Francis Sharp Jr. (abt. 1675 - 1738)

Born about 1675 in Northampton Co., VA

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Died 17 Jan 1738 at about age 63 in Isle of Wight Co., VA

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Biography

Francis Sharp II Spouse: Elisabeth Comfort Frichett or Fitchett Father: Francis Sharp Mother: Ann Harris Birth: Between 1674 and 1675 Northampton Co., VA Death: Jan 17 1738 Isle of Wight Co., VA Residence: Virginia Colony

Research Notes

I found this note: "In an extensive research of this family, Bert Lavon Sharp, Emeritus Dean and Professor of the University of Florida in 1996, states that in 1710 the records of Bruton Parish Church located on Duke of Gloucester Street in Williamsburg indicate that Mrs. Francis Sharp (Comfort) died in that year. Francis later married Comfort's sister, Elizabeth."

and this note:

We know that Francis Sharpe of James City Co and later Surry Co.., Va, had 2 wives. There has been some questions of who and when.So

1. 1 was Comfort Fitchett, daughter of Joshua and Esther Fitchett.

a) Joshua Fitchett will of 1709 names daughter Comfort Sharpe. Ester's will names children. b) Bruton and Middleton Parish Records, James City County had 2 entries: "1710 Died Rebeca Dryer ye wife of Hen. Dryer ye same day as ye wife of Franxcis Sharp ye 20th Nov." Mrs. Francis Sharpe died 20 Nov. 1710, leaving two children William and Elizabeth.....Elizabeth went on to marry Amos Garris III.

1. 2 Elizabeth Fitchett, daughter of Joshua and Ester Fitchett

in appx 1717, Francis was charged by the court for "having fornication with late wife's sister". One of the children of this marriage was named Comfort, married to a King, and named in Francis Sharpe's will. -from By CHRIS TOMLIN February 21, 2005 at 12:45:54 found on https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/sharpe/827/

Sources

• Sharp family records
• Will of Francis Sharp - dated 8/14/1739 Surry Court House, Will Book 9, page 115

In the name of God, Amen, I, Francis Sharp of the parish of Lawnes Creek in the County of Surry, being weak in body but of sound mind and disposing memory, praised be God for it, and knowing the uncertainty of human life do make this my last Will and testament in manner and form following: I commend my soul into the protection of Almighty God, trusting through the intercession of the blessed Jesus to receive free pardon and remission of all my sins and my body I leave to the Earth to be buried at the discretion of my executor hearaftr named and concerning my worldly goods and estate that it hath pleased God to bestow upon me in this life, I give and devise and bequeath in manner and form following: Imprimis - I give and devise to my son, Francis Sharp, the lot of land, House and appurtenances in the City of Williamsburg that Mr. Burdett now liveth upon adjoining Capital Square (excepting 35 feet to be laid off out of the East end of ye said lot) and one hundred and thirty-five acres of land in County of Isle of Wight. Lying on the Beaver Dams and also an entry of three hundred acre of land lying upon Flat Swamp which said house and two tracts of land I give to my said son, his heirs and assigns forever. I also give to my said son, forty pounds currant money to purchase slaves. Item: I give and devise to my son, Jacob Sharp, the lot of land and house and appurtenances adjoining the market place in the City of Williamsburg now in the occupation of John Rice Taylor and 240 acres of land in ye Isle of Wight County, it being the remaininder of that land I bought of Edward Simmons.....l also give to my son Jacob, 350 acres of land joining on Amos Garris..... and my still with all appurtenances. Item: I give to my son, John Sharp, the house or tenements now in the occupation of Roadwell, a shoemaker, it lying in the City of Williamsburg, and the Plantation whereon I now live upon.... located a line of marked trees near the East course to a branch called Pofsoms and into the Great Branch which said house, land and plantation I give unto my said son, John Sharp, and his heirs and assigns forever (excepting what timber my sons Jacob and William Sharp shall want off of the said land towards the building and repairing of their own houses upon their said lots and plantations). Item: ....to my son William Sharp, the remaining part whereon I now live of ye said land and plantation, and land at the Secory Chapel..... a negro woman called Nan and her increase... 35 freet of East end of ye lot given to my son, Francis, and what timber he shall want toward the building upon said lot. Item: ....to my daughter, Sarah Sharp, a negro called Robin, another called Prince and a negro woman, Bess and increase. Item: ....to my daughter, Mary, a negro called Frank and one called Jimmy. Item: ....to my daughter Elizabeth Garris, a gold ring of ten shillings price. Item: ....to my daughter, Comfort King, 3 pounds per year for 20 years ensuing my death, providing she shall live so long. Item: I desire all the remainder of my personal estate not before mentioned remain in the hands of my son Jacob one year then be sold, the monies arising on ye sale be equally divided among all my children excepting my son Francis, my daughters Elizabeth Gaarris and Comfort King which said persons I do hereby exclude from any part not specifically given to them. I desire and appoint my well beloved and tusted friend, Mr. Charles Binns to see that this Will be duly performed. Lastly, I appoint my son Jacob to be executor. Francis Sharp (sealed with red wax) August 14, 1739 Witnesses: Thomas B. Bell William Evans Mary Bell Probated: February 20, 1740 John Allen, recorder