Generation #1.
William Harper born 1761 in Warren County, North Carolina. Died 1863 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Married Patsy Yarbrough born 1768, died 1792 in Sumner County, Tennessee.

Generation #2.
Edmond Harper son of William born Feb. 10, 1787. Died July 25, 1844. Married Elizabeth Martin born Aug. 11, 1793, died March 18, 1863.

Generation #3.
Thomas Harper son of Edmond born 1826 in Sumner County, Tennessee. Died April 06, 1865. Married Elizabeth Wilson born 1833, died 1909.

Generation #4.
Samuel Harper son of Thomas born Oct. 21, 1861. Died Oct. 01, 1935 Sumner, Tennessee. Married Georgia Etta Defrees born Jan. 22, 1863 died, March 8, 1947

Samuel Harper and Georgia Etta Defrees had the following children:

1. Luther Addison Harper born Aug. 11, 1882 died Feb. 25, 1907.
2. Mamie Etta Harper born Dec. 25, 1883 died Aug. 18, 1952.
3. William Thomas Harper born Jan 21, 1886 died May 23, 1889.
4. Robert Lee Harper born March 12, 1888.
5. Clarence W Harper born June 9, 1890 died Jan. 18, 1943.
6. Walter Wilson Harper born Nov. 16, 1892.
7. Hettie Lou Harper born Jan. 28, 1895 died May 30, 1955-----(my mother).
8. Lillian Belle Harper born Oct. 26, 1897 died April 16, 1928.
9. Leonard Ray Harper born Jan. 10, 1901 died Feb. 19, 1949.
10. Lena Harper born Jan. 10, 1901 died Sept. 5, 1901.
11. Launa Harper born Dec. 1, 1903 died Jan. 12, 2002.
12. Mabel Elizabeth Harper born Jan. 10, 1906 died March 27, 1990 .
13. Ethel Defrees Harper born April 11, 1908 died Nov. 12, 2006.

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