Luper, Ray

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Luper, Ray was born in Dec 1875 in Nebraska (son of Luper, David D and Dunbar, Saloma A.).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1900, Precinct 28, Weld, Colorado; : 24y
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1900, Precinct 28, Weld, Colorado; Farm Laborer


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Luper, David D was born in Mar 1846 in Pennsylvania (son of Luper, Joseph and Williams, Susan); died in 1931 in Denver, Denver, Colorado.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: David Luper
    • Birth: Abt 1846, Pennsylvania
    • Census: 29 Jul 1870, Township 12, Saunders, Nebraska; : 24y; Address:
      Ashland
    • Occupation: 29 Jul 1870, Township 12, Saunders, Nebraska; Farmer
    • Census: 1 Jun 1900, Precinct 28, Weld, Colorado; : 54y
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1900, Precinct 28, Weld, Colorado; Farmer

    David married Dunbar, Saloma A. on 24 Feb 1870. Saloma (daughter of Dunbar, Noah W. and Hopps, Sarah Jane) was born on 15 Jan 1844 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY; died in Nov 1921 in Denver, Denver, Colorado; was buried in Denver, Denver, Colorado. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Dunbar, Saloma A. was born on 15 Jan 1844 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY (daughter of Dunbar, Noah W. and Hopps, Sarah Jane); died in Nov 1921 in Denver, Denver, Colorado; was buried in Denver, Denver, Colorado.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1850, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 5y
    • Census: 7 Jun 1860, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 16y; Address:
      Bushnell
    • Census: 29 Jul 1870, Township 12, Saunders, Nebraska; : 24y; Address:
      Ashland
    • Occupation: 29 Jul 1870, Township 12, Saunders, Nebraska; Keeping House
    • Census: 1 Jun 1900, Precinct 28, Weld, Colorado; : 56y

    Children:
    1. Luper, Durward was born in Nov 1874 in Nebraska.
    2. 1. Luper, Ray was born in Dec 1875 in Nebraska.
    3. Luper, Percy was born in Feb 1881 in Nebraska.
    4. Luper, Gail was born in May 1885 in Colorado.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Luper, Joseph was born on 19 Nov 1806 (son of Luper, Senator Johan Jacob and Bernheisel, Mary Magdalene); died on 20 Nov 1869.

    Joseph married Williams, Susan on 6 May 1830. Susan was born about 1808. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Williams, Susan was born about 1808.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Susan Luper

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Based on age reported in 1850 census

    Children:
    1. Luper, Catherine was born about 1836.
    2. Luper, Samuel B. was born about 1839 in Pennsylvania.
    3. Luper, William was born about 1841 in Pennsylvania.
    4. Luper, Harriet was born about 1843.
    5. 2. Luper, David D was born in Mar 1846 in Pennsylvania; died in 1931 in Denver, Denver, Colorado.

  3. 6.  
    Dunbar, Noah W.Dunbar, Noah W. was born on 27 Apr 1801 in Hartford, CT (son of Dunbar, Bennett and Stetson, Zebiah); died on 8 Jan 1882.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1850, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 49y
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1850, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; Farmer
    • Census: 7 Jun 1860, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 59y; Address:
      Bushnell
    • Occupation: 7 Jun 1860, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; Farmer
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 69y
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1870, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; Farmer
    • Census: 3 Jun 1880, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 79y
    • Occupation: 3 Jun 1880, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; Retired Farmer

    Notes:

    Noah's ancestors came from Scotland. Apparently, there is a Dunbar castle that was owned by this family. The castle went to the first born son, Noah came to the US to find fame and fortune. [This famly speculation has never been proven. See Notes for Robert Dunbar (356)]
    From Lenore's family history book:
    "Sarah Hopps, Noah Dunbar's Mother, came from Londonderry, Ireland when 17 years old to Ill, Brought a chest of fine spun linen and settled in NY State. Hattie's Grandfather, on grandmothers side, Noah Dunbar's grandfather was a scotch lord. His eldest son inherited his castle, estate all land, and all pertaining to it. Coat of arms, etc. 2nd son came to Hartford CT & settled. Grandfather was born there in 1801. He was one of five sons. He remained in Hartford for a time. Marrie Sarah Jane Hopps, Dec. 19, 1822 in NY. Sarah was born in Saratoga Co. NY State, Apr. 17, 1802. Other Sons went to sea as Sailer. Cousin Helen Dunbar Kergwin, of Gushnell Ill. is the proud owner of Chest. Keeps in it her best bedding. Hattie Luper Dawson visited there in 1938 and saw the chest."

    Noah married Hopps, Sarah Jane on 12 Dec 1822. Sarah was born on 17 Apr 1802 in Greenfield, Saratoga County, NY; died on 5 Apr 1882. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  
    Hopps, Sarah JaneHopps, Sarah Jane was born on 17 Apr 1802 in Greenfield, Saratoga County, NY; died on 5 Apr 1882.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1 Jun 1850, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 48y
    • Census: 7 Jun 1860, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 58y; Address:
      Bushnell
    • Census: 1 Jun 1870, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 68y
    • Occupation: 1 Jun 1870, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; Keeping House
    • Census: 3 Jun 1880, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; : 78y
    • Physical Description: 3 Jun 1880; Disabled
    • Occupation: 3 Jun 1880, Lee Township, Fulton, Illinois; At home

    Notes:

    Sara's father came to the US from Londonderry, Ireland when he was 17 years old. He settled in NY State.

