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Melvin Sharp 1856–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Nov 1856

Birth Location: Limestone County, Texas

Death Date: 6 May 1928

Death Location: Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Edward Sharp

Mother: Saluda Taylor

Spouse(s): Rosalie Anglin

Children(s): Willie Smith

Melvin Sharp was born in 1856 in Limestone County, Texas, the child of Edward W Sharp And Saluda Ann Ludy Tucker Taylor. In 1860, Melvin Sharp resided in Limestone, Texas, USA. In 1870, Melvin Sharp resided in District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA. Melvin Sharp married Rosalie Anglin, and had children including Willie M Smith. Melvin Sharp passed away in 1928 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Melvin Sharp was born in 1856 in Limestone County, Texas, the child of Edward W Sharp And Saluda Ann Ludy Tucker Taylor.
  • In 1860, Melvin Sharp resided in Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • In 1870, Melvin Sharp resided in District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA.
  • Melvin Sharp married Rosalie Anglin, and had children including Willie M Smith.
  • Melvin Sharp passed away in 1928 in Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Sharp
1826–1870
Birth Location: Missouri
ES
Saluda Taylor
1833–1907
Birth Location: Kentucky
ST

Spouses(s)

Rosalie Anglin
1857–1948
Birth Location: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
RA

Children(s)

Willie Smith
1879–1975
Birth Location: Mississippi
WS

Melvin Sharp's Ancestors

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Melvin Sharp
1856–1928
Birth Place: Limestone County, Texas
Parents
Edward W Sharp
1826–1870
Missouri
Saluda (Ann "Ludy" Tucker) Taylor
1833–1907
Kentucky
Grandparents
Anthony ("Antney") Sharp
1801–1881
Shelby, Kentucky, USA
Charlotte (Walker) Sharp
1804–1855
Kentucky, United States of America
Spotswood (Dandridge) Tucker
1810–1880
Casey County, Kentucky, USA
Perlina (R) Busby
1812–1887
Adair, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Anthony Sr
1762–1837
Rachel Allison
1758–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Edward Sharp
1740–1770
Jane McClelland
1744–1789

Melvin Sharp's Descendants

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Melvin Sharp (2 Nov 1856–6 May 1928) m. Rosalie Anglin (27 Mar 1857–5 Mar 1948)
  1. 1. Willie (M) Smith 1879–1975 m. Edwin (R) Smith 1875–1950
    1. 1. Joseph (Hilary) Smith 1904–1994
    2. 2. Nerthema Smith 1906–1968
    3. 3. Edwina (Roalla) Smith 1908–2004

Melvin Sharp's Timeline

8 Records

1856
2 Nov 1856
Birth of Melvin Sharp in Limestone County, Texas
Limestone County, Texas
1860
1860
Age 4
Melvin Sharp resided here in Limestone, Texas, USA
Limestone, Texas, USA
1870
1870
Age 14
Melvin Sharp resided here in District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA
District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 24
Melvin Sharp resided here in Limestone, Texas, USA
Limestone, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Melvin Sharp resided here in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Melvin Sharp resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Limestone, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Limestone, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Melvin Sharp resided here in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
1928
6 May 1928
Age 72
Death of Melvin Sharp in Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1856
    Event Place: Limestone County, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Limestone, Texas; Roll: 1317; Page: 301B; Enumeration District: 092
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas; Roll: M593_1596; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 553095
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241654
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Limestone, Texas; Roll: M653_1300; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 805300
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Limestone, Texas; Roll: T624_1573; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1375586
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Limestone, Texas; Roll: M653_1300; Page: 347; Family History Library Film: 805300

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 48 West Texas, Limestone, Texas; Roll: M593_1596; Page: 151B; Family History Library Film: 553095

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Limestone, Texas; Roll: 1317; Page: 301B; Enumeration District: 092

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1241654

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Limestone, Texas; Roll: T624_1573; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0033; FHL microfilm: 1375586

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas; Roll: T625_1829; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 82

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 May 1928
    Event Place: Groesbeck, Limestone, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Groesbeck, Limestone County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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