George B Sharp 1834-1905

SHARP, PETTIS

Posted By: Volunteer - Rich Lowe
Date: 8/30/2013 at 05:06:37

George Sharp, aged 65 years, who has been sick for the last two months, passed away Monday evening at his home. Mr. and Mrs. Sharp came from Boyden here about two years ago, and in his short time have won a large circle of friends who extend their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife. The funeral was held at 3 o'clock, Wednesday, at the M. E. church.

Source: Milford Mail, 11 May, 1905

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SHARP. At the home in Spirit Lake, May 8th, George B. Sharp.

The snuffing of the candle of life in this instance removes from the community a man respected by all who knew him - a generous and helpful neighbor and from a happy home a devoted husband. Deceased had resided here only two years, but in that brief period he made staunch friends of those with whom he associated. His unassuming ways and bright view of life under physical conditions which would tend to make many pessimistic spoke volumes for the character of the man.

SHARP. At the home in Spirit Lake, May 8th, George B. Sharp.

The Snuffing of the candle of life in this instance removes from the community a man respected by all who knew him - a generous and helpful neighbor and from a happy home a devoted husband. Deceased had resided here only two years, but in that brief period he made staunch friends of those with whom he associated. His unassuming ways and bright view of life under physical conditions which would tend to make many pessimistic spoke volumes for the character of the man.

George B. Sharp was born in Lincolnshire, England, November 22d, 1834, and answered to the last roll call May 8th, 1905. He came to the United States with his parents at 12 years of age and came to Iowa in 1856. Enlisted as a private in the Civil War August 18th, 1861, and was discharged December 31, 1963, and reinlisted as a veteran volunteer. He was promoted to the office of sergeant and later to first lieutenant for planting the flag on the top of a mountain near Vicksburg, a very hazardous task. He held that office with honor until the close of the war, when honorably discharged. He was a member of Company G, 9th Iowa veteran volunteer infantry, and was engaged in more than forty-two battles and skirmishes. Among them are Sugar Creek, Pea Ridge, Milligan's Bend, Young's Point, Grand Gulf, Deer Creek, Black River Bridge, Siege of Vicksburg, Missouri Bridge, Lookout Mountain, Ringgold, Smoke Creek, Kingston, Rome, Altoona Heights, New Hope, Church, Big Shanty, Kennesaw, Peach Orchard, Siege of Atlanta, Jonesborough, Lovejoy, Savannah, Pocatalico, Columbia, Bentonville, King's Bridge, Chattahoocha River, Dallas, Decatur. He was also with Sherman in his wonderful march to the sea.

In 1883 he moved to Sioux County and settled on a farm near Boyden and was engaged in active farming and stock raising for ten years. He moved to Spirit Lake in 1903. Soon after coming he was sure the end was near. At times he felt pretty well, but gradually declined and succumbed to heart failure.

The funeral was held at the M. E. church Wednesday at 3 p.m., and the remains were laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery. Those in attendance from a distance were; Clyde Sharp, son of the deceased of Boyden; O. B. Walbridge and wife, of Chicago; Chancey Welch, of Manilla; J. W. Hutchinson and wife, of Beaman; Mrs. D. B. Pettis, sister of Mrs. Sharp. of Beaman, and Rev. Boyden and wife, of Lake Park.

Source: The Spirit Lake Beacon, May 12, 1905