Family Group Sheet
NameJames M. Harper
Birth30 Aug 1848, Tazewell Co., Virginia
Death19 Jul 1933, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherPatton Harper (~1814-)
MotherNancy Harkrider (~1814-)
Other spousesMargaret Ann Crouch, 4C5R
Marriageabt 1919, Bath Co., Kentucky
SpouseMelvina White
Birth17 Jul 1859, Kentucky
Death19 Mar 1941, Salt Lick, Bath Co., Kentucky
FatherNathaniel White (~1827-)
MotherMary Jane McGlothlin (~1838-)
Other spousesThomas Jefferson Hawkins
Notes for James M. Harper
His death certificate records James M. Harper, age 83 years 10 months 19 days, born 30 Aug 1849 in Kentucky, died 19 July 1933 in Bath Co., Ky, widowed, father Patton Harper, mother’s maiden name Nancy L. Harkrider, both born in Kentucky (although that is incorrect), cause of death lobar pneumonia, informant Mrs. Alice Mynhier, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Dickerson Cem.
His gravestone has his birth year as 1849, but it was probably really 1848 or even 1847, since he was recorded as age 2 in the 1850 census. A child born in August 1859 would be only 10 months on the census date.
His gravestone has his birth year as 1849, but it was probably really 1848 or even 1847, since he was recorded as age 2 in the 1850 census. A child born in August 1859 would be only 10 months on the census date.
Notes for Melvina White
Her death certificate records Malvina Harper, age 81 years 8 months 2 days, born 17 July 1859 in Kentucky, died 19 March 1941 in Salt Lick, Bath Co., Ky, widowed, father Nathan White, mother’s maiden name Jane McGlothin, cause of acute dilation of heart, informant Pete Hawkins, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Indian Creek Cemetery, Salt Lick, Ky.
