Joshua Braddock Sharp (1813 - 1863)

Born 7 Aug 1813 in Evesham Twp, Burlington Co., New Jersey

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Died 25 Oct 1863 at age 50 in Randolph Co, IN

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Joshua B. Sharp was only 14 years old at the time of his father's death. Perhaps he was the youngest child since he is mentioned the least in his father's will. A family history compiled by Winifred Kinsey shows that Joshua B. Sharp is the son of Noah and Elizabeth Sharp and married Mercy A. Steward who was the daughter of Josiah and Mercy Steward. Mercy A. Steward was born July 8,1803 and died June 2, 1868. Joshua B. Sharp was born in New Jersey according to the 1850 Federal Census for Randolph County,Indiana. His first four children were born in New Jersey prior to 1839. He is also found in the 1840 Federal Census for Randolph County, Indiana, indicating that he migrated to Randolph County in late 1839 or early 1840.

1840 United States Federal Census about Joshua B Sharp Name: Joshua B Sharp Township: Washington County: Randolph State: Indiana Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1 Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 5 thru 9: 1 Free White Persons - Females - 30 thru 39: 1 Total - All Persons (Free White, Free Colored, Slaves): 5 Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1 Free White Persons - Under 20: 3 Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2 Total Free White Persons: 5 Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 5 Source Citation: Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 92; Page: 49; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 0007729.

1850 United States Federal Census about Joshua B Sharp Name: Joshua B Sharp Age: 36 Estimated Birth Year: abt 1814 Birth Place: New Jersey Gender: Male Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Washington, Randolph, Indiana Family Number: 173 Household Members: Name Age Joshua B Sharp 36 Mercy A Sharp 46 Amos A Sharp 15 Josiah Sharp 14 Mary J Sharp 10 William Sharp 8 Samuel P Sharp 2 Source Citation: Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M432_168; Page: 52A; Image: 106. His next door neighbor in 1850 was William Haines and wife Elizabeth A. from New Jersey. It is quite possible that this Elizabeth is Joshua B. Sharp's sister mentioned in his father's will. The ages and birthplaces of their children could lead you to believe that perhaps these two families emigrated from New Jersey together.

1860 United States Federal Census about Joshua Sharp Name: Joshua Sharp Age in 1860: 46 Birth Year: abt 1814 Birthplace: New Jersey Home in 1860: Washington, Randolph, Indiana Gender: Male Post Office: Lynn Household Members: Name Age Joshua Sharp 46 Mercy A Sharp 57 William H Sharp 18 Samuel P Sharp 13 Hannah Redrow 70 Source Citation: Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M653_292; Page: 748; Image: 220; Family History Library Film: 803292.

Sharp Land Records in Randolph Co, IN Compiled by Linda Sharp - 2004 Sometime In the 1800s (date unknown), 100 acres of land was purchased sight unseen by Samuel N. Sharp of Burlington Co, NJ. This land is in Section 18, Township 18N, Range 14E of Randolph Co, IN. and was most probably purchased under the Homestead Act. BLM does not have a record of the original patent for the Section. Most of the land in this area was purchased from the government in the 1820s through the Cincinnati Land Office. Dec 1839 - Joshua B. Sharp purchased from Paul Way 50 acres for 0 (NE Quarter of S18, T18, R14). Dec 26 1840 - Joshua B. Sharp from Samuel N. Sharp of Burlington Co, NJ 50 acres for 0 (N side of NE corner S18, T18, R14). 1851 - Joshua B. Sharp from Samuel N. Sharp 50 acres (S 18, T18, R14). 1854 - Joshua B. Sharp from Daniel Gibbs (S8, T18, R14). 1856 - Joshua B. Sharp from Abia Kirwood 77 acres. 1863 - Joshua B. Sharp from Isiah Stegall land for in Bloomingsport. 25 Oct 1863 - Joshua B. Sharp died. 1867 - J. B. Sharp (Mercy) from Williams Haines for . 1867 - J. H. Simcoke form J. B. Sharp (Mercy) for (S8, T18, R14). 1871 - William H. Sharp from Jeremiah Stegall (S18, T18, R14) 1872 - William H. Sharp from ?? 6 acres 1874 - Elizah Bales from William H. Sharp 21 acres (S18, T18, R14). 1876 - Elizah Bales from William and Sarah Sharp 20 acres fro 5 (36rods N of SW corner of NW quarter S18, T18, R14). 1878 - John Hodgson from Samuel P. Sharp 50 acres for 00 (N side of NE quarter S18, T18, R14). 1878 - Lydia Sharp from John and Anne (Sharp) Hodgson 10 acres for 0 (N side of NE quarter S18, T18, R14) 1878 - John Cook from Josiah and Lydia Sharp 10 acres for 0 (S18, T18, R14). 1879 - Samuel Sharp from John Hurricutt 40 acres (S10, T18, R14). 1881 - William H. Sharp from John Hodgson 10 acres (S18, T18, R14). 1882 - Samuel Sharp from Elizabeth Fenimore 22 acres (S10, T18, R13). Samuel and Amanda Sharp lived on this section. 1884 - B. E. Horner from Lydia Sharp (S18, T18, R14) 1884 - Martha Beeson from William H. Sharp (S18, T18, R14).

