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Willis Harper 1777–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1777

Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1865

Death Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States

Father: Reuben Harper

Mother: Elizabeth Powell

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Willis Harper began in 1777 in Halifax, North Carolina, United States. In 1820, Willis Harper resided in Columbus, North Carolina, United States. In 1833, Willis Harper resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States. Willis Harper married Rosannah Dolly. Willis Harper passed away in 1865 in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Harper began in 1777 in Halifax, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1820, Willis Harper resided in Columbus, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1833, Willis Harper resided in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States.
  • Willis Harper married Rosannah Dolly.
  • Willis Harper passed away in 1865 in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben Harper
1737–1804
Birth Location: Essex, Virginia, United States
RH
Elizabeth Powell
1740–1804
Birth Location: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
EP

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Harper's Ancestors

Self
Willis Harper
1777–1865
Birth Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Reuben Harper
1737–1804
Essex, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Powell
1740–1804
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Henry Harper
1700–1766
Essex, Virginia, United States
Rachel Lnu
1700–1765
Essex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Harper
1660–
Ledey Lidia
1660–1718
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Harper
1618–1684
Mary Allin
1618–1710

Willis Harper's Timeline

8 Records

1777
1777
Birth of Willis Harper in Halifax, North Carolina, United States
Halifax, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 43
Willis Harper resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1833
1833
Age 56
Willis Harper resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
1839
1839
Age 62
Willis Harper resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 63
Willis Harper resided here in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 83
Willis Harper resided here in Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee
Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee
1862
1862
Age 85
Willis Harper resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1865
1865
Age 88
Death of Willis Harper in Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Claiborne, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Halifax, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 51; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 53

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1839
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 518; Page: 201; Image: 409; Family History Library Film: 0024542

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 9, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1244; Page: 333; Family History Library Film: 805244

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
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