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Virgil Lee Harper 1923–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 May 1923

Birth Location: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 1 Sep 1949

Death Location: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA

Father: Vernon Harper

Mother: Margaret Elliott

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Lynne Harper

The story of Virgil Lee Harper began in 1923 in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Virgil Lee Harper resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA. In 1940, Virgil Lee Harper resided in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA. Virgil Lee Harper married Verona Lee Anderson, and had children including Kathy Harper, Lynne Harper, Pam Harper, Steve Harper. Virgil Lee Harper passed away in 1949 in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Virgil Lee Harper began in 1923 in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Virgil Lee Harper resided in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1940, Virgil Lee Harper resided in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • Virgil Lee Harper married Verona Lee Anderson, and had children including Kathy Harper, Lynne Harper, Pam Harper, Steve Harper.
  • Virgil Lee Harper passed away in 1949 in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Virgil Harper's Ancestors

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Virgil Harper
1923–1949
Birth Place: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
Parents
Vernon Harper
1893–1928
Gibson City, Illinois
Margaret Elliott
1901–
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
George (Washington) Harper
1848–1895
Laura (C) Henthorn
1868–1939
Towanda, McLean, Illinois, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Hinthorne
1826–1894
Sarah Timmons
1834–1909
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Hinthorn
1792–1838
Nancy Neighberger
1804–1867
Henry Timmons
1807–1885
Celia Briley
1813–1892

Virgil Harper's Descendants

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Virgil (Lee) Harper (18 May 1923–1 Sep 1949)
  1. 1. Lynne Harper 1948–1996

Virgil Harper's Timeline

4 Records

1923
18 May 1923
Birth of Virgil Lee Harper in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 7
Virgil Lee Harper resided here in Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
1940
1940
Age 17
Virgil Lee Harper resided here in Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
1949
1 Sep 1949
Age 26
Death of Virgil Lee Harper in Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 May 1923
    Event Place: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 712
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340250
    [4] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Drummer Township High School; Year: 1940
    [5] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Drummer Township High School; Year: 1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Drummer, Ford, Illinois; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340250

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Drummer Township High School; Year: 1940
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Drummer Township High School; Year: 1940

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 712

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1949
    Event Place: Bloomington, McLean, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gibson City, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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