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John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier 1857 – 1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Feb 1857

Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 6 JUL 1912

Death Location: Manchester, Clay, Kentucky

Father: Thomas Napier

Mother: Nancy Rogers

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Runion

Children(s): William Napier, Sarah Napier, Mary Napier, Martha DeZarn, Skillman Napier, Bart Napier, Robert Napier, Lucinda Napier, John Napier, Frederick Napier, America Napier, Dock Napier

In 1857, John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier entered the world in Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Thomas Alonzo Napier and Nancy E. Rogers. In 1870, John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier resided in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA. John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier married Elizabeth Brewster Napier Runion, and had children including William Napier, Sarah C Napier, Mary Ann Napier, Martha Napier DeZarn, Skillman “Skill” Napier, Bart Napier, Robert Franklin Napier, Lucinda Napier, John Napier, Frederick "Fred" Napier, America “Mercie” Napier, Dock F. Napier. John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier passed away in 1912 in Manchester, Clay, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1857, John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier entered the world in Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America, born to Thomas Alonzo Napier and Nancy E. Rogers.
  • In 1870, John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier resided in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier married Elizabeth Brewster Napier Runion, and had children including William Napier, Sarah C Napier, Mary Ann Napier, Martha Napier DeZarn, Skillman “Skill” Napier, Bart Napier, Robert Franklin Napier, Lucinda Napier, John Napier, Frederick "Fred" Napier, America “Mercie” Napier, Dock F. Napier.
  • John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier passed away in 1912 in Manchester, Clay, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Napier
1827 – 1885
Birth Location: Lee, Virginia, United States
TN
Nancy Rogers
1837 – 1863
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Runion
1872 – 1946
Birth Location: Clay County, Kentucky, USA
ER

Children(s)

William Napier
1879 – 1959
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
WN
Sarah Napier
1884 – 1961
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SN
Mary Napier
1887 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MN
Martha DeZarn
1889 – 1971
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MD
Skillman Napier
1893 – 1963
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
SN
Bart Napier
1894 – 1959
Birth Location: Mill Pond, Clay Co, KY, USA
BN
Robert Napier
1896 – 1960
Birth Location: Sextons Creek, Clay Co, KY, USA
RN
Lucinda Napier
1898 – 1998
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
LN
John Napier
1900 –
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JN
Frederick Napier
1902 – 1968
Birth Location: Laurel Creek, Bull skin, Clay County, Kentucky, USA
FN
America Napier
1904 – 1971
Birth Location: Manchester, Clay Co, KY, USA
AN
Dock Napier
1907 – 1931
Birth Location: Kentucky
DN

John Napier's Ancestors

Self
John Napier
1857 – 1912
Birth Place: Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Alonzo Napier
1827 – 1885
Lee, Virginia, United States
Nancy (E.) Rogers
1837 – 1863
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Robert Napier
1787 – 1860
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Nancy (Ely) Napier
1786 – 1850
Montgomery, Virginia, USA
John (Martin) Rogers
1804 – 1870
Big Jay, Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Lavica ("Lucy") Barrett
1806 – 1880
Big Jay, Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Edward Napier
1764 – 1832
Rachel Ely
1763 – 1853
John (Ely)
1755 – 1839
Barbara Fry
1755 – 1857
Nancy Rogers
1780 – 1826
William Rogers
1778 – 1834
William Barrett
1775 – 1860
Elizabeth Honeycutt
1775 – 1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Napier
1722 – 1800
THOMAS 5GG
1725 – 1819
Elizabeth Smith
1727 – 1796
Captain Holcombe
1730 – 1821
Elizabeth May
1730 – 1814

