Lucretia (McMullen) Harper (abt. 1882 - 1921)

Born about 27 May 1882 in Mississippi, United States

Ancestors

Died 11 Feb 1921 at about age 38 in United States

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Biography

Lucretia McMullen was born on about 27 May 1882 (according to her grave stone, pictured on FindAGrave) in Mississippi, United States. She was the daughter of John Alexander McMullen (1841 - 1902). Her mother was likely Martha Ann (Gilchrist) McMullen (1858 - 1934), Although John and Martha Ann's marriage was not legally recorded until 1887 (according to the indexed record at FamilySearch), according to the 1900 United States Census, they had been married 17 years which would have put their marriage in about 1882-1883.^[1]

Lucretia was recorded as 16 years old when the 1900 United States Census was taken which said her birth took place in May 1884 rather than May 1882. She was living in the household of her father, J. A. McMullen, in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi. M. M. McMullen (J. A. McMullen's wife and likely Lucretia's mother Martha Ann) was also a member of the household. Lucretia also had 8 siblings recorded as members of the household.^[2]

Lucretia was married to Benjamin Oliver Harper before 1911 based on the age of their oldest daughter recorded on the 1920 United States Census. They were the parents of at least five children.

In the 1920 census Lucretia, recorded as age 37, was enumerated as the wife of Ben O. Harper in the Hurricane Creeek area of Lauderdale County, Mississippi. Four children were also members of the household.^[3]

A 1910 United States census record has not yet been located.

Lucretia (McMullen) Harper died on 11 February 1921 at the age of 38. She was buried in Rawson Cemetery, Russell, Lauderdale County, Mississippi.^[4]

Known Children:

1. Minnie Harper (1911–Deceased after 1930)
2. Willie Roe Harper (1913–1979)
3. Ella Clarice Harper (1916–Deceased after 1930)
4. Earl Harper (1919–Deceased after 1940)
5. Mary Harper (1920–Deceased after 1930)

Sources

1. ↑ "Mississippi Marriages, 1800-1911"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007726321; FHL microfilm: 899114
   FamilySearch Record: V2D3-QW1 (accessed 17 April 2024)
   J A McMullen marriage to Martha Gilcrease on 25 Dec 1887 in Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 52; FHL microfilm: 1240814; Record number: 27620;
   FamilySearch Record: M9XS-7ZR (accessed 31 March 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6QY9-CY Image number 00570
   Lucretia McMullen (16), single daughter, in household of J A McMullen (59) in Beat 1, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.

   Name	Sex	Age	Status	Relation	Occupation	Birth Place
   J A Mcmullen	M	54	Married	Head	Farmer	Mississippi
   M M Mcmullen	F	39	Married	Wife		Mississippi
   Magaret C Mcmullen	F	34	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Mary Ann Mcmullen	F	30	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Emily M Mcmullen	F	21	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Horton Mcmullen	M	18	Single	Son	Farm Laborer	Mississippi
   Lucretia Mcmullen	F	16	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Adel Mcmullen	F	13	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Susan M Mc Mullen	F	10	Single	Daughter		Mississippi
   Thos C Mc Mullen	M	6	Single	Son		Mississippi
   Sarah J Mc Mullen	F	3	Single	Daughter		Mississippi

3. ↑ "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 40; Digital film/folder number: 004966261; FHL microfilm: 1820883; Image number: 396; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02069-4
   FamilySearch Record: M43D-SY1 (accessed 17 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRXY-6BF
   Lucreta Harper (37), wife, in household of Ben O Harper (39) in Beat 5, Lauderdale, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
4. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7146192/lucretia-harper: accessed 31 March 2023), memorial page for Lucretia McMullen Harper (27 May 1882–11 Feb 1921), Find A Grave: Memorial #7146192, citing Rawson Cemetery, Russell, Lauderdale County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Mona Hura (contributor 47044150).