Background
Harper, George Washington Finley was born on July 7, 1834 in Lenoir, North Carolina, United States. Son of James and Caroline Ellen (Finley) Harper.
Harper, George Washington Finley was born on July 7, 1834 in Lenoir, North Carolina, United States. Son of James and Caroline Ellen (Finley) Harper.
Educated Classical Schools, Lenoir, 1847-1853. Davidson College, North Carolina, 1885-1886.
; children—George F., Ellen (Mistress Bernhardt). In mercantile business at Lenoir, 1853-1861 and 1865-1894. Built section of Chester & Lenoir Railroad from Lenoir to Hickory, 1873-1879, and later president same.
President, general manager Carolina & Northwestern Railway Company, 1893-1900.
President Bank of Lenoir since its organization, 1893. President Green Park (North Carolina) Improvement Сompany.
Vice president Lenoir Cotton Mill. Partner Benhardt-Seagle Hardware Company.
Served in C.S.A. under Generals Bragg, Johnston and Hood. Member North Carolina House of Representatives, 1880-1881.
Married Ella A. Rankin June 14, 1859 (deceased. Children: George F., Ellen (Mistress Bernhardt).