John Napier's Descendants

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John (Breckinridge R “Hoping John”) Napier (27 Feb 1857 – 6 JUL 1912) m. Elizabeth (Brewster Napier) Runion (15 Apr 1872 – 19 Jun 1946)
  1. 1. William Napier (Nov 1879 – 11 Mar 1959)
  2. 2. Sarah (C) Napier (Dec 1884 – 12 Oct 1961)
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Napier (Mar 1887 – )
  4. 4. Martha (Napier) DeZarn (Dec 1889 – 26 May 1971) m. Harve (Calvin) DeZarn (23 Dec 1892 – 9 Aug 1936)
    1. 1. Eugene (Calvin) Dezarn (2 July 1917 – 26 April 1989) m. Marie Dezarn (2 May 1919 – 21 December 1982)
      1. 1. Eldon (C) Humchell (abt 1939 – )
      2. 2. Sheryl Dezarn (abt 1941 – )
      3. 3. Nancy (Pearl) Dezarn (abt 1950 – )
      4. 4. Grover (Eugene) Dezarn (7 December 1951 – 10 February 2015)
    2. 2. Hazel Dezarn (10 March 1920 – 17 June 1995)
    3. 3. Daisy (Dezarn) Doherty (19 Mar 1923 – 2 Jan 1989) m. Daniel (C.) Doherty (1920 – 1978)
    4. 4. Glada (Mae) Dezarn (abt 1929 – )
  5. 5. Skillman (“Skill”) Napier (19 Jan 1893 – Jun 1963) m. Josephine (Couch) Napier (1910 – 1988)
    1. 1. Bobby (Dean) Napier (5 April 1943 – 4 November 2011)
    2. 2. Skill Napier (26 May 1944 – 11 July 2009) m. Margery (Jean) Dampier (abt 1939 – )
    3. 3. Augustine Napier (abt 1945 – )
    4. 4. Rosa (Lee) Napier (abt 1946 – )
    5. 5. Mary (Lou) Napier (abt 1949 – )
    6. 6. Lloyd (Earn) Napier (26 Sep 1951 – )
  6. 6. Bart Napier (19 Sep 1894 – 12 October 1959) m. Hattie (Lee Runion) Napier (30 June 1893 – 21 December 1960)
    1. 1. Johnny Napier (abt 1913 – )
    2. 2. Maggie (Mae Napier Lunsford) Davidson (25 August 1916 – 15 Feb 1949) m. Isaac (Theophilus) Lunsford (3 May 1912 – 5 April 2002)
      1. 1. Roscoe Lunsford (18 October 1933 – 4 September 2003)
      2. 2. Estell Lunsford (26 May 1936 – 3 July 1937)
      3. 3. Sisco Lunsford (abt 1938 – )
      4. 4. Alonzo Lunsford (2 Feb 1939 – )
      5. 5. Franklin Lunsford (25 September 1940 – 13 April 2019)
    3. 3. Sylva Napier (abt 1917 – )
    4. 4. Sherman Napier (abt 1920 – )
    5. 5. Sadie (B) Davidson (10 October 1921 – 15 January 2003)
    6. 6. Thelma Napier (abt 1924 – )
    7. 7. Dock (Franklin) Napier (15 Jul 1924 – )
    8. 8. Sullivan Napier (abt 1928 – 20 Jul 1981)
    9. 9. Thomas Napier (abt 1928 – )
    10. 10. Bill Napier (abt 1933 – )
    11. 11. Robert Napier (abt 1935 – )
    12. 12. Lucy Napier ( – 2 Jul 1937)
  7. 7. Robert (Franklin) Napier (8 Jun 1896 – 18 Oct 1960) m. Sarah Sumner (abt 1906 – )
    1. 1. Cisco Napier (abt 1928 – )
    2. 2. Ida (Mae) Napier (abt 1929 – )
    3. 3. Robert Napier (abt 1930 – )
  8. 8. Lucinda Napier (Jun 1898 – 1998) m. K (L Sullivan) Runions (18 Aug 1896 – 25 Jan 1943)
    1. 1. Herbert Runion (16 October 1915 – 23 November 1928)
    2. 2. Vergie Runion (16 October 1915 – 5 November 1918)
    3. 3. Nancy (Jane) Runion (6 Nov 1917 – 24 Jan 1918)
    4. 4. Margaret (Sallie Runion) Lee (28 November 1920 – 26 December 1998) m. Henry (Tildon) Lee (4 May 1913 – 12 October 1992) m. Joseph (Ephraim) Rose (abt 1915 – 7 January 1977)
      1. 1. Beulah (J. "Jean") Rose (4 July 1938 – 9 April 2008) m. Robert (Elvin) Moore (22 March 1938 – 8 February 2008)
      2. 2. Joseph (Sullivan) Rose (29 May 1940 – 29 July 2011)
      3. 3. Rosalind (Louise) Rose (1943 – 30 Jun 2017) m. Fary (Larkin) Lee
      4. 4. Ronald (Ray) Rose (27 March 1945 – 5 August 1975) m. Jacquelyn (Diane) Bembry
        1. 1. Kevin (Ray) Rose m. April (Dawn) Ogilvie
