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About John Sharp
Summary
John Sharp (s/o William Sharpe) was born in Flower, Northamptonshire, England, 29 Dec 1661. John died about 1727 in Evesham, Burlington Co., New Jersey.
- Sharp Family History, page 11, states: John settled 1250 acres of land in Evesham Twp., which were located next to Thomas Ballinger. John was frequently mentioned in public business affairs. He arrived in America on the ship "Samuel" which landed at Burlington, New Jersey on the 4th or 5th of September, 1682.
Marriages
- 17 Jun 1688 in Burlington, Burlington Co, NJ to Elizabeth Paine (1665-1705) under the care of the Burlington Quaker Monthly Meeting (MM), Burlington County, New Jersey. Elizabeth was the daughter of John Paine, one of the signers of West Jersey's constitution.
- 11 Apr 1707 in Elizabeth Green (1662-bef 1719)
- about Dec 1719 in Haddonfield MM, Camden Co, NJ to Jane CURTIS, daughter of Thomas and Jane CURTIS, and wife of Samuel OGBORNE. Jane's second marriage was to John HAMPTON of Freehold. Jane's third marriage was to Nathanial FITZ-RANDOLPH of Woodbridge, NJ. Jane's fourth marriage was to John SHARP of Gloucester whom she also outlived.
John Sharp and Elizabeth Paine had the following children:
- 8 i. William3 Sharp was born 2 Dec 1689. William died 4 Aug 1759 in Evesham Twp, Burlington Co, NJ, at 69 years of age. He married twice. He married Mary Austin in Haddonfield MM, Camden Co, NJ, Jul 1716. Mary was born 1702. Mary was the daughter of Francis Austin and Mary Borton. Mary died 1732 at 30 years of age. He married Hannah Austin in Burlington Co, NJ, 05 May 1735. Hannah was born about 1710. Hannah was the daughter of Francis Austin and Mary Borton. Hannah died 25 Dec 1767 at 57 years of age.
- 9 ii. Elizabeth Sharp was born 04 May 1692.
- 10 iii. John Sharp was born 08 Dec 1693.
- 11 iv. Thomas Sharp was born 23 Aug 1698. He married Elizabeth Smith in Haddonfield MM, Camden Co, NJ, about Dec 1724. Elizabeth was born about 1698.
- 12 v. Hannah Sharp was born 01 Dec 1700. Hannah died after 1727. She married Thomas Adams in Haddonfield MM, Camden Co, NJ, Dec 1720. Thomas was born 12 Dec 1698.
- 13 vi. Samuel Sharp was born 05 Sep 1702. Samuel died 31 Dec 1736 at 34 years of age. He married twice. He married Elizabeth Haines in Burlington MM, Burlington Co, NJ, 03 Jan 1725/26. Elizabeth was born in Northhampton, New Jersey (?) 1698. Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Haines and Elizabeth Austin. Elizabeth died before 1730. He married Mary Tomlinson in Haddonfield MM, Camden Co, NJ, abt May 1730. Mary was born about 1702.
- 14 vii. Sarah Sharp was born 03 Jun 1705. She married Peter Phillips in Haddonfield MM, Camden Co, NJ, 11 Sep 1729. Peter was born about 1705.
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Immigration
He was one of three Quaker brothers who came to America on the ship Samuel in 1682. One of 23 ships arranged by Wm. Penn to settle Pennsylvania. John and his brothers William and Hugh settled in New Jersey.
Alternate summary
- Birth: Dec. 29, 1661, Flore, Daventry District, Northamptonshire, England
- Death: 1727, Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, USA
- Son of William and Hannah Sharp(e) of Northamptonshire, England.
A member of the Society of Friends, was thrice married, but his known children were all by his 1st wife, Elizabeth Paine.
Bio and family outline forthcoming.
FindAGrave
Family links:
- Spouse: Jane Curtis Sharp (1661 - 1731)
* Children: John Sharp (1693 - 1729) [Calculated relationship]
Burial:
Evesham Friends Cemetery Mount Laurel Burlington County New Jersey, USA
Maintained by: Don Blauvelt Originally Created by: Stephen Curtis Record added: Jan 01, 2015 Find A Grave Memorial# 140733369
Note
Not related to Thomas Sharp of Newton.
See:
“Sharp Family of Burlington” by Milton Rubicam.
Family
U.S., Hinshaw Index to Selected Quaker Records, 1680-1940
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John Sharp's Timeline
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December 29, 1661
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Daventry District, Flore, Northamptonshire, England
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1682
Age 20
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Northamptonshire, England, United Kingdom
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1682
Age 20
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Burlington, Burlington County, NJ, United States
Arrived aboard the "Samuel" |
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February 2, 1690
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Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
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May 4, 1692
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December 8, 1693
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Evesham Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
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August 23, 1698
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Evesham Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, British Colonial America
23rd day of the sixth month is August 23rd |
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October 1, 1700
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Evesham Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
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September 5, 1702
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Evesham Township, Burlington, New Jersey, United States
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