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Rebecca Harper 1837–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Dec 1837

Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Sep 1932

Death Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Harper

Mother: Nancy Harkrider

Spouse(s): James ?, William Lykins

Children(s): Sarah Lykins, Mary Lykins, Green \\, Cora Lykins, Lafayette Harper, Crocket Harper, James Harper

In 1837, Rebecca Harper entered the world in Tazewell County, Virginia, USA, born to William Patton Harper And Nancy Harkrider. In 1850, Rebecca Harper resided in Western District, Tazewell, Virginia. In 1870, Rebecca Harper resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky. Rebecca Harper married James Harvey Whitt, William Stuart Lykins, and had children including Cora Lee Lykins, Crocket Harper, Green V Lykins, James Whitt Harper, Lafayette F Harper, Mary Elizabeth Lykins, Sarah Jane Lykins. Rebecca Harper passed away in 1932 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1837, Rebecca Harper entered the world in Tazewell County, Virginia, USA, born to William Patton Harper And Nancy Harkrider.
  • In 1850, Rebecca Harper resided in Western District, Tazewell, Virginia.
  • In 1870, Rebecca Harper resided in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky.
  • Rebecca Harper married James Harvey Whitt, William Stuart Lykins, and had children including Cora Lee Lykins, Crocket Harper, Green V Lykins, James Whitt Harper, Lafayette F Harper, Mary Elizabeth Lykins, Sarah Jane Lykins.
  • Rebecca Harper passed away in 1932 in Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Harper
1812–
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, United States
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Nancy Harkrider
1818–1880
Birth Location: Germany
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Spouses(s)

James ?
1827–1882
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia
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William Lykins
1850–1910
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Children(s)

Sarah Lykins
1871–1944
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
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Mary Lykins
1874–1957
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Green \\
1876–1914
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Cora Lykins
1877–1927
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Lafayette Harper
1862–1943
Birth Location: Magoffin County, Kentucky
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Crocket Harper
1866–1926
Birth Location: Kentucky
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James Harper
1857–1941
Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky
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Rebecca Harper's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Harper
1837–1932
Birth Place: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William Patton Harper
1812–
Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Nancy Harkrider
1818–1880
Germany
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Harper's Descendants

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Rebecca Harper (08 Dec 1837–22 Sep 1932) m. James (Harvey Whitt) ? (Jun 1827–19 Jan 1882) m. William (Stuart) Lykins (Jan 1850–Aft 1910)
  1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Lykins 1871–1944 m. James (Wallace) Perkins 1865–1943
    1. 1. Kelly (W.) Perkins 1893–1982 m. Clerinda ((Clara)) Jenkins 1900–1987 m. Ruby (Ann) Blankenbeckler 1911–1992
      1. 1. Ruey (Ivonale) Perkins 1928–1930
      2. 2. Harry (Patton) Perkins 1934–1977
      3. 3. Nina (P. Perkins) \\ 1936–1982
    2. 2. Solon (Patrick) Perkins 1900–1965
    3. 3. Lutisha Perkins 1891–1963
    4. 4. John (Morgan) Perkins 1898–1974
    5. 5. Ada (E.) Perkins 1890–1968
    6. 6. Zana Perkins 1896–
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Lykins 1874–1957 m. James (Washington) McGuire 1878–1962
  3. 3. Green (V. Lykins) \\ 1876–1914
  4. 4. Cora (Lee) Lykins 1877–1927 m. W. (Amos) Perkins 1873–
  5. 5. Lafayette (F.) Harper 1862–1943 m. Rhoda (Ellen) Oney 1863–1911
    1. 1. Mary (Lou) Harper 1904–1936 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Burton 1899–1987 m. Bruce Patrick 1902–
    2. 2. Carl Harper 1886–1956 m. Dora Amyx 1892–1929
      1. 1. Brondell Harper 1923–1993 m. Georgia (Elizabeth) Collinsworth 1925–2011
      2. 2. Finley (Kash) Harper 1910–1984 m. Opal Collinsworth 1914–2000
    3. 3. Ina Harper 1883–1966 m. Miles (Preston) Whitt 1880–1959 m. Noah Allen 1888–1974
      1. 1. Erie (Eleanor) Whitt 1911–1993 m. Elmer (Clyde) Oney 1909–1951
      2. 2. Ledford (Clyde) Whitt 1913–1997 m. Virgie Keeton 1910–2004
      3. 3. Rhuie (Catherine) Whitt 1915–2011 m. John (Thomas) Crosley 1914–1998
      4. 4. Gardner (Alva) Whitt 1908–1911
      5. 5. Winford (Marshall) Allen 1920–1921
    4. 4. Caroline Harper 1888–1959 m. Samuel (L.) Reed 1885–1976
      1. 1. Luda Reed 1906–2003 m. Wade (W.) Witmer 1910–1970
        1. 1. Clay (Reed Wade) Witmer 1930–2007 m. Imo (Jean) Berryman 1926–
      2. 2. Jewell Reed 1913–2007 m. Floyd (Ishmael) Poer 1912–1995
  6. 6. Crocket Harper 1866–1926 m. Eveline LNU 1866–1947
    1. 1. Maude Harper 1892–1985 m. Charles (Freelin) Lykins 1896–1967
      1. 1. Opal (Gray) Lykins 1921–1992 m. James (Boyd) Meadows 1910–2003
  7. 7. James ((Whitt)) Harper 1857–1941 m. Gilly (Ann) Amyx 1867–1882 m. Emily (Jane) Amyx 1857–1932
    1. 1. John (Floyd) Harper 1880–1918 m. Dora (Belle) Keeton 1882–1922
    2. 2. Myrtle Harper 1901–
    3. 3. James (H. Harper) Sr. 1877–1911 m. Nancy (H. "Nannie") Reed 1881–1961
      1. 1. James (H. Harper) Jr. 1912–1986 m. Grace Drake 1915–
    4. 4. Leafy (N.) Harper 1881–1971 m. Charles (Van Buren) Reed 1878–1951
      1. 1. Not (Named) Reed 1913–1913
      2. 2. Hubert Reed 1912–
      3. 3. Edna Reed 1899–

Rebecca Harper's Timeline

8 Records

1837
08 Dec 1837
Birth of Rebecca Harper in Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Rebecca Harper resided here in Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
1870
15 Jul 1870
Age 33
Rebecca Harper resided here in Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 43
Rebecca Harper resided here in Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 63
Rebecca Harper resided here in Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky
Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 73
Rebecca Harper resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky
River, Morgan, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 83
Rebecca Harper resided here in River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1932
22 Sep 1932
Age 95
Death of Rebecca Harper in Magoffin County, Kentucky
Magoffin County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Dec 1837
    Event Place: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 204; Image: 741
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 625D; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 0564.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 74.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M432_979; Page: 308A; Image: .
    [7] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
    [8] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western District, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M432_979; Page: 308A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1870
    Event Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Caney, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 625D; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 0564.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Walnut Grove Town, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T623_545; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 74.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: River, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 204; Image: 741

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1932
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
    [2] OneWorldTree

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Magoffin County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Find a Grave Index
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