Luther Armenious Sharpe

Male 1881 - 1962  (81 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Luther Armenious Sharpe was born 01 Feb 1881, North Carolina; died 09 Oct 1962, Granville Co. NC; was buried , Springwood Presbyterian Cemetery, Whitsett, Guilford Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Federal Census
    Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Age in 1910: 28
    Birth Year: abt 1882
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1910: Burlington Ward 4, Alamance, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Ada F Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 28
    Ada F Sharpe 29
    Carson D Sharpe 1
    Luther V Sharpe 11 months

    1920 Federal Census
    Name: Luther A Sharp
    Age: 38
    Birth Year: abt 1882
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1920: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Street: Back Creek Road
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Bertie Sharp [Mertie]
    Father's Name: John W Sharp
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Occupation: Carpenter
    Industry: General
    Employment Field: Wage or Salary
    Household Members:
    John W Sharp 64
    Luther A Sharp 38
    Mertie Sharp 31
    Carson Sharp 9
    Vernie Sharp 8

    1930 Federal Census
    Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1881
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Spouse's Name: Myrtie L Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 49
    Myrtie L Sharpe 40
    Lawrence A Sharpe 9
    J Harold Sharpe 8
    T Boyd Sharpe 1 year 11 months

    1940 Federal Census
    Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Age: 59
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1881
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Farm: Yes
    Inferred Residence in 1935: North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Residence in 1935: Same House, Alamance, North Carolina
    Resident on farm in 1935: Yes
    Occupation: Contractor Building
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 30
    Duration of Unemployment: 4
    Class of Worker: Working on own account
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 48
    Income Other Sources: Yes
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 59
    Myrtie Sharpe 50
    Lawrence Sharpe 19
    Harved Sharpe 18
    Boyd Sharpe 12



    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Luther Sharpe
    SSN: 244-12-8912
    Last Residence: North Carolina
    BORN: 1 Feb 1881
    Died: Oct 1962
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (Before 1951)

    Buried:
    Grave location, portrait, tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15649017

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    Name: Luther Armenious Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 81
    Birth Date: 1 Feb 1881
    Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
    Death Date: 9 Oct 1962
    Death Location: Butner, Granville
    Spouse's Name: Myrtle Lawrence Sharpe
    Father's Name: John William Sharpe
    Mother's name: Sophie Albright
    Residence: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina

    Luther married Myrtle Alice Lawrence. Myrtle (daughter of Thomas Wilburn Lawrence and Priscilla Alice YOW) was born 17 Jan 1890, Randolph Co. NC; died 11 Feb 1962, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC; was buried , Springwood Presbyterian Cemetery, Whitsett, Guilford Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. Larrence Albright Sharpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born 22 Jul 1920, Alamance Co. NC; died 25 Mar 1995, Chapel Hill, Orange Co. NC; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co. NC.
    2. 3. John Harold Sharpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born 04 Feb 1922, Alamance Co. NC.
    3. 4. Helen Sophia Sharpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born 03 Oct 1923, Alamance Co. NC; died 02 Jun 1927, Greensboro, Guildford Co. NC; was buried , Springwood Presbyterian Cemetery, Whitsett, Guilford Co. NC.
    4. 5. Thomas Boyd Sharpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born 14 Apr 1928, Alamance Co. NC.

    Luther married Ada Shepherd. Ada was born 10 Sep 1880; died 13 May 1918; was buried , Springwood Presbyterian Cemetery, Whitsett, Guilford Co. NC. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Carson Dwight Sharpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born 16 Aug 1908, Alamance Co. NC; died 05 Aug 1986, Chatham Co. NC; was buried , Moons Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham Co. NC.
    2. 7. Luther Vernett Sharpe  Descendancy chart to this point was born 03 Dec 1909, Alamance Co. NC; died 17 Jan 1971, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Larrence Albright Sharpe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Luther1) was born 22 Jul 1920, Alamance Co. NC; died 25 Mar 1995, Chapel Hill, Orange Co. NC; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Federal Census
    Name: Lawrence A Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1921
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's name: Myrtie L Sharpe
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 49
    Myrtie L Sharpe 40
    Lawrence A Sharpe 9
    J Harold Sharpe 8
    T Boyd Sharpe 1 year 11 months

    1940 Federal Census
    Name: Lawrence Sharpe
    Temporarily Absent: Yes
    Age: 19
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1921
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1940: North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: College, 4th year
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 59
    Myrtie Sharpe 50
    Lawrence Sharpe 19
    Harved Sharpe 18
    Boyd Sharpe 12

    Birth:
    Social Security Death Index
    Name: Lawrence A. Sharpe
    SSN: 240-58-1409
    Last Residence:
    27514 Chapel Hill, Orange, North Carolina
    BORN: 22 Jul 1920
    Died: 25 Mar 1995
    State (Year) SSN issued: North Carolina (1955)

