John Balfour Sharp

#566, (30 May 1871 - )
Pedigree
John Balfour Sharp
Father*James Sharp1,2,3 b. 30 Sep 1836, d. 1 Feb 1917
Mother*Euphemia Fowler Funkie1,3 b. 5 Feb 1835, d. 1 Oct 1930
Relationship2nd great-uncle of Patricia Elizabeth Chalmers
ChartsDescendent Chart for James Sharp
Birth*30 May 1871 John Balfour Sharp was born at Dubbyside, Innerleven, Parish of Markinch, Fife, Scotland.1,2,3,4,5 
Residence
(Resident)		30 May 1871 James Sharp, Euphemia Fowler Funkie and John Balfour Sharp lived at Dubbyside, Innerleven, Parish of Markinch, Fife, Scotland.1 
Birth Reg20 Jun 1871 His birth was registered by Andrew Robertson, a neighbour, in Markinch.1 
Census 1881
(Family)		3 Apr 1881 The 1881 UK Census enumerated John Balfour 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, James Sharp, Francis Funkie Sharp, Elizabeth Sharp and Helen Simson Sharp.2 
Occupation*3 Apr 1881 John Balfour Sharp was a scholar.2  
Migration1888 The 1920 US Census shows John as having passed through immigration into the Staes in 1888. As he married in the UK in 1889, he must have returned after only a short stay.5 
Residence*14 Aug 1889 He lived at Innerleven, Fife, Scotland.3 
Occupation14 Aug 1889 He was a pattern maker.3  
Marriage*14 Aug 1889 He married Annie Dewar Cation, daughter of John Cation and Mary Arnott, at Methil, Parish of Wemyss, Fife, Scotland. The marriage was solemnised by Rev. Alexander Aytoun Young.3,6,7 
Occupation28 Oct 1889 John Balfour Sharp was a pattern maker.6  
Occupation31 Oct 1889 He was a patternmaker.7  
Death
(Survivor)		31 Oct 1889 He became a widower on the death of his wife Annie.7 
Migration*3 Mar 1893 John Balfour Sharp emigrated to New York, USA, sailing from Glasgow aboard "SS.Anchoria."8
Marriage*30 Jun 1893 He married Isabella Campbell Neilson, daughter of Walter Neilson and Jane Brown, at Connecticut, USA.9,10,4,11,12,13,14,15,5 
Occupation13 Sep 1898 John Balfour Sharp was a journeyman joiner.9  
Occupation13 Sep 1898 He was a journeyman joiner.13  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		15 Oct 1898 He registered the birth of Jane Brown Sharp, his daughter, in Buckhaven.9 
Occupation31 Mar 1901 John Balfour Sharp was a joiner.4  
Census 1901*31 Mar 1901 The 1901 UK Census enumerated John Balfour Sharp as Head of household at 94 High Street, Innerleven, Parish of Wemyss, Fife, Scotland.. Others resident include Isabella Campbell Neilson and Jane Brown Sharp.4 
Occupation6 Jun 1901 John Balfour Sharp was a journeyman joiner.10  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		24 Jun 1901 He registered the birth of James Kenley Sharp, his son, in Buckhaven.10 
Occupation5 May 1903 John Balfour Sharp was a joiner (journeyman.)11  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		18 May 1903 He registered the birth of Walter Neilson Sharp, his son, in Buckhaven.11 
Occupation4 Apr 1905 John Balfour Sharp was a joiner journeyman.12  
Birth Reg
(Informant)		24 Apr 1905 He registered the birth of Euphemia Funkie Sharp, his daughter, in Buckhaven.12 
Occupation26 Jan 1907 John Balfour Sharp was a joiner journeyman.14  
Death Reg
(Informant)		28 Jan 1907 He registered the death of Euphemia Funkie Sharp, his daughter, in Buckhaven.14 
Birth Reg
(Informant)		11 Mar 1907 He registered the birth of John Balfour Sharp, his son, in Buckhaven.13 
Occupation11 Sep 1909 John Balfour Sharp was a journeyman joiner.15  
Migration4 Apr 1911 He emigrated to New York, USA, sailing from Glasgow aboard "SS.Furnessia."16
Occupation1 Jan 1920 He was a millwright in an auto factory.5  
Census 1920 US*1 Jan 1920 The 1920 USA Census enumerated John Balfour Sharp as Head of household at 1844 Mount Elliott Street, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA.5 

Family 1

Annie Dewar Cation (31 Jul 1871 - 31 Oct 1889)
Child

Family 2

Isabella Campbell Neilson (4 Dec 1874 - )
Children
Last Edited1 Dec 2022

Citations

  1. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1871: Markinch (447),79. Cert/transcript held
  2. [S42] Census UK : 1881: 447,17,12 sch:66.Cert/transcript held
  3. [S11] NRS Certs : M: 1889: Buckhaven (459/2),26. Cert/transcript held
  4. [S14] Census : C: 1901: 459/2,7,26, sch:123.Cert/transcript held
  5. [S44] Census USA : C: 1920: Detroit 475,145,21, Ent 48-55.Cert/transcript held
  6. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1889: Scoonie (456),122. Cert/transcript held
  7. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1889: Scoonie (456),63. Cert/transcript held
  8. [S51] Migration : New York Passenger Lists 1893: Roll M237_603,page5.
  9. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1898: Buckhaven (459/2),315. Cert/transcript held
  10. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1901: Buckhaven (459/2),213. Cert/transcript held
  11. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1903: Buckhaven (459/2),172. Cert/transcript held
  12. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1905: Buckhaven (459/2),136. Cert/transcript held
  13. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1907: Buckhaven (459/2),97. Cert/transcript held
  14. [S11] NRS Certs : D: 1907: Buckhaven (459/2),18. Cert/transcript held
  15. [S11] NRS Certs : B: 1909: Buckhaven (459/2),437. Cert/transcript held
  16. [S51] Migration : New York Passenger Lists 1911: Roll T715_1652,page31.
  17. [S14] Census : C: 1901: 459/2,7,26, sch:124.Cert/transcript held