On Sat, 03 Jun 2000 06:51:39 -0400. Howard Ray Lawrence <[email protected]> wrote: On Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 16:37:11 -0700, Malcolm Sharp <[email protected]> suggested a reference to the website, http://www.megsinet.net/~sharprm/library/sharp.htm It is most interesting reading, since it had been rumored by my mother that she thought there were some Irish roots in her family on the Sharp side. I am still not sure. I have a mother, a grand father, gg great grandfather---all Sharps. Since I am in the process of tracing their roots, any suggestions would be welcome. All were centered, the first known one beginning in 1837, in Waterford, Norfolk, Ontario, CANADA. Thanks very much! Howard H o w a r d R a y L a w r e n c e Penn State url: http://www.personal.psu.edu/hrl/ On Sat, 3 Jun 2000 10:28:34 EDT [email protected] replied . . . Howard, I'm really curious about your Sharp research. My father was a Sharp (although for some reason he and one of his brothers added an "e" at the end once they were grown), and I have been researching this family for many years. I've received almost zero information from older relatives who could have provided some helpful hints. Unfortunately, my father died before I got really interested in the research. Margaret: Sorry, but this post is going to be quite long, but I hope, interesting! A bat in the house awakened me and my cat quite early this morning, so I am writing to calm down! I would again point you towards the SHARP Family history found in the URL, http://www.megsinet.net/~sharprm/library/sharp.htm Also, to reiterate, I must quote from it, as follows: EARLY SHARP HISTORY, according to it shows us that . . . The original Sharp family was from Saxony, eventually migrating to Little Horton (now Bradford) England in the 13th century. The family in Little Horton was split by the War of the Roses in 1470 with one branch going north to Scotland, one south to Bristol and the third remaining in Yorkshire. The Scots became Presbyterian, our clan became Quaker and those remaining became Anglican. (I had French relations from the 1500s that settled in Bristol. The Daniel Lamoureux Family fled from Bristol to New York between 1695-1754 for some reason. It seems they may have gained hope from knowledge of the SHARP migrations. I am not sure.) This is my theory, as follows: My hunch, and it's along shot, is that my SHARP Family took the "traditional" northern migration from the past centuries, and they moved to Ontario from the USA. That would mean they would have been Presbyterian. Well, this is not the case, since they tend to be Wesleyan Methodists! Another idea is that they were United Empire Loyalists, and they could not remain in the Colonies after the Revolution. I believe this is a good possibility! (I have heard from my mother that there were some UEL in the family---on both sides. Another hunch is that they were Anglican, remaining in England, but changed to Wesleyan Methodists as a protest, or descent, against the Church of England, and upon arrival in CANADA. So, my search would tend to favor the middle approach. I might consider a second wave of SHARPS form England, but I do not know the history of such a wave. So, I would have to find connections between Ontario and New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania.; and it would likely be Pennsylvania. (My mother had some family and friends in Pennsylvania; and I, by chance, lived there for 27 years---without thinking about any of this!) What do you think? United Empire Loyalists resources can be found at the following URLs: http://www.everton.com/FHN/fhn1998/13jul98.htm and http://www.encyclopedia.com/articles/13239.html . . . First Generation 1. William1 Sharpe was born in England, abt 1638. William died 30 Mar 1690 in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, at 51 years of age. Flower (sometimes spelled Floure) is a few miles northwest of Nether Heyford, just a short distance north of London. He married Hannah ??. Hannah was born about 1638. Three of the six children of William Sharpe, progenitor, emigrated to America. William, his wife Hannah, and their other three children did not leave England. For the convenience of this record, I have used the English spelling "Sharpe" for those who remained, and the American spelling "Sharp" for those who emigrated. The three brothers who made the trip, John, Hugh and William, came to America in 1682, landing in what is now Burlington, New Jersey. Parts of the bible of John Sharp survive today, and several historical accounts repeat the writings in this bible: "of the Flower in Northamptonshire" [from Flower, Northamptonshire, England], "came over Sea on the ship 'Samuel'," arriving in "West Jersey about the 4th or 5th Day of September 1682." The record continues: "Born in the year . . . December ," "Elizabeth my wife Departed this life ye 28th November 1705." The record then lists the names of his children. Flower, or Floore, is known by the same name today. The Sharps were staunch Quakers. George Fox, the Quaker leader, died in 1691, and by that time the Society of Friends numbered 40,000 in England. The English, staunch supporters of the Church of England, considered the Quakers as "Dissenters" and threw many of them in prison. This persecution prompted them to seek settlement in America as early as 1656. George Fox himself came to America and in 1672, crossed New Jersey with Indian guides. His coming spurred additional Quaker settlement in America and by 1700, they controlled New Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania. The Sharps emigrated in the wave of Quaker departures from England in the late 1600's, to escape the persecution applied to the Quakers. The line of descent through William's granddaughter [Rebecca (3), Hugh (2), William (1)] are direct ancestors of Herbert Hoover, President of the United States. William Sharpe and Hannah ?? had the following children: 2 i. Elizabeth2 Sharpe was born in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, 29 Aug 1656. Elizabeth died 29 Nov 1705 in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, at 49 years of age. She married Thomas Falkner in Richard Ashby's House, Buckbruck, England, 25 May 1682. Thomas was born about 1656 in England. Thomas died in England. 3 ii. Henry Sharpe was born in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, 07 Nov 1659. The only living son of Wiliam to stay in England at Flower. + 4 iii. John Sharp was born 29 Dec 1661. 5 iv. Hugh Sharpe was born, 11 Mar 1662/63. Hugh died in infancy. 6 v. Hugh Sharp was born in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, 03 Jun 1668. Hugh died 13 Jan 1741/42 in Burlington Co., New Jersey, at 73 years of age. He married Rachel Ffrench in Newton Colony, Cambridge Co., New Jersey, 09 Feb 1701/02. Rachel was born 24 Mar 1663/64 in Nether Heyford, N'hamptonshire, England. Rachel died abt 1742 in Wellingborrow, Burlington Co., New Jersey. This is near the Sharpe's ancestral home in Flower. The IGI indicates that Rachel was baptised in Nether Heyford either April 3, 1663 or March 24, 1664. In the "Descendants of Thomas French" : "He located in Chester township, becoming the owner of several large plantations in that vicinity. In 1715 he received a grant of 3700 acres of unsurveyed lands from the Council of Proprietors, 230 of which were located in Hunterdon County and 400 acres in Morris county." "Hugh Sharp's special gifts as a writer and man of affairs were utilized in various ways. His signature, as a witness, is found on wills and other documents and he prepared many inventories. He drew petitions to the legislature, notably for a bridge over the Rancocas, in 1709. The same year he served in that body as a member for the western division of Burlington County, the first Assembly of Governor Lord Lovelace." On February 18, 1708/09, Hugh was appointed guardian of Thomas Allen, his step-son. In the description of his step-daughter's husband, Jarves Stockdell, Hugh's family is described as "influential." 7 vi. William Sharp was born in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, 28 Jun 1670. William died in Newton Colony, Collingswood Co., Nj. He married Jemima Estlack in Newton Colony, Collingswood Co., Nj, 18 Jun 1695. Jemima was born 3 Dec 1671 in Bermuda. Is your family Quaker? My theory is that your family were Quakers, and they moved southward. Maybe these were the ones wishing to keep slaves? (Someone had mentioned this on the list.) In your work, have you run across a HIRAM SHARP, b. abt. 1789 in either DE or MD? Some records list one place, while other records list the opposite. Hiram, Sr. settled in Carroll Co., GA, where his descendants stayed. They also owned land in nearby counties, but Carroll Co. was the home county. I hit this rock wall some time ago, and I have not been able to find his parents. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Also, if you do have any information about Hiram, Sr., I would love to know about it. Thanks so much and good hunting! Margaret Jackson Chattanooga, TN Although you are in the southern USA, you might check Norfolk County Ontario records. I am not anywhere near to finding the source of my SHARP Family migrations. I am just starting on that one. However, it might give you a feel for what I am finding; and possibly there is some kind of connection somewhere to your SHARP family. I hope so. This is just a hunch. The name, "Hiram," tends to be masonic. Genealogical resources at the Grand Lodge of Georgia may be able to help you. Their URL is the following: http://www.glofga.org/ Many CANADIAN records are in the following URL: http://www.50megs.com/genealogy/gencan.html Another thought! Your father was likely trying to make the name "right!" The "right" way would be to use the original spelling of the name. Would it not? I am going to be working with these records in the next several days/weeks. Please share your thoughts with me in this regard. We may be able to have some luck! Keep in touch! Howard H o w a r d R a y L a w r e n c e Penn State url: http://www.personal.psu.edu/hrl/

