Church History Biographical Database
Charles Alfred Harper
Born in Schuylkill, Montgomery, Pennsylvania
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Occurred On 1817 January 27
Baptized
Joined Brigham Young Vanguard Company
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Ended On 1847 July 21
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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.
Joined Heber C. Kimball Company
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Ended On 1848 September 24
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Traveled together with his family in Heber C. Kimball's 1848 company. Lavina gave birth to another son, Charles Alfred Jr., en route.
Arrived in the Field as Missionary
1853 January 20 – 1855 March 21 (Age 35)
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Ended On 1855 March 21
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Priesthood Office When Called
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Mission Qualifier
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Alt name: Chas. A. Harper Called at General Conf. in SLC, 28 Aug 1852.
Appointed as Company Captain
1855 July 25 – October 28 (Age 38)
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Ended On 1855 October 28
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Several years later, Charles Sr. captained his own company, bringing back a group of pioneers in 1855.
Married Harriet Taylor
Died
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Occurred On 1900 April 24
