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Thomas 2nd Harper 1817–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 January 1817

Birth Location: Blount, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 17 April 1899

Death Location: Holly Pond, Cullman, Alabama, USA

Father: William Harper

Mother: Mary Kinnamond

Spouse(s): Martha Everett

Children(s): Nancy Harper, Martin HARPER, Lydia Harper, Sarah Harper, Thomas Harper, Mary Harper, Eliza Harper, Catherine Harper, William Harper

Thomas 2nd Harper was born in 1817 in Blount, Tennessee, USA, the child of William Harper And Mary Elizabeth Polly Or Betsy Kenniman Or Kinnamond. In 1850, Thomas 2nd Harper resided in Murray, Georgia. In 1855, Thomas 2nd Harper resided in Blount, Alabama, USA. Thomas 2nd Harper married Martha Jane Everett, and had children including Catherine Josephine Harper, Eliza Ann Caldonia Harper, Lydia Adeline Harper, Martin Harper, Mary Elizabeth Harper, Nancy J Or L Harper, Sarah F Harper, Thomas Newton Harper, William Jasper Harper. Thomas 2nd Harper passed away in 1899 in Holly Pond, Cullman, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Thomas 2nd Harper was born in 1817 in Blount, Tennessee, USA, the child of William Harper And Mary Elizabeth Polly Or Betsy Kenniman Or Kinnamond.
  • In 1850, Thomas 2nd Harper resided in Murray, Georgia.
  • In 1855, Thomas 2nd Harper resided in Blount, Alabama, USA.
  • Thomas 2nd Harper married Martha Jane Everett, and had children including Catherine Josephine Harper, Eliza Ann Caldonia Harper, Lydia Adeline Harper, Martin Harper, Mary Elizabeth Harper, Nancy J Or L Harper, Sarah F Harper, Thomas Newton Harper, William Jasper Harper.
  • Thomas 2nd Harper passed away in 1899 in Holly Pond, Cullman, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Harper
1792–
Birth Location: Rowan, North Carolina, USA
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Mary Kinnamond
1795–
Birth Location: –
MK

Spouses(s)

Martha Everett
1824–1893
Birth Location: Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, USA
ME

Children(s)

Nancy Harper
1849–1860
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
NH
Martin HARPER
1851–
Birth Location: –
MH
Lydia Harper
1858–1928
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
LH
Sarah Harper
1854–
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
SH
Thomas Harper
1854–1933
Birth Location: Murray, Georgia, USA
TH
Mary Harper
1847–1932
Birth Location: Blount, Alabama, USA
MH
Eliza Harper
1863–1914
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
EH
Catherine Harper
1863–1934
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
CH
William Harper
1852–1930
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
WH

Thomas Harper's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Harper
1817–1899
Birth Place: Blount, Tennessee, USA
Parents
William Harper
1792–
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth "Polly or Betsy" Kenniman or) Kinnamond
1795–
Grandparents
Thomas Harper
1758–1847
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah Wilson
1759–
Rowan, North Carolina USA
John Kenniman
1775–
Warren County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr.
1731–1820
Mary Stenson
1726–1756
James Wilson
1738–1795
Margaret McEwen
1743–1795
Phileman Kenniman
1755–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harper
1680–1714
Jane Fawcett
1690–
Joseph Stenson
1701–1754
Elizabeth Henshaw
1703–1745

