Robert Sharp

#130, (4 June 1858 - 8 December 1943)
Pedigree
Robert Sharp
(c.1925)
Father*James Sharp1,2,3,4,5,6 b. 30 Sep 1836, d. 1 Feb 1917
Mother*Euphemia Fowler Funkie1,4,7,6 b. 5 Feb 1835, d. 1 Oct 1930
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
ChartsAncestor Chart for Pat
Descendent Chart for James Sharp
Descendent Chart for William Ness
Residence
(Resident)		4 Jun 1858 James Sharp, Euphemia Fowler Funkie and Robert Sharp lived at Methil, Fife, Scotland.1 
Birth*4 Jun 1858 He was born at Methil, Fife, Scotland.1,2,3,8,4,9,10,11,12,6,13 
Birth Reg12 Jun 1858 His birth was registered by James Sharp, his father, in Buckhaven.1 
Census 1861
(Family)		7 Apr 1861 The 1861 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as being Son of James Sharp, Head of the household at Dubbyside Street, Innerleven, Parish of Markinch, Fife, Scotland. Others resident include Euphemia Fowler Funkie and Francis Funkie Sharp.2 
Census 1871
(Family)		2 Apr 1871 The 1871 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as being son of James Sharp, Head of the household at Innerleven, Parish of Markinch, Fife, Scotland. Others resident include Euphemia Fowler Funkie, James Sharp, Francis Funkie Sharp, Euphemia Sharp and Helen Simson Sharp.3 
Occupation3 Apr 1881 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder.8  
Census 1881
(Lodger)		3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as lodging with William Black, Head of the household at 70 Shamrock Street, Govan, Lanarkshire, Scotland, along with Thomas Sharp.8 
Marriage
(Witness)		26 Nov 1886 Robert Sharp officially Witnessed the marriage of John Paton Thomson and Elizabeth Sharp at Innerleven, Parish of Markinch, Fife, Scotland.14,15 
Occupation*22 Feb 1889 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder (journeyman.)4  
Residence*22 Feb 1889 He lived at 15 Victoria Road, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.4 
Marriage*22 Feb 1889 He married Rachel Inglis Ness, daughter of William Ness and Rachel Inglis, at Dubbyside, Innerleven, Parish of Markinch, Fife, Scotland. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. Alexander Aytoun Young.4,16,9,17,18,19,10,11,20,21,12,6,22,23,24 
Birth
(Witness)		16 Jan 1890 Robert Sharp was present at the birth of Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.16,9,10,11,20,24,13 
Occupation16 Jan 1890 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder (journeyman.)16  
Residence*16 Jan 1890 Robert Sharp, Rachel Inglis Ness and Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp lived at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.16 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		5 Feb 1890 He registered the birth of Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp, his daughter, in Dysart.16 
Occupation5 Apr 1891 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder.9  
Census 1891*5 Apr 1891 The 1891 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as Head of household. Others resident include Rachel Inglis Ness, Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp and Helen Ness.9 
Birth
(Witness)		12 Jun 1892 Robert Sharp was present at the birth of Euphemia Funkie Sharp at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.17,10,11,21,23 
Occupation12 Jun 1892 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder (journeyman.)17  
Residence12 Jun 1892 Robert Sharp, Rachel Inglis Ness and Euphemia Funkie Sharp lived at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.17 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		29 Jun 1892 He registered the birth of Euphemia Funkie Sharp, his daughter, in Dysart.17 
Birth
(Witness)		20 Dec 1894 Robert Sharp was present at the birth of James Sharp at 25 Harriet Street, Sinclairtown, Fife, Scotland.18,19,13 
Occupation20 Dec 1894 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder (journeyman.)18  
Residence20 Dec 1894 Robert Sharp, Rachel Inglis Ness and James Sharp lived at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.18 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		5 Jan 1895 He registered the birth of James Sharp, his son, in Dysart.18 
Death Reg
(Informant)		10 Jun 1895 He registered the death of James Sharp, his son, in Dysart.19 
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as Head of household at 25 Harriet Street, Sinclairtown, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.. Others resident include Rachel Inglis Ness, Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp and Euphemia Funkie Sharp.10 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder.10  
Census 1911*2 Apr 1911 The 1911 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as Head of household at 25 Harriet Street, Pathhead, Dysart, Fife, Scotland. Others resident include Rachel Inglis Sharp, Rachel Forrester Inglis Sharp and Euphemia Funkie Sharp The dwelling was recorded as having 2 rooms.11 
Occupation2 Apr 1911 Robert Sharp was an iron moulder.11  
Occupation28 Apr 1916 He was an iron moulder (journeyman.)20  
Occupation29 Apr 1916 He was an iron moulder.21  
Death Reg
(Informant)		2 Feb 1917 He registered the death of James Sharp, his father, in Buckhaven.5 
Residence2 Feb 1917 Robert Sharp lived at 25 Harriet Street, Sinclairtown, Fife, Scotland.5 
Census 1921*19 Jun 1921 The 1921 UK Census enumerated Robert Sharp as Head of household at 25 Harriet Street, Pathhead, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. Others resident include Rachel Inglis Sharp The dwelling was recorded as having 2 rooms.12 
Occupation19 Jun 1921 Robert Sharp was an iron turner with Douglas Grant Ltd, engineers.12  
Residence2 Oct 1930 He lived at 25 Harriet Street, Sinclairtown, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.7 
Death Reg
(Informant)		2 Oct 1930 He registered the death of Euphemia Fowler Sharp, his mother, in Buckhaven.7 
Misc* Robert Sharp and Rachel Inglis Ness celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.
Death*8 Dec 1943 Robert Sharp died at 25 Harriet Street, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland, aged 85. He was survived by his wife, Rachel.6,13 
Death Reg8 Dec 1943 His death was registered by John Chalmers, his son-in-law, in Kirkcaldy.6 
Burial*a 8 Dec 1943 Robert Sharp was buried at Plot 56/2/South, Dysart Cemetery, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.25 
Memorial A gravestone to the memory of Robert Sharp is located at Plot 56/2/South, Dysart Cemetery, Dysart, Fife, Scotland.13 

