Person:William Harper (46)

Name and Relationships

Parents: Joseph? Harper and Maria ? Source is 1861 marriage registration for William Harper (could be a transcription error for the father's name - cannot see the original image)

Personal History

1837 - Birth: William Harper was born on Sept 20, 1837 in Ontario. Source is 1901 Census of Canada.

1851 - Census: In 1851, William Harper 14, was living with his parents James Harper 34 and Maria Harper 37 and his 6 brothers and sisters in Fullarton Township, Perth, Ontario. Source is 1851 Census of Canada.

1861 - Census" In January, 1861, William Harper 23, was living with his parents James 45 and Maria 47 and his 5 brothers and sisters in Fullarton Township. Source is 1861 Census of Canada. NOTE: This census was conducted in January 1861 before William was married.

1861 - Marriage: William 23 married Janet McPherson 19 on Feb 27, 1861 in Perth County, Ontario. Source is 1861 marriage registration.

1871 - Census: In 1871, William Harper 33, was living with Janet (spelled Janett in the census) 29 and 5 children in Fullarton Township, South Perth. The 5 children are John 9, James 7, William 6, Thomas 4 and David 3. Source is 1871 Census of Canada.

1881 - Census: In 1881, William Harper 43, was living with Janet (incorrectly spelled Jennet in this census) 39 and 10 children in Fullarton Township. The 10 children are James 17, William 16, Thomas 15, David 13, W. George 8, Charlotte 6, Maria 4, Albert (spelled Alberd in this census) 3, Margaret (spelled Margeret in this census) 1, Charly 1 day. Source is 1881 census. Note: the eldest son John 19 was living with his grandparents in this census. Source is 1881 census.

1891 - Census: In 1891, William Harper 53, Farmer, was living with Janet (spelled Jennet in census) 48 and 10 children in Fullarton township, Perth South. The 10 children include John 29, James 27, William 26, Thomas 24, David 23, Charlotte (spelled Charlott in census) 16, Maria (spelled Merra in census) 14, Albert (spelled Alberd in census) 13, Margaret (spelled Margarath in census) 11 and Amelia (spelled Emilie in census) 7. Source is 1891 Census of Canada.

1901 - Census: In 1901, William Harper 63, Farmer, was living with his wife Janet 59 and their 4 children: Charlotte (spelled Charlott in this census) 26, Maria 24, Albert 23 and Amelia 16. Source is 1901 census.

1901 - Death of Wife: William's wife, Janet 60, died on September 24, 1901. Cause of death was paralysis for 3 months. She died at lot 16, concession 7, Fullarton Township. Source is her death registration.

1911 - Census: In 1911, William (spelled Wiliam in census) 73, Farmer, widowed, was living with his son Albert I Harper 32 and daughter Mariah Harper 34. William was living at West 1/2 lot 16, concession 7 Fullarton Twp. Albert is listed as living at East 1/2 lot 17 concession 6, Fullarton Twp. Source is 1911 Census of Canada.

1921 - Census: In 1921, William Harper 83, was living with his son-in-law, Walter Cole 39, farmer, and his wife Amelia M Cole, 37 and their 2 children: Margaret A Cole 3, and Lloyd George Cole 1. Source is 1921 Census of Canada.

1926 - Death and Burial: William 88 died on Feb 12, 1926 of pneumonia on the farm at Lot 16, Concession 7, Fullarton Township. Source is death registration. William was buried on Feb 15, 1926 in Carlingford Union Cemetery, Carlingford, Ontario. It is located on the 26th line, Concession 6, part lot 9. Source is Canada Find a Grave and photo of grave marker.

Grave Marker: In memory of WILLIAM HARPER Died Feb. 26, 1926 in his 89th year. Carlingford Union Cemetery, Carlingford, Ontario.