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William Oscar Lou Harper 1895 – 1939 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 OCT 1895

Birth Location: Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA

Death Date: 01 JAN 1939

Death Location: , Eastland, Texas

Father: Robert Harper

Mother: Lizzine Smith

Spouse(s): Ollie M.

Children(s): Albert Harper

In 1895, William Oscar Lou Harper entered the world in Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA, born to Robert Bruce Harper and Lizzine Theodocia Smith. In 1900, William Oscar Lou Harper resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana, USA. In 1920, William Oscar Lou Harper resided in El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas, USA. William Oscar Lou Harper married Ollie M., and had children including Albert John Harper. William Oscar Lou Harper passed away in 1939 in , Eastland, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1895, William Oscar Lou Harper entered the world in Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA, born to Robert Bruce Harper and Lizzine Theodocia Smith.
  • In 1900, William Oscar Lou Harper resided in Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1920, William Oscar Lou Harper resided in El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas, USA.
  • William Oscar Lou Harper married Ollie M., and had children including Albert John Harper.
  • William Oscar Lou Harper passed away in 1939 in , Eastland, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Harper's Ancestors

Self
William Harper
1895 – 1939
Birth Place: Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA
Parents
Robert Bruce Harper
1872 – 1906
, Sabine, TX, USA
Lizzine (Theodocia) Smith
1876 – 1975
, Newton, Texas
Grandparents
Jesse (Louis) Harper
1847 – 1894
, , Louisiana, USA
Mary (Ann) SMITH
1844 – 1873
Sabine, TX, USA
William (Christopher) Smith
1858 – 1883
Fairmount, Sabine, TX, USA
Mary (Jesse Alma) Scruggs
1861 – 1946
, Sabine, TX, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elmore Harper
1813 – 1875
Julia Lane*
1817 – 1860
Irving Smith
1826 – 1879
Luthenia Garlington
1828 – 1859
Jesse Jr
1836 – 1860
Gracie HARPER
1840 – 1915
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absalom Harper
1778 – 1849
Elizabeth Hughey
1786 – 1812
Elmore Harper
1813 – 1875
Julia Lane
1817 – 1860

William Harper's Descendants

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William (Oscar Lou) Harper (26 OCT 1895 – 01 JAN 1939) m. Ollie M. (ABT 1897 – )
  1. 1. Albert (John) Harper (05 DEC 1927 – 01 FEB 1996)

William Harper's Timeline

4 Records

1895
26 OCT 1895
Birth of William Oscar Lou Harper in Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA
Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA
1900
1900
Age 5
William Oscar Lou Harper resided here in Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
William Oscar Lou Harper resided here in El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas, USA
El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas, USA
1939
01 JAN 1939
Age 44
Death of William Oscar Lou Harper in , Eastland, Texas
, Eastland, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 OCT 1895
    Event Place: Mt. Lebanon, Upshur, TX, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas; Roll: T625_1799; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 266
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Beauregard; Roll: 1684477
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 558; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240558

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 2, Bienville, Louisiana; Roll: 558; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1240558

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: El Paso Precinct 19, El Paso, Texas; Roll: T625_1799; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 65; Image: 266

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Beauregard; Roll: 1684477

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Scotland, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 JAN 1939
    Event Place: , Eastland, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Eastland, Texas, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963

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