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Thomas Virgil HARPER 1841 – 1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1841

Birth Location: Perry County, Ohio

Death Date: 25 Nov 1897

Death Location: Sterling, Rice County, Kansas

Father: Thomas Harper

Mother: Ruth OGG

Spouse(s): Penelope Marble

Children(s): Asa Harper, Minnie Harper, Daisy Harper, Maggie Harper, Franklin Harper

The story of Thomas Virgil HARPER began in 1841 in Perry County, Ohio. In 1850, Thomas Virgil HARPER resided in Richland, Vinton, Ohio. In 1860, Thomas Virgil HARPER resided in Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio, United States. Thomas Virgil HARPER married Penelope Marble, and had children including Asa Virgil Harper, Minnie Avesta Harper, Daisy Elnora Harper, Maggie Narcissus Harper, Franklin Leo Harper. Thomas Virgil HARPER passed away in 1897 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Virgil HARPER began in 1841 in Perry County, Ohio.
  • In 1850, Thomas Virgil HARPER resided in Richland, Vinton, Ohio.
  • In 1860, Thomas Virgil HARPER resided in Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio, United States.
  • Thomas Virgil HARPER married Penelope Marble, and had children including Asa Virgil Harper, Minnie Avesta Harper, Daisy Elnora Harper, Maggie Narcissus Harper, Franklin Leo Harper.
  • Thomas Virgil HARPER passed away in 1897 in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Harper
1820 – 1862
Birth Location: New Lexington, Perry, Ohio, United States
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Ruth OGG
1821 – 1853
Birth Location: Muskingum County, Ohio
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Spouses(s)

Penelope Marble
1847 – 1915
Birth Location: Knox, Ohio, USA
PM

Children(s)

Asa Harper
1869 – 1897
Birth Location: Edina, Knox, Missouri, USA
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Minnie Harper
1870 – 1949
Birth Location: Edina, Knox, Missouri, USA
MH
Daisy Harper
1875 – 1949
Birth Location: Medford, Reno, Kansas, USA
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Maggie Harper
1876 – 1966
Birth Location: Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
MH
Franklin Harper
1878 – 1959
Birth Location: Medford, Reno, Kansas, USA
FH

Thomas HARPER's Ancestors

Self
Thomas HARPER
1841 – 1897
Birth Place: Perry County, Ohio
Parents
Thomas King Harper
1820 – 1862
New Lexington, Perry, Ohio, United States
Ruth (Ann) OGG
1821 – 1853
Muskingum County, Ohio
Grandparents
Thomas (Alva) Harper
1789 – 1874
Fauquier County, Virginia
Elizabeth KINSEL
1794 – 1876
Loudon County, Virginia
Vachel ((Virgil)) Ogg
1776 – 1825
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Jane (Elizabeth) Goodin
1776 – 1849
Fayette County Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
HARPER
Michael Kinsel
1760 – 1850
Nancy LANE
1774 – 1867
George Ogg
1724 – 1770
Helen Hamilton
1707 – 1798
Moses Sr.
1744 – 1836
June Hull
1750 – 1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lane
1740 –
Nancy ALLEN
1748 – 1802
George Ogg
1696 – 1756

