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Willie Harper 1891–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Feb 1891

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 Mar 1959

Death Location: Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Harper

Mother: Ida Harper

Spouse(s): Ella Harper

Children(s): Harry Harper, Alma Busby, Allen Wheeler, Joyce Meeks

The story of Willie Harper began in 1891 in South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Willie Harper resided in Heyward, Colleton, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Willie Harper resided in Sheldon, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA. Willie Harper married Ella B Harper, and had children including Allen Wheeler, Alma H Busby, Bernice Harper, Harry Alfred Harper, John W Harper, Joyce Harper, Joyce Harper Meeks, Willie Cooler. Willie Harper passed away in 1959 in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willie Harper began in 1891 in South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Willie Harper resided in Heyward, Colleton, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Willie Harper resided in Sheldon, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.
  • Willie Harper married Ella B Harper, and had children including Allen Wheeler, Alma H Busby, Bernice Harper, Harry Alfred Harper, John W Harper, Joyce Harper, Joyce Harper Meeks, Willie Cooler.
  • Willie Harper passed away in 1959 in Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Harper
1870–1924
Birth Location: Martin, South Carolina
JH
Ida Harper
1870–1910
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
IH

Spouses(s)

Ella Harper
1910–2005
Birth Location: South Carolina
EH

Children(s)

Harry Harper
1931–1997
Birth Location: Hardeeville, Jasper County, South Carolina, United States of America
HH
Alma Busby
1930–1973
Birth Location: Georgia
AB
Allen Wheeler
1941–2021
Birth Location: Hardeeville, Jasper County, South Carolina, United States of America
AW
Joyce Meeks
1943–2019
Birth Location: Hardeeville, South Carolina
JM

Willie Harper's Ancestors

Self
Willie Harper
1891–1959
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
James A Harper
1870–1924
Martin, South Carolina
Ida Harper
1870–1910
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Sarah
1835–1915
South Carolina, USA
Margaret Strobert
1849–1880
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Joe Benton
1830–1880
Sarah Benton
1834–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willie Harper's Descendants

1.
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Willie Harper (10 Feb 1891–1 Mar 1959) m. Ella (B) Harper (abt 1910–2005)
  1. 1. Harry (Alfred) Harper 1931–1997
  2. 2. Alma (H) Busby 1930–1973
  3. 3. Allen Wheeler 1941–2021
  4. 4. Joyce (Harper) Meeks 1943–2019 m. John (M.) Meeks 1939–2009
    1. 1. John (M.) Meeks 1939–2009 m. Joyce (Harper) Meeks 1943–2019

Willie Harper's Timeline

11 Records

1891
10 Feb 1891
Birth of Willie Harper in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 9
Willie Harper resided here in Heyward, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Heyward, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Willie Harper resided here in Sheldon, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Sheldon, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 26
Willie Harper resided here in Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
1918
Abt 1918
Age 27
Willie Harper resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 29
Willie Harper resided here in Fraser, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
Fraser, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Willie Harper resided here in Jones, Jones, Mcintosh, Georgia, USA
Jones, Jones, Mcintosh, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Willie Harper resided here in Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina
Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 49
Willie Harper resided here in Hardeeville twp, Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina, USA
Hardeeville twp, Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Willie Harper resided here in , Jasper, South Carolina, USA
, Jasper, South Carolina, USA
1959
1 Mar 1959
Age 68
Death of Willie Harper in Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina, USA
Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1891
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03818; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-4
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fraser, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1692; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 131
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jones, Mcintosh, Georgia; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340109
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: South Carolina; Registration County: Beaufort County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] South Carolina, U.S., County Marriage Records, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC, USA; Country Marriage Records; County: Jasper
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Beaufort Gazette; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1959; Publication Place: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA; ,0.11255914,0.4192319,0.27059576&xid=3355
    [11] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Jasper, South Carolina; Roll: 366; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 27-6

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Heyward, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Sheldon, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

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

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1918
    Record Source: U.S., Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Lists of Men Ordered to Report to Local Board for Military Duty in the District of Columbia; NAI Number: 1159403; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System (World

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 13 Dec 1919
    Event Place: Stokes, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 17 Dec 1919 - 4, JW Sr takes job at Lumber company 17 Dec 1919

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fraser, Colleton, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fraser, Colleton, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1692; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 131

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Walterboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 7 Apr 1920 - 8, J.W. Harper visits J. E. Harper Sr. 7 Apr 1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 26 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Walterboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 5 May 1920 - 3, Mentioned JW sr. 5 May 1920

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Aug 1920
    Event Place: Colleton County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 18 Aug 1920 - 1, Colleton Military Company 18 Aug 1920

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Walterboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 16 Mar 1921 - 7, John William Harper Sr. Accepts new job position 16 Mar 1921

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1921
    Event Place: Walterboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 30 Mar 1921 - 4, JW sr visit in Burton 30 Mar 1921

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jones, Jones, Mcintosh, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jones, Mcintosh, Georgia; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340109

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03818; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-4

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hardeeville twp, Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03818; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 27-4

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: , Jasper, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Jasper, South Carolina; Roll: 366; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 27-6

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Walterboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 5 Mar 1959 - Page 7, J.W. Harper Obituary 5 Mar 1959

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Walterboro, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Press and Standard - 5 Mar 1959 - 7, JW Harper Senior Obit 5 Mar 1959

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Beaufort, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Beaufort Gazette - 5 Mar 1959 - 18, John William Harper Obituary 5 Mar 1959

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Beaufort, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Beaufort Gazette - 5 Mar 1959 - Page 18, Obituary for John William Harper 5 Mar 1959

    Genealogy Event 21
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: San Francisco, California
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 22
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Belton, Ark
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 23
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Walterboro
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Beaufort Gazette; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1959; Publication Place: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA; ,0.11255914,0.4192319,0.27059576&xid=3355
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 24
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1959
    Event Place: Hardeeville, Jasper, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, U.S., Death Records, 1821-1971
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Beaufort Gazette; Publication Date: 5 Mar 1959; Publication Place: Beaufort, South Carolina, USA; ,0.11255914,0.4192319,0.27059576&xid=3355
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 25
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Beaufort, Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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