Hi Joan, I fully intended to get back to you today, but I had so many things to get done...as we are leaving town for a few days Monday. I will try to get back tomorow, if not I will when I get home. I love finding new relatives!! Mary ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, June 02, 2000 10:35 AM Subject: [SHARP-L] Re: Anthony Sharp > > [email protected] writes: > I believe your Anthony was a nephew to my Anthony Sharp b NC served in Rev > War who married Margaret (Peggy) Nelson 1791 Sumner Co, TN. > > > Mary > I have been under the impression for some years, from various other > researchers and from the Sharp Family Association files, that my Anthony had > an uncle Anthony. > Question is: Is your Anthony the right uncle? Or could he be a cousin? > My Anthony was the son of Edward Sharp, who was living in Botetourt County, > Va., at least by 1750 and who married Jane McClellan, daughter of a man who > sold land in that area to Edward. > Now according to some researchers, Edward was the son of Henry Sharp who was > son of an earlier Edward Sharp, all of whom apparently lived at least part of > their lives in this country, apparently but not certainly, in Pennsylvania. > Edward is supposed to have a brother, Anthony, for whom my Anthony was named. > This brother Anthony, (probably born in 1746 but I don't have that > documented), lived at least last part of his life in Tennessee and reportedly > was a military man, rising to rank of major. Edward also had other brothers, > certainly one named William who was an executor of his will, and probably one > named Jeremiah. > I must tell you, however, that I have been in contact with another researcher > who has exactly the same names in his lines and insists that they all went to > the Carolinas instead of Virginia and HE can trace an Edward who does not fit > mine. > I would love to clear this all up. I am sure of Edward and Jane and of their > descendants through my Anthony, although I have lost their other two children. > If we can get together, please, let's do. > love > joan > > > > ==== SHARP Mailing List ==== > > > >

