YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Elizabeth Sharp 1798–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 September 1798

Birth Location: Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 29 Aug 1878

Death Location: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: John Berry

Mother: Elizabeth Cawood

Spouse(s): Peter Sharp

Children(s): Rebecca Sharp, Eli Sharp, Benjamin Sharp, Milton Sharp, Allen Sharp, David Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Jordan Sharp, Berry Sharp, Mary Sharp, Wiley Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Sterling Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Easther Lynch

In 1798, Elizabeth Sharp entered the world in Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA, born to John Berry And Elizabeth Cawood. Elizabeth Sharp married Peter Sharp, and had children including Allen Sharp, Benjamin Sharp, Berry Sharp, David Sharp, Easther Sharp Lynch, Eli Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Jordan Sharp, Mary Jane Sharp, Milton Sharp, Rebecca Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Sterling Sharp, Wiley Wesley Sharp. Elizabeth Sharp passed away in 1878 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Elizabeth Sharp
ES

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1798, Elizabeth Sharp entered the world in Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA, born to John Berry And Elizabeth Cawood.
  • Elizabeth Sharp married Peter Sharp, and had children including Allen Sharp, Benjamin Sharp, Berry Sharp, David Sharp, Easther Sharp Lynch, Eli Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Jordan Sharp, Mary Jane Sharp, Milton Sharp, Rebecca Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Sterling Sharp, Wiley Wesley Sharp.
  • Elizabeth Sharp passed away in 1878 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Berry
1779–1855
Birth Location: Cecil County, Maryland, USA
JB
Elizabeth Cawood
1770–1851
Birth Location: Virginia, Virginia, USA
EC

Spouses(s)

Peter Sharp
1799–1876
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee
PS

Children(s)

Rebecca Sharp
1826–1862
Birth Location: , Union, Tennessee, USA
RS
Eli Sharp
1834–1855
Birth Location: , Union, Tennessee, USA
ES
Benjamin Sharp
1836–1907
Birth Location: Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
BS
Milton Sharp
1838–1895
Birth Location: Macoupin, Illinois, United States
MS
Allen Sharp
1840–1890
Birth Location: Tennessee
AS
David Sharp
1829–1881
Birth Location: Union County, Tennessee, USA
DS
Sarah Sharp
1845–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
SS
Jordan Sharp
1823–1904
Birth Location: Tennessee
JS
Berry Sharp
1826–1850
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
BS
Mary Sharp
1834–1900
Birth Location: Barry, Pike County, Illinois, USA
MS
Wiley Sharp
1830–1881
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
WS
Sarah Sharp
1821–1856
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
SS
Sterling Sharp
1828–1920
Birth Location: Union, Tennessee, United States
SS
Elizabeth Sharp
1829–1907
Birth Location: Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
ES
Easther Lynch
1819–1875
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
EL

Elizabeth Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Sharp
1798–1878
Birth Place: Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
John Berry
1779–1855
Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Cawood
1770–1851
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Thomas Berry
1757–1817
Charles, Maryland, USA
Susannah Smallwood
1760–1835
Port Tobacco, Charles, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Sharp's Descendants