Thomas Harper's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (2nd) Harper (17 January 1817–17 April 1899) m. Martha (Jane) Everett (19 May 1824–3 November 1893)
  1. 1. Nancy (J or L) Harper 1849–1860
  2. 2. Martin HARPER 1851–
  3. 3. Lydia (Adeline) Harper 1858–1928 m. William Kelsoe 1853–1925
    1. 1. Asbury Kelsoe 1880–1929
    2. 2. Henry (B) Kelsoe 1877–1919
    3. 3. Mary Kelsoe 1882–
      1. 1. Roger Swann 1908–
  4. 4. Sarah (F.) Harper 1854–
  5. 5. Thomas (Newton) Harper 1854–1933 m. Mary (E.) Broner 1855–1943
    1. 1. Dora (Lee) Harper 1878–
    2. 2. John (Thomas) Harper 1881–1950
    3. 3. Hattie (Ann) Harper 1885–1976 m. Robert (M) Biggers 1869–1919
    4. 4. William (S.) Harper 1888–1952
    5. 5. Henry (E.) Harper 1891–
    6. 6. Allen (C) Harper 1894–1910
  6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Harper 1847–1932
    1. 1. Andrew Fortner 1871–
    2. 2. William Fortner 1873–
    3. 3. Sarah (Ann) Fortner 1874–
    4. 4. Levy Fortner 1877–
    5. 5. Thomas Fortner 1877–
    6. 6. Pheobe (Jane) Fortner 1878–
  7. 7. Eliza (Ann Caldonia) Harper 1863–1914
    1. 1. Luthur Allred 1893–
    2. 2. Darlie Allred 1898–
  8. 8. Catherine (Josephine) Harper 1863–1934
    1. 1. Henry King 1886–
    2. 2. Mattie King 1888–
    3. 3. Viola King 1890–
    4. 4. Isibell King 1891–
    5. 5. William King 1894–
    6. 6. Julia King 1898–
  9. 9. William (Jasper) Harper 1852–1930 m. Malisia (Sabrina Evergreen) Mabry 1857–1946
    1. 1. Little (Pearl) Harper 1899–1899
    2. 2. Rose (Etta "Henrietta") Harper 1877–1903 m. Henry (Eldred) Jordan 1872–1959
      1. 1. Pearl (Odessa) Jordan 1894–1894
      2. 2. Shirley Jordan 1899–1990 m. Troy (Lee "Bobby") Vicars 1895–1969
        1. 1. Bryan (Jordan) Vicars 1930–2007
        2. 2. Henry (Clay) Vicars 1923–1949
      3. 3. Doyle Jordan 1897–1912
    3. 3. James (Thomas "Jim") Harper 1875–1951 m. May (E) Hassey 1876– m. Ethel (Tally) Norton 1881–1977
      1. 1. Lexi (Marie) Harper 1903–1999 m. Henry (Edward) English 1899–1974 m. G. (Gilbert) Easley 1903–1991
        1. 1. Oscar (Butcher "O.B.") English 1918–2010 m. Carroll Bever 1927–2000
      2. 2. Audry (H) Harper 1904–1992 m. William (Harold) Harris 1904–1964
        1. 1. William ("Bill" Harold Jr.) Harris 1929–1997
      3. 3. Sefirnaia Harper 1902–
    4. 4. Sallie (Ann) Harper 1882–1932 m. James (Vivian) Henson 1875–1946
      1. 1. Vivian (Thornton) Henson 1906–1972 m. Margaret (Gladys Deeds) Anderson 1909–1987 m. Ross (Geneal) Blake 1915–2005
        1. 1. Billy (Paul Henson, Aka. Russell Lee) Towe 1931–2021 m. Olete (Frances) McQueen 1931–2019
      2. 2. Tommie (Itasca "Aunt Tacky") Henson 1904–2009 m. Sedric Steward 1901–1978
        1. 1. Mary (Pauline) Steward 1928–2018 m. George (Albert) Lorah 1917–1981
        2. 2. Billy (Leon) Steward 1925–2005 m. Bonnie (Rose) Enoch 1927–2011
      3. 3. Alfred (Ray) Henson 1902–1961
        1. 1. Harold (Wayne) Henson 1927–1993
        2. 2. James (Lynn) Henson 1923–
      4. 4. Romie Henson 1900–1902
    5. 5. William (Lafayette) Harper 1879–1945 m. Donia ("Donie" Dee) Hoover 1884–1969
      1. 1. Dolly Harper 1922–1922
      2. 2. Willie-Dee Harper 1920–2010
      3. 3. Julia (Irene) Harper 1905–1963 m. James (Madison Jr.) Turner 1903–1996
        1. 1. Billie (Lee) Turner 1925–2020
        2. 2. Charles (Dahl) Turner 1926–2003
        3. 3. James (M) Turner 1923–2001
      4. 4. Samuel (Asbury) Harper 1903–1904
      5. 5. Rosa (Lee) Harper 1914–2005 m. Richard (Lee Jr.) Lester 1912–1987 m. Everett (S Jiggs) Scofield 1918–1970
        1. 1. Rosa (Lee "Lee") Lester 1932–2005
      6. 6. Paul (Lafayette) Harper 1911–1983
      7. 7. Luther (Arlander) Harper 1908–1996 m. Lena (Mae) Roden 1908–1980
    6. 6. Dewey Harper 1898–1950 m. Alma (Mae) Noyes 1910–1965 m. Josephine (Eldred) Hill 1896–1959
      1. 1. Doris (Deweylene) Harper 1932–1995 m. James (Gillett) Sedberry 1929–1991
      2. 2. Richard (Milton) Harper 1920–2012 m. Maggie (Bee) Mayberry 1919–2014
      3. 3. Buell (Ladell) Harper 1918–2012 m. Eldred (Wiliam) Davenport 1918–1969
    7. 7. Augustus (" Gus"Buford) Harper 1889–1950
    8. 8. Luther (Earnest) Harper 1888–1953
    9. 9. Hommer (Columbus) Harper 1884–1929 m. Eunice (Olivia) Knowles 1894–1993
      1. 1. Mary (Louise) Harper 1923–2014
      2. 2. Rose (Marie) Harper 1922–1922
      3. 3. Wallace (Jack) Harper 1920–1985
      4. 4. Willard (Kenneth) Harper 1915–1935
      5. 5. Homer (Columbus Jr.) Harper 1913–2004
    10. 10. Everett (Buel "Slick") Harper 1895–1975 m. Beulah Smith 1902–1968
      1. 1. Charlie (Roy) Harper 1924–1995 m. Edith (Katherine) Norris 1925–1978
        1. 1. Roy (Lynn) Harper 1947–2015
        2. 2. Charles (Edward) Harper 1945–2005
      2. 2. Douglas (Wayne) Harper 1921–1987 m. Winnie (Ruth) Allen 1930–2002
      3. 3. Billy (Wayne) Harper 1926–1986 m. Ima (Lee) Thompson 1931–2006

