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Peter Sharp 1799–1876 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Mar 1799

Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee

Death Date: 12 Nov 1876

Death Location: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: George Sr

Mother: Catherine Sharp

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Sharp

Children(s): Rebecca Sharp, Eli Sharp, Benjamin Sharp, Milton Sharp, Allen Sharp, David Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Jordan Sharp, Berry Sharp, Mary Sharp, Wiley Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Sterling Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Easther Lynch

In 1799, Peter Sharp entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, born to George R Sharp Sr And Catherine Elizabeth Sharp. Peter Sharp married Elizabeth Sharp, and had children including Allen Sharp, Benjamin Sharp, Berry Sharp, David Sharp, Easther Sharp Lynch, Eli Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Jordan Sharp, Mary Jane Sharp, Milton Sharp, Rebecca Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Sterling Sharp, Wiley Wesley Sharp. Peter Sharp passed away in 1876 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Peter Sharp entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, born to George R Sharp Sr And Catherine Elizabeth Sharp.
  • Peter Sharp married Elizabeth Sharp, and had children including Allen Sharp, Benjamin Sharp, Berry Sharp, David Sharp, Easther Sharp Lynch, Eli Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp, Jordan Sharp, Mary Jane Sharp, Milton Sharp, Rebecca Sharp, Sarah Sharp, Sterling Sharp, Wiley Wesley Sharp.
  • Peter Sharp passed away in 1876 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Peter Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Peter Sharp
1799–1876
Birth Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee
Parents
George R. Sharp Sr
1755–1833
Augusta Co., Virginia USA, Virginia, USA
Catherine (Elizabeth) Sharp
1761–1842
Virginia British Colony, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (George (Johann Georick)) Sharp
1722–1789
Palatinate, Germany
Ann (Marie) Loy
1735–1777
New Goshenhoppen, Berks, PA, USA
Thomas Kirk
1720–1801
,Lancaster,Virginia,USA
Margot Duncan
1730–
Montgomery,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
AARON SHARP
1699–1756
Anna Margaret
1700–1725
John Kirk
1674–1727
Sarah Brent
1729–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Sharp
1660–1699
Ann Cline
1664–1699