Thomas HARPER's Descendants

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Thomas (Virgil) HARPER (25 Dec 1841 – 25 Nov 1897) m. Penelope Marble (31 Mar 1847 – 23 Feb 1915)
  1. 1. Asa (Virgil) Harper (11 Feb 1869 – 31 Dec 1897)
  2. 2. Minnie (Avesta) Harper (6 Nov 1870 – 13 May 1949)
  3. 3. Daisy (Elnora) Harper (19 Apr 1875 – 24 Feb 1949)
  4. 4. Maggie (Narcissus) Harper (26 Nov 1876 – 30 Jun 1966)
  5. 5. Franklin (Leo) Harper (20 Aug 1878 – 26 Feb 1959) m. Leela (Myrtle) Stevens (Jul 1880 – 16 JAN 1969)
    1. 1. Virgil (Leo) Harper (25 Jul 1905 – 25 Sep 1964) m. Ruby (Adelaide) Elliott (26 Feb 1917 – 03 May 2002)
      1. 1. Bobbie Harper (abt 1935 – )
      2. 2. Patty (Low) Harper (abt 1936 – )
      3. 3. Jenice (Kay) Harper (abt 1938 – )
    2. 2. LeRoy (Stevens) Harper (14 Dec 1906 – Sep 1970) m. Velma (abt 1914 – )
    3. 3. Erma (L) Harper (4 Apr 1910 – 28 Aug 2001) m. Diorus (Jonathan) Newby (19 May 1910 – 10 Nov 1976)
      1. 1. Dee (Jay) Newby (23 Sep 1939 – )
      2. 2. Donita Newby m. Hedrick
    4. 4. Verlin (Herman) Harper (1 Nov 1913 – 3 October 2000)
    5. 5. Twila (L) Harper (Feb. 4, 1918 – Sept 10,2013) m. Gerald (M) Proffitt (abt 1916 – )
      1. 1. Judy Proffitt m. Harold Hodge
      2. 2. Karen Proffitt m. Robert Price
    6. 6. Delbert (C) Harper (30 Jan 1921 – 23 Apr 2012) m. Joan (E.) Miller (1 Sep 1921 – 16 Feb 2012) m. Joan Miller
      1. 1. Ceila Harper
      2. 2. Cynthia Harper
      3. 3. Celia Harper

Thomas HARPER's Timeline

11 Records

1841
25 Dec 1841
Birth of Thomas Virgil HARPER in Perry County, Ohio
Perry County, Ohio
1850
1850
Age 9
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Richland, Vinton, Ohio
Richland, Vinton, Ohio
1860
1860
Age 19
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio, United States
Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio, United States
1861
21 Aug 1861
Age 20
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in USA
USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 22
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Jackson, Pickaway, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Pickaway, Ohio, USA
1868
15 Mar 1868
Age 27
Thomas Virgil HARPER was married in Edina, Knox County, Missouri
Edina, Knox County, Missouri
1870
1870
Age 29
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Center, Knox, Missouri, United States
Center, Knox, Missouri, United States
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 34
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Medford, Reno, Kansas
Medford, Reno, Kansas
1880
1880
Age 39
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Medford, Reno, Kansas, United States
Medford, Reno, Kansas, United States
1889
1889
Age 48
Thomas Virgil HARPER resided here in Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
1897
25 Nov 1897
Age 56
Death of Thomas Virgil HARPER in Sterling, Rice County, Kansas
Sterling, Rice County, Kansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1841
    Event Place: Perry County, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925
    [2] U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles
    [3] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Medford, Reno, Kansas; Roll: T9_394; Family History Film: 1254394; Page: 483.4000; Enumeration District: 287; Image: 0007.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richland, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: M432_736; Page: 278A; Image: .
    [8] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
    [9] Mary Redy Gatewood

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 15 Mar 1868
    Event Place: Edina, Knox County, Missouri
    Record Source: Mary Redy Gatewood

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Richland, Vinton, Ohio
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Richland, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: M432_736; Page: 278A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Pickaway, Pickaway, Ohio; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1861
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: U.S. Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Jackson, Pickaway, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Center, Knox, Missouri, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Center, Knox, Missouri; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Medford, Reno, Kansas
    Record Source: Kansas State Census Collection, 1855-1925

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Medford, Reno, Kansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Medford, Reno, Kansas; Roll: T9_394; Family History Film: 1254394; Page: 483.4000; Enumeration District: 287; Image: 0007.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1889
    Event Place: Sterling, Rice, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., Enrollment of Civil War Veterans, 1889

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Sterling, Kansas
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Sterling Kansas Bulletin - 26 Nov 1897 - 3, Obituary for T. V. Harper 26 Nov 1897

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1897
    Event Place: Sterling, Rice County, Kansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Headstones Provided for Deceased Union Civil War Veterans, 1879-1903
    [2] Web: Kansas, Find A Grave Index, 1854-2011
    [3] Mary Redy Gatewood
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