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Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp 1807 – 1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1807

Birth Location: Arlington, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1900

Death Location: Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

Father: Robert Sharp,

Mother: Philipina Shelton

Spouse(s): 1st Sandefur,

Children(s): Mary Sandifer, Margaret Sandifer, Rev Sandifer, Samuel Sandefur,, Penelope Sandifer, Fairest Sandifer, Abraham Sandifer, Johanna Sandifer, Savanna Sandifer, Lucy Sandifer, Gabriella Sandefur, Gatrilla Sandefur, Eliza Sandifer\Sandefur, Shelton Sandifer, William Sandefer

In 1807, Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp entered the world in Arlington, Virginia, USA, born to Robert Sharp, and Philipina "Penny" Shelton. In 1870, Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp resided in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp resided in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA. Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp married 1st Cpl William Alexander Sandefur,, and had children including Mary Frances Sandifer, Margaret Jane Sandifer, Rev Robert Sharp Sandifer, Samuel Matthew Sandefur,, Penelope "Penny" Johnson Sandifer, Fairest Sandifer, Abraham William Sandifer, Johanna Lavenia Sandifer, Savanna Johanna Sandifer, Lucy Ann Sandifer, Gabriella Lucita Sandefur, Gatrilla Ella Sandefur, Eliza "Lizzie" Augusta Sandifer\Sandefur, Shelton Miller Sandifer, William David Sandefer. Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp passed away in 1900 in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp entered the world in Arlington, Virginia, USA, born to Robert Sharp, and Philipina "Penny" Shelton.
  • In 1870, Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp resided in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp resided in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.
  • Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp married 1st Cpl William Alexander Sandefur,, and had children including Mary Frances Sandifer, Margaret Jane Sandifer, Rev Robert Sharp Sandifer, Samuel Matthew Sandefur,, Penelope "Penny" Johnson Sandifer, Fairest Sandifer, Abraham William Sandifer, Johanna Lavenia Sandifer, Savanna Johanna Sandifer, Lucy Ann Sandifer, Gabriella Lucita Sandefur, Gatrilla Ella Sandefur, Eliza "Lizzie" Augusta Sandifer\Sandefur, Shelton Miller Sandifer, William David Sandefer.
  • Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp passed away in 1900 in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Sharp,
1770 – 1814
Birth Location: Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
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Philipina Shelton
1777 – 1855
Birth Location: Patrick Co., Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

1st Sandefur,
1804 – 1884
Birth Location: Henderson Co, Kentucky, USA
1S

Children(s)

Mary Sandifer
1828 – 1830
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia, USA
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Margaret Sandifer
1830 – 1830
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia, USA
MS
Rev Sandifer
1831 – 1885
Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia, USA
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Samuel Sandefur,
1833 – 1912
Birth Location: Patrick County, Viriginia, USA
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Penelope Sandifer
1834 – 1916
Birth Location: Patrick County, Viriginia, USA
PS
Fairest Sandifer
1835 – 1859
Birth Location: Patrick Co, Virginia, USA
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Abraham Sandifer
1837 – 1848
Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States
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Johanna Sandifer
1837 – 1898
Birth Location: Patrick, Virginia, United States
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Savanna Sandifer
1838 – 1898
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Lucy Sandifer
1840 – 1881
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
LS
Gabriella Sandefur
1843 – 1859
Birth Location: Patrick County, Viriginia, USA
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Gatrilla Sandefur
1843 –
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Eliza Sandifer\Sandefur
1845 – 1917
Birth Location: Either, Washington, Virginia, USA
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Shelton Sandifer
1849 – 1916
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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William Sandefer
1853 – 1932
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Sharp
1807 – 1900
Birth Place: Arlington, Virginia, USA
Parents
Robert Sharp,
1770 – 1814
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Philipina ("Penny") Shelton
1777 – 1855
Patrick Co., Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John Sharp
1752 – 1834
Chesterfield, Chesterfield, Virginia, USA
Frances Walthall
1749 – 1800
Chesterfield, Virginia, United States
Capt (Eliphaz) Shelton
1741 – 1826
Virginia, USA
Nancy
Great-Grandparents
Richard Sharp,
1730 – 1787
Agnes Rogers
1735 – 1800
Ralph Shelton
1709 – 1789
Susannah Shelton
1713 – 1787
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sharp
1710 – 1768
Martha Allen
1710 – 1767