Thomas Harper's Timeline

8 Records

1817
17 January 1817
Birth of Thomas 2nd Harper in Blount, Tennessee, USA
Blount, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 33
Thomas 2nd Harper resided here in Murray, Georgia
Murray, Georgia
1855
1855
Age 38
Thomas 2nd Harper resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 43
Thomas 2nd Harper resided here in Western Division, Blount, Alabama
Western Division, Blount, Alabama
1866
1866
Age 49
Thomas 2nd Harper resided here in Blount, Alabama, USA
Blount, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 53
Thomas 2nd Harper resided here in Township 9 Range 1, Blount, Alabama
Township 9 Range 1, Blount, Alabama
1880
9 Jun 1880
Age 63
Thomas 2nd Harper resided here in Township 8, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Township 8, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1899
17 April 1899
Age 82
Death of Thomas 2nd Harper in Arab, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Arab, Cullman, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 January 1817
    Event Place: Blount, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T9_10; Family History Film: 1254010; Page: 487.4000; Enumeration District: 43; Image: .
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western Division, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M653_2; Page: 1010; Image: 368.
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western Division, Blount, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: 1010; Image: 364.
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Murray, Georgia; Roll: M432_78; Page: 185B; Image: .
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Murray, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Murray, Georgia; Roll: M432_78; Page: 185B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1855
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama State Census
    [2] Alabama Census, 1810-90

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Western Division, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western Division, Blount, Alabama; Roll: M653_2; Page: 1010; Image: 368.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Blount, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama State Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 9 Range 1, Blount, Alabama
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 9 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Township 8, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1880; Census Place: Township 8, Cullman, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 7; Line: 10; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T9_10; Family History Film: 1254010; Page: 487.4000; Enumeration District: 43; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 April 1899
    Event Place: Arab, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Holly Pond, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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