edward Paul Harper resided in Irvington, Essex, New Jersey. In 1940, Edward Paul Harper resided in Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA. Edward Paul Harper married Marion Harper, and had children including Edward Paul Harper Jr. Edward Paul Harper passed away in 2009 in Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1931, Edward Paul Harper entered the world in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to Enoch Harper And Sophia Beechey.
  • In 1935, Edward Paul Harper resided in Irvington, Essex, New Jersey.
  • In 1940, Edward Paul Harper resided in Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA.
  • Edward Paul Harper married Marion Harper, and had children including Edward Paul Harper Jr.
  • Edward Paul Harper passed away in 2009 in Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edward Harper's Ancestors

Self
Edward Harper
1931–2009
Birth Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Enoch Harper
1883–1948
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Sophia Beechey
1889–1952
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William (Henry) Harper
1854–1902
Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Mary (Ann) Hadley
1856–1947
Wednesbury, Staffordshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Harper
1825–1897
Maria Harper
1822–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Harper
1796–1865
Amelia Shepherd
1801–1872
Elizabeth Firm
1780–

Edward Harper's Timeline

5 Records

1931
8 Aug 1931
Birth of Edward Paul Harper in Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 4
Edward Paul Harper resided here in Irvington, Essex, New Jersey
Irvington, Essex, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 9
Edward Paul Harper resided here in Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1993
1993
Age 62
Edward Paul Harper resided here in Richmond, VA
Richmond, VA
2009
5 Mar 2009
Age 78
Death of Edward Paul Harper in Richmond City, Virginia, USA
Richmond City, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Aug 1931
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02335; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-191
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02335; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-191

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Irvington, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02335; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 7-191

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Richmond, VA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Richmond Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Courier News; Publication Date: 03 8 2009; Publication Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA; Web edition: ;PersonID=124951987

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 2009
    Event Place: Richmond City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: New Jersey; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Newspaper: Courier News; Publication Date: 03 8 2009; Publication Place: Bridgewater, New Jersey, USA; Web edition: ;PersonID=124951987
    [4] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Amelia Court House, Amelia County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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