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Jessie Walter Sharp 1887–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jan 1887

Birth Location: Chatham, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 8 Jul 1962

Death Location: Glenmoore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Sharp

Mother: Jane Kirk

Spouse(s): Benjamin Henderson

Children(s):

The story of Jessie Walter Sharp began in 1887 in Chatham, Pennsylvania. In 1930, Jessie Walter Sharp resided in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania. In 1935, Jessie Walter Sharp resided in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania. Jessie Walter Sharp married Benjamin Reed Henderson. Jessie Walter Sharp passed away in 1962 in Glenmoore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jessie Walter Sharp began in 1887 in Chatham, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1930, Jessie Walter Sharp resided in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1935, Jessie Walter Sharp resided in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania.
  • Jessie Walter Sharp married Benjamin Reed Henderson.
  • Jessie Walter Sharp passed away in 1962 in Glenmoore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Sharp
1856–1890
Birth Location: Near Chatham, Chester Co
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Jane Kirk
1857–1947
Birth Location: Edgemont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

Benjamin Henderson
1887–1964
Birth Location: Glenmoore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

Jessie Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Jessie Sharp
1887–1962
Birth Place: Chatham, Pennsylvania
Parents
Joseph Walter Sharp
1856–1890
Near Chatham, Chester Co
Jane (Baker) Kirk
1857–1947
Edgemont, Delaware, Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Joseph (Leedom) Kirk
1833–1914
Pennsylvania
Sabina (Bishop) Baker
1832–1916
Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Baker
1805–1855
Maria Bishop
1805–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Baker
1752–1827
Jane Green
1765–1835

Jessie Sharp's Timeline

5 Records

1887
18 Jan 1887
Birth of Jessie Walter Sharp in Chatham, Pennsylvania
Chatham, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 43
Jessie Walter Sharp resided here in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
1935
1935
Age 48
Jessie Walter Sharp resided here in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
Jessie Walter Sharp resided here in West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
1962
8 Jul 1962
Age 75
Death of Jessie Walter Sharp in West Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
West Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jan 1887
    Event Place: Chatham, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3467; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 15-110
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 064351-067200
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2021; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0094; Image: 131.0; FHL microfilm: 2341755
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: The Sharps of Chester County, Pennsylvania and abstracts of records in Great Britain
    [6] Pennsylvania, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2021; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0094; Image: 131.0; FHL microfilm: 2341755

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3467; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 15-110

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: West Chester, Chester, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3467; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 15-110

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1962
    Event Place: West Bradford, Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1924, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Certificate Number Range: 064351-067200
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glenmoore, Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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