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Maria Sharp 1850–1923 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Dec 1850

Birth Location: 72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England

Death Date: 14 Nov 1923

Death Location: Southland, Invercargill

Father: William Sharp

Mother: Mary Grant

Spouse(s): James Watts

Children(s): William Watts, James Watts, Henry Watts, Ellen Watts, Albert Watts, Caroline Watts, Ruth Watts, Mary Watts, Maria Watts, Thurzey Watts

In 1850, Maria Sharp entered the world in 72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England, born to William Sharp And Mary Ann Grant. In 1851, Maria Sharp resided in Chelsea, Middlesex, England. Maria Sharp married James Mark Watts, and had children including Albert Watts, Caroline Carrie Watts, Ellen Watts, Henry Albert George Harry Watts, James Gilbert Watts, Maria Elizabeth Eliza Watts, Mary Ann Watts, Ruth Rebecca Jane Watts, Thurzey Sarah Thirza Watts, William Mark Watts. Maria Sharp passed away in 1923 in Southland, Invercargill.

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Biography

  • In 1850, Maria Sharp entered the world in 72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England, born to William Sharp And Mary Ann Grant.
  • In 1851, Maria Sharp resided in Chelsea, Middlesex, England.
  • Maria Sharp married James Mark Watts, and had children including Albert Watts, Caroline Carrie Watts, Ellen Watts, Henry Albert George Harry Watts, James Gilbert Watts, Maria Elizabeth Eliza Watts, Mary Ann Watts, Ruth Rebecca Jane Watts, Thurzey Sarah Thirza Watts, William Mark Watts.
  • Maria Sharp passed away in 1923 in Southland, Invercargill.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sharp
1824–1854
Birth Location: Minto, Roxburghshire, Scotland
WS
Mary Grant
1824–1889
Birth Location: Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England
MG

Spouses(s)

James Watts
1846–1894
Birth Location: Iron bridge, Hillingdon, Middlesex, England
JW

Children(s)

William Watts
1877–1954
Birth Location: Wrights Bush, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
WW
James Watts
1882–1945
Birth Location: Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
JW
Henry Watts
1889–1951
Birth Location: West Plains, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
HW
Ellen Watts
1879–1890
Birth Location: Wallacetown, Southland, New Zealand
EW
Albert Watts
1884–1884
Birth Location: West Plains, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
AW
Caroline Watts
1875–
Birth Location: Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
CW
Ruth Watts
1886–1982
Birth Location: West Plains, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
RW
Mary Watts
1872–1937
Birth Location: Edmonton, Middlesex, England
MW
Maria Watts
1870–1913
Birth Location: Edmonton, Middlesex, England
MW
Thurzey Watts
1892–1980
Birth Location: West Plains, Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
TW

Maria Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Maria Sharp
1850–1923
Birth Place: 72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
Parents
William Sharp
1824–1854
Minto, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Mary (Ann) Grant
1824–1889
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
Gilbert Sharp
1770–1841
Northmavine, Shetland, Scotland
Nelly ((Helen)) Reid
1786–1861
Craigend, Minto, Roxburghshire, Scotland
Henry Grant
1782–1838
Chipping Sodbury, Gloucestershire, England
Anna (Maria) Ball
1787–1858
Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Sharp
1750–
Margaret Mann
1750–
James Reid
1766–
Helen Smith
1766–
Samuel Grant
1752–1824
Betty
1749–1824
Moses Ball
1758–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Sharp
1730–
Richard Grant
1710–
Gabriel Russell
–1807
Rebecca Russell
–1804
George Ball
1729–
Mary Boulton
1731–

