Obit of S.J. Harper, 1943, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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>From the October 1, 1943 Winnfield News-American

Aged Citizen Dies

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S. J. Harper, prominent citizen of Winnfield and Winn Parish, who died at his
home here Tuesday. Mr. Harper served in the state Senate from this district
from 1916 to 1920.

S. J. Harper, 83, Winn Resident 75 Years, Dies Tues.

Former State Senator Dies at Home After Lingering Illness


Samuel J. Harper, 83, one of the oldest residents of Winn Parish, where he has
lived since 1867, died at his home in Winnfield on Tuesday afternoon, after
several years of ill health.  Funeral services were held at the family home at
3:30 p. m. Wednesday, with the Rev. Alwin Stokes officiating.  Burial was in
the Winnfield cemetery.

Mr. Harper served as state senator from 1916 to 1920.  He was also a school
teacher, farmer, and owner of a mercantile business in Winnfield.

He was born in Simpson County, Mississippi, October 16, 1860, and moved with
his family to Winn Parish in 1867.

He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Ruth Harkridge of Shreveport,
and Mrs. Maude Harper Bradford of Winnfield, and one son, S. B. Harper, of
Winnfield.

(Submitted by Greggory Ellis Davies, Winnfield, Winn Parish, LA.)