Fourth Generation


77. Edward SHARP118 was living in 1843 in Bradley Co., TN.118 He died in 1847 in Bradley Co., TN.15 From papers found in the settlement of Jacob Sharp's estate, it has been learned that on 7 Aug 1843, Edward Sharp of Bradley Co., TN, was appointed administrator of the estate and on 4 Dec 1843, an inventory of the estate was made by the administrator of personal property to be sold. Included in this inventory were two notes - one to Joel Sharp (moved to Arkansas) for $30 and one on Eli Sharp (moved to MO) for $15; signed by Edward Sharp. THis was filed 14 Mar 1844 and the statement was made that Jacob Sharp died about June 16 (1843), Leaving: Edward of Bradley Co; Eli; Joel; Hiram; Oliver; Nancy Graves; and Nelly Matthews, deceased; that Hiram and Joel were of Carroll and Marion Counties, AR. It was reported that one negro boy Sam about 30 was not sold and one negro girl named Jane, about 16, was not sold; signed ;by Edward Sharp.

Edward SHARP and Eliza SHELTON were married in TN.118 Eliza SHELTON was born (date unknown).

Edward SHARP and Eliza SHELTON had the following children:

492

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Napoleon SHARP died in 1864 in Bradley Co., TN.118

493

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Edward SHARP Jr. died in 1864 in Bradley Co., TN.118,120