Frank Richard Tharp (1898 - 1971)

Ancestors Descendants

Biography

Frank Tharp was born on 27 September 1898 in Licking County, Ohio, United States. He was the son of John Tharp and Rosie Britton.^[1][2] In the 1900 census Frank (age 2) was the son of John D Thorp in Lima Township, Licking, Ohio, United States.^[3] In the 1910 census Frank (age 11) was the son of John D Tharp in Lima, Licking, Ohio, United States.^[4]

Frank enlisted in the US Army on 30 May 1917 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, United States.^[5] He was first with Battery C, 134th FA. On 31 October 1918 served as a saddler in 3rd Company, 158th Depot Brigade, repairing harness, horse, and other leather equipment. He was discharged on 7 January 1919.^[6]

Frank had married Zella Francis Johnson on 8 August 1918 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. In the 1920 census Frank (age 26) was the married son-in-law of Albert Johnson in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States.^[7] In the 1940 census F (age 45) was the married head of household in Yancy Mills, Cold Spring Township, Phelps, Missouri, United States.^[8] Frank registered for the "old man's draft" on 16 February 1942 in Lecoma, Phelps, Missouri, United States.^[9]

Frank (age 72) died on 22 February 1971.^[10][11][12] He was buried on 26 February 1971 in Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, United States..^[13][14]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth: "Ohio, County Births, 1841-2003"
   citing FHL microfilm: 384321; Record number: 57;
   FamilySearch Record: VRMK-LP6 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR2M-9S3 Image number 00202
   Frank R Tharp born on 27 Sep 1898, son of John D. Tharp & Rosetta Britton, in Licking, Ohio, United States.
2. ↑ Birth: "Ohio Births and Christenings, 1821-1962"
   citing FHL microfilm: 384321; Record number: 57;
   FamilySearch Record: X6WV-21S (accessed 4 May 2023)
   Frank R Tharp born on 27 Sep 1898, son of John D. Tharp & Rosetta Britton, in Licking, Ohio, United States.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 30; FHL microfilm: 1241293; Record number: 47517;
   FamilySearch Record: MMDD-W98 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-64J9-786 Image number 00978
   Frank R Thorp (2), single son, in household of John D Thorp (28) in Lima Township, Licking, Ohio, United States. Born in Ohio.
4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing enumeration district (ED) ED 64, sheet 6A, family 121, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 1203; FHL microfilm 1,375,216.
   FamilySearch Record: MLF7-XNN (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RKQ-PW2 Image number 00875
   Frank R Tharp (11), single son, in household of John D Tharp (38) in Lima, Licking, Ohio, United States. Born in Ohio.
5. ↑ Military: "Ohio, World War I, Enrollment Cards, 1914-1918"
   citing Record number: 0;
   FamilySearch Record: QR21-JXMM (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C33W-S3WK-K Image number 00091
   Name: Frank R Tharp; Military Service Date: 30 May 1917; Military Service Place: Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States; Residence Place: Columbus, Ohio; Birth Date: 1896; Birth Place: Summit Station, Ohio; Age: 21.
6. ↑ Military: "Ohio, Roster of Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in World War I, 1917-1918"
   The Official Roster of Ohio Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in the World War, 1917-18. Columbus, OH, USA: The F.J. Heer Printing Co., 1926
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7895 #189851 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   Name: Frank R. Tharp; Age: 21 9/12 Years; Race: White; Birth Date: abt 1895; Birth Location: Summit, Ohio, USA; Enlistment Date: 1917 30 May; Enlistment County: Columbus; Enlistment State: Ohio; Enlistment Division: National Army; Comments: Battery C 134 Field Artillery to --; 156 Depot Brigade to Discharge Saddler 31 Oct 1918. Honorable discharge 7 Jan 1919.
7. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 450; Line: 55; FHL microfilm: 1820450; Record number: 2061;
   FamilySearch Record: MFWF-RKN (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9R68-C1K Image number 00048
   Frank R Tharp (26), married son-in-law, in household of Albert Johnson (49) in Center Township, Marion, Indiana, United States. Born in Ohio.
8. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing enumeration district (ED) 81-3, sheet 14B, line 50, family 77, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2140.
   FamilySearch Record: K77P-WD2 (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MB-Y4NL
   F R Tharp (45), married head of household in Yancy Mills, Cold Spring Township, Phelps, Missouri, United States. Born in Ohio.
9. ↑ Military: "Missouri, World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1940-1945"
   citing Draft Registration, Lecoma, Phelps, Missouri, United States, NARA NAID 5833895 "Draft Registration Cards for Missouri, 10/16/1940 – 3/31/1947", National Archives at St. Louis, Missouri, FHL microfilm .
   FamilySearch Record: QLXY-Q5KT (accessed 4 May 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-CSJH-79GX-Y Image number 00519
   Name: Frank Richard Tharp; Military Draft Registration Date: 16 Feb 1942; Military Draft Registration Place: Lecoma, Phelps, Missouri, United States; Birth Date: 27 Sep 1898; Birth Place: Phelps, Missouri; Race: White; Residence Place: Phelps, Missouri, Lecoma; Complexion: Light; Eye Color: Blue; Hair Color: Blonde; Height: 5 10; Occupation Employer: Post Quarter Master; Weight: 180; Id: 410020.
10. ↑ Death: "California, County Birth and Death Records, 1800-1994"
    citing Page: 10; Record number: 49;
    FamilySearch Record: QGVY-H21M (accessed 4 May 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89SF-6SSQ Image number 00971
    Frank R Tharp death 22 Feb 1971 in Los Angeles, California, United States.
11. ↑ Death: "California Death Index, 1940-1997"
    FamilySearch Record: VPD2-VRK (accessed 4 May 2023)
    Frank R Tharp death 22 Feb 1971 (born 27 Sep 1898) in Los Angeles, California, United States.
12. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
    citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing).
    FamilySearch Record: JYXG-PJ4 (accessed 4 May 2023)
    Frank R Tharp death 15 Feb 1971 (born 27 Sep 1898) residing in Monterey Park, Los Angeles, California.
13. ↑ Burial: "California Deaths and Burials, 1776-2000"
    citing FHL microfilm: 2026676; Record number: 69;
    FamilySearch Record: HGW4-6ZT2 (accessed 4 May 2023)
    FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9BC-D9RJ-6 Image number 00537
    Frank Richard Tharp burial (died on 22 Feb 1971 at age 72) on 26 Feb 1971 in Alhambra, Los Angeles, California, United States.
14. ↑ Burial:
    Find A Grave: Memorial #85948075 (has image, accessed 4 May 2023)
    Memorial page for Frank R. Tharp Sr. (27 Sep 1898-22 Feb 1971), citing Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA (plot: Vale of Peace, Map A50, Lot 4640, Space 4); Maintained by rhale1100 (contributor 47198156).
    FamilySearch Record: QV2B-P2RR (accessed 4 May 2023)