John Wesley
HARPER
(b.
29 August 1806
,
Tennessee, USA
d.
28 January 1889
,
Crider,Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA
)
Age: 82
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John Wesley HARPER was born 29 August 1806 in Tennessee, USA
John Wesley HARPER was the child of ? and ?Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
John Wesley married Elmina STEPHENSON abt. 1836 . The couple had (at least) 5 children.
Elmina STEPHENSON was born 16, August 1807 in Livingston, Kentucky, USA. Elmina died 18 April 1850 in Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA.
John Wesley HARPER died 28 January 1889 in Crider,Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA.
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Family and Children of John Wesley HARPER
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Elmina STEPHENSON-- Date: abt. 1836 Place:
Children of John Wesley HARPER and Elmina STEPHENSON:
Linford Lessington HARPER (b.20 September 1832, , Kentucky, USA d. , )
Martha Polina HARPER (b.10 December 1836, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA d. abt. 1910, , Kentucky, USA)
m. William Joab SULLIVAN 1872
William H HARPER (b.25 June 1840, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA d. , )
Thomas Melzer HARPER (b.20 December 1841, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA d. 22 October 1844 , , Kentucky, USA)
Almedia Henrietta HARPER (b.4 October 1845, , Kentucky, USA d. , )
Elmina STEPHENSON-- Date: abt. 1836 Place: Children of John Wesley HARPER and Elmina STEPHENSON:
Linford Lessington HARPER (b.20 September 1832, , Kentucky, USA d. , ) Martha Polina HARPER (b.10 December 1836, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA d. abt. 1910, , Kentucky, USA)m. William Joab SULLIVAN 1872
William H HARPER (b.25 June 1840, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA d. , ) Thomas Melzer HARPER (b.20 December 1841, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA d. 22 October 1844 , , Kentucky, USA) Almedia Henrietta HARPER (b.4 October 1845, , Kentucky, USA d. , )
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1806 Birth 29 August 1806
Tennessee, USA
The War of 1812 was a conflict between the United States and Great Britain, lasting from 1812 to 1815. It was primarily fueled by issues such as trade restrictions due to Britain's ongoing war with France, impressment of American sailors into the British Navy, and British support of Native American tribes against American expansion. The war ended with the Treaty of Ghent, restoring pre-war boundaries but resolving few of the initial disputes.1832 Birth of ChildLinford Lessington HARPER was born 20 September 1832, , Kentucky, USA
John Wesley was 26 years old.
1836 Birth of ChildMartha Polina HARPER was born 10 December 1836, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA
John Wesley was 30 years old.
From the 1840s through the 1880s, thousands trekked westward, carrying only a few belonging and supplies for the journey, and settling on the western frontier, forever changing the American West.1840 Birth of ChildWilliam H HARPER was born 25 June 1840, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA
John Wesley was 33 years old.
1841 Birth of ChildThomas Melzer HARPER was born 20 December 1841, Caldwell, Kentucky, USA
John Wesley was 35 years old.
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1844 Death of ChildThomas Melzer HARPER died 22 October 1844 , , Kentucky, USA
John Wesley was 38 years old.
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1845 Birth of ChildAlmedia Henrietta HARPER was born 4 October 1845, , Kentucky, USA
John Wesley was 39 years old.
1850 Death of Spouse/PartnerElmina STEPHENSON died 18 April 1850, Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA
1863 - November 19 – American Civil War: U. S. President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address at the military cemetery dedication ceremony in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1870 - June 26 - Christmas becomes a Federal holiday in the United States. It was still illegal in some states. 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1889 Death 28 January 1889
Crider,Caldwell County, Kentucky, USA
He died at the age of 82.
John is buried at: Flat Rock , Kentucky
Added: 8/27/2025 6:09:49 PM
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