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Joseph L Harper 1905 – 1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Mar 1905

Birth Location: Benton, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: Mar 1985

Death Location: Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: John Harper

Mother: Ella Nutter

Spouse(s): Ora Harper

Children(s): Joanne Harper, Jimmie Harper, Dennie Harper, Patty Harper, Katy Harper

In 1905, Joseph L Harper entered the world in Benton, Arkansas, USA, born to John Forrest Harper and Ella Nutter. In 1930, Joseph L Harper resided in Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas, USA. In 1935, Joseph L Harper resided in Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma. Joseph L Harper married Ora Beck Harper, and had children including Joanne Harper, Jimmie Harper, Dennie Harper, Patty Sue Harper, Katy Jane Harper. Joseph L Harper passed away in 1985 in Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Joseph L Harper entered the world in Benton, Arkansas, USA, born to John Forrest Harper and Ella Nutter.
  • In 1930, Joseph L Harper resided in Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1935, Joseph L Harper resided in Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma.
  • Joseph L Harper married Ora Beck Harper, and had children including Joanne Harper, Jimmie Harper, Dennie Harper, Patty Sue Harper, Katy Jane Harper.
  • Joseph L Harper passed away in 1985 in Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Harper's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Harper
1905 – 1985
Birth Place: Benton, Arkansas, USA
Parents
John Forrest Harper
1870 – 1936
Haywood, North Carolina, United States
Ella Nutter
1881 – 1948
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Mack Harper
1831 – 1887
Tennessee
Elizabeth ("Eliza" A) McFalls
1842 – 1919
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
WILLIAM Harper
1802 – 1865
Matilda Raines
1813 – 1850
Edward McFalls
1800 – 1891
Annie Leatherwood
1803 – 1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Harper
1775 – 1836
Rebecca Bull
1772 – 1860
William Rains
1770 –
Nancy Melvin
1780 –
Arthur McFalls
1751 – 1839
Mary Pitman
1750 – 1802
Samuel Leatherwood
1782 – 1862
Salonia Birchfield
1786 – 1849

Joseph Harper's Descendants

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Joseph (L) Harper (15 Mar 1905 – Mar 1985) m. Ora (Beck) Harper (14 Feb 1909 – 2 Aug 1983)
  1. 1. Joanne Harper (abt 1930 – )
  2. 2. Jimmie Harper (abt 1932 – )
  3. 3. Dennie Harper (abt 1936 – )
  4. 4. Patty (Sue) Harper (abt 1937 – )
  5. 5. Katy (Jane) Harper (abt 1940 – )

Joseph Harper's Timeline

5 Records

1905
15 Mar 1905
Birth of Joseph L Harper in Benton, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Joseph L Harper resided here in Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas, USA
Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Joseph L Harper resided here in Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma
Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 35
Joseph L Harper resided here in Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
1985
Mar 1985
Age 80
Death of Joseph L Harper in Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States of America
Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1905
    Event Place: Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03290; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 21-3
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 66; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2339801
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Roller Ridge, Benton, Arkansas; Roll: 66; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0046; FHL microfilm: 2339801

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03290; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 21-3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Moseley, Delaware, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03290; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 21-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 1985
    Event Place: Gentry, Benton, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 571-30-8272; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gentry, Benton County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

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