At 06:46 PM 6/3/00 -0500, Patti Stafford wrote: >I am new to this list and thought I would post my line and see if anyone >may be related or not :-) > >Matthias Sharp or Sharpenstine died c1756; lived in Tewkesbury Twp,NJ I'm descended from an Isaac Sharp (possibly originally Scharpf, but could have been the above)who settled in Orange Co., NC, in the 1770s: there seems to be some question about the identity of his parents, but the German-speaking origin of his family seems to be established. As I haven't lived in central North Carolina since before I became seriously involved in genealogy, I have had little opportunity to thoroughly research this line. Elizabeth Whitaker [email protected] ggdaughter of Terry Donnell Sharp (d. 1957) of Guilford Co., NC

I am new to this list and thought I would post my line and see if anyone may be related or not :-) Matthias Sharp or Sharpenstine died c1756; lived in Tewkesbury Twp,NJ Morris Morris d 1823 lived in German Valley, NJ William Larason b. 1822 moved to Mt. Vernon OH c.1852 married Matilda A. Carr/Kar Peter b. 2/3/1858 Bureau Co, IL Ralph Elvero, b 1885 Mt. Vernon Ohio; died 1949 Easton, PA Ralph, 1922-1993 (my dad) Would like to exchange data with anyone interested. Thanks and have a great evening! Patti