    Buried:
    Grave location, portraits, and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=69670295
    Inscription:
    Ave Maria, gratia plena,
    Dominus tecum,
    benedicta tu in mulieribus,
    et benedictus fructus ventris tui Jesus.
    Sancta Maria mater Dei,
    ora pro nobis peccatoribus, nunc, et in hora mortis nostrae.
    Amen

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    Name: Lawrence Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Social Security Number: 240581409
    Father's Last Name: Sharpe
    Age: 74
    Date of Birth: 22 Jul 1920
    Residence City: Chapel Hill
    Residence County: Orange
    Residence State: North Carolina
    Date of Death: 25 Mar 1995
    Death City: Chapel Hill (P)
    Death County: Orange
    Death State: North Carolina
    Autopsy: No
    Institution: Nursing and Rest Homes
    Attendant: Physician
    Burial Location: Burial in state
    Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1993-96

    Larrence married Virginia Ann Pacofsky. Virginia was born 08 Apr 1923, Westmoreland Co. PA; died 21 May 1977, Chapel Hill, Orange Co. NC; was buried , Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery, Chapel Hill, Orange Co. NC. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  John Harold Sharpe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Luther1) was born 04 Feb 1922, Alamance Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Federal Census
    Name: J Harold Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1922
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's name: Myrtie L Sharpe
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 49
    Myrtie L Sharpe 40
    Lawrence A Sharpe 9
    J Harold Sharpe 8
    T Boyd Sharpe 1 year 11 months

    1940 Federal Census
    Name: Harved Sharpe [Harold]
    Temporarily Absent: Yes
    Age: 18
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1922
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1940: North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: College, 1st year
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 59
    Myrtie Sharpe 50
    Lawrence Sharpe 19
    Harold Sharpe 18
    Boyd Sharpe 12

    Birth:
    WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: John Harold Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Relationship: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 4 Feb 1922
    Birth Place: Alamance, North Carolina
    Residence: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina, USA
    Registration Year: 1945


  3. 4.  Helen Sophia Sharpe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Luther1) was born 03 Oct 1923, Alamance Co. NC; died 02 Jun 1927, Greensboro, Guildford Co. NC; was buried , Springwood Presbyterian Cemetery, Whitsett, Guilford Co. NC.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=15648999

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    Name: Helen Sharpe
    Gender: Female
    Race: White
    Age: 3
    Birth Date: 3 Oct 1923
    Birth Place: Alamance
    Death Date: 2 Jun 1927
    Death Location: Greensboro, Guilford
    Father's Name: Luthur A Sharpe
    Mother's name: Myrtie Laurence
    Cause of death: pneumonia


  4. 5.  Thomas Boyd Sharpe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Luther1) was born 14 Apr 1928, Alamance Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1930 Federal Census
    Name: T Boyd Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Birth Year: abt 1929 [abt 1928]
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Race: White
    Home in 1930: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Father's Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's name: Myrtie L Sharpe
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 49
    Myrtie L Sharpe 40
    Lawrence A Sharpe 9
    J Harold Sharpe 8
    T Boyd Sharpe 1 year 11 months

    1940 Federal Census
    Name: Boyd Sharpe
    Age: 12
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1928
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Home in 1940: North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Sheet Number: 25B
    Attended School or College: Yes
    Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 59
    Myrtie Sharpe 50
    Lawrence Sharpe 19
    Harold Sharpe 18
    Boyd Sharpe 12

    Birth:
    WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Thomas Boyd Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Relationship: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 14 Apr 1928
    Birth Place: Alamance, North Carolina
    Residence: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Registration Year: 1946
    Household Members:
    Thomas Boyd Sharpe
    L A Sharpe


  5. 6.  Carson Dwight Sharpe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Luther1) was born 16 Aug 1908, Alamance Co. NC; died 05 Aug 1986, Chatham Co. NC; was buried , Moons Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Federal Census
    Name: Carson D Sharpe
    Age in 1910: 1
    Birth Year: abt 1909
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1910: Burlington Ward 4, Alamance, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's name: Ada F Sharpe
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 28
    Ada F Sharpe 29
    Carson D Sharpe 1
    Luther V Sharpe 11 months

    1920 Federal Census
    Name: Carson Sharp
    Age: 9
    Birth Year: abt 1911
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1920: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Street: Back Creek Road
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: John W Sharp
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Attended School: Yes
    Household Members:
    John W Sharp 64 [grandfather]
    Luther A Sharp 38
    Mertie Sharp 31 [stepmother]
    Carson Sharp 9
    Vernie Sharp 8

