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William Harper 1802–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Oct 1802

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: Abt. 1865

Death Location: Cosby, Cocke Co. TN

Father: William Harper

Mother: Rebecca Bull

Spouse(s): Matilda Raines

Children(s): Harriet Harper, Jane Harper, Isaac Harper, Matilda Harper, Thomas Harper, Garland Harper, John Harper, James Harper, Catherin Harper, Rebeca Harper, George Harper, Martha Harper, William Jr, Mary Harper, Eliza Harper, Mac Harper

In 1802, William Harper entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to William Dover Harper And Rebecca Bull. William Harper married Matilda Rebecca Raines, and had children including Catherin Harper, Eliza Harper, Garland P Harper, George W Harper, Harriet Harper, Isaac Harper, James P Harper, Jane B Harper, John Harper, Mac Harper, Martha Harper, Mary Harper, Matilda Harper, Rebeca Harper, Thomas David Arnold Harper, William Harper Jr. William Harper passed away in 1865 in Cosby, Cocke Co. TN.

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Biography

  • In 1802, William Harper entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to William Dover Harper And Rebecca Bull.
  • William Harper married Matilda Rebecca Raines, and had children including Catherin Harper, Eliza Harper, Garland P Harper, George W Harper, Harriet Harper, Isaac Harper, James P Harper, Jane B Harper, John Harper, Mac Harper, Martha Harper, Mary Harper, Matilda Harper, Rebeca Harper, Thomas David Arnold Harper, William Harper Jr.
  • William Harper passed away in 1865 in Cosby, Cocke Co. TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Harper
1775–1836
Birth Location: Pendleton Dist, Anderson Co, South Carolina, USA
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Rebecca Bull
1772–1860
Birth Location: Gibson, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Matilda Raines
1813–1850
Birth Location: TN, USA
MR

Children(s)

Harriet Harper
1841–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Jane Harper
1834–1910
Birth Location: Tennessee
JH
Isaac Harper
1839–1861
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
IH
Matilda Harper
1845–1890
Birth Location: Bridgeport, Cocke, Tennessee, United States
MH
Thomas Harper
1829–1880
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
TH
Garland Harper
1844–1921
Birth Location: Kingston, Roane, Tennessee, USA
GH
John Harper
1838–1909
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
JH
James Harper
1854–1930
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
JH
Catherin Harper
1836–
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
CH
Rebeca Harper
1824–1891
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
RH
George Harper
1826–
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
GH
Martha Harper
1831–1920
Birth Location: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
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William Jr
1833–1869
Birth Location: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
WJ
Mary Harper
1847–
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
MH
Eliza Harper
1849–1860
Birth Location: Cocke County, Tennessee, USA
EH
Mac Harper
1831–1887
Birth Location: Tennessee
MH

William Harper's Ancestors

Self
William Harper
1802–1865
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
William Dover Harper
1775–1836
Pendleton Dist, Anderson Co, South Carolina, USA
Rebecca Bull
1772–1860
Gibson, Tennessee
Grandparents
John Harper
1740–1811
VA
Margaret Morrow
1755–1832
VA
Abraham Bull
1740–1820
Kingston, Washington, Colonial Rhode Island
Abigail Paine
1739–1821
Kent, Colonial Connecticut
Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Paine
1715–1770
Ruth Seelye
1719–1791
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Harper's Descendants

