Generation 1 - Children of John and Theodosia
Generation 1 - Children of John and Isabella
Generation 2 - Children of John Bentley Sharp
Ernest John Sharp was the eldest son of John Edwin Sharp and his first wife Theodosia Emma Hann.
He was born on 17 February 1866 at Blackheath.
At some point Ernest came to New Zealand, as he was recorded in the 1887 and 1890 general elections as being resident at Maclaggen Street, Dunedin. In the 1871 Census in England, he was recorded as being 5 years of age.
We know nothing of Ernest's life in England or New Zealand, but we have discovered that he died in Australia. Investigations online have located his death and funeral notices, and death registration. Ernest died in Redfern, Sydney in 1931 and his family is listed (See References.)
An entry on Thursday 16 July 1931 in the Sydney Morning Herald states: "Sharp, July 15, 1931, at Redfern. Ernest John, dearly beloved husband of Alma Sharp, and loving father of Vera, John and Alice, aged 65 years. "
And his funeral notice the next day states: "Sharp, the friends of the late E J Sharp and family of 6 London Street, Campsie, are invited to attend his funeral, to leave the Private Mortuary Chapel of Motor Funerals Ltd, 30 City-road, city, this morning, at 10.15 for Crematorium, Rookwood, per motor service."
Also on Friday 17 July, the Sydney Morning Herald reports: "Sharp - Campsie Lodge No 125, I.O.O.F. Officers and members of the above Lodge are cordially invited to attend the funeral of their late member, Bro. Ernest J Sharp, to leave the private Mortuary Chapel of Motor Funerals Ltd, 30 City-road, city, this morning, at 10.15 for Crematorium Rookwood, per motor service. W C Best NG, R.C Lambert, Secretary."
Further research is required to find the family of Ernest and where he is buried.