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Edward W Sharp 1826–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Aug 1826

Birth Location: Missouri

Death Date: 16 Nov 1870

Death Location: Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Anthony Sharp

Mother: Charlotte Sharp

Spouse(s): Saluda Taylor

Children(s): Arrimatha Sharp, James Sharp, 'Perlina' Sharp, Melvin Sharp

The story of Edward W Sharp began in 1826 in Missouri. In 1850, Edward W Sharp resided in Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA. In 1860, Edward W Sharp resided in Limestone, Texas, USA. Edward W Sharp married Saluda Ann Ludy Tucker Taylor, and had children including Arrimatha Sharp, James D Sharp, Melvin Sharp, Perlina Pauline M Sharp. Edward W Sharp passed away in 1870 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward W Sharp began in 1826 in Missouri.
  • In 1850, Edward W Sharp resided in Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • In 1860, Edward W Sharp resided in Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • Edward W Sharp married Saluda Ann Ludy Tucker Taylor, and had children including Arrimatha Sharp, James D Sharp, Melvin Sharp, Perlina Pauline M Sharp.
  • Edward W Sharp passed away in 1870 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Anthony Sharp
1801–1881
Birth Location: Shelby, Kentucky, USA
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Charlotte Sharp
1804–1855
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
CS

Spouses(s)

Saluda Taylor
1833–1907
Birth Location: Kentucky
ST

Children(s)

Arrimatha Sharp
1853–1932
Birth Location: Limestone, Texas, United States
AS
James Sharp
1856–1883
Birth Location: Limestone Co., Texas
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'Perlina' Sharp
1860–1946
Birth Location: Texas
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Melvin Sharp
1856–1928
Birth Location: Limestone County, Texas
MS

Edward Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Edward Sharp
1826–1870
Birth Place: Missouri
Parents
Anthony "Antney" Sharp
1801–1881
Shelby, Kentucky, USA
Charlotte (Walker) Sharp
1804–1855
Kentucky, United States of America
Grandparents
Anthony (H Sharp) Sr
1762–1837
Botetourt,Virginia,USA
Rachel Allison
1758–1837
Washington,North Carolina,USA
Great-Grandparents
Edward Sharp
1740–1770
Jane McClelland
1744–1789
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Sharp
1730–1772
Mary Graham
1724–1825
Elizabeth Mitchell-McClelland
1720–1760

Edward Sharp's Descendants

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Edward (W) Sharp (4 Aug 1826–16 Nov 1870) m. Saluda (Ann "Ludy" Tucker) Taylor (1 Jul 1833–22 Dec 1907)
  1. 1. Arrimatha Sharp 1853–1932 m. Allen (Mobley) Drinkard 1837–1905
    1. 1. Edward (Walker) Drinkard 1873–1947
    2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth Drinkard) Bruce 1876–1954
    3. 3. Laura (L Drinkard) Therrell 1878–1954
    4. 4. Johnathan ('John' Marion) Drinkard 1881–1950
    5. 5. James (Levi) Drinkard 1887–1935
    6. 6. Louriora Bruce 1899–
  2. 2. James (D.) Sharp 1856–1883
  3. 3. 'Perlina' (Pauline M) Sharp 1860–1946
  4. 4. Melvin Sharp 1856–1928 m. Rosalie Anglin 1857–1948
    1. 1. Willie (M) Smith 1879–1975 m. Edwin (R) Smith 1875–1950
      1. 1. Joseph (Hilary) Smith 1904–1994
      2. 2. Nerthema Smith 1906–1968
      3. 3. Edwina (Roalla) Smith 1908–2004

Edward Sharp's Timeline

6 Records

1826
4 Aug 1826
Birth of Edward W Sharp in Missouri
Missouri
1850
1850
Age 24
Edward W Sharp resided here in Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
1860
1860
Age 34
Edward W Sharp resided here in Limestone, Texas, USA
Limestone, Texas, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 37
Edward W Sharp resided here in Delaware, United States
Delaware, United States
1870
1 Jun 1870
Age 44
Edward W Sharp resided here in District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA
District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA
1870
16 Nov 1870
Age 44
Death of Edward W Sharp in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Aug 1826
    Event Place: Missouri
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [3] U.S., Union Soldiers Compiled Service Records, 1861-1865, National Archives and Records Administration; Washington, D.C.; Record Group Title: Records of the AGO, 1780s-1917; Record Group #: 94; Series Number: M1961; Roll #: 0092
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census Record
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Limestone, Texas; Roll: M653_1300; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 805300
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas; Roll: M432_912; Page: 366B; Image: 311
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Precinct 4, Limestone, Texas; Roll: M432_912; Page: 366B; Image: 311

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: District 48, Limestone, Texas; Archive Collection Number: T1134; Roll: 46; Line: 5; Schedule Type: Manufacturing
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Limestone, Texas; Roll: M653_1300; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 805300

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Delaware, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1870
    Event Place: District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: District 48, Limestone, Texas; Archive Collection Number: T1134; Roll: 10; Page: 1; Line: 31; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, 1870 United States Federal Census Record

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Nov 1870
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Missouri
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Missouri. Probate Court (Jackson County); Probate Place: Jackson, Missouri
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