BIOGRAPHY

JOHN HARPER - OF STAFFORD, NY

John Harper was born in Devonshire, England, June 22, 1824. He married Susan Holland, of his native place, came to America in 1852, and located in the town of Stafford. They have five children, viz.: Emma, Charles W., Kate, George, and Elizabeth. Charles W. Harper was born in Stafford, August 4, 1855, received a common school education, and is a carpenter and joiner by occupation. September 18, 1884, he married Ellen R., oldest daughter of Elias Lyon, of Attica, by whom he has two children, Edna A. and Charles L. Mr. and Mrs. Harper reside on road 24.

Source: Gazetteer and Biographical Record of Genesee County, New York, Edited by: F. W. Beers, J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890