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Jacobus James Sharpe 1773–1843

Public Tree Person

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacobus Sharpe in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 30 Jan 1773 · Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA
Died 16 Feb 1843 · Sidney, Hastings, Ontario, Canada
Father Guysbert Sharp
Mother Magdalena Lena Buys
Spouse Catherine Katreen Finkle
Children Jacob Sharpe

Researchers connected through Jacobus Sharpe 1773–1843

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Biography

Jacobus James Sharpe was born in 1773 in Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA, the child of guysbert sharp and magdalena lena buys. Jacobus James Sharpe married catherine katreen finkle, and had children including jacob sharpe. Jacobus James Sharpe passed away in 1843 in Sidney, Hastings, Ontario, Canada.

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Life Timeline

1773
Birth of Jacobus James Sharpe in Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA
Birth
1843
Death of Jacobus James Sharpe in Sidney, Hastings, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Jacobus Sharpe

This ancestor line traces from Albany, Albany, New York, United States (1710) to Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA (1773) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Jacobus Sharpe (1773–1843) was born in Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA and died in Sidney, Hastings, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Jacobus in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Jacobus Sharpe's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Jacobus James Sharpe PTP
1773–1843
Coxsackie, Greene, New York, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Jacobus Sharpe's Descendants

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Jacobus James Sharpe PTP 1773–1843