Thank you Lister's, Thank you for the very interesting reading with the Sharp site. I appreciate the education. take care and happy hunting Esther Fetsko -- Esther Fetsko ---USA LINE--------------Smith,Gallagher,Baker,Carroll Surnames-------------------- TAMOV NEE SHARP,m.Daniel Baker,Chld:John,b.1856,d.1936,m.Ida R. > Markwood,1865,d.1950,CHLD:Howard Lewis,1886,d.1965,m. > CATHERINE nee GALLAGHER, BAKER,b.4/1889b.4/1889, > Phila..m.Howard Baker.CHLD:Lewis,Ernie,Margret,(my grandmother) b,1917, Media,m.John > J.Carroll, b,1912,Clifton,d.1982,CHLD:JOHN,(my father), Charles, > Catherine, Sharon. Media.CHLD:Lewis,Ernie,Margret,(my grandmother) b,1917, Media,m.John J.Carroll, b,1912,Clifton,d.1982,CHLD:JOHN,(my father), Charles, Catherine, Sharon. ---Glst, UK LINE--------------Swan,Smith,Platt Surnames----------------------------- ELIZABETH SWAN,b.1860-1880?(additional info limited) m.EDGAR SMITH,b.1860,Gr.Sommersford,d.1948, CHLD:FREDERICK,b.4/11/1912,Priory Rd, Glst, Caroline,b,1905?,Lower Westgate St, Glst,(age:94),m.31/1/1931Reginal Platt,b.1902,Swindon,d.1959,Swindon, CHLD:Lilly,Barbara nee Platt Carroll,Wiltershire,b.1933,(my mom),Tina, George,Rose, Daniel, Mary,Esther(an aunt)..

Hi all, I'm looking for my Sharp family line of which I have very little information. My grandfather was Ora Lawrence Sharp b.1900 and was from Scott, Co, TN. His father was Henderson (Hence,E.H.) Sharp b.1876 who married Arminia Stephens. All that I know of Henderson is that at the age of 5 he was living with his mother Martha Mixon with her husband David Mixon, also in Scott Co. He died and is buried in Winfield, TN. Does anyone have any information on this line? I sure would love to meet some cousins:) Sherri Thornton

We are forgetting also that many of the PA German Schaup/Schaub and Dutch and German Scharf/Scharp families changed their name/spelling to Sharp. Many of them are known to have migrated south from PA to NC and elsewhere. I wouldn't rule them out, either. Also, there was a serious rift in the NJ Quaker communities in the mid-1700s about the owning of slaves (yes, believe it or not, there were Quakers who were slaveholders), and entire families packed up and moved south where there was less pressure to give up their slaves. Priscilla

Message text written by INTERNET:[email protected] <<Anyone know of Jacob Sharp who was born in 1804 in Pennsylvania and died June 16, 1880 in Peru, Indiana. He married Sarah Schissler(?).>> Again, I will suggest that you look east, to Burlington Co., NJ. Many of the members of the Sharp family there migrated west to PA and OH, etc. Priscilla

Howard, I'm really curious about your Sharp research. My father was a Sharp (although for some reason he and one of his brothers added an "e" at the end once they were grown), and I have been researching this family for many years. I've received almost zero information from older relatives who could have provided some helpful hints. Unfortunately, my father died before I got really interested in the research. In your work, have you run across a HIRAM SHARP, b. abt. 1789 in either DE or MD? Some records list one place, while other records list the opposite. Hiram, Sr. settled in Carroll Co., GA, where his descendants stayed. They also owned land in nearby counties, but Carroll Co. was the home county. I hit this rock wall some time ago, and I have not been able to find his parents. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. Also, if you do have any information about Hiram, Sr., I would love to know about it. Thanks so much and good hunting! Margaret Jackson Chattanooga, TN

