Ira Harper |
| Posted 2026-01-11 by Jo Brown |
| PIONEER CITIZEN DIED AT ESCUDILLO APRIL 30 The Copper Era has just received the information that one of the old and esteemed citizens of this section of Arizona had passed away on April 30. Ira Harper, who was well known to many in this district, died at the Escudillo saw mill in Apache county on that date, aged 62 years. Deceased was born in Redfield, la., March 30, 1856, but moved with his parents to Waco, Texas, when he was a boy. In 1881 the family moved to New Mexico, and it was in that state that he went into the saw mill business. He came to Arizona in 1897 and continued in the same business until his death. His first wife was Miss Clementine Head, whom he married at Stephenville, Texas, the year he came to Arizona. From this union eight children were born, six of whom survive their parents as follows: J. M.. Perry and Frank Harper of Red Rock, N. M., Mrs. Nettie Battendorf of Abilene, Texas, Mrs. Docia Murphy, of Tyrone, N. M., and, Mrs. Chas. Collins, of this city. Besides these children he is survived by three brothers and three sisters, who reside in Texas, Washington and New Mexico. His first wife having died in 1896 he was remarried to Mrs. Anna Hartwell in Clifton in 1898, who with a step daughter, Mrs. Roy Templeton, of this city survive him. Deceased is also survived by twelve grand children. The Copper Era and Morenci Leader May 10, 1918 |
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