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Rufus Sharp 1846–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: OCT 1846

Birth Location: Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 26 MAY 1936

Death Location: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Father: Eli Sharp

Mother: Cynthia Miller

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1846, Rufus Sharp entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to Eli Elix Sharp And Cynthia Miller. In 1850, Rufus Sharp established residence. In 1860, Rufus Sharp established residence. Rufus Sharp passed away in 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1846, Rufus Sharp entered the world in Tennessee, United States, born to Eli Elix Sharp And Cynthia Miller.
  • In 1850, Rufus Sharp established residence.
  • In 1860, Rufus Sharp established residence.
  • Rufus Sharp passed away in 1936 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eli Sharp
1821–1909
Birth Location: Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, United States
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Cynthia Miller
1824–1895
Birth Location: Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Sharp
1846–1936
Birth Place: Tennessee, United States
Parents
Eli (Elix) Sharp
1821–1909
Sharps Chapel, Union, Tennessee, United States
Cynthia Miller
1824–1895
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
William ("Station Bill" Henry) Sharp
1783–1862
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Rachel Stoner
1783–1823
Sharps Chapel, Union, TN, United States
John Miller
1786–1843
Eleanor Davis
1791–1860
TN
Great-Grandparents
Henry Sharp
1735–1814
Barbara GRAVES
1740–1796
Conrad Stoner
1746–1820
Catharina Richter
1746–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sharp
1722–1783
Margaretha Webber
1715–1772

Rufus Sharp's Timeline

12 Records

1846
OCT 1846
Birth of Rufus Sharp in Tennessee, United States
Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 4
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1860
1860
Age 14
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 24
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 24
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 24
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1870
1870
Age 24
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 54
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 64
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 74
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 84
Rufus Sharp resided here
None
1936
26 MAY 1936
Age 90
Death of Rufus Sharp in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States
Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: OCT 1846
    Event Place: Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 MAY 1936
    Event Place: Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
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