Died
at age 57
in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, United States
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Biography
Walter Palmer Tharp was born on September 16, 1872 in Monmouth, Crawford, Kansas, United States, son of Isaac Tharp (~1836–~1883) and Abigail Miller (1840–1928).
In 1880, Walter was living in household of Isaac Tharp (43) in Sheridan Township, Cherokee, Kansas, United States. Born in Kansas.
In 1900, Walter was living in Arcadia, Crawford, Kansas.
In 1910, Walter was living in Sheridan, Crawford.
Walter registered for the draft for World War I.
In 1920, Walter was living in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas.
Walter died on November 7, 1929 in Winfield, Cowley, aged 57. He was buried in Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee.
Sources
1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880", database with images citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Film Number: 0376; Affiliate Line Number: 00045; FHL microfilm: 1254376; Record number: 10974507; FamilySearch Record: MFPL-2BJ (accessed 6 May 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBM-9RNL Image number 00348 Walter P Tharp (7), single son, in household of Isaac Tharp (43) in Sheridan Township, Cherokee, Kansas, United States. Born in Kansas, United States.
Marriage: "Kansas County Marriages, 1855-1911", database with images citing Page: 104; FHL microfilm: 001411996; FamilySearch Record: Q29Q-SRJF (accessed 6 May 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-G5MY-9CC8 Image number 00654 Walter P Tharp (24) marriage to Nellie Wilson (22) on 27 Dec 1896 in Cherokee, Kansas, United States.
1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900", database with images citing Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 61; FHL microfilm: 1240477; Record number: 4375; FamilySearch Record: MMTD-6C8 (accessed 6 May 2023) FamilySearch Image: S3HT-D8S4-4VD Walter Thorp (28), married head of household in Arcadia, Crawford, Kansas, United States. Born in Kansas.
1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910", database with images citing Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Affiliate Film Number: 437; FHL microfilm: 1374450; Record number: 1300; FamilySearch Record: M2C9-NV4 (accessed 6 May 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RV4-VKW Image number 00033 Walter Tharp (37), married head of household in Sheridan, Crawford, Kansas, United States. Born in Kansas.
Military: "United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918", database with images citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; FHL microfilm: 1643432; FamilySearch Record: K66C-Z17 (accessed 6 May 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-91HD-9FV Image number 03229 Name: Walter Palmer Tharp; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: Cowley, Kansas, United States; Birth Date: 16 Sep 1873; Birth Place: , , United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White.
1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920", database with images citing Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Affiliate Film Number: 528; Line: 49; FHL microfilm: 1820528; Record number: 19927; FamilySearch Record: MF6S-7WB (accessed 6 May 2023) FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RFS-91F Image number 00420 Walter P Thorp (47), married head of household in Winfield, Cowley, Kansas, United States. Born in Kansas.
Memorial: "Find a Grave", database with images Find A Grave: Memorial #30782975 (accessed 6 May 2023) Memorial page for Walter P Tharp (16 Sep 1872-7 Nov 1929), citing Cherokee Cemetery, Cherokee, Crawford County, Kansas, USA.
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