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Harper, Charles Alfred, 1817-1900

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1817 - 1900

Biographical History

Charles Alfred Harper (1817-1900) was a pioneer and missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Citation:
Familysearch, July 29, 2015 (Charles Alfred Harper; b. Jan. 27, 1817 in Montgomery, Pa.; parents: Jesse Harper and Eleanor Evans; joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1844; pioneer of 1847; farmer in Utah; m. Dec. 19, 1839 to Lavina Wollerton Dilworth (1818-1903), 11 children; m. Dec. 2, 1855 to Harriet Taylor (1836-1907), 8 children; m. Apr. 18, 1856 to Mary Ann Harris (b. 1836); m. Jan. 17, 1863 to Mary Ann Colls; served as missionary in Great Britain twice; helped settle Carson City, Nev.; also lived in Parley's Park, Summit County, Utah and in Lehi, Ariz.; d. Apr. 24, 1900 in Holladay, Salt Lake City, Utah)