YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Leonard Houk Sharp 1884–1956 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 November 1884

Birth Location: Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 14 October 1956

Death Location: Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Hiram Sharp

Mother: Sarena Beeler

Spouse(s): Hattie Sharp

Children(s): Theakla Sharp, Jesse Sharp, Mada Sharp, Mildred Sharp, Velma Sharp, Carl Sharp, Leon Sharp

The story of Leonard Houk Sharp began in 1884 in Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America. In 1920, Leonard Houk Sharp resided in Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Leonard Houk Sharp resided in Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA. Leonard Houk Sharp married Hattie Isabell Sharp, and had children including Carl Sharp, Jesse Sharp, Leon Sharp, Mada Sharp, Mildred Sharp, Theakla O Sharp, Velma Sharp. Leonard Houk Sharp passed away in 1956 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America.

Find more search results for Leonard Sharp
LS

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

  • The story of Leonard Houk Sharp began in 1884 in Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America.
  • In 1920, Leonard Houk Sharp resided in Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Leonard Houk Sharp resided in Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA.
  • Leonard Houk Sharp married Hattie Isabell Sharp, and had children including Carl Sharp, Jesse Sharp, Leon Sharp, Mada Sharp, Mildred Sharp, Theakla O Sharp, Velma Sharp.
  • Leonard Houk Sharp passed away in 1956 in Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Sharp
1884–1956
Birth Place: Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
Parents
Hiram Hyte Sharp
1862–1928
Lost Creek, Union, Tennessee, USA
Sarena Beeler
1865–1910
Union County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Elihu (Milton) Sharp
1838–1912
Union County, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Jane) Sharp
1839–1915
Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
George Jr.
1791–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leonard Sharp's Descendants

1.
LS
Leonard (Houk) Sharp (6 November 1884–14 October 1956) m. Hattie (Isabell) Sharp (13 May 1885–23 March 1938)
  1. 1. Theakla (O) Sharp 1907–1995 m. James (C) Thomas 1904–1982
    1. 1. James (Terry) Thomas 1941–2018 m. Mary (Francis) Jarvis 1942–1978
    2. 2. Bertie (Mae) Thomas 1932–2006
      1. 1. Katherine Linder 1951–2008
    3. 3. La (Vaughn) Thomas 1930–1994
  2. 2. Jesse Sharp 1909–2002 m. Ezra Boruff 1903–1955
  3. 3. Mada Sharp 1919–
  4. 4. Mildred Sharp 1916–
  5. 5. Velma Sharp 1922–1980
  6. 6. Carl Sharp 1914–
  7. 7. Leon Sharp 1922–

Leonard Sharp's Timeline

4 Records

1884
6 November 1884
Birth of Leonard Houk Sharp in Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 36
Leonard Houk Sharp resided here in Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA
Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Leonard Houk Sharp resided here in Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA
Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA
1956
14 October 1956
Age 72
Death of Leonard Houk Sharp in Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America
Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 November 1884
    Event Place: Sharps Chapel, Union County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lyman, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lyman, Ford, Illinois; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340250
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lyman, Ford, Illinois; Roll: T625_368; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lyman, Ford, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lyman, Ford, Illinois; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340250

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 October 1956
    Event Place: Chatsworth, Livingston County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Piper City, Ford County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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