Nancy Sharp's Descendants

1.
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Nancy ("Nantha" Martha) Sharp (14 Mar 1807 – 1900) m. 1st (Cpl William Alexander) Sandefur, (1804 – 2 FEB 1884)
  1. 1. Mary (Frances) Sandifer (25 Oct 1828 – 1830)
  2. 2. Margaret (Jane) Sandifer (30 Mar 1830 – 1830)
  3. 3. Rev (Robert Sharp) Sandifer (31 May 1831 – 20 Jun 1885) m. Susan Haskew (15 Jun 1840 – 1 Sep 1901)
    1. 1. William (Henry) Sandefur (21 Mar 1856 – 14 Apr 1946)
    2. 2. Floyd Sandifer (18 Nov 1860 – 17 May 1946)
    3. 3. John Sandefur (18 Dec 1860 – 3 Jul 1943)
    4. 4. Samuel (Abraham) Sandifer (16 Jan 1863 – 7 May 1874)
    5. 5. Robert Sandefur (4 Oct 1875 – 1 Dec 1965)
  4. 4. Samuel (Matthew) Sandefur, (09 Jan 1833 – 12 May 1912) m. Rebecca (Emaline Lee) Farris (1838 – 22 Feb 1872) m. Alice (Elizabeth) Marcum (10 Oct 1860 – 17 Oct 1921)
    1. 1. William (James) Sandifer (22 Jun 1857 – 29 Mar 1929)
    2. 2. John (Blackwell) Sandifer (19 Aug 1860 – 17 May 1930) m. Cordelia Sandefur (4 Jun 1861 – 18 Oct 1924)
    3. 3. Nancy (Ann) Sandifer (9 Mar 1863 – 3 Jul 1898) m. Samuel (Arnett) Henderson (24 Dec 1861 – 4 Jun 1937)
      1. 1. Mary (Dora) Henderson (10 Mar 1886 – 15 May 1955)
      2. 2. Samuel (Whitley Fullen) Henderson (10 May 1889 – 25 Sep 1963) m. Constance (Floy) Henderson (27 November 1889 – 6 December 1979)
        1. 1. Margarete (Gladys) Henderson (11 August 1913 – 21 August 1924)
        2. 2. Claude (Lawrence) Henderson (15 May 1915 – 9 June 1969) m. Della (Mae) Henderson (July 17, 1919 – March 4, 2010)
        3. 3. Mildred (June) Henderson (June 1, 1917 – May 13, 2001)
        4. 4. Muriel (Joy) Henderson (3 May 1919 – 10 Mar 2003)
      3. 3. Thomas (Olaf) Henderson (9 Jun 1893 – Dec 1980)
      4. 4. John (Jesse) Henderson (1 Jul 1896 – 12 Mar 1918)
    4. 4. Robert (S.) Sandifer (1865 – 1910)
    5. 5. Emeline Sandifer (1872 – 1966)
    6. 6. William (James) Sandefur (22 Jun 1857 – 29 Mar 1929)
    7. 7. Thomas (David) Sandefur (27 May 1878 – 18 May 1962)
    8. 8. George (M.) Sandifer (17 October 1879 – 17 March 1948)
    9. 9. Hattie (Ellen) Sandefur (2 Nov 1882 – 22 Dec 1943) m. Wiley (Huddleson) Poore (14 Oct 1872 – 12 Jun 1962)
      1. 1. Avery (Edith) Poore (12 Jul 1911 – 3 Oct 1941)
      2. 2. Eva Poore (25 Mar 1916 – 30 Nov 1977)
    10. 10. Minnie (Myrtle) Sandifer (23 Nov 1885 – 7 Feb 1958) m. Charles (Andrew) Barnett (7 Jun 1885 – 5 Oct 1953)
      1. 1. Clyde (T) Barnett (27 Apr 1924 – 15 Aug 1998)
    11. 11. Shelton (Marshell) Sandifer (20 Dec 1888 – 27 Apr 1970)
    12. 12. Floyd (Douglas) Sandefur (18 Jan 1891 – 14 Dec 1974) m. Lucinda Sandefur (19 Oct 1901 – 6 Mar 1982)
    13. 13. Bertie (Ethel Sandefur) (Essary) (11 Nov 1894 – 24 Aug 1981)
    14. 14. Homer (Lawrence) Sandifer (19 Aug 1899 – 25 Mar 1971)
  5. 5. Penelope ("Penny" Johnson) Sandifer (19 Sep 1834 – 06 Nov 1916) m. Hiram (Hughes) Woodward, (29 Mar 1808 – Aft. 1880)
    1. 1. Henry (Clay) Woodward (8 Mar 1854 – 09 Nov 1943)
    2. 2. John (W.) Woodard (1856 – 25 Oct 1951)
    3. 3. Margaret Woodard (26 Oct 1858 – 19 Dec 1934)
    4. 4. Susan Woodard (06 Jul 1859 – 20 Feb 1947)
    5. 5. Jacob (Grant) Woodard (13 Jun 1869 – 4 Sep 1957)
    6. 6. Hiram Woodard (Abt. 1874 – 1900)
  6. 6. Fairest Sandifer (1835 – 15 Sep 1859)
