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Thomas Sharpe Jr (1718 - 1785)

Thomas Sharpe Jr
Born in Cecil County, Province of Marylandmap
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Died at age 67 in Sharp's Graveyard, Cecil Co, Maryland, USAmap
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Biography

1718 Birth and Parents

Thomas Sharpe, Jr, was born 11 November 1718 in Fair Hill, Cecil County, Maryland. [1]

Thomas Sharpe, Jr was born 11 Nov 1718 in Cecil County, Maryland. He was the son of Thomas Sharpe (1680-1749) and Isabella Wallace (1700-1773). [2]

Thomas Sharpe Jr, son of Thomas, was born in 1718 in Cecil Co, MD. [3]

Thomas Sharpe, Jr was the son of homas Sharpe Sr. (1689–1749) who in 1717 in Cecil County, Maryland married Isabella Wallace (1690–1779) [1]

Siblings

Children of Isabella Wallace and Thomas Sharpe Sr. [1]

  1. Walter Sharpe (1716–1750) [1]
  2. Thomas Sharpe Jr. (1718–1785) [1]
  3. Major James Sharpe (1727–1759) [1]
  4. Isabell Sharpe (1728–1760) [1] Isabella Sharpe Wherry (1728–1760)[2].
  5. Hannah Sharpe (1730–1760) [1]
  6. Sarah Mary Sharpe (1732–1802) [1] Sarah Mary Sharpe Alexander (1732–1802)[2].
  7. Joseph Sharpe (1733–1759) [1]
  8. Anne Sharpe (1734–Deceased) [1]
  9. Samuel Sharpe (1736–1804) [1]

1740 Marriage to Elizabeth Gillespie

Elizabeth (Gillespie) Sharpe (1722-1765), married about 1740 in Maryland.

In 1741 in Maryland he married Elizabeth Gillespie (1722–1765) [1]

He married Elizabeth Gillespie, daughter of William Gillespie and Mary Emmett, before 1742. [3]

In 1743 he married Elizabeth Gillespie (1722–1765) [2].

Elizabeth Gillespie was the daughter of William Gillespie and Mary Emmett. [4]

Elizabeth Gillespie died before his marriage to Mary McFerrin.

Church

He served as an elder in Rock Creek Presbyterian Church for some fifty years.

1760 Marriage to Mary McFerrin

In 1760 he married Mary McFerrin (1739–1795) [2].

Mary (McFarland) Sharpe (1739-1795), married about 1768, in Maryland

He married Mary McFerrin before 1769. [3]

Before 1769 he married Mary McFerrin before 1769. [4]

Before 1769 in Cecil County, Marylnad, he married Mary McFerrin (1723–1795) [1]

Children's Move to Liberty Hill, Iredell County, North Carolina

While Thomas Sharp remained in Cecil County, several of his sons moved to North Carolina. They are identified as "of NC" in his will.

A map of property owners at Liberty Hill in Iredell County, North Carolina, in 1778 shows his son Joseph with a Mill and also his son John. See map (see map C2) of that area of Iredell County.

1785 Will

In the name of God amen, of Thomas Sharp of Cecil County and the state of Maryland being indisposed in body and sound and deposing mind, memory & understanding being desirous to settle my worldly affairs to this end I do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz (bullets added for emphasis to show children)

