Charles Alfred Harper
Charles first traveled to the Salt Lake Valley with Brigham Young's 1847 company, but as explained in his 1848 letter to William Wollerton, he shortly after returned to Winter Quarters to retrieve his wife, Lavina, and son, Harvey John. They traveled together in Heber C. Kimball's 1848 company. Lavina gave birth to another son, Charles Alfred Jr., en route. Several years later, Charles Sr. captained his own company, bringing back a group of pioneers in 1855.
The obituary of his son, Charles, also mentions his travel to Utah in 1847 and 1848.
In the 1850 Utah census of Great Salt Lake County he is shown as "Andrew" Harper but in Iron County he appears as Charles A. Harper. His family is the same in both instances.
Born in Schuylkill, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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Occurred On 1817 January 27
Baptized by G. Maace
Traveled in Brigham Young Vanguard Company (1847)
Date Details
Started On 1847 April 16
Ended On 1847 July 21
Traveled in Heber C. Kimball Company (1848)
Traveling Group
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Started On 1848 June 7
Ended On 1848 September 24
Served in British Mission
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Missionary Activity Notes
Alt name: Chas. A. Harper Called at General Conf. in SLC, 28 Aug 1852.
Priesthood Office
Location Served
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Started On 1853 January 20
Ended On 1855 March 21
Called as Captain to Charles A. Harper Company (1855)
Roles
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Started On 1855 July 25
Ended On 1855 October 28
Married Harriet Taylor
Died
