Hello Brenda,
There may be no connection, but here is a Thomas HARPER born about the same time and an Elizabeth LEE:-
HARPER, Thomas Christening
Gender: Male
Christening Date: 29 Jul 1826 Recorded in: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Collection: All Saints
Father: William HARPER
Mother: Isabella
Source: FHL Film 1068962 Dates: 1799 - 1828
and
LEE, Elizabeth Christening
Gender: Female
Christening Date: 6 Jun 1830 Recorded in: Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland, England
Collection: All Saints
Father: Cuthbert LEE
Mother: Mary
Source: FHL Film 1068963 Dates: 1830 - 1830
Harry