Seeking info on family of Samuel SHARP b c 1806 VA, arrived VanBuren Co., now Cass Co., built Cabin NW of Harrisonville which is now the SHARP-HOPPER hist. museum, d 1828 Cass Co., m Francis Thurman LYON b 1809 Patrick Co., VA, d aft 1860 Cass Co., d/o William Isaih Hopkins LYON/ Milly MCALEXANDER, children, all but first two born in SHARP-HOPPER log cabin: Jane b c 1829 ?Patick Co., VA, m Abner C. HOUCHINS; Mary "Ellen" b 1832 Ricmond, VA Henrico Co, m Henry Clay WITHERS; William b c 1833-1835, d 15 Sept 1853; Matt H. b c 1836 VanBuren Co., m Julia SLUSHER; Sarah Francis (twin) b c 1836, m William MOFFITT; Nancy E. b c 1838, m John C. BROOKS; Hester Ann b c 1841, m Jessee PRESTON; Virginia E. b c 1842 m John B. KEETON; Rebecca C. b c 1844, m Marcelles M. RITCHEY; Oscar Samuel b c 1846, m Maggie MORRIS; and Sina Ann SHARP b 1848, m John G. CUMMINGS.
Marcia Hardesty