  • First and foremost my debts and funeral charges be paid and
  • I give and bequeath to my son William of NC 3 pounds but look on him as indebted to my estate as ? bond of 65 pounds with the interest thereon
  • also I give and bequeath to my son John Sharp of NC 15 pounds specie
  • also I give and bequeath to my son James of N.C. 1 crown and
  • also to my son Joseph Sharpe of N.C. I give and bequeath 22 pounds all the above to be paid in 2 years after my decease.
  • Again I give and bequeath to my son Samuel Sharp now in Carolina a certain tract of land in Rutherford Co. in the State of NC to him his heirs executors and assigns
  • but if he the said Samuel Sharpe die without lawful issue the said land is to be equally divided between my sons and the children of my son Walter Sharpe deceased.
  • To my daughter Isabel Wallis of NC I give and bequeath a Negro Lucy,
  • to my daughter Sarah Reid a Negro girl Dina,
  • to my daughter Mary Plymoten a Negro Esther ?
  • later to these and each of them My three daughters above mentioned and with their heirs with their increase when they go to Carolina again.
  • I give to my beloved wife Mary Sharp one third of my personal estate and the Negro Nan and Stephen ? Jane and George, these 4 mentioned my wife to enjoy and prosper while she lives but at death they and their increase are to returned to be property of my four sons now at home with me Viz: James, Amos, David, Ebenezer to be equally divided among them.
  • Give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Sharpe now at home with me 100 pounds ? to be paid as follows 50 pound to be paid one year after my decease and the other 50 pounds one year later. Dau Elizabeth Sharp above named 1 good horse and saddle, one chest of drawers one bed and complete furniture, also 1 good milk cow.
  • Again I give and bequeath the Plantation in which I now live on containing 500 acres more or less and known by Sharpe Industry to my son Thomas Sharpe now home with me and to him and his heirs and assigns forever in f? simple provided that he, my son Thomas pay unto cash of my other sons that are minors, Amos, David & Ebenezer Sharp. One hundred fifty pounds to them and their heirs and assigns in case they die before age of 21 or marriage then the share of him dying I give surviving or survivors.
  • I also mention circumstances being that if my son Amos Sharp shall incline continuing school and obtained liberal education then Thomas is to pay for him the annual expenses for boarding, books to the amount of the 150 pounds mentioned
  • and lastly I do hear by constitute and appoint my beloved wife Mary Sharp and my son Thomas Sharp Executor and mention of this my last will and testament revoking and annulling former wills by me heretofore made and confirming this and none other to be my last will and testament.
  • I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 21 day ? Anno Domini 1785 signed Thomas Sharpe. [5]

1785 Death and Burial

Thomas Sharpe, Jr died 11 Nov 1785 (aged 67) in Cecil County, Maryland, USA. He was buried in Sharp's Cemetery, Fair Hill, Cecil County, Maryland, [2].

He died on 11 Nov 1785 in Cecil Co, MD. [3]

He died 11 November 1785 in Fair Hill, Cecil County, Maryland and is buried in Sharp's Cemetery, Fair Hill, Cecil County. [1]

Children

Thomas Jr. had a huge family between the two marriages that included Thomas Sharpe III and William Sharpe.[4]

Children of Elizabeth Gillespie and Thomas Sharpe Jr. According to Family Search

  1. William Sharpe (1742–1818) [1]
  2. John Sharpe (1744–1812) [1]
  3. Walter Sharpe (1747–1779) [1]
  4. Samuel Sharpe (1750–Deceased) [1]
  5. James Sharpe (1751–1823) [1]
  6. Joseph Sharpe (1753–1842) [1]
  7. Isabel Sharpe (1754–1825) [1]
  8. Sarah Sharpe (1756–1834) [1]
  9. Elizabeth Sharpe (1758–1816) [1]
  10. Mary Sharpe (1761–1810) [1]
  11. Thomas Sharpe III (1765–1831) [1]

Named by Waugh as children of Thomas Sharpe and Elizabeth Gillespie

Children of Thomas Sharpe Jr and Elizabeth Gillespie all born in Cecil Co, MD, were as follows:

