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Wiley Wesley Sharp 1830–1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 January 1830

Birth Location: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Death Date: 10 October 1881

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

Father: Peter Sharp

Mother: Elizabeth Sharp

Spouse(s): Polly Massa

Children(s): Laura Sharp, William Sharp, Lydia Sharp, Ida Sharp, John Sharp, Ellen Sharp

In 1830, Wiley Wesley Sharp entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Peter Sharp And Elizabeth Sharp. In 1850, Wiley Wesley Sharp resided in Macoupin, Illinois, USA. Wiley Wesley Sharp married Polly Ann Massa, and had children including Ellen Sharp, Ida M Sharp, John Wesley Sharp, Laura A Sharp, Lydia A Sharp, William Elgan Sharp. Wiley Wesley Sharp passed away in 1881 in Atwater, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Wiley Wesley Sharp entered the world in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America, born to Peter Sharp And Elizabeth Sharp.
  • In 1850, Wiley Wesley Sharp resided in Macoupin, Illinois, USA.
  • Wiley Wesley Sharp married Polly Ann Massa, and had children including Ellen Sharp, Ida M Sharp, John Wesley Sharp, Laura A Sharp, Lydia A Sharp, William Elgan Sharp.
  • Wiley Wesley Sharp passed away in 1881 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)

Polly Massa
1839–1928
Birth Location: Illinois
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Children(s)

Laura Sharp
1866–
Birth Location: Illinois
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William Sharp
1859–1947
Birth Location: Montgomery Co , Ill
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Lydia Sharp
1863–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Ida Sharp
1869–
Birth Location: Illinois
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John Sharp
1856–1932
Birth Location: Illinois, United States of America
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Ellen Sharp
1879–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Wiley Sharp's Ancestors

Self
Wiley Sharp
1830–1881
Birth Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
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

Wiley Sharp's Descendants

1.
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Wiley (Wesley) Sharp (20 January 1830–10 October 1881) m. Polly (Ann) Massa (abt 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–

Wiley Sharp's Timeline

9 Records

1830
20 Jan 1830
Birth of Wiley Wesley Sharp in Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
1830
20 January 1830
Birth of Wiley Wesley Sharp in Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 20
Wiley Wesley Sharp resided here in Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1863
1 Jul 1863
Age 33
Wiley Wesley Sharp resided here in Lake Fork Precinct, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Lake Fork Precinct, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1865
3 Jul 1865
Age 35
Wiley Wesley Sharp resided here in Zanesville, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
Zanesville, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 40
Wiley Wesley Sharp resided here in Township 10 Range 5, Zanesville, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
Township 10 Range 5, Zanesville, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
Wiley Wesley Sharp resided here in Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1881
10 Oct 1881
Age 51
Death of Wiley Wesley Sharp in Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1881
10 October 1881
Age 51
Death of Wiley Wesley Sharp in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1830
    Event Place: Claiborne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 January 1830
    Event Place: Claiborne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 5, Montgomery, Illinois; Roll: M593_262; Page: 305A
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Lake Fork Precinct, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110; Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollme

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1865
    Event Place: Zanesville, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
    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: 13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10 Range 5, Zanesville, Montgomery, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10 Range 5, Montgomery, Illinois; Roll: M593_262; Page: 305A

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Nilwood, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1881
    Event Place: Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 October 1881
    Event Place: Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    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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