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Personal data Robert Harper 


Household of Robert Harper

He is married to Elizabeth Mary Smith.

They got married on December 25, 1856 at Lambeth, Surrey, EnglandSt John the Evangelist.Source 15


Child(ren):

  1. Edith Harper  1874-1943 


Notes about Robert Harper

At baptism father William Harper bricklayer, mother Mary Ann, living at Webber St.
At marriage father William Harper, Bricklayer, spouse's father, George Smith, Porter. Witnesses William Harper and M A Colcomb (his sister).
Probate with Will 20 Sept 1898 to William Harper, picture frame maker.

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Ancestors (and descendant) of Robert Harper

William Harper
± 1770-????
Elizabeth Stocks or Stokes
± 1770-????
Thomas Cross
1770-????
Mary Eastgate
1767-????

Robert Harper
± 1835-1898

1856

Elizabeth Mary Smith
1837-1899

Edith Harper
1874-1943

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    1. London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 about Robert Harper, Lambeth,Register of baptisms, P85/JNA3, Item 004.
      London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John The Evangelist,Lambeth,Register of baptisms, P85/JNA3, Item 004.
    2. Census 1851 St Andews Lambeth, Surrey, England HO107 Piece: 1569; Folio: 334; Page: 14; GSU roll: 174803. (Harper, William), March 30, 1851
      NameRelationConditionSexAgeOccupationWhere BornInfirmity
      William HarperHeadMarM44BricklayerLambeth, Surrey
      Mary Ann HarperWifeMarF51Lambeth, Surrey
      Robert HarperSonUnmM16BricklayerLambeth, Surrey
      / The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), There are linked images
    3. Census 1861 Lambeth, Surrey, England RG9 Piece: 346; Folio: 6; Page: 17; GSU roll: 542619. (Harper, Robert), April 7, 1861
      NameRelationConditionSexAgeOccupationWhere BornInfirmity
      Robert HarperHeadMarM25Bricklayer journeymanLambeth, Surrey
      Elizabeth M HarperWifeMarF24London, Middlesex
      Mary Eliza C HarperDaughterUnmF2Lambeth, Surrey
      Elizabeth HarperDaughterUnmF5mLambeth, Surrey
      / The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), There are linked images
    4. Census 1871 Lambeth, Surrey, England RG10 Piece: 650; Folio: 44; Page: 39; GSU roll: 818940. (Harper, Robert), April 2, 1871
      NameRelationConditionSexAgeOccupationWhere BornInfirmity
      Robert HarperHeadMarM36BricklayerLambeth, Surrey
      Elizabeth HarperWifeMarF35City, London
      Mary HarperDaughterUnmF12ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      Elizabeth HarperDaughterUnmF10ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      Louisa HarperDaughterUnmF5ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      Charles HarperSonUnmM2Lambeth, Surrey
      Samuel HarperSonUnmM10mLambeth, Surrey
      / The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), There are linked images
    5. Census 1881 Lambeth, Surrey, England RG11 Piece: 585; Folio: 47; Page: 37; GSU roll: 1341133. (Harper, Robert), April 3, 1881
      NameRelationConditionSexAgeOccupationWhere BornInf
      Elizabeth M HarperWifeMarF44Bartholomew City, Middlesex
      Mary HarperDaughterUnmF22Book Folder.Lambeth, Surrey
      Elizabeth HarperDaughterUnmF20Military and Naval Embroiderer.Lambeth, Surrey
      Jane HarperDaughterUnmF18Military Embroiderer.Lambeth, Surrey
      Louisa HarperDaughterUnmF15ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      Samuel HarperSonUnmM11ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      Lydia HarperDaughterUnmF9ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      Edith HarperDaughterUnmF7ScholarLambeth, Surrey
      / The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), There are linked images
    6. Marriage Lambeth, Surrey, England (St Mary) 22 Dec 1881 George William Williams & Jane Harper
      1881, Marriage solemnized at St Mary in the Parish of Lambeth in the County of Surrey
      Marriage No: London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 Reference Number: p85/mry1/470
      When Married: 22 Dec 1881
      Name and Surname: George William Williams and Jane Harper
      Age: 21 and 20
      Condition: Bachelor and Spinster
      Rank or Profession: Labourer and -
      Residence at the time of Marriage: Cornwall Rd, Lambeth, Surrey, England and Cornwall Rd, Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Father's Name and Surname: Henry Williams and Robert Harper
      Rank or Profession of Father: Cab driver and Bricklayer
      Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, By Licence by me, F B Robertson.
      This Marriage was solemnized between us, George William Williams and Jane Harper
      in the Presence of us, Robert Harper, F G Nettlefold?
      / Marriage Certificates There are linked images
    7. Census 1891 Lambeth, Surrey, England RG12 Piece: 388; Folio: 8; Page: 15; GSU Roll: 6095498. (Harper, Robert), April 5, 1891
      NameRelationConditionSexAgeOccupationEmploy StatusWhere BornInfirmity
      Robert HarperHeadMM58Bricklayer(Master)EmployerLambeth, London
      Elizabeth M HarperWifeMF54St Lukes, London
      Louisa HarperDaughterSF25Lambeth, London
      Samuel HarperSonSM21Bricklayer's labourerEmployedLambeth, London
      Edith HarperDaughterSF17Lambeth, London
      Lydia HarperDaughterSF19Lambeth, London
      William HarperSonSM14Assistant at InnEmployedLambeth, London
      Mabel HarperDaughterSF12ScholarLambeth, London
      Arthur HarperSonSM4Lambeth, London
      / The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), There are linked images
    8. Marriage Lambeth, Surrey, England (St John the Evangelist) 1 May 1892 Thomas Elvy & Louisa Harper
      1892, Marriage solemnized at St John the Evangelist in the Parish of Lambeth in the County of Surrey
      Marriage No: London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 Reference Number: p85/jna3/079
      When Married: 1 May 1892
      Name and Surname: Thomas Elvy and Louisa Harper
      Age: 26 and 26
      Condition: Bachelor and Spinster
      Rank or Profession: Packer. and Shop Asssistant.
      Residence at the time of Marriage: 82 Cornwall Rd, Lambeth, Surrey, England and 82 Cornwall Rd, Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Father's Name and Surname: Thomas James Elvy and Robert Harper
      Rank or Profession of Father: Butcher and Builder
      Married in the church according to the Rites and Ceremonies of the Established Church, After Banns by me, Donald Trewby.
      This Marriage was solemnized between us, Thomas Elvy and Louisa Harper
      in the Presence of us, Robert Harper, Lydia Harper
      / Marriage Certificates There are linked images
    9. Marriage Lambeth, Surrey, England (St John the Evangelist, Lambeth, Surrey, England) 26 Dec 1895 Samuel Harper & Ann Elizabeth McLaren
      Marriage
      Reference: 121
      Other Info:
      Date: 26 Dec 1895
      Address: St John the Evangelist, Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Marriage Type: After Banns
      Individual
      Name: Samuel Harper
      Gender: male
      Status: Bachelor
      Age: 26
      Date of Birth:
      Birth place:
      Birth address:
      Occupation: Bricklayer
      Residence place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Residence address: 13, Bazon St, Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Religion:
      Father: Robert Harper
      Father's Occupation: Builder
      Mother:
      Mother's Occupation:
      Spouse
      Name: Ann Elizabeth McLaren
      Gender: female
      Status: Spinster
      Age: 24
      Date of Birth:
      Birth place:
      Birth address:
      Occupation:
      Residence place: Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Residence address: 13, Bazon St, Lambeth, Surrey, England
      Religion:
      Father: William McLaren
      Father's Occupation: Carman and Contractor
      Mother:
      Mother's Occupation:
      Minister: Gwin Wilson
      Witness: Robert Harper,
      Edith Harper
      / Marriage Certificates There are linked images
    10. Census 1841 St George the Martyr Southwark, Surrey England HO107 Piece: 1086; Book: 8; Civil Parish: St George The Martyr; County: Surrey; Enumeration District: 15; Folio: 17; Page: 27; Line: 11; GSU roll: 474669. (Harper, William), June 6, 1841
      William HarperM30BricklayerN
      Mary HarperF35Y
      Mary HarperF10Y
      Charlotte HarperF7Y
      Robert HarperM5Y
      William HarperM2Y
      / The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO), There are linked images
    11. England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966 about Robert Harper / Principal Probate Registry. Calendar of the Grants of Probate and Letters of Administration made in the Probate RegistriesLetters of Administration made in the Probate Registries of the HighCourt of Justice in England. London, England © Crown copyright.
    12. England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index: 1837-1915 about Robert Harper, Volume: 1d Page: 197
    13. Death Certificate for Robert Harper, DYA158337
    14. Photo of Funeral card / Family Information
    15. London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1921 about Elizabeth Mary Smith
      London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John The Evangelist, Lambeth, Register of marriages, P85/JNA3, Item 054.
      London Metropolitan Archives, Saint John The Evangelist, Lambeth, Register of marriages, P85/JNA3, Item 054.
      / London, England, Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932

