Margaret Knox: Appalachian Aristocracy

1711 - 1780 (~ 69 years)

Generation: 1

Margaret Knox was born ca 1711, Ulster, Ireland; died 1780, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: William Harper
Birth Year: abt 1704
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 63
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, William
Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included:
William Harper, age 63

The males over age 16 made applications for land grants in Craven Co. SC, which part is now in Lancaster Co. SC.

William Harper, Sr. received 250 acres on Wild Cat Creek in Craven Co.; He was granted 100 acres for himself and 50 acres each for his wife and two youngest children, John and Jane. Each of the boys over age 16 received 100 acres in their own names for Daniel, William, Jr. and James.

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111754091

Margaret married William Harper. William was born ca 1704, Ulster, Ireland; died 1777, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

2. Mary Harper was born 1723, Ulster, Ireland; died 09 Nov 1810, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
3. Benjamin Harper was born ca 1737, Ulster, Ireland; died 12 Jun 1801, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC.
4. Robert Harper was born ca 1742, Ulster, Ireland; died 1777, Lancaster Co. SC.
5. Dr. Daniel Harper was born ca 1747, Ulster, Ireland; died 15 Jul 1791, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC.
6. William Harper, Jr. was born ca 1749, Ulster, Ireland; died 19 Sep 1813, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.
7. James Harper was born ca 1751, Ulster, Ireland.
8. John Harper was born ca 1753, Ulster, Ireland.
9. Jane Harper was born ca 1756, Ulster, Ireland.

Generation: 2

Mary Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born 1723, Ulster, Ireland; died 09 Nov 1810, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Came to America with her husband John, and son Robert in 1759 aboard the ship "Helena," landing in Charleston in August of that year. In 1761 moved to Mecklenburg County.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9304889

Mary married John Hunter. John was born 1720, Ulster, Ireland; died 12 Jun 1794, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

10. Robert Hunter was born ca 1749, Ulster, Ireland; died 03 May 1835, Tennessee; was buried , Bethbirei Cemetery, Lewisburg, Marshall Co. TN.
11. Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter was born 1761, North Carolina; died 06 Oct 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
12. Agness Nancy Hunter was born ca 1762, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 12 Feb 1812, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Benjamin Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1737, Ulster, Ireland; died 12 Jun 1801, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

IMMIGRATION RECORDS

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: Benjamin Harper
Birth Year: abt 1737
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 30
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, Benjamin
Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included:
Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

As well as his father, mother, brothers, and sisters:
William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

The males over age 16 made applications for land grants in Craven Co. SC, which part is now in Lancaster Co. SC.

William Harper, Sr. received 250 acres on Wild Cat Creek in Craven Co.; He was granted 100 acres for himself and 50 acres each for his wife and two youngest children, John and Jane. Each of the boys over age 16 received 100 acres in their own names for Daniel, William, Jr. and James.

CENSUS RECORDS

Name: Benjamin Harper
Home in 1800 (City, County, State): Lancaster District, South Carolina
Free White Persons - Males - Under 10: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 26 thru 44: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 10: 2
Free White Persons - Females - 16 thru 25: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 26 thru 44: 1
Number of Slaves: 4
Number of Household Members Under 16: 3
Number of Household Members Over 25: 2
Number of Household Members: 10

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harper&GSiman=1&GScid=2131051&GRid=10224818&
Inscription: [decoration: eagle with outspread wings clutching in one claw three arrows and in the other an olive branch.]

In Memory of
BENJAMIN HARPER
who died June 12th A.D. 1801.
Aged 66 Years.
Friend, do not carelefs on thy road
O'erlook this humble fhrine;
For, if thou art a friend of God,
Here lies a friend of thine.
His clofet was a bethel fweet;
His houfe a houfe of pray'r:
In humble ftrains at Jesus' feet
He wreftled daily there.

Benjamin married Martha. Martha was born ca 1743, Ulster, Ireland; died 01 Jan 1815, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

13. William Harper was born ca 1763, Ulster, Ireland.

Robert Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1742, Ulster, Ireland; died 1777, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: Robert Harper
Birth Year: abt 1742
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 25
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, Robert

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included:
Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

His parents:

William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

Robert married Agnes. Agnes was born ca 1743, Ulster, Ireland. [Group Sheet]

Children:

14. John Harper was born ca 1761, Ulster, Ireland.

Dr. Daniel Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1747, Ulster, Ireland; died 15 Jul 1791, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Old Waxhaw Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Riverside, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: Daniel Harper
Birth Year: abt 1747
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 20
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, Daniel

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included his parents and siblings:
William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harper&GSiman=1&GScid=2131051&GRid=10224814&
Inscription: [decoration: double line of alternate blocks following edge of top center curve of stone]

In memory of/ DANIEL HARPER/ M. DOCTOR
who departed this life
July 15th 1791 In the 46th
Year of his age.
Jefus into thy faithful hands
My naked foul I truft,
And my hope waits for thy command
To raife me from the duft.