On Date: Fri, 02 Jun 2000 16:37:11 -0700, Malcolm Sharp <[email protected]> suggested a reference to the website, http://www.megsinet.net/~sharprm/library/sharp.htm It is most interesting reading, since it had been rumored by my mother that she thought there were some Irish roots in her family on the Sharp side. I am still not sure. I have a mother, a grand father, gg great grandfather---all Sharps. Since I am in the process of tracing their roots, any suggestions would be welcome. All were centered, the first known one beginning in 1837, in Waterford, Norfolk, Ontario, CANADA. Thanks very much! Howard H o w a r d R a y L a w r e n c e Penn State url: http://www.personal.psu.edu/hrl/

I am looking for Sharps from Ohio. I am interested in a Samuel D Sharp died in 1952 and married a Nola Ethel Martin. They had two girls that I know of Edith married to a Jack Elston and Madeline married to a Roeber. From what I can gather they are from Lima Ohio and Findlay Ohio. Any information would be of great help. Terri

I'll try again ... Anyone know of Jacob Sharp who was born in 1804 in Pennsylvania and died June 16, 1880 in Peru, Indiana. He married Sarah Schissler(?). Children of Jacob and Sarah were: Henry, Elizabeth, William, Sarah, David, Mary Ann, Benjamin, James N., and Jacob. Perhaps Jacob's roots lie in Delaware??? Any help would be appreciated. I am the great-granddaughter of David C. Sharp who was born in Ohio, lived most of his life and died in Des Moines, IA. Thank you!

Can anyone on the list help me with this family? George RAINS was born 24 October 1812 and Jane G. SHARP was born 25 January 1817, probably in Campbell or Union Counties, TN. They married about 1828 (yes, we believe she was only 12) and lived in the area until about 1834 when they went to Missouri (Bates County). At the time they left, they had at least 3 and maybe four children. These children were Eliza b. 1829, James Alfred b. 27 March 1830, Martha b. abt 1832 and Thomas abt. 1834. These are the four oldest of their 15 children, the rest born in Bates County, MO. I know nothing about the parents of George Rains or Jane Sharp. George may have had a brother named Elias who was about 7 years older. In Henry Co. MO, there might be some Sharps related to Jane. We believe the parents of George Rains were originally from Randolph Co. NC, but we don't have their names! I'd love some help!!!!!!!! Kay Winter

An interesting note to add to this statement: One of my other lines closely connected to the Sharp Line is Elder. And...the Elder line is famous or infamous in the Paxton area for activity prior to the Revolutionary War. Harry Hota_Wanagi wrote: > -----Original Message----- > Priscilla Sharp wrote: > > <<I wonder if this Line could have been part of the group which > >came north into the now Pa. when this area (southwest) of Pa. was clamed by > both Pa. and Virginia.>> > > > >Or, have you considered that they were of the (extensive) Burlington > >County, NJ, Sharp family? > > > >Priscilla > >==== SHARP Mailing List ==== > > Well, one thing I can tell you, is that Edward Sharp of township of Paxton, > Lancaster County states in his will, that "bequeath fifteen pounds currency > out of the money that is due me, to my daughter Helener Sharp, near Lygawery > (where-ever that is) in Ireland....." This is from his will which is in the > PA Archives and is found in the book "Descendants of Edward Sharp, Vol. 1," > compiled by Mr. Bowie and Mr. Sanders. Indicating to me that this Edward > and family originally came from Ireland and then settled in PA. > There is mention in this book of Anthony Sharp who married Margaret Holmes > and settled in North Carolina as well as mention of an Edward Sharp who > married Mary Graham who settled in Randolph County, North Carolina prior to > his death in 1789. Edward's and Mary's children are listed as: Jane (born > 1773), Michael, Samuel and Isabel. You might be able to contact Mr. Sanders > of Jonesboro, GA for more information on Edward. > At one time, I was discussing genealogy with a young lady in Washington > STATE (1984-1986) who has the exact same name as my eldest daughter. She > told me that someone in her family had researched the Sharp line and found > that there were 7 families of Sharp that immigrated to the Colonies/America > with the last family coming down through the Upper Mid-West via Canada > (Minnesota-Wisconsin-Michigan in the 1800s.) Unfortunately, the military > sent her one way and me another before we could compare notes ....... > walt sharp > > ==== SHARP Mailing List ====

