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Sterling Sharp 1828–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1828

Birth Location: Union, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 1 Jan 1920

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

Father: Peter Sharp

Mother: Elizabeth Sharp

Spouse(s): Rebecca Nifong

Children(s): Augustus Sharp, Jennie Sharp, Wilbert Sharp, Luther Sharp

The story of Sterling Sharp began in 1828 in Union, Tennessee, United States. Sterling Sharp married Rebecca Nifong, and had children including Augustus Merrian Sharp, Jennie May Sharp, Luther F Sharp, Wilbert Elgin Sharp. Sterling Sharp passed away in 1920 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Sterling Sharp began in 1828 in Union, Tennessee, United States.
  • Sterling Sharp married Rebecca Nifong, and had children including Augustus Merrian Sharp, Jennie May Sharp, Luther F Sharp, Wilbert Elgin Sharp.
  • Sterling Sharp passed away in 1920 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Sharp
1799–1876
Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee
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Elizabeth Sharp
1798–1878
Birth Location: Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Nifong
1840–1890
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Augustus Sharp
1862–1945
Birth Location: Modesto, Ill
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Jennie Sharp
1866–1961
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
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Wilbert Sharp
1859–1917
Birth Location: Illinois
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Luther Sharp
1871–1871
Birth Location: Palmyra, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
LS

Sterling Sharp's Ancestors

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Sterling Sharp
1828–1920
Birth Place: Union, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Peter Sharp
1799–1876
Claiborne County, Tennessee
Elizabeth Sharp
1798–1878
Powell Valley, Claiborne County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
George (R. Sharp) Sr
1755–1833
Augusta Co., Virginia USA, Virginia, USA
Catherine (Elizabeth) Sharp
1761–1842
Virginia British Colony, Virginia, USA
John Berry
1779–1855
Cecil County, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Cawood
1770–1851
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Sharp
1722–1789
Ann Loy
1735–1777
Thomas Kirk
1720–1801
Margot Duncan
1730–
Thomas Berry
1757–1817
Susannah Smallwood
1760–1835
2nd-Great-Grandparents
AARON SHARP
1699–1756
Anna Margaret
1700–1725
John Kirk
1674–1727
Sarah Brent
1729–1778

Sterling Sharp's Descendants

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Sterling Sharp (31 Jan 1828–1 Jan 1920) m. Rebecca Nifong (abt 1840–28 February 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

Sterling Sharp's Timeline

12 Records

1828
31 Jan 1828
Birth of Sterling Sharp in Illinois, USA
Illinois, USA
1828
31 Jan 1828
Birth of Sterling Sharp in Union, Tennessee, United States
Union, Tennessee, United States
1832
15 January 1832
Age 4
Birth of Sterling Sharp in Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County, Illinois
1832
16 January 1832
Age 4
Birth of Sterling Sharp in United States of America
United States of America
1850
1850
Age 22
Sterling Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 32
Sterling Sharp resided here in Township 12 Range 8, Vancils Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 12 Range 8, Vancils Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 42
Sterling Sharp resided here in Township 11 Range 6, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Township 11 Range 6, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 52
Sterling Sharp resided here in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1893
9 April 1893
Age 65
Death of Sterling Sharp in Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
Macoupin County, Illinois, USA
1893
9 April 1893
Age 65
Death of Sterling Sharp in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
1920
01 Jan 1920
Age 92
Death of Sterling Sharp in Union County, Tennessee, USA
Union County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1 Jan 1920
Age 92
Death of Sterling Sharp in Union, Tennessee, United States
Union, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 January 1832
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 January 1832
    Event Place: United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Page: 232c; Enumeration District: 119
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 11 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 58B
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1828
    Event Place: Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1828
    Event Place: Union, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 12 Range 8, Vancils Point, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 11 Range 6, Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 11 Range 6, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: M593_250; Page: 58B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: 232; Page: 232c; Enumeration District: 119

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 April 1893
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 April 1893
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 01 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Union County, Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1920
    Event Place: Union, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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