Reuben Wilkinson Sharp

b. 27 June 1894
  • Reuben Wilkinson Sharp was born on 27 June 1894 in Montgomery, Alabama.
  • Thomas Reuben Sharp and Elizabeth Zimmerman Thrasher appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Walkers, Montgomery County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Reuben Wilkinson Sharp, Louise Sharp and Sallie E. Sharp.
  • Thomas Reuben Sharp and Elizabeth Zimmerman Thrasher appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Montgomery, Alabama, at 416 Monroe Street. Other members of the household included Reuben Wilkinson Sharp, Louise Sharp, Thomas H. Sharp and Sallie E. Sharp.
  • The following appeared on 1 January 1911 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Pretty Holiday Party -- Miss Louise Sharpe entertained a number of friends delightfully Saturday evening, in compliment to Miss Wenona Thrasher, of Wetumpka. For the occasion her home was decorated with a wealth of smilax, holly and carnations. The color motif carried out in the dining room was red and green, and smilax and red flowers were used. Games were played for the amusement of the guests, the score cards were handpainted, and were tiny cupids ringing a gold bell, typical of the wane of the old year. At the conclusion of the games a two-course luncheon was served. Miss Sharpe was assisted in receiving and entertaining her guests by Mrs. J. P. Anderson.
         The guests were: Misses Helna Thrasher, Stella Sanguinetti, Lizzie Carter, Cleo Brown, of Gainesville, Ga; Ray wewy, Rosa Lewy, Marie Anderson, Louise Sharp.
         Messrs. John Tyson, Porter Watson, Hilder Adams, Bost. Johnson, C. J. Fay and Reubin Sharpe.
  • The following appeared on 1 March 1916 in The Montgomery Advertiser: Thomas Reuben Sharp, fifty-one years of age, a life-long resident of Montgomery, died at his residence, No. 416 Monroe Street, Tuesday night at 8 o'clock. Mr. Sharp's death followed a brief illness. He was a member of the Dexter Avenue Methodist church, and also a member of Jewel Lodge, Knights of Pythias.
         He is survived by his wife, two sons, Reuben Sharp and Tom Sharp, and one daughter, Mrs. Z. C. Lewis, and one sister, Miss Sallie Sharp, all of this city.
         Funeral services will take place from the residence Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, Rev. J. W. Frazer officiating.
         . Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery.
  • Reuben Wilkinson Sharp registered for the draft on 5 June 1917 in Montgomery County, Alabama, while single and living at 9 Capitol Parkway in Montgomery, employed there as a salesman.
  • Elizabeth Zimmerman Thrasher appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Capitol Heights, Montgomery County, Texas, at 9 East Parkway. Other members of the household included Reuben Wilkinson Sharp, Thomas H. Sharp and Sallie E. Sharp.
  • He was employed as a drug store clerk, according to the 1920 census.
  • He was employed as a pharmacist by a drug store, according to the 1930 census.
  • He was employed as a clerk by a retail drug company, according to the 1940 census.
  • Last Edited: 6 Jun 2014