William Harper, Jr.

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1749, Ulster, Ireland; died 19 Sep 1813, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: William Harper
Birth Year: abt 1749
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 18
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, William

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included his parents and siblings:
William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

The males over age 16 made applications for land grants in Craven Co. SC, which part is now in Lancaster Co. SC.

William Harper, Sr. received 250 acres on Wild Cat Creek in Craven Co.; He was granted 100 acres for himself and 50 acres each for his wife and two youngest children, John and Jane. Each of the boys over age 16 received 100 acres in their own names for Daniel, William, Jr. and James.

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=HARP&GSpartial=1&GSbyrel=all&GSst=43&GScntry=4&GSsr=921&GRid=46718725&

William married Anne Young. Anne was born 02 Jan 1745, North Carolina; died 16 Jul 1841, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

15. William A. Harper, III was born ca 1774, Lancaster Co. SC; died 05 Feb 1831, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.
16. Sarah Harper was born 04 Nov 1778, Lancaster Co. SC; died 16 Oct 1860, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.
17. Andrew K. Harper was born 06 Aug 1787, Lancaster Co. SC; died 01 Sep 1833, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.

James Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1751, Ulster, Ireland.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: James Harper
Birth Year: abt 1751
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 16
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, James

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included his parents and siblings:
William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son
Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

The males over age 16 made applications for land grants in Craven Co. SC, which part is now in Lancaster Co. SC.

William Harper, Sr. received 250 acres on Wild Cat Creek in Craven Co.; He was granted 100 acres for himself and 50 acres each for his wife and two youngest children, John and Jane. Each of the boys over age 16 received 100 acres in their own names for Daniel, William, Jr. and James.

John Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1753, Ulster, Ireland.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: John Harper
Birth Year: abt 1753
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 14
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, John

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included his siblings:
William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

The males over age 16 made applications for land grants in Craven Co. SC, which part is now in Lancaster Co. SC.

William Harper, Sr. received 250 acres on Wild Cat Creek in Craven Co.; He was granted 100 acres for himself and 50 acres each for his wife and two youngest children, John and Jane. Each of the boys over age 16 received 100 acres in their own names for Daniel, William, Jr. and James.

Jane Harper

(1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1756, Ulster, Ireland.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: Jane Harper
Birth Year: abt 1756
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 11
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, Jane

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included:
William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Plus her siblings:

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

The males over age 16 made applications for land grants in Craven Co. SC, which part is now in Lancaster Co. SC.

William Harper, Sr. received 250 acres on Wild Cat Creek in Craven Co.; He was granted 100 acres for himself and 50 acres each for his wife and two youngest children, John and Jane. Each of the boys over age 16 received 100 acres in their own names for Daniel, William, Jr. and James.

Generation: 3

10.

Robert Hunter

(2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1749, Ulster, Ireland; died 03 May 1835, Tennessee; was buried , Bethbirei Cemetery, Lewisburg, Marshall Co. TN.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=9304306

Robert married Rebecca Cummings. [Group Sheet]

Children:

18. Mary Hunter
19. John Ebenezer Hunter
20. Edwin Charles Hunter
21. Ephraim Hunter
22. Priscilla Hunter
23. Eunice Hunter
24. Elihu Whitfield Hunter
25. Tirzah Hunter was born 02 Mar 1801, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 11 Oct 1851, Marshall Co. TN; was buried , Bethbirei Cemetery, Lewisburg, Marshall Co. TN.

11.

Martha Ann (Patsy) Hunter

(2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born 1761, North Carolina; died 06 Oct 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=32813112

Martha married Capt. John Harris, Jr. 31 Mar 1790, Mecklenburg Co. NC. John (son of John Harris, Sr. and Elinor Reynolds) was born 1760, Lancaster Co. PA; died 26 Sep 1821, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

26. Mary Harris was born 30 Mar 1791, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 Nov 1845, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
27. Eleanor Harris was born 1792, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 30 Oct 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
28. Nancy HARRIS was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL.
29. Dr. John Moore Harris was born ca 1798, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Mar 1848, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
30. Martha Hunter Harris was born 21 Mar 1799, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 19 Apr 1855, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC.

