Researching Emma Sharp
Delve into the history of Emma Sharp using the links below. We hope you find this information useful!
 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 24957 people with the Sharp surname? In that year Sharp was ranked number 130 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Emma means "universal" and is of German origin.
Records of Emma Sharp on Ancestry
Ancestry is a major source of information if you are filling out the detail of Emma Sharp in your family tree. A vast range of data is available to search ranging from census records, births, deaths and marriages, military records and immigration records to name but a few. Free trials are normally available and are a good way to fill out a lot of your tree quickly.
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DNA
Sometimes you can run into a brick wall in your tree and you just don't have enough evidence to make that next step back in time. A DNA test can sometimes help to make a link to a particular family name if you find you share common DNA with people who have the same or similar surnames as each other. If you are lucky then you may get a match within a few generations and discover some Sharp ancestors. Additionally, the modern DNA test can give you a breakdown of your ethnic mix - you may be surprised at the results!
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Emma Sharp and the Sharp Family Tree
Birth, Death and Marriage records are often the best method of making the links to the Sharp Genealogy that will form part of your family tree. Although records vary from country to country, they are normally the most formal record of a person's relations. From the sources below you will be able to find a birth record and, from that, a birth certificate can be ordered which lists the names of the mother and father, taking you back another generation in your tree. A marriage certificate may also list the names of the respective fathers of the bride and groom which may then help you to find them earlier in life on a census record enabling you to fill out more detail in the Sharp family tree.
Investigate Parish Records for Emma Sharp at Find My Past.
Explore for the UK registered births, marriages and deaths of Emma Sharp using the FreeBMD database.
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Study the LDS Database for records about Emma Sharp.
Research the Sharp surname using fold3 Military Archives and view images of original Sharp Military records.
| Did you know that there are currently 26145 people with the Sharp surname in the UK? Sharp is now ranked number 194 for popularity in the UK. |
Sharp Genealogy Databases
Another way to build your tree quickly is to use the research other people have already done. This can help to confirm or refute your own deductions - however, be wary of taking this data at face value as other researchers may not have been as meticulous as you. Always try to back up deductions with some definitive sources rather than relying too heavily on others.
Search the WikiTree database for user contributed records for Emma Sharp.
Study MyTrees for information on the Sharp family and people looking to contact living Sharp relations.
Investigate One Great Family for Sharp records submitted by people who are already researching the Sharp Family Tree.
Find Emma Sharp from Ireland on findmypast.ie
Sharp Forums
There are a number of forums which are dedicated to rearching particular surnames. These can be good places to share your findings and also to tap into the knowledge that others may already have. These can sometimes be a good way of finding living relations as these tend not to show up on the other sources of information for privacy reasons.
Research the Sharp surname using Genealogy.com forums .
| Did you know that there are currently 100262 people with the Sharp surname in the USA? Sharp is ranked number 124 for popularity in the USA. |
Miscellaneous Sharp Databases
Study the Ellis Island Database for information on Emma Sharp. This database contains over 25 million immigration records detailing passengers arriving in the United States of America.
Some Famous People called Emma Sharp
Emma Sharp
Emma Sharp (1832–1920) was an athlete famous for her feat of pedestrianism completing a 1000-mile walk in 1000 hours, the event first completed by Robert Barclay Allardice in 1809. She is thought to be the first woman to complete the challenge, finishing on 29 October 1864, having started on 17 September that same year. This 'arduous task' was reported in the newspapers of the day, in which she was described as having a medium build but an active frame, dressed in male clothing with the exception of her straw hat which was adorned with 'feminine ornaments'.She rested in the Quarry Gap pub in between walking approximately two mile stints every 90 minutes and completing 14,600 laps of 120 yards over the course of 1000 hours. It is reported that her food was drugged and people attempted to trip her to prevent her from finishing, for the last two days she carried a pistol to protect herself. At the end of the walk the weather was extremely wet. The event was heavily wagered upon both in Leeds and provincial towns.
Sharp is reported to have used the proceeds of the walk, which exceeded £500, to set up a rug making business in Perseverance works in Laisterdyke, and to have had a life in business after the event.
Her journey was covered by Horrible Histories and broadcast on children's BBC (CBBC).
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