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Capt. Joseph Sharpe 1753–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1753

Birth Location: Cecil Co, Maryland

Death Date: 15 Apr 1842

Death Location: Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Thomas III

Mother: Elizabeth Gillespie

Spouse(s): Jean Sloan

Children(s): Azel Sharpe, Levi Sharpe, Selvy Sharpe, Cyrus Sharpe

In 1753, Capt. Joseph Sharpe entered the world in Cecil Co, Maryland, born to Thomas Sharpe Iii And Elizabeth Gillespie. Capt. Joseph Sharpe married Jean Sloan, and had children including Azel Lee Sharpe, Cyrus Sharpe, Levi Sharpe, Selvy Sharpe. Capt. Joseph Sharpe passed away in 1842 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1753, Capt. Joseph Sharpe entered the world in Cecil Co, Maryland, born to Thomas Sharpe Iii And Elizabeth Gillespie.
  • Capt. Joseph Sharpe married Jean Sloan, and had children including Azel Lee Sharpe, Cyrus Sharpe, Levi Sharpe, Selvy Sharpe.
  • Capt. Joseph Sharpe passed away in 1842 in Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Capt. Sharpe's Ancestors

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Capt. Sharpe
1753–1842
Birth Place: Cecil Co, Maryland
Parents
Thomas Sharpe III
1718–1785
Fair Hill, Cecil, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Gillespie
1721–1759
Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Thomas (Sharpe) II
1699–1749
Cecil, Maryland, United States
Isabella Wallace
1706–1779
Cecil, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Sharpe
1628–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Capt. Sharpe's Descendants

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Capt. (Joseph) Sharpe (22 Nov 1753–15 Apr 1842) m. Jean Sloan (18 JUN 1750–1790)
  1. 1. Azel (Lee) Sharpe 1781–1860 m. Isabella Cathey 1785–1858 m. Martha Redman 1787–1858
    1. 1. Azel (Cathey) Sharpe 1810–1867 m. Jane Clary 1813–1888
      1. 1. James (Franklin "Frank") Sharpe 1834–1887 m. Exemina ("Exie" Elizabeth) Keever 1836–1929
        1. 1. Amanville (E.) Sharpe 1861–1944 m. John (William) Barker 1859–1944
        2. 2. Exah (Robena Bevan) Sharpe 1883–1973
        3. 3. Margaret (Josephine) Sharpe 1870–1872
        4. 4. William (Franklin) Sharpe 1880–1881
        5. 5. Mary (Jane Isabela) Sharpe 1857–1863
        6. 6. Eugenia Sharpe 1870–1870
        7. 7. Martha (A.) Sharpe 1859–1927
        8. 8. Suson (C.) Sharpe 1873–1959
        9. 9. Jacob (Walter Sharpe) Sr 1878–1962
        10. 10. Lee (Jackson) Sharpe 1865–1925
        11. 11. John (Azel) Sharpe 1867–1956
        12. 12. Matilda (V.) Sharpe 1875–1966
        13. 13. Walter (Willie) Sharpe 1856–
        14. 14. Dorcus (C.) Sharpe 1863–1947
      2. 2. Susan (C. Sharpe) Murdock 1851–1932
      3. 3. Richard (Marion "Rich") Sharpe 1840–1905
      4. 4. Thomas (Jefferson) Sharpe 1839–1911
      5. 5. David (Alexander) Sharpe 1857–1931
      6. 6. Isaac (Newton) Sharpe 1841–1912
      7. 7. Sarah (Jane) Sharpe 1847–1915
      8. 8. Catherine (Isabell "Kate") Sharpe 1845–1905
      9. 9. John (Calvin) Sharpe 1837–1910
      10. 10. Mary (Ann) Sharpe 1843–1909
      11. 11. Martha (Caroline Sharpe) Gryder 1849–1933
      12. 12. George (Washington "Wash") Sharpe 1835–1893
      13. 13. Pinkney Sharpe 1853–1854
    2. 2. son Sharpe 1804–1820
    3. 3. daughter Sharpe 1812–1820
    4. 4. Caroline Sharpe 1810–1857
  2. 2. Levi Sharpe 1779–
  3. 3. Selvy Sharpe 1783–
  4. 4. Cyrus Sharpe 1785–1810

Capt. Sharpe's Timeline

2 Records

1753
22 Nov 1753
Birth of Capt. Joseph Sharpe in Cecil Co, Maryland
Cecil Co, Maryland
1842
15 Apr 1842
Age 89
Death of Capt. Joseph Sharpe in Iredall, North Carolina
Iredall, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1753
    Event Place: Cecil Co, Maryland
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Apr 1842
    Event Place: Iredall, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Statesville, Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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