David Sharp

- Moved to Cass Co. from McLean, IL - David Sharp was born in Mifflin Co., Pa., Sept. 9, 1825; died in Harrisonville, Mo., April 15, 1916; aged 90 y. 9 m. 6 d. He united with the Mennonite Church in early life, in which faith (he often said in the close of his earthly journey) he wished to live and die. He said he was ready, and seemed anxious to depart this life. He was a member of the Sycamore Grove Church until he with his second wife moved to Harrisonville, Mo. He then took out his church letter, which he held at the time of his decease. While in Harrisonville he worshiped with the First Baptist Church. On Nov. 17, 1850, he was married to Susanna Yoder in Ill. In 1866 he moved to Missouri and in 1894 his wife died at the age of 66 yrs, 3 mons, 11 days. In 1904 he moved to Harrisonville where he died. Six children were born, of whom 3 survive (Mrs. Emma Zook, Abiah J., and Iddo Sharp). He also leaves 7 grandchildren and 1 sister (Mrs. Leah Zook) of Belleville, Pa. Funeral services at the First Baptist Church of Harrisonville, Mo., by Geo. C. Monroe. Interment in Clearfork Cemetery. (GH, May 25, 1916) - In 1850 he was married to Susana Yoder in Ill. In 1866 he moved to Missouri and in 1894 his wife died at the age of 66 yrs, 3 mons, 11 days. In 1904 he moved to Marrisonville where he died.* Reference: RootsWeb's WorldConnect - SmartCopy: Sep 25 2017, 21:39:24 UTC