James McCoy Sharpe
M, b. 10 April 1774, d. 1816
| Father | John Sharpe b. 15 Jun 1744, d. 11 Jun 1812 |
| Mother | Lilly McCoy b. 11 Jun 1743, d. 1818 |
| Relationship | 4th great-grandfather of Randolph Stephen Waugh |
| Charts | Pedigree for Marjorie E. Waugh |
James McCoy Sharpe was born on 10 April 1774.1 He was the son of John Sharpe and Lilly McCoy. James McCoy Sharpe married Elizabeth Black, daughter of William Black and Rebeckah (?), at Iredell Co, North Carolina. James McCoy Sharpe died in 1816 at Iredell Co, North Carolina. He was buried at Snow Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, near Harmony, Iredell Co, North Carolina.
James McCoy Sharpe was born in what was to later become Sharpesburg Township.
Little is known about the life of James McCoy Sharpe since he kept himself out of the public eye, unlike several others of his family. He was a tanner and their tanning mill was on a small stream which ran between his house and that of his father.
After James died in 1816, his wife relinquished her right to administration. His brother-in-law was appointed administrator and Andrew Adams was appointed guardian to his minor children. Elizabeth, his widow, was granted allowance for herself and children for one year. His land was divided between his children after Elizabeth's dower was paid. The remainder of his estate was sold off at auction, the furniture being purchased by Elizabeth for herself and family. For many years after her husband's death, Elizabeth lived with her daughter Rebecca, who never married.2
James McCoy Sharpe was born in what was to later become Sharpesburg Township.
Little is known about the life of James McCoy Sharpe since he kept himself out of the public eye, unlike several others of his family. He was a tanner and their tanning mill was on a small stream which ran between his house and that of his father.
After James died in 1816, his wife relinquished her right to administration. His brother-in-law was appointed administrator and Andrew Adams was appointed guardian to his minor children. Elizabeth, his widow, was granted allowance for herself and children for one year. His land was divided between his children after Elizabeth's dower was paid. The remainder of his estate was sold off at auction, the furniture being purchased by Elizabeth for herself and family. For many years after her husband's death, Elizabeth lived with her daughter Rebecca, who never married.2
Family | Elizabeth Black b. Jun 1773, d. a 1861 |
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| Last Edited | 30 Jun 2015 |