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William Harper (21 Oct 1802–Abt. 1865) m. Matilda (Rebecca) Raines (abt 1813–1850)
  1. 1. Harriet Harper 1841–1902 m. Thomas (Washington) Willey 1807–1899
    1. 1. William Wiley 1865–1892 m. Louella Wiley 1877–
      1. 1. Della (R) Wiley 1896–
      2. 2. Gracie Wiley 1900–
      3. 3. Orval (A) Wiley 1902–
      4. 4. Joseph (M) Wiley 1905–
      5. 5. Roy (L) Wiley 1908–
      6. 6. Joseph Wiley 1906–
      7. 7. Ray (Lee) Wiley 1908–
    2. 2. Isaac Harper 1861–
    3. 3. Ben (Ashley) Wiley 1880–
  2. 2. Jane (B) Harper 1834–1910 m. James (B.) Williams 1838–1902
    1. 1. M (L) Williams 1857–
  3. 3. Isaac Harper 1839–1861
  4. 4. Matilda Harper 1845–1890 m. Daniel (Clifton ' Dock') Headrick 1854–1890
    1. 1. Robert (Clifton) Headrick 1888–1979
    2. 2. Allie (Jane) Hedrick 1879–1960
    3. 3. James ((Jim)) Headrick 1884–1960
    4. 4. Charles ((Charley) Alexander) Headrick 1881–1973
    5. 5. Richard ((Dick)) Headrick 1886–1940
    6. 6. John (Willis) Hedrick 1878–1953
  5. 5. Thomas (David Arnold) Harper 1829–1880 m. Theodoshia Harper 1835–1870 m. Hanner 1836– m. L (V) Townsand 1853–
    1. 1. William (Odolphus) Harper 1854–1910 m. Virginia ("Jennie") Lee 1865–1921
      1. 1. Mae Harper 1889–
      2. 2. Hugh Harper 1894–1945 m. Katharine Harper 1897–
      3. 3. Hattie Harper 1897–1978
      4. 4. Robert Harper 1901–
      5. 5. John (T) Harper 1907–1936 m. Myrtle (I.) Parker 1907–1931
        1. 1. John (Joseph) Harper 1925–1990 m. Marie (Archangela) Barbara 1922–1982
      6. 6. Bruce (Lee) Harper 1885–1950 m. Emily (Caroline) Wingfield 1892–1980
        1. 1. Neil (Hintsche) Harper 1912–1995
    2. 2. Millie Harper 1858–1917
    3. 3. Eli Harper 1856–
    4. 4. Matilda Harper 1859–
    5. 5. John (W) Harper 1861–
    6. 6. Amanda Harper 1862–
    7. 7. Thomas (W) Harper 1866–
  6. 6. Garland (P) Harper 1844–1921 m. Martha (R) Hogan 1853–1910 m. Cynthia (Mahala) January 1855–1877
    1. 1. Myrtle (E) Harper 1892–1947
    2. 2. Tonia (Eizabeth) Harper 1885– m. Cale (B) Miller 1863–
      1. 1. Louis (W) Miller 1890–
      2. 2. Fred (C) Miller 1892–
      3. 3. Glen (D) Miller 1910–
    3. 3. John (Franklin) Harper 1881–1962
    4. 4. John (Austin Mark) Harper 1889–
    5. 5. Hattie (Velma) Harper 1898–1919
    6. 6. Thomas (L.) Harper 1883–1890
    7. 7. William (Randolph) Harper 1872–1953 m. Elsie (M) Surret 1883–1936 m. Louena (Lane) Autry 1903–1975
      1. 1. Charles (Haskell) Harper 1909–1969
      2. 2. Ruth (O) Harper 1907–1951
      3. 3. Thelma (Hazel) Harper 1918–1948
      4. 4. Garland (Zane) Harper 1900–1975
      5. 5. William (Randolph) Harper 1914–1961
      6. 6. Verna (Mae) Harper 1911–1989
    8. 8. Laura (Rebecca) Harper 1875–1942 m. Robert (L) Wooldridge 1873–
      1. 1. Lelah Wooldridge 1895–
      2. 2. Pearl (G) Wooldridge 1899–
      3. 3. Hellen (A) Wooldridge 1901–
      4. 4. Olan (W) Wooldridge 1906–
      5. 5. Tene (M) Wooldridge 1910–
    9. 9. Martha (Ellen) Harper 1877–1878
  7. 7. John Harper 1838–1909 m. Margaret (M) Tinker 1845–
    1. 1. Connie (Ella) Harper 1880–1936
    2. 2. Etta Harper 1883– m. Fred (George) Main 1876–
      1. 1. Johnnie (Oliver) Main 1909–
  8. 8. James (P) Harper 1854–1930 m. Iowa (Pallie) Harper 1874–1957
  9. 9. Catherin Harper 1836– m. Frank Tinker 1834–
    1. 1. William (R.) Tinker 1860–
    2. 2. Elizabeth ("Lizzie") Tinker 1862– m. W (A) January 1861–
    3. 3. Hettie Tinker 1865– m. William (Benton) Lefors 1856–1944
    4. 4. Henry Tinker 1869–
    5. 5. Robert (L.) Tinker 1872– m. Frances Tinker 1872–
      1. 1. James Tinker 1902–
    6. 6. Walter Tinker 1876–
  10. 10. Rebeca Harper 1824–1891
  11. 11. George (W) Harper 1826– m. Martha (Ann) Simmons 1833–
  12. 12. Martha Harper 1831–1920 m. Edwin (Allen) Sr 1831–1916
    1. 1. Douglas (A.) Allen 1853–1911
    2. 2. Edwin (Allen) Jr 1872–1926
    3. 3. Bruce Allen 1858–1943
    4. 4. Videau McClure 1862–1904
    5. 5. Alice McMahon 1860–1939
    6. 6. Dora Moore 1866–1937
    7. 7. Florida Allen 1855–
  13. 13. William (Harper) Jr 1833–1869 m. Sarah North 1837–1914
    1. 1. John (Franklin) Harper 1856–1939
    2. 2. Martha (Florence) Harper 1864–1947
    3. 3. Matilda Harper 1858–1867
  14. 14. Mary Harper 1847–
  15. 15. Eliza Harper 1849–1860
  16. 16. Mac Harper 1831–1887 m. Eliza (A) Harper 1842–1919
    1. 1. Clebe Harper 1879–1961 m. Monta (Ann) Thomas 1882–1956
      1. 1. Howard Harper 1906–1973 m. Elsie (Ellen) Beasley 1911–1984
        1. 1. Howard (William) Harper 1948–2021 m. Marjie (Coleen) Airington 1944–2005
        2. 2. Leroy (Dean) Harper 1934–2004 m. Laura (Ann) Coppock 1944–2006
        3. 3. Reta (Joan) Harper 1940–2019 m. Garry (Clayton) Bryant 1938–2010
      2. 2. Pearl Harper 1913–2004 m. William (Wesley) Derrick 1892– m. Harold (B) Lee 1903–
