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Vernon Harper 1893–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1893

Birth Location: Gibson City, Illinois

Death Date: 29 Dec 1928

Death Location: Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: George Harper

Mother: Laura Henthorn

Spouse(s): Margaret Elliott

Children(s): Venon Harper, Virgil Harper

In 1893, Vernon Harper entered the world in Gibson City, Illinois, born to George Washington Harper And Laura C Henthorn. In 1900, Vernon Harper resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA. In 1910, Vernon Harper resided in Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois, USA. Vernon Harper married Margaret Elliott, and had children including Evan Eugene Harper, Venon Valentine Harper, Virgil Lee Harper. Vernon Harper passed away in 1928 in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Vernon Harper entered the world in Gibson City, Illinois, born to George Washington Harper And Laura C Henthorn.
  • In 1900, Vernon Harper resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1910, Vernon Harper resided in Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • Vernon Harper married Margaret Elliott, and had children including Evan Eugene Harper, Venon Valentine Harper, Virgil Lee Harper.
  • Vernon Harper passed away in 1928 in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Vernon Harper's Ancestors

Self
Vernon Harper
1893–1928
Birth Place: Gibson City, Illinois
Parents
George Washington Harper
1848–1895
Laura (C) Henthorn
1868–1939
Towanda, McLean, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
James (Neighbarger) Hinthorne
1826–1894
Vanatta, Licking County, Ohio, USA
Sarah (Ellen) Timmons
1834–1909
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Hinthorn
1792–1838
Nancy Neighberger
1804–1867
Henry Timmons
1807–1885
Celia Briley
1813–1892
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr
1752–1820
Margaret Downard
1752–1827
Christopher Neighberger
1771–1850
Grizelda Hash
1777–1843
Nehemiah Timmons
1784–1866
Catherine Carey
1786–1862
John Briley
1769–1844
Sarah Quinn
1767–1845

Vernon Harper's Descendants

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Vernon Harper (9 Nov 1893–29 Dec 1928) m. Margaret Elliott (abt 1901–)
  1. 1. Venon (Valentine) Harper 1921–
  2. 2. Virgil (Lee) Harper 1923–1949
    1. 1. Lynne Harper 1948–1996

Vernon Harper's Timeline

5 Records

1893
9 Nov 1893
Birth of Vernon Harper in Gibson City, Illinois
Gibson City, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 7
Vernon Harper resided here in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 17
Vernon Harper resided here in Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois, USA
Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois, USA
1928
27 Dec 1928
Age 35
Death of Vernon Harper in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois
Gibson City, Ford, Illinois
1928
29 Dec 1928
Age 35
Burial of Vernon Harper in Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America
Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1893
    Event Place: Gibson City, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T624_235; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374248
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240300
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Ford; Roll: 1613400

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1240300

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gibson Ward 2, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T624_235; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1374248

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Brest, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 186

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1919
    Event Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 186

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Ford; Roll: 1613400

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gibson City Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service, Passenger Lists, The National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Office of the Quartermaster General, 1774-1985; Record Group Number: 92; Roll or Box Number: 186

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 29 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Gibson City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

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