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Walter Lindsey Harper 1843–1875 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 May 1843

Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 28 NOV 1875

Death Location: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Harper

Mother: Mary Stephenson

Spouse(s): Nancy Puckett, Lydia Hickman

Children(s): Rhoda Harper, Hiram Harper, Rose Harper, Lizzy Harper, Mary Harper, Harvey Harper, George Harper

The story of Walter Lindsey Harper began in 1843 in Tazewell, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Walter Lindsey Harper resided in Tazewell, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Walter Lindsey Harper resided in Tazewell, Virginia, USA. Walter Lindsey Harper married Lydia C Hickman, Nancy Puckett, and had children including George R Harper, Harvey Harper, Hiram Isiah Harper, Lizzy Ann Harper, Mary Elizabeth Harper, Rhoda M Harper, Rose Emma Harper. Walter Lindsey Harper passed away in 1875 in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Walter Lindsey Harper began in 1843 in Tazewell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Walter Lindsey Harper resided in Tazewell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Walter Lindsey Harper resided in Tazewell, Virginia, USA.
  • Walter Lindsey Harper married Lydia C Hickman, Nancy Puckett, and had children including George R Harper, Harvey Harper, Hiram Isiah Harper, Lizzy Ann Harper, Mary Elizabeth Harper, Rhoda M Harper, Rose Emma Harper.
  • Walter Lindsey Harper passed away in 1875 in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Harper
1816–1892
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
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Mary Stephenson
1811–1892
Birth Location: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Nancy Puckett
1844–1919
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
NP
Lydia Hickman
1843–1863
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LH

Children(s)

Rhoda Harper
1872–1904
Birth Location: Lacy Creek, Morgan, Kentucky, USA
RH
Hiram Harper
1872–1953
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
HH
Rose Harper
1863–1949
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
RH
Lizzy Harper
1876–1956
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
LH
Mary Harper
1862–1942
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
MH
Harvey Harper
1860–1934
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
HH
George Harper
1875–1875
Birth Location: Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
GH

Walter Harper's Ancestors

Self
Walter Harper
1843–1875
Birth Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Parents
James Harper
1816–1892
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Stephenson
1811–1892
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Harper SPECULATIVE-NOT) PROVEN
1775–
Virginia, USA
Ann (D) Harper
1775–1821
Virginia, USA
Mathew ("Mathas") Stephenson
1779–1849
Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Betsy Brooks) Stephenson
1785–1841
Fauquier, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Harper
1755–1849
Hannah Harper
1750–1797
John Stephenson
1755–1815
Susannah Gales
1763–1835
William Sr
1752–1841
Nancy Brooks
1749–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Harper
1728–1820
Mary Harper
1732–1820
Silas Sr
1730–1811
Elizabeth Ratliff
1735–1750
Solomon Stephenson
–1794
Sarah Matthews
–1810
James Clancy
1745–
Phoebe Thompson
1740–1778
William GGF
1690–1767
Elizabeth Cardwell
1696–
Capt Locke
1726–1795
Nancy Hardaway
1728–1796