        1. 1. Carol (Sue) Derrick 1940–2013
        2. 2. David (Lonel) Derrick 1933–2011
        3. 3. Timothy (G.) Derrick 1951–
        4. 4. Douglas (Eugene) Derrick 1943–2011
        5. 5. Jack (Finnie) Derrick 1934–2010 m. Carol (J) Sandford 1935–2018 m. Joan (M) Derrick 1937–2001
      3. 3. James (Harold) Harper 1914–1978 m. Betty (R) Cathey 1933–1988
      4. 4. Henry (V.) Harper 1909–1937
      5. 5. Alta (Jane) Harper 1911–1973 m. Troy (Fay) MELER 1913–1956
        1. 1. Joy (Aliene) Meler 1934–2009 m. Bobby (Harold) MILLARD 1930–2016
    2. 2. William (Chieve) Harper 1871–1948 m. Octavia Jones 1885–1956
      1. 1. Jim Harper 1911–
      2. 2. Hugh (Forrest) Harper 1916–1964
      3. 3. Mack Harper 1906–1967
      4. 4. Myrtle Harper 1908–
      5. 5. Mary (Agual) Harper 1915–1977
    3. 3. Flora ((Florida)) Harper 1868–1954 m. Hansom (Mack) King 1854–1934
      1. 1. Walter (Thomas) King 1893–1985 m. Ethel (M) King 1894–1993
        1. 1. Walter (Leroy) King 1918–2011 m. Iris (Dean) Nelson 1923–1996
      2. 2. John (Barney) King 1887–1949 m. Pearl Dickson 1891–1935
        1. 1. Mildred (Grace) King 1916–1983 m. James (Verlin) Kriewitz 1917–1975
        2. 2. Margaret (Ada) KING 1918–1997 m. Raymond (Edison) Jacobs 1916–1974
      3. 3. Tran (Lafayette) King 1889–1975 m. Esther (Elizabeth) Moore 1889–1961
        1. 1. Rowena King 1913–2002
        2. 2. Edith (Beatrice) King 1912–1993
        3. 3. Robert (M) King 1920–2000 m. Hazel (B) King 1921–1967 m. June (Beverly) Brown 1921–1993
        4. 4. Rowena (b. Dorothy M.) King 1913–2002
        5. 5. Betty (Lou) King 1915–1978
        6. 6. Roberta (b. Ruth Roberta) King 1917–2007
      4. 4. Lena (Lavada) King 1896–1984 m. George (E) Winters 1879–1923
        1. 1. Ronnie (Lloyd) Winters 1916–1958 m. Wilma (Faye Winters) Ratliff 1917–2002
      5. 5. William (P) King 1898–1984 m. Alice (L) Quick 1908–2003
        1. 1. William (Delton) King 1927–2006 m. Gayle (E) King 1942–2007
        2. 2. Carta King 1931–2007 m. Clovita King 1931–2003
        3. 3. Bettie (Jean) King 1930–1986
      6. 6. Nancy King 1890–
    4. 4. John (Forrest) Harper 1870–1936 m. Ella Nutter 1881–1948
      1. 1. Robert (Perry) Harper 1900–1976 m. Josephine (J) Richardson-Harper 1910–1992
      2. 2. Dosha (Anne) Harper 1903–1976
      3. 3. Joseph (L) Harper 1905–1985 m. Ora (Beck) Harper 1909–1983
      4. 4. Bert (Wilks) Harper 1907–1972
      5. 5. Clinton Harper 1908–1985 m. Dessia (Augusta) Harper 1912–2002
      6. 6. Grace Harper 1911–2000
      7. 7. Clyde (William) Harper 1913–1959
      8. 8. Clarence (Shorty) Harper 1914–1996 m. Frankie Whitely 1921–1961
        1. 1. Judy (Ann) Harper 1942–1945
      9. 9. Flora (F) Harper 1899–
      10. 10. Bud (Arthur) Harper 1918–1989 m. Sybil (J) Smith 1920–2020
        1. 1. Edgar (Merl) Harper 1939–2019
      11. 11. Nyreta Harper 1918–1989
    5. 5. Shidle Harper 1869–1870
    6. 6. Ned (George) Harper 1876–1946
    7. 7. Dosha (Olivan) Harper 1877–1957 m. Andrew (Clint) Kygar 1874–1917
      1. 1. Jud Kygar 1898–1940 m. Montray Campbell 1900–1932
        1. 1. Pearl Kygar 1928–2018 m. Dale (Galen) McAlary 1927–2008
        2. 2. Andrew (Clint) Kygar 1918–1978 m. Dorothy (Irene) Brooks 1918–2005
        3. 3. Joseph (Alexander) Kygar 1920–1990 m. Wana (Pauline) Padgett 1921–2011
      2. 2. Pete Kygar 1904–1904
      3. 3. McDaniel Kygar 1908–1909
      4. 4. Beulah Kygar 1906–1981 m. Clyde Coyer 1902–1966
        1. 1. Wanda (Jean) Coyer 1925–1951 m. Herman (Glenn) Marrs 1924–2008
      5. 5. Grace Kygar 1901–1941 m. Alta (Lafayette) Campbell 1898–1993
        1. 1. Emma (May) Campbell 1927–2002 m. Clarence"Sonny" Morgan 1921–1972
    8. 8. Jane Harper 1881–1975 m. Eugene (George) Schultz –1951
      1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Schultz 1913–1991 m. Theodore (Jesse) Doll 1912–1992
      2. 2. Joseph (Henry) Schultz 1914–1972 m. Sophia (Marcine) Whitaker 1918–
        1. 1. Sharon (Elizabeth) Schultz 1937–2022 m. Lonnie (Ray) Murray 1935–2008
      3. 3. Thomas (Eugene) Schultz 1917–1990
    9. 9. Frank Harper 1883–1962 m. Lillian (Elsie) Welliever 1890–1924
      1. 1. Delbert Harper 1909–1988 m. Lois (E) Derrick 1913–1989
        1. 1. Charlene Harper 1930–2015 m. William (H.) Adcock 1922–2010
      2. 2. Ruth (Delores) Harper 1915–2003 m. Wayne (Thomas) Huckeby 1912–1992
        1. 1. Robert (J.) Huckeby 1945–1996
        2. 2. Thomas (Riley) Huckeby 1937–1958
        3. 3. Frankie (Wayne) Huckeby 1941–2003
    10. 10. Claud Harper 1888–1967 m. Ethell Harper 1892–1979
      1. 1. Ned Harper 1911–1937
      2. 2. Bert Harper 1920–1962
      3. 3. Mack Harper 1922–1983
      4. 4. Myrtle Harper 1913–1984 m. John (J.) Beall 1905–1975
        1. 1. Cleta (Gayle) Beall 1938–1998
      5. 5. Hazel Harper 1916–2000 m. Burl Walck 1910–1975
        1. 1. Burlin (Quinn) Walck 1939–2013