Maria Sharp's Descendants

1.
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Maria Sharp (16 Dec 1850–14 Nov 1923) m. James (Mark) Watts (30 Jul 1846–15 Apr 1894)
  1. 1. William (Mark) Watts 1877–1954 m. Emily (Jane) Shave 1894–1983
    1. 1. Rose (Edna) Watts 1924–2012 m. Thomas (Henry) Muirhead 1920–2003
    2. 2. Charles (James) Watts 1918–1941
    3. 3. Ellen ("Nellie" Elizabeth) Watts 1922–1989 m. John ("Jack" Joseph Henry) Argyle 1920–1968
    4. 4. Emily (Maud) Watts 1918–
    5. 5. William (George) Watts 1920–1973 m. Rose (Ellen) Dutton –2024
  2. 2. James (Gilbert) Watts 1882–1945 m. Amelia (Louisa) Tyler-Whiteman 1880–1924
    1. 1. Gilbert (William Henry) Watts 1910–1976
    2. 2. Edna (Mavis) Watts 1912–1942
    3. 3. Bertha (Robina) Watts 1913–1940
    4. 4. Hazel (Catherine) Watts 1912–1988
  3. 3. Henry (Albert George (Harry)) Watts 1889–1951
  4. 4. Ellen Watts 1879–1890
  5. 5. Albert Watts 1884–1884
  6. 6. Caroline ((Carrie)) Watts 1875– m. John (Wilson) Robertson 1863–
    1. 1. Joy (Maria Isabella) Wilson-Robertson 1896–
  7. 7. Ruth (Rebecca Jane) Watts 1886–1982 m. John (Charles) Voight 1880–1964
    1. 1. John (James) Voight 1908–1973
    2. 2. Baby Voight 1905–1905
    3. 3. Leslie (Charles) Voight 1910–1987
    4. 4. Ivy (Maria Theresa) Voight 1906–1949
    5. 5. Stella (Ruth) Voight 1913–1990
    6. 6. Harold (Alexander) Voight 1918–1955
    7. 7. Mervyn (Reginald) Voight 1931–1998
  8. 8. Mary (Ann) Watts 1872–1937
  9. 9. Maria (Elizabeth (Eliza)) Watts 1870–1913
  10. 10. Thurzey (Sarah (Thirza)) Watts 1892–1980 m. Ernest (Edward) Lainchbury 1885–1960
    1. 1. Thirza (Mavis Elizabeth) Lainchbury 1913–1987 m. James (Alfred) O'Kane 1911–1945
    2. 2. Ethelwyn (Reginald Henry) Lainchbury 1915–1986 m. Edna (May) McDowell 1916–2007

Maria Sharp's Timeline

5 Records

1850
16 Dec 1850
Birth of Maria Sharp in 72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
1851
1851
Age 1
Maria Sharp resided here in Chelsea, Middlesex, England
Chelsea, Middlesex, England
1914
1914
Age 64
Maria Sharp resided here in Awarua, Southland, New Zealand
Awarua, Southland, New Zealand
1920
1920
Age 70
Maria Sharp resided here in Waikiwi, North Invercargill, New Zealand
Waikiwi, North Invercargill, New Zealand
1923
14 Nov 1923
Age 73
Death of Maria Sharp in Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1850
    Event Place: 72 Arthur Street, Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932, London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p80pet008
    [2] Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, Descriptive Nominal Lists of Immigrants and Associated Papers.; Film: SLTXAOMB266; Series: CB718
    [3] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1473; Folio: 190; Page: 32; GSU roll: 87796

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Chelsea, Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1473; Folio: 190; Page: 32; GSU roll: 87796

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1873
    Record Source: Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, Descriptive Nominal Lists of Immigrants and Associated Papers.; Film: SLTXAOMB266; Series: CB718

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Event Place: Awarua, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Electoral Rolls, 1914

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waikiwi, North Invercargill, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, City & Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Tasmania, Australia
    Record Source: Tasmania, Australia, Immigrant Lists, 1841-1884, Descriptive Nominal Lists of Immigrants and Associated Papers.; Film: SLTXAOMB266; Series: CB718

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Nov 1923
    Event Place: Invercargill, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Southland, Invercargill
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
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