  1. Samuel Sharpe [6] Samuel3 SHARPE was born. He died after 1785.[3]
  2. Isabel (Sharpe) Wallis (1759-1825), married John Wallis in about 1780, moved to TN [6] Isabella SHARPE, married John Wallace.[3]
  3. Elizabeth (Sharpe) Hindman[6] or Elizabeth Sharpe (1758-1816), moved to TN [6] Elizabeth SHARPE was born.[3]
  4. William Sharpe(1742-1818), married Catherine Ruth Reese in 1768, move to NC, Rev War Captain [6] William Sharpe (1742–1818) [2].William SHARPE was born on 13 Dec 1742. He married Catherine Reese on 31 May 1768 in Rowan Co, NC. He died on 6 Jul 1818 in Iredell Co, NC, at age 75. He was buried in Iredell Co, NC (Snow Creek Methodist Church Cemetery).[3]Not only did William Sharpe serve as a soldier during the Revolution, but he also served in the Continental Congress from 1779-1782 and was a member of the State House of Representatives during those same years. He was a member of the State Congress from Rowan County in 1775. It is obvious the man enjoyed public service - while in Iredell County he was the county surveyor, assistant clerk of court, and a lawyer. In North Carolina's State Records Volume XVI, his name appears with four others who were being considered for the office of Governor of North Carolina. [3]William's map of the Fourth Creek Congregation in 1773 serves to document the 169 families of that area. He is also credited with laying out the original streets of Statesville, North Carolina - Broad and Center Streets. Sharpesburg was also named after him. His father-in-law, David Reese, was one of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence. [3]
  5. John Sharpe (1744-1812), married Lillie McCoy, moved to NC, Rev War Captain [6] John Sharpe (1744–1812) [2] John SHARPE, born 15 Jun 1744. [3]
  6. Walter Sharpe (1746-1780), married Elizabeth Harden in 1775, Rev War Lt., moved to NC [6] Walter SHARPE was born on 5 Jan 1747. He married Elizabeth Harden, daughter of Robert Harden and Jane (--?--), on 26 Jan 1775. He died in 1779 in Iredell Co, NC (now Alexander County). [3]Walter Sharpe was a Lieutenant during the Revolution and while it is believed that he was killed in the Battle of Ramsours Mill, the actual place of death has yet to be determined. He and his wife had lived near Rocky Face Mountain, which later became part of Alexander County. [3]
  7. James Sharpe (1751-1828), married Jane Andrews, moved to NC [6] James Sharpe (1751–1828) [2].James SHARPE, born 1751. [3]
  8. Joseph Sharpe (1753-1842), married Jean Sloan in 1778, moved to NC [6] Joseph Sharpe (1753–1842) [2]. Joseph SHARPE was born on 22 Nov 1753. He married Jean Sloan, daughter of Archibald Sloan and Rebecca Guy, on 8 Jan 1778. He died on 15 Apr 1842 in Iredell Co, NC, at age 88. He was buried in Iredell Co, NC (Snow Creek Methodist Church Cemetery). [3]Joseph Sharpe also served during the Revolution and became a Captain. For his service, he received large grants of land in both Iredell County and Alexander County. The grants were for the use of his iron works on Rocky Creek. [3]
  9. Sarah (Sharpe) Reid (1756-1834), married Capt John Reid, moved to NC [6] Sarah Sharpe Reid (1756–1834) [2] Sarah SHARPE was born. She married John Reid on 27 Sep 1782. She died in 1834 in Iredell Co, NC. She was buried in Lincoln Co, NC (Unity Presbyterian Church Cemetery).[3]

Mother is uncertain depending on date of second marriage, 1760 or 1769

  1. Mary Sharpe(1761-1810), married William Feimster, moved to NC [6] Mary Sharpe Feimster (1761–1810) [2]. Mary SHARPE was born on 22 Jun 1761. She married William Feimster on 9 May 1783 in Iredell Co, NC. She died on 28 Aug 1810 in Iredell Co, NC, at age 49. She was buried in Iredell Co, NC (Snow Creek Methodist Church Cemetery). [3]
  2. Thomas Sharpe (1761-1831), married Ruby Kerr [6] Thomas Sharpe (1765–1831) [2]. Thomas SHARPE III was born on 22 Jun 1761. He married Mary Kerr in 1798. He died in 1831 in Bracken Co, KY. [3]

Named by Waugh as children of Thomas Sharpe and Mary McFerrin

Children of Thomas2 Sharpe Jr and Mary McFerrin both born in Cecil Co, MD, were as follows:

  1. Amos Sharpe (minor in 1785) (1769-1837), married Mary Andrews in 1797 [6] Amos Sharpe (1769–1837) [2]. Amos3 SHARPE was born on 29 Sep 1769. He died on 9 Mar 1837 in Iredell Co, NC, at age 67. He was buried in Iredell Co, NC (Snow Creek Methodist Church Cemetery). [3]
  2. David Sharpe (minor in 1785) (1777-1835), married Elizabeth Lake [6] David SHARPE was born in 1777. He died in 1835 in Indianapolis, IN. [3]
  3. Ebenezer Sharpe (minor in 1785) [6]

In the above list of children, there should only be one Elizabeth Sharpe, probably the second one. Several children (James, William, Samuel, Isabel) had already moved to North Carolina before the Revolutionary War.

