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Benjamin Harper

Birth	:	31 Dec 1796 Virginia, USA
Death	:	2 Aug 1877 Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
Burial	:	Masonic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate	:	37.1878014, -104.5102997
Inscription	:	Benjamin Harper Died Aug. 2, 1877 Aged 80 Y'rs. 7 Ms. 2 Days
Description	:	********************************************* Newport Hoosier State Thursday, August 9, 1877 Benjamin Harper, of Helt Township, died very suddenly on Thursday last, at the advanced age of 81 years. On the Monday before his death, he was at Dana, and in apparently in good health. After transacting his business, he went home, and on Tuesday morning was taken down suddenly ill, and on Wednesday his spirit took its flight. Mr. Harper was born in Virginia in 1796, and emigrated to Vermillion County in 1817. When he came to this part of the state, it was sparsely settled, and the red man was... Read More	******************************************* Newport Hoosier State Thursday, August 9, 1877 Benjamin Harper, of Helt Township, died very suddenly on Thursday last, at the advanced age of 81 years. On the Monday before his death, he was at Dana, and in apparently in good health. After transacting his business, he went home, and on Tuesday morning was taken down suddenly ill, and on Wednesday his spirit took its flight. Mr. Harper was born in Virginia in 1796, and emigrated to Vermillion County in 1817. When he came to this part of the state, it was sparsely settled, and the red man was numerous. Terre Haute was the nearest trading post. He had been a resident of Helt for 60 years. He was an honest and industrious farmer, and was respected by all his neighbors. His remains were followed to the Helt's Prairie Cemetery on Thursday last by his children and a large concourse of sympathizing friends. Birth date 1796 Virginia ...Thanks to Carolyn Schwab, May 15, 2011 ***************************************** Will Abstract, Vermillion County, IN Book 2, Page 474, 475 Benjamin Harper Sr., Vermillion County, IN Written April 10, 1877 1. To my 2 daughters, Anna Harper and Sophronia Harper, all of my personal property except one bed and bedstead which I give to my grandson Bloomer Harper. I give this for the services rendered to me since the death of my wife. 2. I appoint my son Benjamin Harper Jr. Executor. Recorded August 17, 1877 ...Thanks to Carolyn Schwab, Apr 24, 2012 ***************************************** Parents: James Harper, Sr. and Elizabeth Hopewell Harper ...Thanks to Melanie Eble, Mar 16, 2014 *******************************************

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Benjamin Harper's memorial is located at: Masonic Cemetery, Trinidad, Las Animas County, USA.
When did Benjamin Harper death?
Benjamin Harper death on 2 Aug 1877 in Newport, Vermillion County, Indiana, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Benjamin Harper's memorial?
Latitude: 37.1878014
Longitude: -104.5102997

Family Members:

Parent

James Harper Sr.

(1767 - 1852)

Elizabeth Hopewell Harper

(1770 - 1848)

Spouse

Sarah Harper

(1801 - 1867)

Siblings

John Harper

(1795 - 1868)

Children

William Harper

(1824 - 1887)

Anna Harper

(1825 - 1885)

Elizabeth Harper Sheely

(1826 - 1891)

Abigail Harper Thompson

(1832 - 1899)

Sophronia Harper Richards

(1835 - 1885)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Simpsons Rest Cemetery
Trinidad, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1810000, -104.5134000

2. Catholic Cemetery
Trinidad, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1792000, -104.4861000

3. Garcia Cemetery
Trinidad, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1833000, -104.4805984

4. Jansen Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1594009, -104.5464020

5. Valdez Cemetery
Trinidad, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2039000, -104.4631000

6. Carpio Longsdale Catholic Cemetery
Jansen, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1484140, -104.5330240

7. Vigil Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1464005, -104.5408020

8. Engleville Cemetery
Engleville, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1490000, -104.4730000

9. Starkville New Cemetery
Starkville, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1218730, -104.5249500

10. Starkville Cemetery
Starkville, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1213989, -104.5243988

11. Cordova Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1699982, -104.4282990

12. Gallegos Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2531013, -104.4867020

13. Rivera Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2332993, -104.4242020

14. Starkville Penitente Cemetery
Starkville, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1011500, -104.5331800

15. Reilly Canyon Cemetery
Cokedale, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1382420, -104.6124930

16. Long's Canon Cemetery
Cokedale, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1381900, -104.6157200

17. San Miguel Cemetery
San Miguel, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1024170, -104.3961660

18. Martinez Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2621994, -104.3824997

19. Tijeras Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1239014, -104.6530991

20. Chicosa Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3039017, -104.4244003

21. Hoehne Community Cemetery
Hoehne, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2828000, -104.3794000

22. Burro Canyon Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.1857986, -104.7050018

23. Bloom Cemetery
Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.2900009, -104.3602982

24. Ludlow Massacre Memorial Site
Ludlow, Las Animas County, USA
Coordinate: 37.3391400, -104.5839160