The religious affiliation of Joshua Sharp is not certain. we do know that the earlier Sharp generations were Quaker. Joshua, his wife Mercy, and many family members are buried in Union Chapel Cemetery near Carlos, IN. It is likely that the Sharps were members of this congregation.

Joshua made a will in Randolph County, Indiana, October 24 1863. An abstract of the will states he left the home farm and personal property to his wife Mercy Ann. At the time of her death the home farm was to go to son Samuel Sharp. The balance was to be divided among the remaining children except for one horse which was to go to a granddaughter, Mary Jane Hockett. Joshua B. Sharp was only 14 years old at the time of his father's death. Perhaps he was the youngest child since he is mentioned the least in his father's will.

HISTORY OF THE UNION CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Carlos, (Lynn, Rt. 1), West River Township, Randolph County IN Section 11, Town 18, Range 13 Preaching began in this neighborhood as early as 1821, the services were held at the homes of Christian Edman and Thomas Phillips. Rev, John Strange, famous in history of pioneer Methodism and Rev. Wm. Hunt were among the first preachers laboring in this region. The first church was a log structure built as early as 1830 or before. The land for the church was donated by Christian Edman. A frame church was erected in 1862. The circuit in those days consisted of Huntsville, Economy, Chapel, Bloomingsport, Hopewell, Spartanburg, Mt. Zion and Mt. Pleasant (formerly Old Snow Hilt). Some of the early members were Christian Edmonds, Isaiah Rogers, Hugh Botkin, Peter Botkin, Jesse Cox, Joseph Rodgers, Daniel Worth and others. One of the first recorded burials in the church cemetery was Ann, wife of Isaiah Rogers, February 21, 1849, 55 years. The present church building was erected in the year 1881 with a membership of forty-five (45). On February 3, 1833, Mr and Mrs. Martin Hoover deeded the present land to the Methodist Episcopal Church. The Trustees at that time were Emanual McGunnill. John Price, Jonah L. Katey and Jacob Fricker. David Bales, the GGG-grandson of Joshua B. Sharp, is the current pastor.

Name: Joshua Braddock Sharp. ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]}

Born 7 AUG 1813. Evesham Twp, Burlington Co., New Jersey. ^{[1] [18] [6] [7] [8] [10] [11]}

Died 25 OCT 1863. Randolph Co, IN. ^{[1] [18] [19] [6] [7]}

Residence 1860 Washington, Randolph, Indiana, USA. ^{[20] [11]}

1850 Washington, Randolph, Indiana, USA. ^{[20] [10]}

1840 Washington, Randolph, Indiana, United States. ^[9] 1 MAY 1834. Burlington, New Jersey. ^[16]

Buried OCT 1863. Union Chapel Cem, Carlos, Randolph Co, IN. ^{[20] [6] [7]}

Will: 24 OCT 1863. Randolph Co, IN. ^[21]

Census: 1830 Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. ^[22]

Marriage Husband Joshua Braddock Sharp. Wife Mercy Ann Steward. 12 DEC 1833. Mt Holly Baptist Church, Burlington Co., NJ. ^{[23] [24] [25]}

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Source: #S80
2. ↑ Source: #S81
3. ↑ Source: #S82
4. ↑ Source: #S346
5. ↑ Source: #S510
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3} Source: #S994
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3} Source: #S999
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Source: #S1064 Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Births and Deaths, 1708-1886; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Source: #S1001 Year: 1840; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: 92; Page: 49; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 0007729
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1 10.2} Source: #S996 Year: 1850; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M432_168; Page: 52A; Image: 106
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1 11.2} Source: #S997 Year: 1860; Census Place: Washington, Randolph, Indiana; Roll: M653_292; Page: 748; Image: 220; Family History Library Film: 803292
12. ↑ Source: #S799 Ancestry Family Tree Ancestry Family Tree: #82430219
13. ↑ Source: #S1087
14. ↑ Source: #S397 Joshua B Sharp mariage record Link: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VW5G-R9L
15. ↑ Source: #S1287
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1} Source: #S1064 Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1804-1836; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: RG2/PH/E91 1.2
17. ↑ Source: #S1278
18. ↑ ^{18.0 18.1} Source: #S237
19. ↑ Source: #S84
20. ↑ ^{20.0 20.1 20.2} Source: #S678 Database online. Record for Josiah Steward Sharp Ancestry Family Tree: #0 Note: #N150
21. ↑ Source: #S83
22. ↑ Source: #S397 1830 Federal Census - Evesham Twsp, Burlington Co, NJ
23. ↑ Source: #S397 Joshua B Sharp mariage record Link: https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VW5G-R9L
24. ↑ Source: #S1287
25. ↑ Source: #S1287

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