1.
ES
Elizabeth Sharp (19 September 1798–29 Aug 1878) m. Peter Sharp (14 Mar 1799–12 Nov 1876)
  1. 1. Rebecca Sharp 1826–1862
  2. 2. Eli Sharp 1834–1855
  3. 3. Benjamin Sharp 1836–1907 m. Malinda (Emaline) Fite 1837–1887
    1. 1. Effa (May) Sharp 1873–1904
    2. 2. Eliza Sharp 1859–1940
    3. 3. Mary (A.) Sharp 1861–
    4. 4. Minnie (C.) Sharp 1864–1943 m. John (F) Ballinger 1861–1948 m. Thomas (J) Ballinger 1864–1938
      1. 1. Lenora Barnett 1888–
      2. 2. Loren (Elmer) Ballinger 1884–1975
    5. 5. Lizzie Sharp 1866–
    6. 6. Lura Sharp 1878–
  4. 4. Milton Sharp 1838–1895 m. Mary Sharp 1839–
    1. 1. Francis Sharp 1860–
    2. 2. Catharine Sharp 1862–
    3. 3. Newton Sharp 1865–
    4. 4. George Sharp 1872–
  5. 5. Allen Sharp 1840–1890
  6. 6. David Sharp 1829–1881
  7. 7. Sarah Sharp 1845–
  8. 8. Jordan Sharp 1823–1904 m. Emly Sharp 1825–
    1. 1. Flora Sharp 1862–
    2. 2. Elbret Sharp 1852–
    3. 3. Mary (J) Sharp 1848–
    4. 4. Lydia (A) Sharp 1854–
  9. 9. Berry Sharp 1826–1850
  10. 10. Mary (Jane) Sharp 1834–1900
  11. 11. Wiley (Wesley) Sharp 1830–1881 m. Polly (Ann) Massa 1839–1928
    1. 1. Laura (A) Sharp 1866–
    2. 2. William (Elgan) Sharp 1859–1947 m. Elizabeth Sharp 1863–
      1. 1. Emary (A) Sharp 1888–1905
    3. 3. Lydia (A) Sharp 1863–
    4. 4. Ida (M) Sharp 1869–
    5. 5. John (Wesley) Sharp 1856–1932 m. Martha (J) Sharp 1863–1947
      1. 1. Kenneth (Dale) Sharp 1895–1982
      2. 2. Clyde (W) Sharp 1892–
    6. 6. Ellen Sharp 1879–
  12. 12. Sarah Sharp 1821–1856
  13. 13. Sterling Sharp 1828–1920 m. Rebecca Nifong 1840–1890
    1. 1. Augustus (Merrian) Sharp 1862–1945 m. Ida (Alice) Banning 1865–
    2. 2. Jennie (May) Sharp 1866–1961 m. Charles (L) Banning 1864–
      1. 1. Eva Banning 1904–1990
      2. 2. Victor Banning 1898–
      3. 3. Leta (May) Banning 1900–1911
      4. 4. Meta Banning 1901–
      5. 5. Opal (Blanche) Banning 1892–1988 m. John (H) Ring 1891–1956
        1. 1. Charles (F) Ring 1927–2011
    3. 3. Wilbert (Elgin) Sharp 1859–1917 m. Dora (M) Rogers 1864–1936
      1. 1. Fredrick (R) Sharp 1890–
      2. 2. Edith (C) Sharp 1891–
    4. 4. Luther (F.) Sharp 1871–1871
  14. 14. Elizabeth Sharp 1829–1907 m. James (Massa) Jr 1830–1877
    1. 1. William (E) Massay 1857–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Caroline) Massa 1854–1932 m. William (Henry) Rice 1854–1932
    3. 3. Maggie Burton 1859–1935
    4. 4. Martha (Jane) Massa 1852–1879
    5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Massa 1862–1943
    6. 6. Mary (A) Hill 1851–1907
    7. 7. Lydia Rice 1854–1932
  15. 15. Easther ((Sharp)) Lynch 1819–1875 m. Powell (Hamilton) Lynch 1816–1868 m. William (Taylor) Bristow 1824–1896
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Lynch 1857–1935 m. James (William) Leach 1854–1942
      1. 1. Fern (Della) Leach 1900–1967 m. Harmon (Roscoe) Gardner 1896–1974
        1. 1. Carolyn (Jean Gardner Harvey) Nimmo 1933–2013 m. Gerald (Edwin) Nimmo 1921–2007 m. Royal (Melvin "Sam") Harvey 1930–2003
        2. 2. Iva (Mae) Gardner 1918–2009 m. Howard (Eugene) Miller 1917–2001
        3. 3. Melvin (Loyd) Gardner 1922–2005 m. Dorothy (June) Willard 1920–1997 m. Maudebelle (Lorraine) Reynolds 1923–2007
        4. 4. Ima (Lorriane) Gardner 1926–1999 m. Frank Motika 1913–1982
        5. 5. Jimmie (Karol) Gardner 1936–2001 m. Carmen (Lynn) Crawford 1938–2007
      2. 2. Mabel (Rose 'Rosie') Leach 1892–1927 m. Sidney (E) Vancamp 1889–1925
        1. 1. Edwin (S. Van) Camp 1912–1996 m. Faye (E.) Crosby 1911–2006
        2. 2. Genevieve (Van) Camp 1918–1981 m. James Passini 1913–
      3. 3. Edward (Franklin) Leach 1875–1939 m. Maud (“May”) Harrison 1880–1958
        1. 1. Pearl (Lorene) Leach 1898–1963 m. Claude Sutherland 1898–1976
        2. 2. Harrison (John) Leach 1899–1954 m. Lena (Lucille) Wroughton 1898–1967
        3. 3. Lula (Mary) Leach 1904–
      4. 4. Floyd (Alvin) Leach 1882–1972 m. Della (Mae) Campbell 1881–1967
      5. 5. Minnie (Ethel) Leach 1884–1966 m. Glenn (Almyr Lanckton) Sr 1878–1964
        1. 1. Mary (Theresa) Lanckton 1907–
        2. 2. Glenn (Edward Lanckton) Jr 1909–1993 m. Louise (Evelyn) Schultz 1910–1956 m. Charlotte (Marie) Sanders 1926–2017
        3. 3. Eunice (Lucille) Lanckton 1906–1996 m. Carl (Clinton) Stevenson 1907–1972
        4. 4. Holland (Forrest) Lanckton 1903–1990 m. Laurine Seefeldt 1913–1992
      6. 6. Carrie (Mae) Leach 1877–1959 m. Charles (Rumsey) Hamilton 1872–1940
        1. 1. Charles (Francis) Hamilton 1905–1983 m. Lois (Irene) Hamilton 1907–1999
        2. 2. Alvin (Lee) Hamilton 1913–2003 m. Florence (Evelyn) Hamilton 1916–2017
        3. 3. James (David) Hamilton 1908–2011 m. Velma (Kathryn) Hamilton 1909–2012
        4. 4. Carrie (E.) Hamilton 1903–1911
        5. 5. Freda (Wilburn) Hamilton 1896–1972 m. Joseph (Earl) Gabbert 1900–1945
        6. 6. Alma (Adele) Hamilton 1898–1993 m. Carl (Donald) Walden 1893–1978
        7. 7. Mary (Hazel) Hamilton 1901–1990 m. Homer (Owen) England 1899–1942
      7. 7. William (Elbert) Leach 1878–1958 m. Theresa Lanckton 1880–1948
        1. 1. Clayton (James) Leach 1904–1963 m. Edna (Myrtle) Wales 1910–2007
        2. 2. Glen (Elbert) Leach 1906–1970 m. Helen (M) Saathoff 1909–1995
        3. 3. Clyde Leach 1901–1966 m. Clara (Victoria) Leach 1907–1989
        4. 4. Clark (Alvin) Leach 1912– m. Luella (Nancy) Stewart 1915–1992
    2. 2. Tillmon (B) Lynch 1840–1919 m. Malinda (Jane (Howard)) Lynch 1848–1933
      1. 1. Lola (Irene) Philpy 1889–1927
      2. 2. Ada (L) Parker 1871–1955 m. Louis (E) Parker 1870–
        1. 1. Loyce (J) Parker 1900–1960
      3. 3. Melvin (Ora) Lynch 1874–1940 m. Mary (Inez) Lynch 1879–1957
        1. 1. Jane (L) Todisco 1906–1990
        2. 2. Margaret (May) Lynch 1911–1997 m. Willard (W) Hunter 1908–
        3. 3. Ora (Lee) Martyn 1897–1990
        4. 4. Mabel (F) Schmidt 1904–1988 m. Otto (Albert) Schmidt 1902–1977
        5. 5. Mary (Ellen) Hicks 1903–1977
        6. 6. Mildred (Irene) Lynch 1914–1995 m. Bruce Carpenter 1911–
        7. 7. Ada (Belle (Lynch)) Edwards 1908–1976
        8. 8. Myrtle (Thelma) Anderson 1900–1982 m. Clair Anderson 1899–
      4. 4. Mabel (Gertrude) Dotson 1876–1960
      5. 5. Margaret (E) Marrs 1879–1969
      6. 6. William (Howard) Lynch 1868–1906 m. Margaret (B.) Howard 1871–1945
        1. 1. Lenord Lynch 1892–1944
        2. 2. Edwin Lynch 1895–
        3. 3. Zephaniah (Tillman) Lynch 1905–1993
        4. 4. Elsie Lynch 1902–1984
      7. 7. Arthur (Garfield) Lynch 1881–1970 m. Verona (C) Lynch 1889–
        1. 1. Arthur (A) Lynch 1909–
        2. 2. Cleone Lyach 1919–1998
      8. 8. Ella (May) Lynch 1887–
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Lynch 1850–1922 m. William (H) Turner 1850–
    4. 4. Jordan Lynch 1852–1895
    5. 5. Elizabeth Lynch 1846–1878 m. John (Harrison Fite) Sr 1841–1934
      1. 1. Frederick Fite 1870–1924 m. Nina (Revela) Fite 1875–1931
      2. 2. William Fite 1868–1959
    6. 6. Peter Lynch 1848–1931
    7. 7. William Lynch 1843–1890

