Elder John Harper, Jr. Gallatin, Sumner County, Tenn. He is of Scotch descent. He is low and heavy of build, with dark complexion. He is the son of Elder John Harper Sr. He was born about 1835, in Smith County, Tennessee. He was brought up on the farm. He made profession and united with Plunkett's Creek Church, 1860 A.D., and was baptized by Elder J. C. Brien. He was ordained by said church, but date not known. We have no data of his pastoral work. Among the places he was pastor we note Plunkett's Creek, Hogan's Creek and Rome. He has raised a large family.