YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Sharp 1888–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1888

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: 1916

Death Location: Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada

Father: Andrew Sharp

Mother: Jane Dunbar

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1888, James Sharp entered the world in Scotland, born to Andrew Sharp And Jane Dunbar. In 1891, James Sharp resided in Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada. James Sharp passed away in 1916 in Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Find more search results for James Sharp
JS

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 1888, James Sharp entered the world in Scotland, born to Andrew Sharp And Jane Dunbar.
  • In 1891, James Sharp resided in Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada.
  • James Sharp passed away in 1916 in Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Sharp's Ancestors

Self
James Sharp
1888–1916
Birth Place: Scotland
Parents
Andrew Sharp
1850–1926
Scotland
Jane Dunbar
1859–1935
Ayr, Ayrshire
Grandparents
James Dunbar
1827–1923
Girvan, Ayrshire
Jane (McIlraith) Gardner
1835–1912
Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Dunbar
1790–1832
Margaret Dunbar
1791–
John Gardner
1783–1848
Jane Fergusson
1792–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Dunbar
1765–
Jannet Hatridge
1755–1815
James Fergusson
1759–1831
Isabell McIlwraith
1759–1831

James Sharp's Timeline

3 Records

1888
1888
Birth of James Sharp in Scotland
Scotland
1891
1891
Age 3
James Sharp resided here in Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada
Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada
1916
1916
Age 28
Death of James Sharp in France
France

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6332; Family No: 261
    [2] Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Hope, Durham East, Ontario, Canada; Roll: T-6332; Family No: 261

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1916
    Event Place: France
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bowmanville, Durham Regional Municipality, Ontario, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

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