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James Sharp 1735–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1735

Birth Location: Barren, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 1795

Death Location: Barren, Kentucky, USA

Father: Robert Sharp

Mother: Elizabeth FORGY

Spouse(s): Margaret McConnell

Children(s): William Sharp, Mary Sharp, Matthew Sharp, Robert Sharp

In 1735, James Sharp entered the world in Barren, Kentucky, United States, born to Robert Sharp And Elizabeth Forgy. In 1775, James Sharp resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA. James Sharp married Margaret Agnes Mcconnell, and had children including Mary Sharp, Matthew Sharp, Robert Sharp, Rosannah Sharp, William Sharp. James Sharp passed away in 1795 in Barren, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1735, James Sharp entered the world in Barren, Kentucky, United States, born to Robert Sharp And Elizabeth Forgy.
  • In 1775, James Sharp resided in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • James Sharp married Margaret Agnes Mcconnell, and had children including Mary Sharp, Matthew Sharp, Robert Sharp, Rosannah Sharp, William Sharp.
  • James Sharp passed away in 1795 in Barren, Kentucky, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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James Sharp's Ancestors

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James Sharp
1735–1795
Birth Place: Barren, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Robert Sharp
1761–1790
Barren, Kentucky, United States
Elizabeth FORGY
1761–1855
Ireland
Grandparents
JAMES SHARP
1740–1830
OF, Barren, Kentucky, United States
Margaret (Anges) McConnell
1735–1795
OF, Barren, Kentucky, United States
Samuel (Clement Forgy Forgey Forgie) Forgger
1726–1770
Antrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Sarah Wilson
1726–1824
Antrim, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Sharp's Descendants

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James Sharp (1735–1795) m. Margaret (Agnes) McConnell (1735–1769)
  1. 1. William Sharp 1760–1781 m. Jane McClintock 1760–1812
    1. 1. Susannah Sharp 1760–1810 m. Michael Kerr 1750–1827
      1. 1. Sinia Campbell 1795–1870 m. Samuel Campbell 1797–1853
        1. 1. Mary (Jane) McCord 1834–1906
        2. 2. Susan (Jane Campbell) Lakin 1829–1905 m. John (T) Lakin 1840–1892
        3. 3. William (C) Campbell 1821–1895 m. Elizabeth WRIGHTHOUSE 1831–1919
        4. 4. David (H) Campbell 1823–1890 m. Rhoda (C) Rankin 1828–
        5. 5. Ann Campbell 1825–
        6. 6. Elizabeth (Campbell) McCord 1831–1894
        7. 7. Robert Campbell 1833–
        8. 8. Mary (J) Campbell 1834–
        9. 9. John Campbell 1836–
        10. 10. Mary (E) Campbell 1843–
      2. 2. Mary (Polly) Kerr 1779–1836 m. Fulton Lindsey 1775–
        1. 1. Michael (J.) Lindsey 1807–1884 m. Rachel Fields 1822–1914 m. Orian (F) Brooks 1809–1837 m. Amanda (J) Wilson 1818–1857
      3. 3. Thomas (Greer) Kerr 1787–1807 m. Catherine Wilson 1785–1832
      4. 4. James Kerr 1789–1863 m. Heneretta (Harriet) Campbell 1795–
    2. 2. William Sharp 1760–1806
    3. 3. Robert Sharp 1789–1858
  2. 2. Mary Sharp 1747–
  3. 3. Matthew Sharp 1751–1796 m. Elizabeth Lindsay 1745–1806
    1. 1. Rosanna Sharp 1781–1846
    2. 2. James Sharp 1784–1861 m. Isabella Stockman. 1798–1873
      1. 1. James (Stockman) Sharp 1823–1846
      2. 2. Elizabeth (Lindsay) Sharp 1826–1901
      3. 3. Mary (Rowan) Sharp 1829–1853
      4. 4. Jane (Beltzhoover) Sharp 1834–1852
    3. 3. Mary Sharp 1789–1859
  4. 4. Robert Sharp 1761–1856

James Sharp's Timeline

3 Records

1735
1735
Birth of James Sharp in Barren, Kentucky, United States
Barren, Kentucky, United States
1775
1775-1783
Age 40
James Sharp resided here in Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
1795
1795
Age 60
Death of James Sharp in Barren, Kentucky, USA
Barren, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1735
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1775-1783
    Event Place: Franklin, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: American Revolutionary soldiers of Franklin County, Pennnsylvania [sic]

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Colonial and Revolutionary Families of Pennsylvania : Genealogical and Personal Memoirs

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1795
    Event Place: Barren, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

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