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1847–1868

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Birth Date
9 March 1813
Death Date
28 March 1863
Gender
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John Nelson Harper

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  • According to John's autobiography, John and "Hugh" were rebaptized on October 2, 1852. Rebaptism records show that Isabell was rebaptized at the same time as John and "Hugh." 

Isaac M. Stewart Company (1852)

  • Age at Departure: 39
  • Head of Household

Traveled with

  • Isabell Harper (Age: 32)
  • Joseph Hugh Leach Harper (Age: 8)
  • Sarah Ann Harper (Age: 5)

Sources

  • 1860 Utah Census.
  • "9th Company," Deseret News, 18 September 1852, 2.
  • Isaac M. Stewart Emigrating Company, Journal.
  • John N. Harper autobiography, circa 1861, 13.
  • Journal History of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Supplement after 31 December 1852, 59.
  • Perpetual Emigrating Fund Company general files, 1850-1887.
  • Salt Lake Stake, Record of members collection, 1836-1970.
  • Thirteenth Ward record of members, 1859-1870.