    1940 Federal Census
    Name: Carson Sharpe
    Respondent: Yes
    Age: 31
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1909
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Marital Status: Single
    Relation to Head of House: Lodger
    Home in 1940: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Street: Hawkins Street
    House Number: 315
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Alamance, North Carolina
    Residence in 1935: Rural, Alamance, North Carolina
    Resident on farm in 1935: No
    Occupation: Ship Room Employ
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 4th year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 52
    Income: $780
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Name Age
    Lula V May 54
    Jacob J May 83
    Cora Moize 56
    Jae Moize 17
    Carson Sharpe 31
    Willie L Fuqua
    Ruby Fuqua 22
    Cecil Boykin 20
    Dapathana Lewis 16
    Clarence Curl 43

    Birth:
    WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
    Name: Carson Dwight Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Relationship: Self (Head)
    Birth Date: 16 Aug 1908
    Birth Place: Burlington, North Carolina
    Residence: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Registration Year: 1940

    Buried:
    Grave location:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=99838115

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Indexes, 1908-2004
    Name: Carson Dwight Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Social Security Number: 239033705
    Father's Last Name: S[harpe]
    Age: 77
    Date of Birth: 16 Aug 1908
    Residence County: Randolph
    Residence State: North Carolina
    Date of Death: 5 Aug 1986
    Death City: Siler City
    Death County: Chatham
    Death State: North Carolina
    Autopsy: No
    Institution: General Hospital
    Attendant: Physician
    Burial Location: Burial in state
    Source Vendor: NC Department of Health. North Carolina Deaths, 1983-87

    Carson married Irene Marley 16 Apr 1949, Chatham Co. NC. Irene was born 19 Jun 1912, Randolph Co. NC; died 18 Jun 2005, Lee Co. NC; was buried , Moons Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery, Siler City, Chatham Co. NC. [Group Sheet]


  6. 7.  Luther Vernett Sharpe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Luther1) was born 03 Dec 1909, Alamance Co. NC; died 17 Jan 1971, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC.

    Notes:

    CENSUS RECORDS

    1910 Federal Census
    Name: Luther V Sharpe
    Age in 1910: 11 months
    Birth Year: abt 1910 [abt 1909]
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1910: Burlington Ward 4, Alamance, North Carolina
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's name: Ada F Sharpe
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Household Members:
    Luther A Sharpe 28
    Ada F Sharpe 29
    Carson D Sharpe 1
    Luther V Sharpe 11 months

    1920 Federal Census
    Name: Vernie Sharp
    Age: 8
    Birth Year: abt 1912
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Home in 1920: Boone Station, Alamance, North Carolina
    Street: Back Creek Road
    Race: White
    Gender: Male
    Relation to Head of House: Son
    Marital Status: Single
    Father's Name: John W Sharp
    Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
    Able to Speak English: Yes
    Attended School: Yes
    Household Members:
    John W Sharp 64 [grandfather]
    Luther A Sharp 38
    Mertie Sharp 31 [stepmother]
    Carson Sharp 9
    Vernie Sharp 8

    1940 Federal Census
    Name: Luther V Sharpe
    Age: 30
    Estimated Birth Year: abt 1910
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Birthplace: North Carolina
    Marital Status: Married
    Relation to Head of House: Head
    Home in 1940: North and West Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina
    Farm: No
    Inferred Residence in 1935: Rural, Alamance, North Carolina
    Residence in 1935: Rural, Alamance, North Carolina
    Occupation: Mechanic
    Industry: Hossy Mill
    House Owned or Rented: Owned
    Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: $1800
    Attended School or College: No
    Highest Grade Completed: High School, 2nd year
    Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 38
    Duration of Unemployment: 8
    Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
    Weeks Worked in 1939: 44
    Income: $1400
    Income Other Sources: No
    Household Members:
    Luther V Sharpe 30
    Virginia Sharpe 23

    Birth:
    North Carolina, Birth Indexes, 1800-2000
    Name: Luther Vernett Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Event Type: Delayed Birth
    Birth Date: 3 Dec 1909
    Birth County: Alamance
    Parent1 Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Roll number: NCVR_B_C001_68001
    Volume: 1
    Page: 159

    Buried:
    Grave location and tombstone photo:
    http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=99836941

    Died:
    North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    Name: Luther Vernett Sharpe
    Gender: Male
    Race: White
    Age: 61
    Birth Date: 3 Dec 1909
    Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
    Death Date: 17 Jan 1971
    Death Location: Burlington, Alamance
    Spouse's Name: Virginia Woodard
    Father's Name: Luther A Sharpe
    Mother's name: Ada Shepherd
    Residence: Burlington, Alamance, North Carolina

    Luther married Virginia Mae Woodward 17 Apr 1933, Danville, VA. Virginia was born 22 Oct 1914, Rowan Co. NC; died 18 Feb 1998, Raleigh, Wake Co. NC; was buried , Alamance Memorial Park, Burlington, Alamance Co. NC. [Group Sheet]