        2. 2. Derick (L.) Rose
        3. 3. Kay (Lynn) Rose m. John (Francis) Edgemon
      5. 5. Terry (Lee) Rose (16 Feb 1947 – 1 Jun 2003)
      6. 6. Clifford (Ray) Rose (11 Oct 1951 – 10 Nov 2016) m. Maria (Elena) Mondragon (1956 – )
        1. 1. Candy (Boots) Rose (28 Dec 1977 – ) m. Hector Casiano (1979 – ) m. Gilberto (J) Camacho (abt 1979 – )
        2. 2. Clifford Rose
      7. 7. David Rose
      8. 8. Mary (Jane Rose) Pitts m. Larry (Hulon) Pitts
      9. 9. Patricia Brown
    5. 5. Ellen (Louise Runion Doughman) Totten (17 Jun 1925 – 28 Jul 1991) m. Charles (Albert) Doughman (1925 – )
      1. 1. William Doughman
      2. 2. Jack Roberts
      3. 3. John Warren
      4. 4. Karon Darby
      5. 5. Amy
  9. 9. John Napier (Mar 1900 – )
  10. 10. Frederick ("Fred") Napier (14 Feb 1902 – 27 Aug 1968) m. Alice (Dezarn) Napier (27 Mar 1907 – 10 Oct 1987) m. Helen (M Brotzman) Hatterick (25 Mar 1923 – 15 Feb 1999) m. Mary (L Greear Collins) Napier (24 Aug 1913 – 30 Mar 2001)
    1. 1. Dan (J) Napier (15 Sep 1926 – 20 Apr 2013) m. Iona (“Onie” Gertrude) Napier (6 February 1930 – 27 June 2021)
      1. 1. Linda Ledford (29 Oct 1948 – )
      2. 2. Barbara (Napier) Calvin (6 Feb 1951 – )
      3. 3. Beverly Ballard (19 Feb 1953 – )
      4. 4. Harold (Douglas) Napier (1 Sep 1959 – 2 Sep 1959)
      5. 5. Robert (Earl) Napier (29 Sep 1960 – 27 Aug 2017) m. Kathleen (Jo Ann Welch) Napier
        1. 1. Tara (Dawn) Napier (23 Sep 1988 – )
        2. 2. Jolynn (Elizabeth Napier) Miller (19 Jul 1990 – )
    2. 2. Ruth (Napier Thomson) Rhodus (10 FEB 1929 – 15 Feb 2006) m. Jc Rhodus
    3. 3. Mary (Bell “Myrt” Napier) Shipwash (27 Apr 1931 – ) m. Jack (Dellard) Shipwash
      1. 1. Howard (Gene) Shipwash (29 Mar 1954 – 25 February 2021) m. Janice (Naomi) Shipwash (28 September 1954 – 5 March 2022)
        1. 1. Colby (Thomas) Shipwash (19 Nov 1975 – )
      2. 2. Richard (Barney) Shipwash (6 Oct 1958 – ) m. Nancy (L Duvall) Shipwash
      3. 3. Judy (Shipwash) Nichols
      4. 4. Michael Shipwash
    4. 4. Franklin (Pierce) Napier (abt 1933 – 15 Nov 1991) m. Mary (Ellen) Benson (10 Nov 1937 – 14 May 2015)
      1. 1. Edith (Marie) Napier (12 Nov 1959 – )
      2. 2. Erana (Lynne) Napier (15 Oct 1964 – )
    5. 5. Geneva Napier (1936 – ) m. William James
    6. 6. Delbert (Gene) Napier (3 Apr 1936 – 16 Jul 2012) m. Darlene (Bitterman) Napier (6 Nov 1940 – )
      1. 1. Richard (A.) Napier (14 Aug 1960 – 8 Aug 2008) m. Sandy (M.) Hayhurst
        1. 1. Billy Napier
      2. 2. Tami (Napier) Mills (4 Oct 1962 – ) m. Steve Mills
      3. 3. Danny Horvath (22 Dec 1963 – )
      4. 4. Billie (Sue Napier) Horvath (abt 1972 – )
      5. 5. Gene Horvath
    7. 7. James (Simpson Napier) (Hawkins) (16 Jun 1950 – 26 Aug 1996)
    8. 8. Jack (Napier) Hawkins (1951 – )
    9. 9. David Napier (11 Aug 1952 – ) m. Bobbie (Adele) Harlan (16 Aug 1955 – )
      1. 1. Moriah Kaplan (abt 1973 – )
  11. 11. America (“Mercie”) Napier (26 Feb 1904 – 01 dec 1971) m. William (Thomas) McNamara (15 Sep 1894 – 19 July 1960)
    1. 1. Mary (J) Mcnamara (abt 1922 – 13 Jun 2001)
    2. 2. Michael McNamara (28 Oct 1923 – )
    3. 3. Elizabeth (R) Mcnamara (5 Jun 1925 – 26 September 1995)
    4. 4. Thomas (Francis) McNamara (2 Jul 1928 – 26 May 1995)
    5. 5. Joseph McNamara (abt 1929 – )
    6. 6. Helen (Margaret) McNamara (17 Feb 1931 – 12 Oct 2006)
    7. 7. William (Francis) McNamara (26 Sep 1935 – 28 Feb 2006)
  12. 12. Dock (F.) Napier (12 August 1907 – 15 June 1931)

