Individual Details

Henry Sharer

(29 Mar 1817 - 5 Mar 1905)

Henry Sharer was the Mount Morris postmaster from 1886 to 1890. Henry Sharer came to Mount Morris in 1839. He farmed until 1865, when he and John Swingley bought a grocery store from Henry Newcomer. He later sold to Willaim Rine. Henry Sharer served for eight year on the board of trustees for Mount Morris.

Events

Birth29 Mar 1817, Washington, MD
Marriage16 Nov 1845Cornelia Motter
Marriage28 Jan 1858Sarah A. Felker
Death5 Mar 1905Mount Morris, Ogle, IL
BurialOakwood Cemetery, Mount Morris, Ogle, IL

Families

SpouseCornelia Motter (1823 - 1855)
ChildMorton N. Sharer (1846 - 1846)
ChildJohn Jacob Sharer (1847 - 1922)
ChildAnna Elizabeth Sharer (1849 - 1930)
ChildLuella M. "Ella" Sharer (1851 - 1930)
ChildAnn Maria Sharer (1853 - 1853)
ChildCornelia M. Sharer (1853 - )
SpouseSarah A. Felker (1834 - )
ChildCharles H. Sharer (1859 - 1935)
FatherJohn Sharer (1782 - 1859)
MotherNancy Ann Newcomer (1783 - 1842)
SiblingJacob Sharer Senior (1807 - 1865)
SiblingElizabeth Sharer (1809 - 1879)

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