  7. 7. Abraham (William) Sandifer (28 Feb 1837 – 21 Jul 1848)
  8. 8. Johanna (Lavenia) Sandifer (28 Feb 1837 – 25 Apr 1898) m. Jacob Woodard (1824 – 22Jun1876) m. Joseph Poston (26 February 1824 – 26 March 1898)
    1. 1. Nancy (E) Woodward (21Jun1855 – 1946)
    2. 2. Amanda (F) Woodward (17 Nov 1858 – 17 Feb 1922)
    3. 3. Mary (Caledonia) Woodard (07 Oct 1860 – 06 Dec 1946) m. Thomas (J) Goff (7 Feb 1858 – 16 Mar 1929)
      1. 1. Ettar (F) Goff (May 1881 – )
      2. 2. William (J) Goff (5 May 1884 – )
  9. 9. Savanna (Johanna) Sandifer (28 Jan 1838 – 15 April 1898)
  10. 10. Lucy (Ann) Sandifer (21 Aug 1840 – 20 OCT 1881)
  11. 11. Gabriella (Lucita) Sandefur (29 May 1843 – 15 Sep 1859)
  12. 12. Gatrilla (Ella) Sandefur (29 May 1843 – )
  13. 13. Eliza ("Lizzie" Augusta) Sandifer\Sandefur (03 May 1845 – 15 Feb 1917) m. Jeremiah ("Jerry") Ellison (16 May 1832 – 13 Aug 1927)
    1. 1. Ora Ellison (Mar 1867 – )
    2. 2. Newton Ellison (1873 – 1879)
    3. 3. Robert (Edward) Ellison (08 Nov 1880 – 13 Apr 1966) m. Mollie Ellison
  14. 14. Shelton (Miller) Sandifer (16 Oct 1849 – 24 Apr 1916)
  15. 15. William (David) Sandefer (13 May 1853 – 19 May 1932) m. Harriot (Adeline) Massengill (02 Feb 1858 – 17 Apr 1942)
    1. 1. Lucy Sandefur (07 Nov 1881 – 14 Apr 1947)
    2. 2. Rev (John Robert) Sandefur (1 Apr 1894 – 30 Dec 1980)

Nancy Sharp's Timeline

4 Records

1807
14 Mar 1807
Birth of Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp in Arlington, Virginia, USA
Arlington, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 63
Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp resided here in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 73
Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp resided here in District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 93
Death of Nancy "Nantha" Martha Sharp in Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1807
    Event Place: Arlington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1247; Page: 136B; Enumeration District: 105
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 239A; Family History Library Film: 553017
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 239A; Image: 412153; Family History Library Film: 553017

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 239A; Family History Library Film: 553017
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1518; Page: 239A; Image: 412153; Family History Library Film: 553017

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 4, Claiborne, Tennessee; Roll: 1247; Page: 136B; Enumeration District: 105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909, Page 1 - Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909 1981

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909, Page 2 - Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909 1981

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1981
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909, Page 3 - Eastern Cherokee Applications of the U.S. Court of Claims, 1906-1909 1981

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Tazewell, Claiborne, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sandifer Cemetery, (Joseph Lambert Farm) in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
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