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| Affiliation | Conservative |
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| Name | James C. Harper |
| Address | Caldwell County
Patterson, North Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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December 06, 1819
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| Died | January 08, 1890
(70 years)
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| Contributor | Chronicler |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | HARPER, James Clarence, a Representative from North Carolina; born in Cumberland County, Pa., December 6, 1819; moved with his father to Darke County, Ohio, in 1831; attended the common schools; moved to Lenoir, Caldwell County, N.C., in 1840; land surveyor, civil engineer, and draftsman; laid out the town of Lenoir, N.C., in 1841; engaged in mercantile pursuits and subsequently became interested in the manufacture of cotton and woolen goods; held several local offices; colonel in the State militia; member of the State house of commons in 1865 and 1866.
U.S. Representative (C-NC) 1871-73.
Engaged in agricultural pursuits and in road building; died near Patterson, Caldwell County, N.C., January 8, 1890; interment in the Cemetery at Harpers Chapel, Patterson, N.C.
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