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Ruth Ella Sharp 1908 – 1993 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Aug 1908

Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee

Death Date: 11 Nov 1993

Death Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Father: John Sharp

Mother: Penelope Robertson

Spouse(s): James Thurman

Children(s): Penelope Thurman

In 1908, Ruth Ella Sharp entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to John 'Jack' Russell Sharp and Penelope "Nep Nellie" R. Robertson. In 1910, Ruth Ella Sharp resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. In 1920, Ruth Ella Sharp resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee. Ruth Ella Sharp married James "Homer" Thurman, and had children including Penelope "Penny" Ann Thurman. Ruth Ella Sharp passed away in 1993 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Ruth Ella Sharp entered the world in Sevier, Tennessee, born to John 'Jack' Russell Sharp and Penelope "Nep Nellie" R. Robertson.
  • In 1910, Ruth Ella Sharp resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • In 1920, Ruth Ella Sharp resided in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee.
  • Ruth Ella Sharp married James "Homer" Thurman, and had children including Penelope "Penny" Ann Thurman.
  • Ruth Ella Sharp passed away in 1993 in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sharp
1861 – 1927
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Penelope Robertson
1869 – 1953
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

James Thurman
1903 – 1976
Birth Location: Sevier, Tennessee
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Children(s)

Penelope Thurman
1943 –
Birth Location: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
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Ruth Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Sharp
1908 – 1993
Birth Place: Sevier, Tennessee
Parents
John 'Jack' Russell Sharp
1861 – 1927
Sevier, Tennessee
Penelope ("Nep Nellie" R.) Robertson
1869 – 1953
Sevier, Tennessee
Grandparents
Elisha Sharp
1829 – 1887
Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee
Winifred ("Winnie") Howard
1835 – 1911
Fair Garden, Sevier, Tennessee
Tillman (Archie) Robertson
1831 – 1906
Sevier, Tennessee
Sarah (Elizabeth) Emert
1836 – 1887
Sevier, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Sharp
1790 – 1850
Mary Zollinger
1804 – 1894
Bogart Howard
1800 –
Nancy
1802 –
Dio Robertson
1804 – 1891
Elizabeth Kear
1805 – 1861
Frederick Emert
1810 – 1869
Malinda Maxwell
1812 – 1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Robertson
1768 – 1816
James Kear
1753 – 1832
Mary Shelton
1770 – 1830
Phillip Emert
1786 – 1821
Elizabeth Reagan
1785 – 1838
Robert Maxwell
1756 – 1829
Sarah Clark
1762 – 1850

Ruth Sharp's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (Ella) Sharp (25 Aug 1908 – 11 Nov 1993) m. James ("Homer") Thurman (13 Aug 1903 – 22 Oct 1976)
  1. 1. Penelope ("Penny" Ann) Thurman (17 Dec 1943 – ) m. Sims m. Charles Williams m. Oliver ("Gaynell") Moulden (2 Jan 1947 – )
    1. 1. Jeffrey (Dale "Jeff") Sims (14 Jan 1964 – ) m. Janine (Renee) Juopperi (15 Apr 1966 – )
      1. 1. Jeffrey (Dale "Jeff") Sims (24 Sep 1987 – )
      2. 2. Justin (Allen) Sims (abt 1988 – )
    2. 2. Michael (Lee "Mike") Sims (30 Jun 1967 – ) m. Tammy (Renee) Gibson (27 Sep 1969 – )

Ruth Sharp's Timeline

5 Records

1908
25 Aug 1908
Birth of Ruth Ella Sharp in Sevier, Tennessee
Sevier, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 2
Ruth Ella Sharp resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 12
Ruth Ella Sharp resided here in Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 22
Ruth Ella Sharp resided here in District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
1993
11 Nov 1993
Age 85
Death of Ruth Ella Sharp in Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1993
    Event Place: Sevierville, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: Social Security Death Index, Number: 414-74-0823; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1963.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Aug 1908
    Event Place: Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 634.0.
    [4] Social Security Death Index, Number: 414-74-0823; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1963.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: 2271; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 634.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1762; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 140; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 4, Sevier, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
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