I think that I may have some of the information that you are looking for. I am related to Paul W. Harper, one of the sons of James A. Harper. I think that he was a minister and is buried in Old Crystal Springs Cemetery in Copiah, Mississippi. I have a list of James's other children if you are interested. I think that I may have a lead on the father of James also. I am working of that right now.
Leroy H. Harper