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John Willis Sharp 1911–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Feb 1911

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 29 Jan 1994

Death Location: Powell, Knox, Tennessee

Father: Elbert Sharp

Mother: Mellie Coker

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The story of John Willis Sharp began in 1911 in Sevier, Tennessee. In 1920, John Willis Sharp resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1930, John Willis Sharp resided in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee. John Willis Sharp passed away in 1994 in Powell, Knox, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of John Willis Sharp began in 1911 in Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1920, John Willis Sharp resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, John Willis Sharp resided in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • John Willis Sharp passed away in 1994 in Powell, Knox, Tennessee.

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John Sharp's Ancestors

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John Sharp
1911–1994
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
Elbert "Herman" Sharp
1886–1970
Sevier, Tennessee
Mellie (Elvina) Coker
1888–1930
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Leonard (Jephet) Sharp
1855–1934
Tennessee
Margaret (Louisa) Stafford
1855–1934
Sevier, Tennessee
James (William Harvey) Coker
1847–1911
Yancey, North Carolina
Matilda Ogle
1848–1913
Gatlinburg, Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Stafford
1818–1899
Elizabeth Thurman
1821–1890
James Coker
1829–1898
Elizabeth Oakley
1831–1915
Elijah Ogle
1824–1888
Elizabeth Conner
1826–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Barnabas Thurman
1794–1839
Sarah Moon
1794–1837

John Sharp's Timeline

5 Records

1911
22 Feb 1911
Birth of John Willis Sharp in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 9
John Willis Sharp resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 19
John Willis Sharp resided here in District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
John Willis Sharp resided here in Sevier, Tennessee, USA
Sevier, Tennessee, USA
1994
29 Jan 1994
Age 83
Death of John Willis Sharp in Powell, Knox, Tennessee
Powell, Knox, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Feb 1911
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: .
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 607.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 78-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3933; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 78-4

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 3; Image: 607.0; FHL microfilm: 2342005

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1994
    Event Place: Powell, Knox, Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 139; Image: .

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