The Valley of the Shadow

Kenton Harper

Kenton Harper served as a captain in the Mexican War. He also served as United States Agent to the Chickasaws in the 1850s. According to the 1860 census, Samuel C. Harper managed the farm for his father and oversaw three male slaves and seven female slaves. During the war, Kenton served as colonel of the 5th Virginia Regiment and Samuel served in the Quartermasters Department for the 62nd Virginia Infantry. After the war, Samuel remained as a farmer in Augusta County. Kenton Harper died in 1867.

The following links provide access to
the most likely matches in the Valley of the Shadow databases.

Harper Household: 1860 Census | 1860 Slaveowner Census | 1870 Census | Military Service


Part 1: The Eve of War

Return to the Eve of War Personal Papers

Part 2: The War Years

Return to the War Years Personal Papers



Franklin County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath
Augusta County Personal Papers: Eve of War | War Years | Aftermath



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