Hi again listers Has anyone done a one name study on Sharp that could give me some info on the name and its origin? I would really appreciate the education. I just found out that I had this family name in my line, so I don't know anything about it. Thanks for any help Esther -- Esther Fetsko ---USA LINE--------------Smith,Gallagher,Sharp,Baker,Carroll Surnames-------------------- TAMOV NEE SHARP,m.Daniel Baker,Chld:John,b.1856,d.1936,m.Ida R. Markwood,1865,d.1950,CHLD:Howard Lewis,1886,d.1965,m. CATHERINE nee GALLAGHER, BAKER,b.4/1889b.4/1889, Phila.CHLD:Lewis,Ernie,Margret,(my grandmother) b,1917, Media,m.John J.Carroll, b,1912,Clifton,d.1982,CHLD:JOHN,(my father), Charles, Catherine, Sharon. ---Glst, UK LINE--------------Swan,Smith,Platt Surnames----------------------------- ELIZABETH SWAN,b.1860-1880?(additional info limited) m.EDGAR SMITH,b.1860,Gr.Sommersford,d.1948, CHLD:FREDERICK,b.4/11/1912,Priory Rd, Glst, Caroline,b,1905?,Lower Westgate St, Glst,(age:94),m.31/1/1931Reginal Platt,b.1902,Swindon,d.1959,Swindon, CHLD:Lilly,Barbara nee Platt Carroll,Wiltershire,b.1933,(my mom),Tina, George,Rose, Daniel, Mary,Esther(an aunt)..

I suggest you link to the website put up by Bob Sharp - http://www.megsinet.net/~sharprm/library/sharp.htm -- Malcolm Schalick Sharp http://sharp.rootsweb.com -- Fetsko wrote: > Hi again listers > > Has anyone done a one name study on Sharp that could give me some info > on the name and its origin? I would really appreciate the education. > I just found out that I had this family name in my line, so I don't know > anything about it. Thanks for any help Esther > -- > Esther Fetsko > > ---USA LINE--------------Smith,Gallagher,Sharp,Baker,Carroll > Surnames-------------------- > TAMOV NEE SHARP,m.Daniel Baker,Chld:John,b.1856,d.1936,m.Ida R. > Markwood,1865,d.1950,CHLD:Howard Lewis,1886,d.1965,m. > CATHERINE nee GALLAGHER, BAKER,b.4/1889b.4/1889, > Phila.CHLD:Lewis,Ernie,Margret,(my grandmother) b,1917, Media,m.John > J.Carroll, b,1912,Clifton,d.1982,CHLD:JOHN,(my father), Charles, > Catherine, Sharon. > ---Glst, UK LINE--------------Swan,Smith,Platt > Surnames----------------------------- > ELIZABETH SWAN,b.1860-1880?(additional info limited) > m.EDGAR SMITH,b.1860,Gr.Sommersford,d.1948, > CHLD:FREDERICK,b.4/11/1912,Priory Rd, Glst, Caroline,b,1905?,Lower > Westgate St, Glst,(age:94),m.31/1/1931Reginal > Platt,b.1902,Swindon,d.1959,Swindon, > CHLD:Lilly,Barbara nee Platt Carroll,Wiltershire,b.1933,(my mom),Tina, > George,Rose, Daniel, Mary,Esther(an aunt).. > > ==== SHARP Mailing List ====