Walter Harper's Descendants

1.
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Walter (Lindsey) Harper (05 May 1843–28 NOV 1875) m. Nancy Puckett (17 Nov 1844–15 OCT 1919) m. Lydia (C) Hickman (1843–1863)
  1. 1. Rhoda (M) Harper 1872–1904 m. Powell Brewer 1862–1962
    1. 1. Walter (Lindsey) Brewer 1895–1989
    2. 2. Rhoda (Alice) Brewer 1904–2000 m. Grant Blankenship 1896–1962 m. General (Robert) Tyra 1900–1969
      1. 1. Maxine ("Maxie") Tyra 1925–
    3. 3. Ellen Brewer 1893– m. John (H.) Campbell 1891–1927
    4. 4. A (W) Brewer 1896–
    5. 5. Nannie (Nini) Brewer 1899–1995
    6. 6. Belle Brewer 1893–
  2. 2. Hiram (Isiah) Harper 1872–1953 m. Lourinda (Jane) Harper 1873–1951
    1. 1. Charles (Lee) Harper 1902–1983
    2. 2. Quella Harper 1898–1900
    3. 3. David (John) Harper 1906–1972
  3. 3. Rose (Emma) Harper 1863–1949 m. George (Hayes) Barnett 1870–1946
    1. 1. Roy Barnett 1914–1987
    2. 2. Luther Barnett 1908–1932
    3. 3. Andrew (C) Barnett 1910–
    4. 4. Bessie Barnett 1907–
    5. 5. Alfred Barnett 1909–
    6. 6. Della Barnett 1906–
    7. 7. Dovie Barnett 1904–2000
    8. 8. Clayton Barnett 1909–1999
    9. 9. Ollie Barnett 1913–
  4. 4. Lizzy (Ann) Harper 1876–1956
  5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Harper 1862–1942 m. William Gilmore 1820–1891 m. Louis (Marc) Perriraz 1863–1928
    1. 1. Sarah (Ellen) Gilmore 1881–1966
    2. 2. Rebecca (Ann) Gilmore 1883–1959
    3. 3. Daniel (Taylor) Gilmore 1891–1975
    4. 4. James (Lindsey) Gilmore 1889–1978
    5. 5. Lydia (Susan) Perriraz 1896–1919
    6. 6. Mary (Louise) Perriraz 1901–1931
    7. 7. Henry (Albert) Perriraz 1899–1968
    8. 8. Joe Perriraz 1894–1951
    9. 9. Bennett (Rufus) Perriraz 1906–1993
    10. 10. Marinda (Jane) Gilmore 1887–1976
  6. 6. Harvey Harper 1860–1934 m. Renda (L) Harper 1865–1943
    1. 1. Merlinda (Laura) Harper 1886–1943
      1. 1. Mary (E) Cantrill 1924–
    2. 2. C (Roxie) Harper 1905–1924 m. Lee Hurley 1885–
    3. 3. Everett (Earl) Harper 1895–1941 m. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Cantrell 1893–1946
      1. 1. Stanley Harper 1917–1917
      2. 2. Ola (Mae "Ollie") Harper 1914–2008 m. William (Preston "Willie") Vest 1899–1959
        1. 1. Avery (Eugnene) Vest 1943–2007
        2. 2. William (Phillip) Vest 1949–2017
        3. 3. Lenville (Ray) Vest 1940–1940
        4. 4. Ernest (Preston) Vest 1938–2017
        5. 5. Nellie (Jo) Vest 1948–2014
      3. 3. Everett (Edgel) Harper 1921–1963
      4. 4. Carl (Anderson) Harper 1925–1996
      5. 5. Ora (Zelma) Harper 1929–1945
      6. 6. Clarence (Oakley) Harper 1919–1985
      7. 7. Lola (Mae) Harper 1922–1944
      8. 8. William (Morton) Harper 1916–1931
  7. 7. George (R) Harper 1875–1875

Walter Harper's Timeline

6 Records

1843
05 May 1843
Birth of Walter Lindsey Harper in Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 7
Walter Lindsey Harper resided here in Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Walter Lindsey Harper resided here in Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 17
Walter Lindsey Harper resided here in Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 27
Walter Lindsey Harper resided here in Morgan, Kentucky, USA
Morgan, Kentucky, USA
1875
28 NOV 1875
Age 32
Death of Walter Lindsey Harper in Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 May 1843
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [3] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grassy, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 352A; Family History Library Film: 545989
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western , Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 825; Family History Library Film: 805381
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western , Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M432_979; Page: 302A; Image: 182
    [7] Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western , Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M432_979; Page: 302A; Image: 182

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western , Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 825; Family History Library Film: 805381

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Western , Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1381; Page: 825; Family History Library Film: 805381

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Morgan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grassy, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: M593_490; Page: 352A; Family History Library Film: 545989

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 NOV 1875
    Event Place: Hazel Green, Wolfe, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
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