BIOGRAPHY - Frank E. Sharp
FRANK E. SHARP, proprietor of a livery, feed and sale stable in Gibson
City, first opened his eyes to the light of day in Geauga County, Ohio, on
the 20th of November, 1857, and is a son of George and Sarah (Austin) Sharp.
His parents were born in the State of New York. About 1858, the family
removed to Rock County, Wis., and the following year came to Ford County,
Ill., spent a year and returned to Rock County, where they made their home
till 1864, when they again came to Ford County. They settled in Wall
Township, but returned to Wisconsin, locating in Walworth County in 1890.
Our subject accompanied his parents from Ohio to Wisconsin, and from there
to this county, arriving in 1864. He received his educational training in
the common schools and was reared to manhood under the parental roof. In
1877, he engaged in farming on his own account in Wall Township, and
continued there until 1882, when he removed to Elliott. There he learned the
harness-maker's trade and was engaged in that vocation for three years. He
then bought a farm, which he operated one year, and then came to Gibson
City, buying into the livery business, which he continued for only a few
months, when he engaged in harness-making, which he carried on until he
established his present business in March, 1892. In addition to his livery
stable, he also owns and operates a dray line, which he is carrying on very
successfully, doing a good business.
Mr. Sharp led to the marriage altar, on the 30th of June, 1887, in Elliott,
Miss Lou Miller. Mrs. Sharp is a native of Illinois and is a daughter of
James Miller. She is a consistent member of the Methodist Church and by her
union with our subject has become the mother of one child, Shirley, aged
four years.
In political sentiment, Mr. Sharp is a stalwart supporter of the Democratic
party, and takes an active interest in its advancement. He belongs to the
Knights of Pythias fraternity, holding membership with Hesperon Lodge No.
123. He and his wife are leading members of the social circle in which they
move, and are prominent citizens of Gibson. He is public-spirited and
progressive, and is one of the enterprising business men of the community.
Extracted 22 Aug 2019 by Norma Hass from Portrait and Biographical Record of Ford County, Illinois, published in 1892, pages 259-260.