12.

Agness Nancy Hunter

(2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1762, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 12 Feb 1812, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=61576416

Agness married James Harris. James (son of John Harris, Sr. and Elinor Reynolds) was born 01 Sep 1757, Lancaster Co. PA; died 12 Dec 1833, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

31. John Hunter Harris was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 Dec 1832, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
32. Nancy Harris was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 11 May 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
33. Mary Selena Harris was born 28 Jun 1796, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

13.

William Harper

(3.Benjamin², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1763, Ulster, Ireland.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: William Harper
Birth Year: abt 1763
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 4
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, William

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included:
Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

Plus his grandparents, aunts, and uncles:

William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

14.

John Harper

(4.Robert², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1761, Ulster, Ireland.

Notes:

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
Charles Town, South Carolina; Year: 1767; Page Number: 93

Name: John Harper
Birth Year: abt 1761
Arrival Year: 1767
Arrival Place: Charles Town, South Carolina
Age: 6
Source Publication Code: 7343
Primary Immigrant: Harper, John

Annotation: From the Journals of the Council of the Colony of South Carolina. Names and land allotments under the Bounty Act of 1761.

Source Bibliography: REVILL, JANIE. A Compilation of the Original Lists of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773. Columbia [S.C.]: State Co., 1939. 163p. Reprinted by Genealogical Publishing Co., Baltimore, 1981.
Page: 93

Arrival Date: December, 1767
Ship: The Earl of Donegal
Shipmaster: Duncan Ferguson
Listed on the ship included:
Robert Harper, age 25
Agnes, age 24, his wife
John, age 6, his son

Plus his grandparents, aunts, and uncles:

William Harper, age 63
Margaret, age 56, his wife
John Harper, age 14, his son
Jane Harper, age 11, his daughter

Daniel Harper, age 21
William Harper, Jr., age 18
James, age 16

Benjamin Harper, age 30
Martha Harper, age 24, his wife
William Harper, age 4, his son

15.

William A. Harper, III

(6.William², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1774, Lancaster Co. SC; died 05 Feb 1831, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=48324566

William married Catherine Huey. [Group Sheet]

16.

Sarah Harper

(6.William², 1.Margaret¹) was born 04 Nov 1778, Lancaster Co. SC; died 16 Oct 1860, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=35039508

Sarah married John McMurray. John was born 03 Nov 1776, South Carolina; died 03 Sep 1813, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

34. Col. William Harper McMurray was born 27 Sep 1801, Lancaster Co. SC; died 27 Dec 1846, Union Co. NC; was buried , Tirzah Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Waxhaw, Union Co. NC.

17.

Andrew K. Harper

(6.William², 1.Margaret¹) was born 06 Aug 1787, Lancaster Co. SC; died 01 Sep 1833, Lancaster Co. SC; was buried , Shiloh Cemetery, Lancaster, Lancaster Co. SC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46718176
Inscription:
In Memory of Andrew K. Harper who departed this life on 1st September 1833 aged 46 years and 25 days leaving a wife, five sons and five daughters to lament their loss. The Lord's my Shepherd I'll not want, He makes me down to lie, In pastures green He leadeth me, The quiet waters by Born Aug. 6, 1787

Andrew married Elizabeth Lathan. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 4

18. Mary Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)
19. John Ebenezer Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)
20. Edwin Charles Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)
21. Ephraim Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)
22. Priscilla Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)
23. Eunice Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)
24. Elihu Whitfield Hunter (10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹)

25.

Tirzah Hunter

(10.Robert³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born 02 Mar 1801, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 11 Oct 1851, Marshall Co. TN; was buried , Bethbirei Cemetery, Lewisburg, Marshall Co. TN.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=127171511

26.

Mary Harris

(11.Martha³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born 30 Mar 1791, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 Nov 1845, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=55231366&

Mary married Col. Thomas Grier. Thomas was born 25 Dec 1785, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 10 Apr 1872, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

35. John Harris Grier was born 25 Sep 1811, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 May 1864, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
36. Col. James Alexander Grier was born 14 Sep 1814, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 12 Sep 1878, Marshall Co. MS; was buried , Philadelphia Presbyterian Cemetery, Marshall Co. MS.
37. Thomas Pringle Grier was born 10 Dec 1815, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Aug 1892, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
38. Charles Strong Grier was born 06 Jun 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 26 May 1877, Marshall Co. MS; was buried , Philadelphia Presbyterian Cemetery, Marshall Co. MS.