Family

Rachel Inglis Ness (1 Sep 1857 - 3 Dec 1948)
Children
Last Edited26 Nov 2025

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1858: Buckhaven (459),108. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S14] Census : C: 1861: 447,15,10 sch:69.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S14] Census : C: 1871: 447,15,12 sch:68.Cert/transcript held
  4. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1889: Markinch (447),11. Cert/transcript held
  5. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1917: Buckhaven (459/2),23. Cert/transcript held
  6. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1943: Kirkcaldy (442),467. Cert/transcript held
  7. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1930: Buckhaven (459/2),160. Cert/transcript held
  8. [S42] Census UK : 1881: 644/11,16,4 sch:21.Cert/transcript held
  9. [S14] Census : C: 1891: 426,10,7, sch:39.Cert/transcript held
  10. [S14] Census : C: 1901: 426,10,49, sch:272.Cert/transcript held
  11. [S64] MyHeritage : C: 1911: 426,11,27, sch:239.
  12. [S11] NRS Certs : C: 1921: 442,36,7, sch:48. Cert/transcript held
  13. [S76] Memorial Stone : Dysart Cemetery.
  14. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1886: Markinch (447),30. Cert/transcript held
  15. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1903: Avondale (621),131. Cert/transcript held
  16. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1890: Dysart (426),32. Cert/transcript held
  17. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1892: Dysart (426),199. Cert/transcript held
  18. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1895: Dysart (426),5. Cert/transcript held
  19. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1895: Dysart (426),122. Cert/transcript held
  20. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1916: St Andrew (685/2),203. Cert/transcript held
  21. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1916: St Giles (685/4),538. Cert/transcript held
  22. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1948: Kirkcaldy (442),472. Cert/transcript held
  23. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1976: Kirkcaldy (421),571. Cert/transcript held
  24. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1983: Cupar (417),219. Cert/transcript held
  25. [S99] Personal knowledge : J Chalmers.