Joseph was born on 18 DEC 1743 in Clackmannan, Scotland, the son of Patrick [Peter] Sharp and Helen Snadan.
His wife was Jean Russel, who he married in ABT 1764. The place has not been found. Their seven known children were Peter (c1765-?), Mary (c1766-?), William (c1771-?), Helen (c1773-?), Siciel (c1776-?), Jean (c1778-?) and Daniel (c1780-?).
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| Birth | 18 DEC 1743 |
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Note 1
!Notes: from children's christening records.
!Source: www.scotlandspeople.com Old Parish Birth Records 5 18 Dec 1743 SHARP JOSEPH PATRICK SHARP/HELEN SNADEN U CLACKMANNAN 466/00 0003 No Image
!Notes: Daniel Sharp's parents. If we have all of Daniel's children, and he used the Scottish naming pattern, then his father should be named Joseph, and his mother's name should be Mary. Since Daniel lived in Clackmannan and Falkirk, those would be the first places we would look.
!Notes: Joseph Sharp. Must be born between 1715 and 1749, but most likely around 1745. If the Scottish naming pattern was used, his father should be Peter, and his mother Helen. Clackmannan is still the most likely location. The likely Joseph has his father recorded as Patrick, which is at least similar to Peter. Further research shows that he is recorded as Peter in one of his sons' christening records.