Elizabeth Sharp's Timeline

13 Records

1798
14 Sep 1798
Birth of Elizabeth Sharp in Cumberland Gap, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
Cumberland Gap, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
1798
19 September 1798
Birth of Elizabeth Sharp in Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
1798
19 September 1798
Birth of Elizabeth Sharp in Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1830
1830
Age 32
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 52
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois
Macoupin, Illinois
1850
1850
Age 52
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 62
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Shaws Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 6, Shaws Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in District 10, Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 6, Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 72
Elizabeth Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1878
29 August 1878
Age 80
Death of Elizabeth Sharp in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
1878
29 August 1878
Age 80
Death of Elizabeth Sharp in Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois
1878
29 Aug 1878
Age 80
Death of Elizabeth Sharp in ,Montgomery, Illinois
,Montgomery, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1798
    Event Place: Cumberland Gap, Claiborne, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 282B
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 September 1798
    Event Place: Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298
    [4] Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, Illinois State Archive; Springfield, IL, USA; Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 September 1798
    Event Place: Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 174; Page: 274; Family History Library Film: 0024532

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Shaws Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 10, Union, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1567; Page: 282B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 August 1878
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Select Deaths Index, Illinois State Archive; Springfield, IL, USA; Illinois Statewide Death Index, Pre-1916
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 August 1878
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1878
    Event Place: ,Montgomery, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Elizabeth Sharp

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE