James Robert Harper

Notes:

Lived next door to Christopher "Kit" and Mary Smith in 1880.

The April 12, 2006 issue of THE SABINE COUNTY REPORTER had photos of a "unique double dedication of official Texas historical markers [that] was conducted Saturday at Harper Chapel Church and Cemetery, located off FM 83 east of Hemphill near Toledo Bend Reservoir. The historical church and cemetery have served local families for several years. The land was owned by James Robert Harper and he was the first person buried there when he died in 1896. There are now 189 graves in the cemetery. The church no longer holds regular worship services but is still a place used for funerals, weddings, and other special occasions. In the photo above, Douglas YOUNGBLOOD and Jessie ENER unveiled the historical markers for the Harper Chapel Cemetery. At left, Frankie YOUNGBLOOD and Shay FELTS are shown as the unveiled the marker for the Harper Chapel Cemetery. Each of these people is a direct descendant of James Robert Harper. The Sons of Confederate Veterans also conducted a dedication in the winter of 2007, according to the December 19, 2007 issue of the Sabine County Reporter. Sergeant Harper served in Co. G, 15th Texas Calvary.

Family/Spouse: Delia Rice. Delia (daughter of Joseph Rice and Jane Catherine Melton) was born about 1836 in Mississippi; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jesse M. Harper was born about 1863 in Texas; and died.
2. William Harper was born about 1865; and died.
3. Roxy Jane Harper was born on 30 Apr 1867 in Texas; died on 31 Jan 1946; was buried in Harpers Chapel Cemetery, Sabinetown, Sabine County, Texas.
4. Stephen Harper was born about 1869; and died.
5. John Harper was born about 1871; and died.
6. Melvin Harper was born about 1873; and died.
7. Joseph Harper was born about 1878; and died.

Notes:

The son of James Harper. He enlisted in the 11th Texas Inf. at Camp Clough. By October 31, 1862, he was stationed at Camp Nelson, Arkansas. After the war, he returned to Sabine County and married the widow of his former friend and neighbor, Isaac Hickman Low. Elmore was a member of the Littleton Fowler Masonic Lodge in Hemphill and worked as a farmer. (White and Toole, p 40).

Kay Parker McCary shows that a military marker only is in the Spring Hill Cemtery of Sabine County, showing Co. F 11th Reg Texas Inf, CSA. His wife was shown as Julia Ann Lane.

Elmore married Julia Ann Lane before 1836. Julia was born about 1817 in Georgia; died about 1860. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]