Peter Sharp's Descendants

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Peter Sharp (14 Mar 1799–12 Nov 1876) m. Elizabeth Sharp (19 September 1798–29 Aug 1878)
  1. 1. Rebecca Sharp 1826–1862
  2. 2. Eli Sharp 1834–1855
  3. 3. Benjamin Sharp 1836–1907 m. Malinda (Emaline) Fite 1837–1887
    1. 1. Effa (May) Sharp 1873–1904
    2. 2. Eliza Sharp 1859–1940
    3. 3. Mary (A.) Sharp 1861–
    4. 4. Minnie (C.) Sharp 1864–1943 m. John (F) Ballinger 1861–1948 m. Thomas (J) Ballinger 1864–1938
      1. 1. Lenora Barnett 1888–
      2. 2. Loren (Elmer) Ballinger 1884–1975
    5. 5. Lizzie Sharp 1866–
    6. 6. Lura Sharp 1878–
  4. 4. Milton Sharp 1838–1895 m. Mary Sharp 1839–
    1. 1. Francis Sharp 1860–
    2. 2. Catharine Sharp 1862–
    3. 3. Newton Sharp 1865–
    4. 4. George Sharp 1872–
  5. 5. Allen Sharp 1840–1890
  6. 6. David Sharp 1829–1881
  7. 7. Sarah Sharp 1845–
  8. 8. Jordan Sharp 1823–1904 m. Emly Sharp 1825–
    1. 1. Flora Sharp 1862–
    2. 2. Elbret Sharp 1852–
    3. 3. Mary (J) Sharp 1848–
    4. 4. Lydia (A) Sharp 1854–
  9. 9. Berry Sharp 1826–1850
  10. 10. Mary (Jane) Sharp 1834–1900
  11. 11. Wiley (Wesley) Sharp 1830–1881 m. Polly (Ann) Massa 1839–1928
    1. 1. Laura (A) Sharp 1866–
    2. 2. William (Elgan) Sharp 1859–1947 m. Elizabeth Sharp 1863–
      1. 1. Emary (A) Sharp 1888–1905
    3. 3. Lydia (A) Sharp 1863–
    4. 4. Ida (M) Sharp 1869–
    5. 5. John (Wesley) Sharp 1856–1932 m. Martha (J) Sharp 1863–1947
      1. 1. Kenneth (Dale) Sharp 1895–1982
      2. 2. Clyde (W) Sharp 1892–
    6. 6. Ellen Sharp 1879–
  12. 12. Sarah Sharp 1821–1856
  13. 13. Sterling Sharp 1828–1920 m. Rebecca Nifong 1840–1890
    1. 1. Augustus (Merrian) Sharp 1862–1945 m. Ida (Alice) Banning 1865–
    2. 2. Jennie (May) Sharp 1866–1961 m. Charles (L) Banning 1864–
      1. 1. Eva Banning 1904–1990
      2. 2. Victor Banning 1898–
      3. 3. Leta (May) Banning 1900–1911
      4. 4. Meta Banning 1901–
      5. 5. Opal (Blanche) Banning 1892–1988 m. John (H) Ring 1891–1956
        1. 1. Charles (F) Ring 1927–2011
    3. 3. Wilbert (Elgin) Sharp 1859–1917 m. Dora (M) Rogers 1864–1936
      1. 1. Fredrick (R) Sharp 1890–
      2. 2. Edith (C) Sharp 1891–
    4. 4. Luther (F.) Sharp 1871–1871
  14. 14. Elizabeth Sharp 1829–1907 m. James (Massa) Jr 1830–1877
    1. 1. William (E) Massay 1857–
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Caroline) Massa 1854–1932 m. William (Henry) Rice 1854–1932
    3. 3. Maggie Burton 1859–1935
    4. 4. Martha (Jane) Massa 1852–1879
    5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Massa 1862–1943
    6. 6. Mary (A) Hill 1851–1907
    7. 7. Lydia Rice 1854–1932
  15. 15. Easther ((Sharp)) Lynch 1819–1875 m. Powell (Hamilton) Lynch 1816–1868 m. William (Taylor) Bristow 1824–1896
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Lynch 1857–1935 m. James (William) Leach 1854–1942
      1. 1. Fern (Della) Leach 1900–1967 m. Harmon (Roscoe) Gardner 1896–1974
        1. 1. Carolyn (Jean Gardner Harvey) Nimmo 1933–2013 m. Gerald (Edwin) Nimmo 1921–2007 m. Royal (Melvin "Sam") Harvey 1930–2003
        2. 2. Iva (Mae) Gardner 1918–2009 m. Howard (Eugene) Miller 1917–2001
        3. 3. Melvin (Loyd) Gardner 1922–2005 m. Dorothy (June) Willard 1920–1997 m. Maudebelle (Lorraine) Reynolds 1923–2007
        4. 4. Ima (Lorriane) Gardner 1926–1999 m. Frank Motika 1913–1982
        5. 5. Jimmie (Karol) Gardner 1936–2001 m. Carmen (Lynn) Crawford 1938–2007
      2. 2. Mabel (Rose 'Rosie') Leach 1892–1927 m. Sidney (E) Vancamp 1889–1925
        1. 1. Edwin (S. Van) Camp 1912–1996 m. Faye (E.) Crosby 1911–2006
        2. 2. Genevieve (Van) Camp 1918–1981 m. James Passini 1913–
      3. 3. Edward (Franklin) Leach 1875–1939 m. Maud (“May”) Harrison 1880–1958
        1. 1. Pearl (Lorene) Leach 1898–1963 m. Claude Sutherland 1898–1976
        2. 2. Harrison (John) Leach 1899–1954 m. Lena (Lucille) Wroughton 1898–1967
        3. 3. Lula (Mary) Leach 1904–
      4. 4. Floyd (Alvin) Leach 1882–1972 m. Della (Mae) Campbell 1881–1967
      5. 5. Minnie (Ethel) Leach 1884–1966 m. Glenn (Almyr Lanckton) Sr 1878–1964
        1. 1. Mary (Theresa) Lanckton 1907–
        2. 2. Glenn (Edward Lanckton) Jr 1909–1993 m. Louise (Evelyn) Schultz 1910–1956 m. Charlotte (Marie) Sanders 1926–2017
        3. 3. Eunice (Lucille) Lanckton 1906–1996 m. Carl (Clinton) Stevenson 1907–1972
        4. 4. Holland (Forrest) Lanckton 1903–1990 m. Laurine Seefeldt 1913–1992
      6. 6. Carrie (Mae) Leach 1877–1959 m. Charles (Rumsey) Hamilton 1872–1940
        1. 1. Charles (Francis) Hamilton 1905–1983 m. Lois (Irene) Hamilton 1907–1999
        2. 2. Alvin (Lee) Hamilton 1913–2003 m. Florence (Evelyn) Hamilton 1916–2017
        3. 3. James (David) Hamilton 1908–2011 m. Velma (Kathryn) Hamilton 1909–2012
        4. 4. Carrie (E.) Hamilton 1903–1911
        5. 5. Freda (Wilburn) Hamilton 1896–1972 m. Joseph (Earl) Gabbert 1900–1945
        6. 6. Alma (Adele) Hamilton 1898–1993 m. Carl (Donald) Walden 1893–1978
        7. 7. Mary (Hazel) Hamilton 1901–1990 m. Homer (Owen) England 1899–1942
      7. 7. William (Elbert) Leach 1878–1958 m. Theresa Lanckton 1880–1948
        1. 1. Clayton (James) Leach 1904–1963 m. Edna (Myrtle) Wales 1910–2007
        2. 2. Glen (Elbert) Leach 1906–1970 m. Helen (M) Saathoff 1909–1995
        3. 3. Clyde Leach 1901–1966 m. Clara (Victoria) Leach 1907–1989
        4. 4. Clark (Alvin) Leach 1912– m. Luella (Nancy) Stewart 1915–1992
    2. 2. Tillmon (B) Lynch 1840–1919 m. Malinda (Jane (Howard)) Lynch 1848–1933
      1. 1. Lola (Irene) Philpy 1889–1927
      2. 2. Ada (L) Parker 1871–1955 m. Louis (E) Parker 1870–
        1. 1. Loyce (J) Parker 1900–1960
      3. 3. Melvin (Ora) Lynch 1874–1940 m. Mary (Inez) Lynch 1879–1957
        1. 1. Jane (L) Todisco 1906–1990
        2. 2. Margaret (May) Lynch 1911–1997 m. Willard (W) Hunter 1908–
        3. 3. Ora (Lee) Martyn 1897–1990
        4. 4. Mabel (F) Schmidt 1904–1988 m. Otto (Albert) Schmidt 1902–1977
        5. 5. Mary (Ellen) Hicks 1903–1977
        6. 6. Mildred (Irene) Lynch 1914–1995 m. Bruce Carpenter 1911–
        7. 7. Ada (Belle (Lynch)) Edwards 1908–1976
        8. 8. Myrtle (Thelma) Anderson 1900–1982 m. Clair Anderson 1899–
      4. 4. Mabel (Gertrude) Dotson 1876–1960
      5. 5. Margaret (E) Marrs 1879–1969
      6. 6. William (Howard) Lynch 1868–1906 m. Margaret (B.) Howard 1871–1945
        1. 1. Lenord Lynch 1892–1944
        2. 2. Edwin Lynch 1895–
        3. 3. Zephaniah (Tillman) Lynch 1905–1993
        4. 4. Elsie Lynch 1902–1984
      7. 7. Arthur (Garfield) Lynch 1881–1970 m. Verona (C) Lynch 1889–
        1. 1. Arthur (A) Lynch 1909–
        2. 2. Cleone Lyach 1919–1998
      8. 8. Ella (May) Lynch 1887–
    3. 3. Sarah (Jane) Lynch 1850–1922 m. William (H) Turner 1850–
    4. 4. Jordan Lynch 1852–1895
    5. 5. Elizabeth Lynch 1846–1878 m. John (Harrison Fite) Sr 1841–1934
      1. 1. Frederick Fite 1870–1924 m. Nina (Revela) Fite 1875–1931
      2. 2. William Fite 1868–1959
    6. 6. Peter Lynch 1848–1931
    7. 7. William Lynch 1843–1890

