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Walter R Harper 1888–1968 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: Jun 1888
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
Death Date: 13 Jun 1968
Death Location: Dade, Florida, United States
Father: Joseph Hayser
Mother: Julia Mears
Spouse(s): Mayme Harper, Katherine Edgecomb
Children(s): Irvin Harper
In 1888, Walter R Harper entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Joseph M Hayser And Julia Ann Mears. In 1900, Walter R Harper resided in Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Walter R Harper married Katherine Edgecomb, Mayme Harper, and had children including Irvin D Harper. Walter R Harper passed away in 1968 in Dade, Florida, United States.
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Biography
- In 1888, Walter R Harper entered the world in Kentucky, USA, born to Joseph M Hayser And Julia Ann Mears.
- In 1900, Walter R Harper resided in Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
- Walter R Harper married Katherine Edgecomb, Mayme Harper, and had children including Irvin D Harper.
- Walter R Harper passed away in 1968 in Dade, Florida, United States.
Immediate Family
Parents
Joseph Hayser
1858–1929
Birth Location: Kentucky
JH
Julia Mears
1856–1920
Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
JM
Spouses(s)
Mayme Harper
1885–1943
Birth Location: New Albany, Indiana
MH
Katherine Edgecomb
1900–
Birth Location: –
KE
Children(s)
Irvin Harper
1905–
Birth Location: Kentucky
IH
Walter Harper's Ancestors
Self
Walter Harper
1888–1968
Birth Place: Kentucky, USA
Parents
Joseph M Hayser
1858–1929
Kentucky
Julia (Ann) Mears
1856–1920
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Frederick (Wheeler) Harper
1821–1858
New York
Susanna Harper
1823–1894
Kentucky
John Meare
1675–1830
England
Sarah Mears
1837–
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
William Harper
1800–1835
Charles Martin
1801–1850
Louisa (?)
1807–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dr. Jr.
1758–1834
Sarah Hayward
1768–1835
Walter Harper's Descendants
1.
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Walter (R) Harper
(Jun 1888–13 Jun 1968)
m. Mayme Harper (30 Aug 1885–5 Nov 1943)
m. Katherine Edgecomb (abt 1900–)
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1. Irvin (D) Harper 1905–
Walter Harper's Timeline
15 Records
1887
24 Jun 1887
Birth of Walter R Harper in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1888
Jun 1888
Birth of Walter R Harper in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Walter R Harper resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Walter R Harper resided here in Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter R Harper resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1932
1932
Age 44
Walter R Harper resided here in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1939
1939
Age 51
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1943
abt 1943
Age 55
Walter R Harper resided here
None
1951
Before 1951
Age 63
Walter R Harper resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1962
Abt 1962
Age 74
Walter R Harper resided here in Miami
Miami
1968
13 Jun 1968
Age 80
Death of Walter R Harper in Dade, Florida, United States
Dade, Florida, United States
1887
24 Jun 1887
Birth of Walter R Harper in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1888
Jun 1888
Birth of Walter R Harper in Kentucky, USA
Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 22
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 29
Walter R Harper resided here in Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 32
Walter R Harper resided here in Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio, USA
Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 42
Walter R Harper resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1932
1932
Age 44
Walter R Harper resided here in New Haven, Connecticut, USA
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1935
1935
Age 47
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1939
1939
Age 51
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Kentucky, USA
1940
1940
Age 52
Walter R Harper resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1943
abt 1943
Age 55
Walter R Harper resided here
None
1951
Before 1951
Age 63
Walter R Harper resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1962
Abt 1962
Age 74
Walter R Harper resided here in Miami
Miami
1968
13 Jun 1968
Age 80
Death of Walter R Harper in Dade, Florida, United States
Dade, Florida, United States
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 24 Jun 1887
Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 029
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
[3] Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4765
[4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01375; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121-314B
[6] UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
[7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1438; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 149
[9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1036; FHL microfilm: 2340197
[10] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Summit
[11] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240532
[12] 1910 United States Federal Census
[13] Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918
[14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, United States of America; ,0.61812115,0.1298765,0.6557292&xid
[15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 5 Dec 1962; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.7189963,0.36336184,0.89335966&xid=
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: Jun 1888
Event Place: Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240532
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240532
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 21 Apr 1910
Event Place: Liverpool, England
Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 1 May 1910
Event Place: Quebec, Canada
Record Source: Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4765
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Summit
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1438; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 149
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1036; FHL microfilm: 2340197
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1932
Event Place: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01375; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121-314B
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1939
Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01375; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121-314B
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: abt 1943
Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Kentucky
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Abt 1962
Event Place: Miami
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 5 Dec 1962; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.7189963,0.36336184,0.89335966&xid=
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Place: Liverpool, England
Record Source: Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4765
Genealogy Event 18
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: 582 SW 5 St
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, United States of America; ,0.61812115,0.1298765,0.6557292&xid
Genealogy Event 19
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Akron, Ohio
Record Source: Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918
Genealogy Event 20
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 029
Genealogy Event 21
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 13 Jun 1968
Event Place: Dade, Florida, United States
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[3] Florida Death Index
[4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, United States of America; ,0.61812115,0.1298765,0.6557292&xid
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 24 Jun 1887
Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 029
[2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
[3] Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4765
[4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01375; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121-314B
[6] UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
[7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1438; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 149
[9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1036; FHL microfilm: 2340197
[10] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Summit
[11] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240532
[12] 1910 United States Federal Census
[13] Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918
[14] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, United States of America; ,0.61812115,0.1298765,0.6557292&xid
[15] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 5 Dec 1962; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.7189963,0.36336184,0.89335966&xid=
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: Jun 1888
Event Place: Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240532
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1240532
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Louisville Ward 11, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 21 Apr 1910
Event Place: Liverpool, England
Record Source: UK and Ireland, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Date: 1 May 1910
Event Place: Quebec, Canada
Record Source: Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4765
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1917-1918
Event Place: Akron, Summit, Ohio, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Summit
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Akron Ward 3, Summit, Ohio; Roll: T625_1438; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 149
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 1036; FHL microfilm: 2340197
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1932
Event Place: New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01375; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121-314B
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1939
Event Place: Louisville, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01375; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 121-314B
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: abt 1943
Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Before 1951
Event Place: Kentucky
Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: Abt 1962
Event Place: Miami
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 5 Dec 1962; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, USA; ,0.7189963,0.36336184,0.89335966&xid=
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Custom Event
Event Place: Liverpool, England
Record Source: Canada, Arriving Passengers Lists, 1865-1935, Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-4765
Genealogy Event 18
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: 582 SW 5 St
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, United States of America; ,0.61812115,0.1298765,0.6557292&xid
Genealogy Event 19
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Akron, Ohio
Record Source: Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918
Genealogy Event 20
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the District of Columbia; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 029
Genealogy Event 21
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 13 Jun 1968
Event Place: Dade, Florida, United States
Record Source:
[1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
[2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
[3] Florida Death Index
[4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Miami Herald; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1968; Publication Place: Miami, Florida, United States of America; ,0.61812115,0.1298765,0.6557292&xid