Nicholas Carper, a son of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Van Meter) Carper, was born in Botetourt County VA June 15, 1804 and died in Highland County OH May 15, 1869. He married Harriet Elizabeth Neville in Botetourt County September 20, 1825. Harriet was a daughter of John and Mary Neville.
The family moved to Greene County OH in 1832 and to Highland County in 1845.
Children of Nicholas and Harriet Elizabeth (Neville) Carper.
114. (1). Elizabeth b. 1829 d.Oct 27 1904
m.John Van Pelt Nov 16 1852
115. (2). Hester b. 1831 d.Nov 13 1886
m.Richard Cunningham Jan 8 1857
116. (3). Rebecca b. 1832 d.
m.William Ellis Jun 7 1855
117. (4). Emma b. 1836
m.William Turford May 26 1856
118. (5). George b. 1837 d.Mar 7 1917
m.Lucinda Wise Sep 14 1867
119. (6). Catherine b.Feb 8 1839 d.Nov 6 1891
m.Isaac Hiatt Aug 11 1869
120. (7). Benjamin b. 1841
m.Mary Redkey Jan 20 1870
m.Nellie Tudor Oct 20 1902
121. (8). Nicholas b.May 7 1843 d.Dec 4 1906
m.Laura Carson Feb 23 187-
122. (9). Charles b. 1845 d.Mar 18 1899
m.Margaret -----
123. (10). Philip b. 1849 d. 1912
m.Emma Meredith 1849
124. (11). Martin Van Buren b. 1849
m.Delilah Taylor Dec 12 187-
125. (12). Thomas b. 1851 d. 1900
m.Margaret E. Wolfe Apr 1 1875
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