27.

Eleanor Harris

(11.Martha³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born 1792, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 30 Oct 1828, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=32807707&
Inscription:
Aged 36 years

28.

Nancy HARRIS

(11.Martha³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1797, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died Aft 1860, Wilcox Co. AL.

Other Events:

_UID: 16DBEED2E04D460D8C6DDAD3625E3D5529EA

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Yow
Age: 52
Birth Year: abt 1798
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1850: Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 426
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 44
Nancy Yow 52
Louisa Yow 23
Spencer Yow 18
Winny Yow 18
Eli Yow 16

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Nancy Gow [Yow]
Age in 1860: 63
Birth Year: abt 1797
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1860: Western Division, Wilcox, Alabama
Gender: Female
Post Office: Prairie Bluff
Household Members:
Bradley Yow 52
Nancy Yow 63
Winsie Yow 27

Nancy married Bradley YOW 20 Feb 1830, Randolph, NC. Bradley (son of Henry YOW and Mary GARNER) was born 8 Aug 1808, Grassy Creek area, Moore Co, NC; died 18 Oct 1861, Wilcox Co. AL. [Group Sheet]

Children:

39. Louisa YOW was born 15 Mar 1825, Randolph Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1893, Clarke Co. AL; was buried , Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Thomasville, Clarke Co. AL.
40. Spencer YOW was born 6 Jan 1833, Alabama; died 21 Feb 1881, Leon, TX; was buried , Buffalo Cemetery Buffalo Leon Co. TX.
41. Wincy YOW was born 6 Jan 1833, Alabama.
42. Eli YOW was born 5 Mar 1835, Wilcox Co. AL; died 6 Aug 1908, Wilcox Co. AL; was buried , Pine Hill Cemetery Pine Hill, Wilcox Co. AL.

29.

Dr. John Moore Harris

(11.Martha³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born ca 1798, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Mar 1848, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Harris&GSiman=1&GScid=257584&GRid=32807935&
Inscription:
died in the 50th year of his age

John married Evelina. Evelina was born 09 Jan 1802; died 19 Jul 1855, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

43. Malvina B. Harris was born ca 1830, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 09 Jan 1835, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
44. John Alexander Harris was born ca 1831, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 16 Mar 1839, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.
45. Lorenna Evalina Harris was born 22 Nov 1840, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 Jul 1909, Iredell Co. NC; was buried , New Sterling Cemetery, Cool Springs, Iredell Co. NC.

30.

Martha Hunter Harris

(11.Martha³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born 21 Mar 1799, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 19 Apr 1855, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=111855786
Inscription:
Consort of Christopher Strong
Daughter of John and Martha Harris

Martha married Christopher Strong. Christopher was born Sep., 1801, Chester Co. SC; died 09 Apr 1845, Chester Co. SC; was buried , Hopewell Reformed Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Blackstock, Chester Co. SC. [Group Sheet]

Children:

46. Catherine Harris Strong was born 11 Aug 1827, Chester Co. SC; died 11 May 1898, York Co. SC; was buried , Sharon Associate Reformed Presbyterian Churchyard, Sharon, York Co. SC.

31.

John Hunter Harris

(12.Agness³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 13 Dec 1832, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66203332

32.

Nancy Harris

(12.Agness³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born , Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 11 May 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=66203433

33.

Mary Selena Harris

(12.Agness³, 2.Mary², 1.Margaret¹) was born 28 Jun 1796, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 25 Aug 1819, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=52456052

Inscription:
Sacred
To the Memory of
MARY S LINDSAY,
Wife of
SAMUEL W. LINDSAY,
And Daughter of
JAMES HARRIS ESQ.
who departed this life
on the 25th day of August
1819: Aged 23 years
2 months & 28 days.

Mary married Samuel Lindsey. [Group Sheet]

Children:

47. Infant Lindsey was born 13 Dec 1817, Mecklenburg Co. NC; died 20 Dec 1817, Mecklenburg Co. NC; was buried , Steele Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Charlotte, Mecklenburg Co. NC.

34.

Col. William Harper McMurray

(16.Sarah³, 6.William², 1.Margaret¹) was born 27 Sep 1801, Lancaster Co. SC; died 27 Dec 1846, Union Co. NC; was buried , Tirzah Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Waxhaw, Union Co. NC.

Notes:

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=65395606