Sources

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 Family Search. Profile for Thomas Sharpe, Jr Accessed 12 October 2020 jhd
  2. ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 2.10 2.11 2.12 2.13 Find A Grave: Memorial #31561550 Created by: Pege Added: 19 Nov 2008. Retrieved Jan 29, 2018.
  3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 3.11 3.12 3.13 3.14 3.15 3.16 3.17 3.18 3.19 3.20 Pam Wood Waugh. Descendants of Thomas Sharpe, Sr. and wife Isabella Wallace/Wallis Last updated 4 October 2003. Accessed 23 July 2019 jhd
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Squarespace.com: Thomas Sharpe
  5. ↑ Will of Thomas Sharpe, Month 21, 1785, Cecil County, Maryland
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 Wikitree Data Field, not otherwise sourced

See also:

  • Title: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Author: Yates Publishing Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004.Original data - This unique collection of records was extracted from a variety of sources including family group sheets and electronic databases. Originally, the information was deriv
  • Source S923216212 Repository: #R769874581 Title: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Author: Edmund West, comp. Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000.
  • Source: S1120633274 Repository: #R1102001526 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Ancestry Family Tree https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/tree/120789476/family
  • Repository: R1102001526 Ancestry.com

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In the name of god amen, of Thomas Sharp of Cecil County and the state of Maryland being indisposed in body and sound and deposing mind, memory & understanding being desirous to settle my worldly affairs to this end I do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following, viz:

First and foremost my debts and funeral charges be paid and I give and bequeath to my son William of NC 3 pounds but look on him as indebted to my estate as ? bond of 65 pounds with the interest thereon also I give and bequeath to my son John Sharp of NC 15 pounds specie also I give and bequeath to my son James of N.C. 1 crown and also to my son Joseph Sharpe of N.C. I give and bequeath 22 pounds all the above to be paid in 2 years after my decease. Again I give and bequeath to my son Samuel Sharp now in Carolina a certain tract of land in Rutherford Co. in the State of NC to him his heirs executors and assigns but if he the said Samuel Sharpe die without lawful issue the said land is to be equally divided between my sons and the children of my son Walter Sharpe deceased. To my daughter Isabel Wallis of NC I give and bequeath a Negro Lucy, to my daughter Sarah Reid a Negro girl Dina, to my daughter Mary Plymoten a Negro Esther ? later to these and each of them My three daughters above mentioned and with their heirs with their increase when they go to Carolina again. I give to my beloved wife Mary Sharp one third of my personal estate and the Negro Nan and Stephen ? Jane and George, these 4 mentioned my wife to enjoy and prosper while she lives but at death they and their increase are to returned to be property of my four sons now at home with me Viz: James, Amos, David, Ebenezer to be equally divided among them. Give and bequeath to my daughter Elizabeth Sharpe now at home with me 100 pounds ? to be paid as follows 50 pound to be paid one year after my decease and the other 50 pounds one year later. Dau Elizabeth Sharp above named 1 good horse and saddle, one chest of drawers one bed and complete furniture, also 1 good milk cow. Again I give and bequeath the Plantation in which I now live on containing 500 acres more or less and known by Sharpe Industry to my son Thomas Sharpe now home with me and to him and his heirs and assigns forever in f? simple provided that he, my son Thomas pay unto cash of my other sons that are minors, Amos, David & Ebenezer Sharp. One hundred fifty pounds to them and their heirs and assigns in case they die before age of 21 or marriage then the share of him dying I give surviving or survivors. I also mention circumstances being that if my son Amos Sharp shall incline continuing school and obtained liberal education then Thomas is to pay for him the annual expenses for boarding, books to the amount of the 150 pounds mentioned and lastly I do hear by constitute and appoint my beloved wife Mary Sharp and my son Thomas Sharp Executor and mention of this my last will and testament revoking and annulling former wills by me heretofore made and confirming this and none other to be my last will and testament. I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 21 day ? Anno Dominic 1785 signed Thomas Sharpe.3

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Sharpe-2170 and Sharpe-69 appear to represent the same person because: Similar birth and death details. Same son. Given name of Sharpe-2170 seems to be a typo, and is unsourced. Thanks for reviewing.
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