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Evelyn Sharp 1823–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Sep 1823

Birth Location: Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 1888

Death Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA

Father: William Sharp

Mother: Nancy Spell

Spouse(s): William Jenkins

Children(s): Matilda Jenkins, Martha Jenkins, Tarply Jenkins, Nancy Jenkins, Mary Jenkins, Caroline Jenkins, Willis Jenkins, Jesse Jenkins, William Jenkins, Caleb Jenkins

In 1823, Evelyn Sharp entered the world in Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA, born to William Fritz Sharp And Nancy Josephine Spell. In 1860, Evelyn Sharp resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. In 1870, Evelyn Sharp resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA. Evelyn Sharp married William Thomas Jenkins, and had children including Caleb Tyner Jenkins, Caroline Jenkins, Jesse Jenkins, Martha Jenkins, Mary Polly Jenkins, Matilda Jenkins, Nancy Jenkins, Tarply Jenkins, William Bill Jenkins, Willis Alexander Jenkins. Evelyn Sharp passed away in 1888 in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1823, Evelyn Sharp entered the world in Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA, born to William Fritz Sharp And Nancy Josephine Spell.
  • In 1860, Evelyn Sharp resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1870, Evelyn Sharp resided in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.
  • Evelyn Sharp married William Thomas Jenkins, and had children including Caleb Tyner Jenkins, Caroline Jenkins, Jesse Jenkins, Martha Jenkins, Mary Polly Jenkins, Matilda Jenkins, Nancy Jenkins, Tarply Jenkins, William Bill Jenkins, Willis Alexander Jenkins.
  • Evelyn Sharp passed away in 1888 in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sharp
1796–1882
Birth Location: Louisiana
WS
Nancy Spell
1800–1880
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
NS

Spouses(s)

William Jenkins
1813–1888
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
WJ

Children(s)

Matilda Jenkins
1841–1918
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
MJ
Martha Jenkins
1843–1928
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
MJ
Tarply Jenkins
1845–1925
Birth Location: Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
TJ
Nancy Jenkins
1848–1871
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
NJ
Mary Jenkins
1849–1914
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
MJ
Caroline Jenkins
1853–1918
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
CJ
Willis Jenkins
1854–1933
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
WJ
Jesse Jenkins
1856–1927
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
JJ
William Jenkins
1842–1906
Birth Location: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
WJ
Caleb Jenkins
1851–1928
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
CJ

Evelyn Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Evelyn Sharp
1823–1888
Birth Place: Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Parents
William Fritz Sharp
1796–1882
Louisiana
Nancy (Josephine) Spell
1800–1880
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Tom (Spell) Sr
1769–1815
Elizabeth Spell
1769–1844
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Evelyn Sharp's Descendants

