Frederick William Sharp

     Frederick William was born on Thursday, 16 October 1862 in Unadilla Township, Livingston County, Michigan. He was the son of Frederick & Christina S. Sharp. Frederick married Jennie L. Mapes, daughter of John Emmett Mapes and Phila Ann Townsend, on 30 September 1885. 25 June 1900, Frederick and his wife, Jennie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Fred W. Sharp [37 Michigan England & England-Oct. 1862], his wife: Jennie L. [36 Michigan-October 1863], F. children: Roy [10 Michigan-December 1889], Lillie J. [7 Michigan-April 1893], Edith L. [4 Michigan-February 1895],& father-in-law, John E. Mapes [66 New York-February 1834][widow]. Fred & Jennie had been married 14 years with 3 children, all living.¹ 8 May 1910, Frederick and his wife, Jennie, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Stockbridge Township, Ingham County, Michigan. Enumerated in this household were Fred W. Sharp [47 Michigan], his wife: Jennie L. [46 Michigan], children: Lillie J. [17 Michigan], & Edith L. [14 Michigan]. They have been married 24 years with 3 children, all living.² The 1790 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Genoa Township, Livingston County, Michigan, the family of Frank Sharp [59 Michigan], his wife: Catherine [40 Canada], brother, Fred Sharp [68 Michigan] and others.³