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Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp 1900–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1900

Birth Location: Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 27 Sep 1979

Death Location: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA

Father: John Sharp

Mother: Agnes Orr

Spouse(s): Mary Czomak, Jane Sharp

Children(s): Agnes Sharp

In 1900, Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp entered the world in Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA, born to John Sharp And Agnes Howie Orr. In 1900, Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided in Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana, USA. In 1920, Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA. Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp married Jane Sharp, Mary Cecelia Czomak, and had children including Agnes Marie Marie Sharp. Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp passed away in 1979 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp entered the world in Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA, born to John Sharp And Agnes Howie Orr.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided in Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA.
  • Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp married Jane Sharp, Mary Cecelia Czomak, and had children including Agnes Marie Marie Sharp.
  • Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp passed away in 1979 in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sharp
1850–1914
Birth Location: Edusburg, Scottland
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Agnes Orr
1861–1937
Birth Location: Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
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Spouses(s)

Mary Czomak
1902–1966
Birth Location: Hostetter, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane Sharp
1898–1982
Birth Location: Slamannan, Stirlingshire, Scotland
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Children(s)

Agnes Sharp
1924–1995
Birth Location: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
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Benjamin Sharp's Ancestors

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Benjamin Sharp
1900–1979
Birth Place: Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA
Parents
John Sharp
1850–1914
Edusburg, Scottland
Agnes (Howie) Orr
1861–1937
Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Grandparents
William Orr
1830–
Riccarton, Ayrshire, Scotland
Ann ("Annie") Strachan
1830–
St Quivox, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Duncan Strachan
1803–1866
Barbara Taylor
1810–1830
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Jr
1786–1850
Anne Scoffield
1789–1857

Benjamin Sharp's Descendants

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Benjamin (Simpson "Ben") Sharp (17 Jan 1900–27 Sep 1979) m. Mary (Cecelia) Czomak (3 Sep 1902–1966) m. Jane Sharp (23 Jun 1898–29 Oct 1982)
  1. 1. Agnes (Marie "Marie") Sharp 1924–1995 m. Arthur (Joseph) Welsh 1921–2001

Benjamin Sharp's Timeline

9 Records

1900
17 Jan 1900
Birth of Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp in Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA
Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana, USA
Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 20
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Warren, Macomb, Michigan, USA
Warren, Macomb, Michigan, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
1947
1947
Age 47
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
1951
Bef. 1951
Age 51
Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp resided here in Indiana, USA
Indiana, USA
1979
27 Sep 1979
Age 79
Death of Benjamin Simpson "Ben" Sharp in Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1900
    Event Place: Perth, Clay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 704
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] Indiana Births
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T625_472; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 101
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Page: 45A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340744
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Vermillion; Roll: 1653181
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1240363
    [9] Indiana, Select Marriages Index
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1979; Roll: 13
    [13] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 3054; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 83-8
    [14] Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dick Johnson, Clay, Indiana; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1240363

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clinton Ward 4, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: T625_472; Page: 19B; Enumeration District: 101

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Warren, Macomb, Michigan; Page: 45A; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 2340744

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 704

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana; Roll: 3054; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 83-8

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Bef. 1951
    Event Place: Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Clinton, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vermillion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Vermillion; Roll: 1653181

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Sep 1979
    Event Place: Clinton, Vermillion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1979; Roll: 13
    [5] Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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