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Evelyn Sharp (30 Sep 1823–1888) m. William (Thomas) Jenkins (01 Sep 1813–5 Aug 1888)
  1. 1. Matilda Jenkins 1841–1918 m. Joseph (Felix) Pilaud 1847–1902
    1. 1. Louis (Alexander) Pilaud 1874–1961 m. Marie (Octavia) Pilaud 1863–1927
      1. 1. Annie (Louise) Galle' 1911–1999
    2. 2. Rosa (Lee Koch) Easterling 1869–1953
  2. 2. Martha Jenkins 1843–1928
  3. 3. Tarply Jenkins 1845–1925 m. Mary (Luvinia) Whittington 1857–1936
    1. 1. William (Abner) Jenkins 1876–1966 m. Martha (Louella Ann) Carroll 1885–1965
      1. 1. Willis (Elmer) Jenkins 1901–1978 m. Irma (Murrell (Murl)) Smith 1907–2003
        1. 1. Winnie (B) Jenkins 1925–1925
      2. 2. Pearl Jenkins 1906–1987
      3. 3. Martha (E) Jenkins 1909–
      4. 4. Roosevelt Jenkins 1907–
      5. 5. Eloise Jenkins 1910–
    2. 2. Appleton (B) Jenkins 1878–1968 m. Ida (May) Stockman 1884–1908 m. Eveleyn Jenkins 1886–1975
      1. 1. Grace Jenkins 1904–2001 m. Albert Johnson 1897–1984
        1. 1. Infant Johnson 1924–1924
        2. 2. Stella (G) Johnson 1926–
      2. 2. James (Aplton) Jenkins 1924–1979
      3. 3. Walter (Young) Jenkins 1918–1969
      4. 4. Mary (Jayne) Silvey 1913–2005
      5. 5. Dahlia Johnson 1922–2004 m. Thomas (W Johnson) Sr 1919–2004
      6. 6. Jessie (Florence) Jenkins 1906–2004 m. Walter Stirling 1901–1978
      7. 7. Sarah ((Sally)) Jenkins 1914–2003 m. Jack Whatley 1906–
      8. 8. Lena Jenkins 1916–1936 m. Kenneth (McKinsey Strange) Sr 1911–1984
        1. 1. Kenneth (McKinsey Strange) Jr 1934–1976
        2. 2. Johnny (Lenard Strange) Sr 1936–2007
      9. 9. John (Anderson) Jenkins 1920–1992
    3. 3. Raymore Jenkins 1880–1906
    4. 4. Cora (Maranda) Jenkins 1882–1957 m. Samuel (J) Dorman 1871–1946
      1. 1. Josephine Dorman 1902–1979 m. Elliott (Larkin) Mays 1886–1930
        1. 1. Jewell (Murphy) Mays 1923–1976 m. Naomi Jenkins 1924–2016
        2. 2. Eddie (Earl) Mays 1924–1996
      2. 2. Lucille Dorman 1914–1915
      3. 3. Carl (A) Dorman 1909–1984
      4. 4. Samuel (Edward) Dorman 1912–1970
      5. 5. Lawrence (Eugene) Dorman 1916–1982
      6. 6. Corine Morgan 1904–1991
      7. 7. Macie (Opal) Byrd 1907–1991
    5. 5. Emily (Evaline) Jenkins 1883–1884
    6. 6. Matthew Jenkins 1884–1884
    7. 7. Matilda Jenkins 1885–1885
    8. 8. Lawrence (Bushnell Jenkins) Sr 1889–1970 m. Bonnie (Bell) White 1896–1987
      1. 1. Lawrence (Bushnell Jenkins) Jr 1926–1992
      2. 2. Newton (Whatley) Jenkins 1928–2016
    9. 9. Lucinda Jenkins 1891–1984
    10. 10. Ethan (Allen) Jenkins 1893–1973 m. Dollie (Emma) Jenkins 1891–1992
      1. 1. Vernon Jenkins 1916–1918
      2. 2. Opal (Bernice) Jenkins 1922–1922
      3. 3. Leroy Jenkins 1915–1989
      4. 4. Carl (C.) Jenkins 1926–2008
      5. 5. Marvin (Marion) Jenkins 1920–2007
      6. 6. Allen (Pershing) Jenkins 1918–2002
      7. 7. Frances (Inez) Carter 1925–2013
      8. 8. Florence Wells 1923–2012
    11. 11. Clarence (Virgil) Jenkins 1896–1983
    12. 12. Gertrude (G) Jenkins 1900–1973 m. Josiah (Lauthel) Miller 1878–1953
  4. 4. Nancy Jenkins 1848–1871
  5. 5. Mary (Polly) Jenkins 1849–1914 m. Thomas (Harrison) Penton 1846–1916
    1. 1. MARY (MELINDE) PENTON 1875–1960 m. JOHN (MARCUS) Hunt 1876–1939
      1. 1. Maxiel Hunt 1909–1996 m. Mary Nicholson 1907–2000
        1. 1. Charles (V. ( Charlie)) Hunt 1932–1998
      2. 2. James (Monroe) Hunt 1895–1951
      3. 3. Emanuel (B) Hunt 1896–1978
      4. 4. Polly (C) Hunt 1899–1976
      5. 5. Melvin (E) Hunt 1905–1985
      6. 6. Joseph (Walter) Hunt 1913–1971
      7. 7. Charles (P) Hunt 1916–1982
      8. 8. Houston Hunt 1918–2005
      9. 9. Eddie (Ada) Hunt 1903–
      10. 10. Ellen Hunt 1906–
    2. 2. John (Wesley Penton) Sr 1873–1946
    3. 3. Samuel (Slatten) Penton 1874–1955
    4. 4. Emmanuel (Mac) Penton 1877–1963
    5. 5. Lola (P) Penton 1886–1968
    6. 6. Henry (J) Penton 1868–1882
    7. 7. Leonard (Willis) Penton 1879–1953
    8. 8. Julius Penton 1890–1953
  6. 6. Caroline Jenkins 1853–1918 m. Charles Wilson 1855–1946
    1. 1. Warren (Edward) Wilson 1883–1967
    2. 2. Abrella Wilson 1875–
    3. 3. Lilly (F.) Wilson 1877–
    4. 4. Caroline (Louise) Wilson 1878–
  7. 7. Willis (Alexander) Jenkins 1854–1933 m. Eliza (W) Jenkins 1857–1933
    1. 1. Daisey (D) Williams 1886–1917
    2. 2. Mary Jenkins 1888–1917
    3. 3. Carrie Revere 1897–1965
    4. 4. Emma (J) Jenkins 1884–1970 m. William (Pinkney) Galloway 1876–1957
      1. 1. Emile (Van) Galloway 1904–1971 m. Frances Holden 1907–1970
