Harper family, Newland (General)

by Sheila Snuggs, Saturday, October 25, 2008, 01:05 (5892 days ago)

Trying to find info on John & Hannah Harper.

John died sometime before 1841.

On 1841 census Hannah & youngest son James were living at Scatterford Farm, Newland.

James married Elizabeth Moon & in 1851 they were living at the farm with their children - Henry Paglar, Maria & Hannah

1852-3 Slater's Directory - James Harper, Newland, farmer

1856 Post Office Directory - Mrs Elizabeth Harper, farmer, Scatterford Farm.

What happened to James? He did not die at this time as I have letters from his son, in America, dated 1870s & 80s with references to his father. Also mentions Gloucester Asylum & a debt.

Would someone have been admitted to an asylum because they owed money?

Any help appreciated.