Hi Lister's, I thought I'd post my inquiry again while I escape the heat and stay in the air conditioning this afternoon. Are there any Delaware Valley or Media Vacinity Sharp Families out there? I have a ggggrandfather Daniel Baker who was married to a Tamov Sharp. Can anyone tell me possibly what nationality that might be with a first name being Tamov? Is Sharp English? Can sks do a 1851 lookup for me on Daniel and Tamov here in the Delaware Valley, Media or surrounding area's? I would be extremely greatful. Thank you. -- Esther Fetsko ---USA LINE--------------Smith,Gallagher,Baker,Carroll Surnames-------------------- TAMOV NEE SHARP,m.Daniel Baker,Chld:John,b.1856,d.1936,m.Ida R. Markwood,1865,d.1950,CHLD:Howard Lewis,1886,d.1965,m. CATHERINE nee GALLAGHER, BAKER,b.4/1889, Phila,d.1963,Media.CHLD:Lewis,Ernie,Margret,(my grandmother) b,1917, Media,m.John J.Carroll, b,1912,Clifton,d.1982,CHLD:JOHN,(my father), Charles, Catherine, Sharon. ---Glst, UK LINE--------------Swan,Smith,Platt Surnames----------------------------- ELIZABETH SWAN,b.1860-1880?(additional info limited) m.EDGAR SMITH,b.1860,Gr.Sommersford,d.1948, CHLD:FREDERICK,b.4/11/1912,Priory Rd, Glst, Caroline,b,1905?,Lower Westgate St, Glst,(age:94),m.31/1/1931Reginal Platt,b.1902,Swindon,d.1959,Swindon, CHLD:Lilly,Barbara nee Platt Carroll,Wiltershire,b.1933,(my mom),Tina, George,Rose, Daniel, Mary,Esther(an aunt)..

<<I wonder if this Line could have been part of the group which came north into the now Pa. when this area (southwest) of Pa. was clamed by both Pa. and Virginia.>> Or, have you considered that they were of the (extensive) Burlington County, NJ, Sharp family? Priscilla

-----Original Message----- Priscilla Sharp wrote: > <<I wonder if this Line could have been part of the group which >came north into the now Pa. when this area (southwest) of Pa. was clamed by both Pa. and Virginia.>> > >Or, have you considered that they were of the (extensive) Burlington >County, NJ, Sharp family? > >Priscilla >==== SHARP Mailing List ==== Well, one thing I can tell you, is that Edward Sharp of township of Paxton, Lancaster County states in his will, that "bequeath fifteen pounds currency out of the money that is due me, to my daughter Helener Sharp, near Lygawery (where-ever that is) in Ireland....." This is from his will which is in the PA Archives and is found in the book "Descendants of Edward Sharp, Vol. 1," compiled by Mr. Bowie and Mr. Sanders. Indicating to me that this Edward and family originally came from Ireland and then settled in PA. There is mention in this book of Anthony Sharp who married Margaret Holmes and settled in North Carolina as well as mention of an Edward Sharp who married Mary Graham who settled in Randolph County, North Carolina prior to his death in 1789. Edward's and Mary's children are listed as: Jane (born 1773), Michael, Samuel and Isabel. You might be able to contact Mr. Sanders of Jonesboro, GA for more information on Edward. At one time, I was discussing genealogy with a young lady in Washington STATE (1984-1986) who has the exact same name as my eldest daughter. She told me that someone in her family had researched the Sharp line and found that there were 7 families of Sharp that immigrated to the Colonies/America with the last family coming down through the Upper Mid-West via Canada (Minnesota-Wisconsin-Michigan in the 1800s.) Unfortunately, the military sent her one way and me another before we could compare notes ....... walt sharp

I am once again posting my Sharp Line questions. I have Joseph Sharp born 1780, marries Anna Neely, appears first in old Westmoreland Co., Pa. However, this couple eventually moved northeast of Pittsburgh to Princeton, was Mercer and now Lawrence Co., Pa. Oral history suggests that his father was Nehmeiah and grandfather was Edward. Both men were in the Westmoreland Co. area at the right time. Also, with the conversations going back and forth between southern Sharps, I wonder if this Line could have been part of the group which came north into the now Pa. when this area (southwest) of Pa. was clamed by both Pa. and Virginia. Any one have any ties or suggestions? Harry Sharp