Individual Details

Census-shared

The family of Fines E. Sharp, Sr. is recorded in the 1880 U. S. Census records under "Finiz E. Sharp" in Williams Township, Butler County, Missouri. Fines is recorded as a 57 year old white male, head of the household, married to Nancy J. Sharp (age 50). Other members of the household include: daughter Mary J. Sharp (age 20), son Levy A. Sharp (age 19), George J. Sharp (age 17), and Charles W. Sharp (age 10).

Fines' occupation is recorded as "farming." Nancy is recorded as "keeps house," and Levy and George are recorded as "works on farm." No occupation is listed for daughter Mary.

Charles W. Sharp is the only member of the family recorded as being unable to read or write.

The birthplace of Fines' father and mother are both listed as in Kentucky. The birthplace of Nancy's father is recorded as Missouri, while her mother's is listed as Kentucky. Both Fines and Nancy are recorded as having been born in Missouri.

The family of Fines' son John W. Sharp is the next entry in the census record. This suggests the families were living together, or immediately adjacent. Perhaps on the same farm. John's family includes himself (age 30), his wife Rebecca (entered as "Ribicco") (age 24), and daughters Margaret J. (age 9) and Ira C. (age 2).

John's occupation is recorded as "farmer" and Rebecca's is listed as "keeping house." No occupation is listed for the two daughters.

Margaret and Ira are the only two members of the household listed as unable to read or write.