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Elbert "Herman" Sharp 1886 – 1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Mar 1886

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 31 May 1970

Death Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Father: Leonard Sharp

Mother: Margaret Stafford

Spouse(s): Ella Turner, Mellie Coker

Children(s): David Sharp, John Sharp, Ruby Sharp, Robert Sharp, Eugene Sharp

In 1886, Elbert "Herman" Sharp entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to Leonard Jephet Sharp and Margaret Louisa Stafford. In 1900, Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1910, Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee. Elbert "Herman" Sharp married Ella "Bessie" Turner, Mellie Elvina Coker, and had children including David Bradford Sharp, John Willis Sharp, Ruby Daisy Sharp, Robert Sharp, Eugene Rex "Speedy" Sharp. Elbert "Herman" Sharp passed away in 1970 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Elbert "Herman" Sharp entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to Leonard Jephet Sharp and Margaret Louisa Stafford.
  • In 1900, Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • Elbert "Herman" Sharp married Ella "Bessie" Turner, Mellie Elvina Coker, and had children including David Bradford Sharp, John Willis Sharp, Ruby Daisy Sharp, Robert Sharp, Eugene Rex "Speedy" Sharp.
  • Elbert "Herman" Sharp passed away in 1970 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Leonard Sharp
1855 – 1934
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Margaret Stafford
1855 – 1934
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Ella Turner
1897 – 1962
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Mellie Coker
1888 – 1930
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Children(s)

David Sharp
1906 – 1985
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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John Sharp
1911 – 1994
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Ruby Sharp
1914 – 2003
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Robert Sharp
1918 – 1918
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Eugene Sharp
1926 – 2014
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Elbert Sharp's Ancestors

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Elbert Sharp
1886 – 1970
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
Leonard Jephet Sharp
1855 – 1934
Tennessee
Margaret (Louisa) Stafford
1855 – 1934
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Jesse (R.) Stafford
1818 – 1899
North Carolina
Elizabeth Thurman
1821 – 1890
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Barnabas Thurman
1794 – 1839
Sarah Moon
1794 – 1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Thurman
1757 – 1827
Nancy Sandridge
1759 – 1854

Elbert Sharp's Descendants

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Elbert ("Herman") Sharp (1 Mar 1886 – 31 May 1970) m. Ella ("Bessie") Turner (9 Dec 1897 – 10 Oct 1962) m. Mellie (Elvina) Coker (17 Feb 1888 – bef 1930)
  1. 1. David (Bradford) Sharp (8 Jul 1906 – 14 Oct 1985)
  2. 2. John (Willis) Sharp (22 Feb 1911 – 29 Jan 1994)
  3. 3. Ruby (Daisy) Sharp (10 Apr 1914 – 20 Feb 2003) m. George ("Glenn" D.) Patterson (15 Sep 1911 – 11 Jul 2003)
    1. 1. Glenn ("Wayne") Patterson (Apr 1943 – ) m. Mary (Evelyn) Sneed
      1. 1. Gary (Lynn) Patterson (25 Sep 1971 – ) m. Ho (Yan "Agnes") Wan (Sep 30 – )
        1. 1. Gavin Patterson (24 May 2011 – )
  4. 4. Robert Sharp (Apr 1918 – Apr 1918)
  5. 5. Eugene (Rex "Speedy") Sharp (1 Apr 1926 – 3 Dec 2014)

Elbert Sharp's Timeline

7 Records

1886
1 Mar 1886
Birth of Elbert "Herman" Sharp in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1900
1900
Age 14
Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided here in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 24
Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided here in Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 34
Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 44
Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided here in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 54
Elbert "Herman" Sharp resided here in Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1970
31 May 1970
Age 84
Death of Elbert "Herman" Sharp in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1886
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: .
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [3] Social Security Death Index, Number: 415-60-3538; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1955.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1595; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 137.
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sevier County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877690; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 607.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005
    [7] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [9] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 78-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 May 1970
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Social Security Death Index, Number: 415-60-3538; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1955.
    [2] Web: Tennessee, Find A Grave Index, 1777-2012
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 78-4

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 607.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Sevier County, Tennessee; Roll: 1877690; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1595; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 137.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: .
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