Means what he says and says what he means.  When he is committed to doing something, he makes sure to follow through. Strives to meet his obligations no matter what.

Strengths and Weaknesses (depending on the situation)

• Honest and direct
• Patient and determined
• Very responsible
• Calm and practical
• Research-oriented
• Stubborn

Current: Interim Flathead County Sheriff

Previous: Working as a troubleshooter for Governor Houser in Helena.

Parents: Oliver and Millicent Harper

Half- Brother: William Jennings

1842 - 1861

Born to Oliver and Millicent Harper in St. Louis. He is close to his half-brother William but that changes in 1855, when William is sent away in order to squash any speculation of his relationship with Patricia White, a widowed woman who takes her own life.

When William returns in early 1860, Mark is engaged to Lucy Everett. Lucy becomes enthralled with William and she succumbs to his charms, marrying him unexpectedly. Mark becomes resentful of his half-brother but when Lucy becomes more and more erratic, Mark begins to think that William might have something to do with it. As he is unable to prove anything, all he can do is watch Lucy's demise and eventual incarceration.

When the civil war begins and shortly after William leaves, Mark joins the Union army.

1861 - 1865

During the war, Mark fights for the north. Obtains the rank of Captain by the end of the war.  He encounters his brother, William, twice during this period and learns that his brother never joined the army. He also notices on both occasions, William in the company of various women of means.

1865 - Early 1875

Leaves the army and gets a job as a Deputy Marshal in Stevensville, Montana.  In 1870, he gets the job as town Marshall in Missoula where he serves until early 1874. During this time he meets Governor Samuel Houser who later offers him a job as a troubleshooter, which Mark accepts.

Early 1875 - June 1877

Works as a troubleshooter for Governor Houser going to various towns and counties in Montana to solve any problems that requires the Territorial Government to step in.

Mid June 1977

Goes to Kalispell to take up the position of Flathead County Sheriff. This is a temporary position until elections can be held in early 1878.

Work in Progress - basic timeline at the moment which will change as I go along.