        1. 1. Emile (Van Galloway) Jr 1932–1996
      2. 2. Joseph (Edward) Galloway 1916–1956
      3. 3. Herman Galloway 1905–1983
      4. 4. Thomas (Clifton) Galloway 1908–2000
      5. 5. Louis (Ezekiel) Galloway 1911–1963
      6. 6. Pinkney (Pearl) Galloway 1913–1981
      7. 7. Sophie Moody 1918–1992
      8. 8. Willis Galloway 1902–
  8. 8. Jesse Jenkins 1856–1927
  9. 9. William (Bill) Jenkins 1842–1906 m. Louiza Jenkins 1847–1928
    1. 1. Selena (S) Jenkins 1879–1912 m. Euclid (E (Euke)) Jenkins 1860–1926
      1. 1. Rudy (Patmos) Jenkins 1886–1962
      2. 2. Lubie (Roscoe) Jenkins 1904–1968
      3. 3. Rusaw (U) Jenkins 1890–1969 m. Agnes (F) Jenkins 1895–1979
      4. 4. Emmy (Jenkins) Meyers 1894–1925
      5. 5. Elsie (E.) Loyd 1900–1978
      6. 6. Ellen Caswell 1897–1990
      7. 7. Alonzo Jenkins 1896–1981
      8. 8. Leatha (Louise) Abney 1901–1996 m. Roland (Mercier) Abney 1897–1937
        1. 1. Margareite Abney 1922–
        2. 2. Virden (R) Abney 1922–1972 m. Marie (L Abney) Boudreaux 1913–2007
        3. 3. Alvin (Vernon) Abney 1925–1988 m. Lillian Abney 1925–2003
        4. 4. Herbert (Marvin) Abney 1935–1981
        5. 5. Marguerite Craddock 1921–1991
    2. 2. Willis Jenkins 1876–1933 m. Minnie Jenkins 1882–1926
      1. 1. Floyd (H.) Jenkins 1909–1988
      2. 2. Viola Smith 1903–1992
      3. 3. Beatrice Richardson 1901–1998
      4. 4. Gladys Murph 1906–1987
    3. 3. Amizire Jenkins 1882–1968
      1. 1. Jewell (Ray) Jenkins 1917–2004 m. Ruth Howard 1910–1970
    4. 4. Ada Lavinghouse 1887–1973
    5. 5. Leonah Thomas 1889–1968
    6. 6. Annie (Eliza) Loyd 1892–1990
  10. 10. Caleb (Tyner) Jenkins 1851–1928 m. Barbara (Ellen) Sharp 1860–1935
    1. 1. Bunion (Monroe) Jenkins 1874–1955 m. Mary (M) Fauntleroy 1878–1915 m. Ida (Olevia) Sharp 1872–1939
      1. 1. Rachel Quave-Jenkins 1910–1987 m. James (Virden) Quave 1911–1943 m. John (Eddis) Jenkins 1898–1958
      2. 2. Alonzo Jenkins 1898–1976
      3. 3. Munroe Jenkins 1902–1987 m. Emma Sharp 1896–1976
      4. 4. Heintz Jenkins 1899–1980 m. Bevie Fussell 1904–1956
        1. 1. Ado Jenkins 1921–1984
      5. 5. Ada (D) Galloway 1904–1992
      6. 6. Pennie Taylor 1906–
      7. 7. Emma (A) Taylor 1908–
      8. 8. Marice Taylor 1910–
      9. 9. Beulah Taylor 1911–
      10. 10. Rachel Jenkins 1911–
    2. 2. Erben (Rester) Jenkins 1879–1881
    3. 3. Francois Jenkins 1882–1915 m. Lozane (Louise) Knight 1886–1934
      1. 1. Calip (Lee) Jenkins 1904–1972 m. Violet (Elizabeth) Fussell 1911–1957
      2. 2. Bertha Jenkins 1908–2000 m. Fred Magee 1899–1968
        1. 1. Willmon (H) Magee 1932–1989
        2. 2. Gilbert (Eugene) Magee 1935–2009
        3. 3. Fred (S) Magee 1929–2007
    4. 4. Ben (Abner) Jenkins 1876–1956 m. Lillie Jenkins 1886–1936
      1. 1. Andrew (J) Jenkins 1906–
      2. 2. Burtus Jenkins 1909–
    5. 5. Minnie King 1893–1970
    6. 6. Mary (Ann Virginia) Jenkins 1891–1967 m. Oliver (G) Parker 1873–
      1. 1. Dudley Parker 1931–1977
      2. 2. Lula Parker 1918–
      3. 3. Pearlie (C) Parker 1922–
      4. 4. Fontain (G) Parker 1925–
      5. 5. Munroe Parker 1926–
      6. 6. Ruby Parker 1918–
      7. 7. Hazel Parker 1920–
    7. 7. Benjamin Jenkins 1880–

Evelyn Sharp's Timeline

4 Records

1823
30 Sep 1823
Birth of Evelyn Sharp in Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 37
Evelyn Sharp resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 47
Evelyn Sharp resided here in St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
1888
1888
Age 65
Death of Evelyn Sharp in Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Sep 1823
    Event Place: Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M593_532; Page: 37B; Image: 78253; Family History Library Film: 552031
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M653_425; Page: 67; Image: 303; Family History Library Film: 803425
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 866.004; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 5
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M653_425; Page: 67; Image: 303; Family History Library Film: 803425

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 6, St Tammany, Louisiana; Roll: M593_532; Page: 37B; Image: 78253; Family History Library Film: 552031

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Covington, St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St Tammany, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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