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William Louis Harper 1884–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Mar 1884

Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 7 Jun 1935

Death Location: Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Henry Harper

Mother: Nancy Harper

Spouse(s): Maude Harper

Children(s): Courtland Harper, Opal Harper, Eula Harper, William Harper, Juanita Harper, Marjorie Harper

In 1884, William Louis Harper entered the world in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA, born to Henry J Harper And Nancy Jane Harper. In 1900, William Louis Harper resided in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, William Louis Harper resided in Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. William Louis Harper married Maude Andrea Harper, and had children including Courtland Felix Harper, Eula Mae Harper, Juanita Harper, Marjorie Harper, Opal Elizabeth Harper, William Maurice Harper. William Louis Harper passed away in 1935 in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1884, William Louis Harper entered the world in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA, born to Henry J Harper And Nancy Jane Harper.
  • In 1900, William Louis Harper resided in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, William Louis Harper resided in Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Louis Harper married Maude Andrea Harper, and had children including Courtland Felix Harper, Eula Mae Harper, Juanita Harper, Marjorie Harper, Opal Elizabeth Harper, William Maurice Harper.
  • William Louis Harper passed away in 1935 in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Harper
1853–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Nancy Harper
1851–1886
Birth Location: Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
NH

Spouses(s)

Maude Harper
1889–1961
Birth Location: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
MH

Children(s)

Courtland Harper
1908–1970
Birth Location: Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
CH
Opal Harper
1909–1989
Birth Location: Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
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Eula Harper
1912–2006
Birth Location: , Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
EH
William Harper
1920–1990
Birth Location: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, United States
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Juanita Harper
1925–1927
Birth Location: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
JH
Marjorie Harper
1919–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MH

William Harper's Ancestors

Self
William Harper
1884–1935
Birth Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Henry J Harper
1853–
Kentucky
Nancy (Jane) Harper
1851–1886
Mercer County, Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Harper's Descendants

1.
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William (Louis) Harper (6 Mar 1884–7 Jun 1935) m. Maude (Andrea) Harper (9 Jan 1889–26 January 1961)
  1. 1. Courtland (Felix) Harper 1908–1970 m. Mirtle Harper 1898–
    1. 1. Earl Harper 1925–2020
    2. 2. Albert Harper 1921–
    3. 3. Chester Harper 1923–
    4. 4. T (Fielden) Harper 1919–
  2. 2. Opal (Elizabeth) Harper 1909–1989 m. Louis (Alan) Jennings 1911–1985
  3. 3. Eula (Mae) Harper 1912–2006
  4. 4. William (Maurice) Harper 1920–1990 m. Gladys (E) Harper 1923–1995
    1. 1. William (Louis - Harper) Jr 1950–2003
  5. 5. Juanita Harper 1925–1927
  6. 6. Marjorie Harper 1919–

William Harper's Timeline

8 Records

1884
6 Mar 1884
Birth of William Louis Harper in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 16
William Louis Harper resided here in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
William Louis Harper resided here in Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 33
William Louis Harper resided here in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
William Louis Harper resided here in Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
William Louis Harper resided here in Central City, Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Central City, Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1935
7 Jun 1935
Age 51
Death of William Louis Harper in Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1936
1936
Age 52
William Louis Harper - Probate in Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
Forsyth, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Mar 1884
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 146
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Muhlenberg County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1240545
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374509
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1240545

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Bremen, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_496; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1374509

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Muhlenberg County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_592; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 146

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Central City, Central City, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jun 1935
    Event Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [3] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Forsyth County, North Carolina), 1833-1969; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Forsyth, North Carolina
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Forsyth, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records (Forsyth County, North Carolina), 1833-1969; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History (Raleigh, North Carolina); Probate Place: Forsyth, North Carolina
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