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    Christening day September 2, 1835

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    Day of marriage December 25, 1856

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      De Republiek der Verenigde Nederlanden werd in 1794-1795 door de Fransen veroverd onder leiding van bevelhebber Charles Pichegru (geholpen door de Nederlander Herman Willem Daendels); de verovering werd vergemakkelijkt door het dichtvriezen van de Waterlinie; Willem V moest op 18 januari 1795 uitwijken naar Engeland (en van daaruit in 1801 naar Duitsland); de patriotten namen de macht over van de aristocratische regenten en proclameerden de Bataafsche Republiek; op 16 mei 1795 werd het Haags Verdrag gesloten, waarmee ons land een vazalstaat werd van Frankrijk; in 3.1796 kwam er een Nationale Vergadering; in 1798 pleegde Daendels een staatsgreep, die de unitarissen aan de macht bracht; er kwam een nieuwe grondwet, die een Vertegenwoordigend Lichaam (met een Eerste en Tweede Kamer) instelde en als regering een Directoire; in 1799 sloeg Daendels bij Castricum een Brits-Russische invasie af; in 1801 kwam er een nieuwe grondwet; bij de Vrede van Amiens (1802) kreeg ons land van Engeland zijn koloniën terug (behalve Ceylon); na de grondwetswijziging van 1805 kwam er een raadpensionaris als eenhoofdig gezag, namelijk Rutger Jan Schimmelpenninck (van 31 oktober 1761 tot 25 maart 1825).
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    Day of burial September 16, 1898

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