Peter Sharp's Timeline

16 Records

1799
14 March 1799
Birth of Peter Sharp in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
1799
14 March 1799
Birth of Peter Sharp in Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
1799
14 Mar 1799
Birth of Peter Sharp in Claiborne County, Tennessee
Claiborne County, Tennessee
1840
1840
Age 41
Peter Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1850
1850
Age 51
Peter Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois
Macoupin, Illinois
1850
1850
Age 51
Peter Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Peter Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1860
1860
Age 61
Peter Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Shaws Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 6, Shaws Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1865
3 Jul 1865
Age 66
Peter Sharp resided here in Township 10, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Township 10, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 71
Peter Sharp resided here in District 10, Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, USA
District 10, Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Peter Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 6, Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 71
Peter Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
1876
12 November 1876
Age 77
Death of Peter Sharp in Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
1876
12 November 1876
Age 77
Death of Peter Sharp in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
1876
12 Nov 1876
Age 77
Death of Peter Sharp in Macoupin, Illinois
Macoupin, Illinois
1876
29 Nov 1876
Age 77
Peter Sharp - Probate in Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Macoupin, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1799
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 557; Image: 559; Family History Library Film: 803206
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 March 1799
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 557; Image: 559; Family History Library Film: 803206
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Mar 1799
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 557; Image: 559; Family History Library Film: 803206
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 64; Page: 54; Image: 611; Family History Library Film: 0007643

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M432_118; Page: 270B; Image: 298

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 557; Image: 559; Family History Library Film: 803206

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Shaws Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M653_206; Page: 557; Image: 559; Family History Library Film: 803206

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Township 10, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, State Census Collection, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Illinois State Census and Non-population Schedules, 1865; Archive Collection Number: T1133; Roll Number: 12

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 10, Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Carlinville, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 52A; Image: 105; Family History Library Film: 545749

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 November 1876
    Event Place: Montgomery County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 November 1876
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Macoupin County); Probate Place: Macoupin, Illinois
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 29 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: Illinois. County Court (Macoupin County); Probate Place: Macoupin, Illinois

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