    Children:
    1. Dunbar, Sarah Jane was born on 3 Oct 1823 in Ballston, Saratoga, NY; died on 10 Dec 1906.
    2. Dunbar, Louis Raymond was born on 26 Sep 1824 in Ballston, Saratoga, NY; died on 4 Oct 1840 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY.
    3. Dunbar, John Henry was born on 4 Apr 1826 in Ballston, Saratoga, NY; died on 17 Feb 1890.
    4. Dunbar, Frances Elizabeth was born on 17 Jul 1827 in Ballston, Saratoga, NY; died on 16 May 1859 in Albany, Linn, Oregon; was buried on 16 May 1859 in Riverside Cem., Albany, Linn Co., OR.
    5. Dunbar, Reuben M. was born on 3 Sep 1828 in Ballston, Saratoga, NY.
    6. Dunbar, Noah W. was born on 22 Dec 1829 in Stillwater, Saratoga, NY.
    7. Dunbar, Maria Antoinette was born on 12 Apr 1831 in Stillwater, Saratoga, NY; died on 21 Mar 1846 in Virgil, Fulton Co, OH.
    8. Dunbar, Helen Amanda was born on 14 Jan 1833 in New York, USA; died on 13 Jun 1918.
    9. Dunbar, Harriet S. was born on 2 Jun 1834 in Stillwater, Saratoga, NY; died on 29 Nov 1893.
    10. Dunbar, Eliphalet Gillett was born on 5 Mar 1836 in Parrysburg, Cattaraugus, NY; died on 1 Jan 1873.
    11. Dunbar, Eliza was born cal 1837 in New York, USA.
    12. Dunbar, Elizar M was born on 10 May 1837 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY; died on 1 Feb 1864.
    13. Dunbar, Fernando C. was born on 16 May 1839 in Little Valley, NY; died about 14 Jun 1914 in Avon, Fulton County, Illinois, USA; was buried in Virgil Cem.
    14. Dunbar, Oscar F. was born on 21 Oct 1840 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY; died on 7 Dec 1908 in Avon, Fulton County, Illinois, USA.
    15. Dunbar, Minerva O. was born on 14 Apr 1842 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY; died on 22 Jan 1914.
    16. 3. Dunbar, Saloma A. was born on 15 Jan 1844 in Dayton, Cattaraugus, NY; died in Nov 1921 in Denver, Denver, Colorado; was buried in Denver, Denver, Colorado.
    17. Dunbar, Mary was born on 10 Nov 1845 in Virgil, Fulton Co, OH; died on 6 Oct 1848 in Virgil, Fulton Co, OH.
    18. Dunbar, William H. was born cal 1847 in Illinois.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Luper, Senator Johan Jacob was born on 12 Aug 1765 in Harmonsburg, Crawford County, Pennsylvania (son of Luper, Hans Jacob and Kumbert, Anna); died on 3 Apr 1838 in Crawford, Pennsylvania.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1810, Sadsbury Township, Crawford Co. PA

    Notes:

    Military records of Johan Jacob, Pennsylvania Archives
    Ser. 5, vol. 4, p293, 631
    Ser. 3, Vol 23 p 267
    Ser. 6 vol 4, p 266 & 594
    Ser. 6 Vol 5 p 185, 187, 189
    Ser. 6, Vol 15, p 185

    Military Begining:
    Revolution for American Independence (DAR 129302)

    Anecdote:
    From Lenore Speidel Smith's Family History notebook:
    "Jacob Luper, Sen[ior?], Grandfather of Martin Luper lived on a farm, 3 mi. north of Harmonsburg, Penn, Crawford Co. with his wife, Magdalena Barnheisel Luper. They raised a large family, had a large farm. Children: Joseph, Dan, Israel, Jacob, Sam, David, Mattie, Christina, Katherine, Susan. Susan married Brown, Christine married Smith. George Luper, Son of Dan was a big insurance financier of NY City. The security trust and life insurance company, Broadway and twenty sixth st. New York, NY."

    Jacob fought in War of Revolution for American Independence. Ranger on the frontier, PA archives. Soldier of the revolution, Cumberland Co Militia DAR 129302

    Johan married Bernheisel, Mary Magdalene before 25 May 1797. Mary (daughter of Bernheisel, John Martin and Chateau, Anna Christina Martretha) was born on 18 Feb 1775; died in 1844. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Bernheisel, Mary Magdalene was born on 18 Feb 1775 (daughter of Bernheisel, John Martin and Chateau, Anna Christina Martretha); died in 1844.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Mary Magdalene Luper

    Children:
    1. Luper, Samuel
    2. Luper, Katherine
    3. Luper, Christine
    4. Luper, Mattie
    5. Luper, Jacob was born on 27 Oct 1792; died on 8 Oct 1852 in Ohio.
    6. Luper, George Adam was born on 22 Mar 1799; died on 2 Jul 1820 in Conneaut Lake.
    7. Luper, Susan was born on 7 Feb 1803; died on 8 Oct 1842.
    8. 4. Luper, Joseph was born on 19 Nov 1806; died on 20 Nov 1869.
    9. Luper, Daniel was born on 14 Jul 1810 in Pennsylvania; died on 8 Jul 1874.
    10. Luper, Israel was born after 1814.

  3. 12.  Dunbar, Bennett was born on 15 Sep 1766 in Scituate, Plymouth, MA (son of Dunbar, David II and Bennett, Margaret); died about 1807 in Scituate, Plymouth, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Web: http://www.aemyers.net/genealogy/d0020/g0000072.html#I8474

    Notes:

    [dunbar_tree.FTW]

    Bennett m. Siviah Stetson.

    Bennett married Stetson, Zebiah on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  Stetson, Zebiah
    Children:
    1. 6. Dunbar, Noah W. was born on 27 Apr 1801 in Hartford, CT; died on 8 Jan 1882.