John Napier's Timeline

10 Records

1857
27 FEB 1857
Birth of John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier in Manchester, Clay, Kentucky
Manchester, Clay, Kentucky
1857
27 Feb 1857
Birth of John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier in Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 13
John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier resided here in Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1878
17 Oct 1878
Age 21
John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier was married in Clay, Kentucky
Clay, Kentucky
1892
27 DEC 1892
Age 35
John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier was married in Buffalo Creek, Clay County, Kentucky
Buffalo Creek, Clay County, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 43
John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier resided here in Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier resided here in Laurel Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
Laurel Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
1912
06 Jul 1912
Age 55
Death of John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier in Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States of America
Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States of America
1912
6 JUL 1912
Age 55
Death of John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier in Manchester, Clay, Kentucky
Manchester, Clay, Kentucky
1913
28 Jul 1913
Age 56
John Breckinridge R “Hoping John” Napier - Probate in Clay, Kentucky, USA
Clay, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 FEB 1857
    Event Place: Manchester, Clay, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1857
    Event Place: Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 27 DEC 1892
    Event Place: Buffalo Creek, Clay County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Houses Store, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: M593_456; Page: 174A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sextons Creek, Clay, Kentucky; Roll: 516; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1240516

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Laurel Creek, Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1912
    Event Place: Falmouth, Pendleton County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Administrator Bonds; Author: Clay County (Kentucky). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Clay, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 JUL 1912
    Event Place: Manchester, Clay, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Fogertown, Clay County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1913
    Event Place: Clay, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1774-1989, Administrator Bonds; Author: Clay County (Kentucky). Clerk of the County Court; Probate Place: Clay, Kentucky
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