William Harper's Timeline

12 Records

1802
28 Mar 1802
Birth of William Harper in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1802
21 Oct 1802
Birth of William Harper in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1802
21 Oct 1802
Birth of William Harper in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1830
1830
Age 28
William Harper resided here in Ashe, North Carolina, USA
Ashe, North Carolina, USA
1839
1839
Age 37
William Harper resided here in Cocke, Tennessee, United States
Cocke, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 38
William Harper resided here in Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 48
William Harper resided here in District 11, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 58
William Harper resided here in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1865
Abt. 1865
Age 63
Death of William Harper in Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
1865
Abt. 1865
Age 63
Death of William Harper in Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
1870
1870
Age 68
William Harper resided here in District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1870
2 August 1870
Age 68
Death of William Harper in Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
Cosby, Cocke Co. TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1802
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1519; Page: 442B; Family History Library Film: 553018
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 463; Family History Library Film: 805244
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M432_874; Page: 407A; Image: 352
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1802
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Oct 1802
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ashe, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Ashe, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 118; Page: 15; Family History Library Film: 0018084

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: 518; Page: 268; Family History Library Film: 0024542

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M432_874; Page: 407A; Image: 352

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 463; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1862
    Event Place: Atlanta, Georgia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Southern Confederacy - 9 Mar 1862 - Page 3, William Harper Father of Mack Harper

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 8, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1519; Page: 442B; Family History Library Film: 553018

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1870
    Event Place: Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1865
    Event Place: Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt. 1865
    Event Place: Cosby, Cocke Co. TN
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