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Charles Roswell Sharp 1900 - 1968

Charles Roswell Sharp of Seattle, Washington United States was born on August 2, 1900 in Rossland, BC Canada, and died at age 68 years old on August 22, 1968 in Seattle, King County, Washington United States. Charles Sharp was buried at Queen Anne Columbarium 520 W Raye St, in Seattle.

Charles Roswell Sharp

Seattle, Washington United States

August 2, 1900

Rossland, BC, Canada

August 22, 1968

Seattle, King County, Washington, United States

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Charles' parents were Arthur James Sharp (1870 - 1913, Scottish) and Nellie Elizabeth Whiting (1879 - 1933). In the 1901 Canadian census, Charles was listed as 8 months old and white with a Scottish background. Dad was working as a tailor. When Charles was 2, the family moved to the United States. On his draft card dated 9/18, Charles was living in Seattle and working as a salesman for Burroughs Adding Machine Company. He listed his mother as next of kin. He was "slender" and had blue eyes and light hair. In the 1920 federal census for the United States, Charles was an instructor in a Business College in 1920. Charles became a naturalized US citizen on April 17 1920. Charles married Vivian Drucilla Lawrence (1910-2001) on March 28, 1930, in Seattle Washington. In the 1940 United States census, Charles was living with Drucilla (he was 39 and she was 29) in Seattle Washington. He was an advertising executive, and they owned their home. He had completed the 2nd year of high school and he was self-employed. Drucilla was his assistant. There are no children listed. Charles was cremated and interred at Queen Anne Columbarium in Seattle Washington. There is an obituary on Find A Grave for Charles and you can read it at Charles Roswell Sharp: Obituary
08/2

1900

Birthday

August 2, 1900

Birthdate

Rossland, BC Canada

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Ethnicity & Family History

Charles was listed as caucasian and had Scottish heritage.
Nationality & Locations

Charles was born in Canada but his family moved to Washington state and he became a naturalized citizen in April of 1920.
Early Life & Education

In the 1940 census, Charles said that he had completed 2 years of high school
Religious Beliefs

In the 1901 Canadian census, Charles (who was 8 months old) was listed as Presbyterian.
Professional Career

Charles was a salesman and an advertising executive.
Personal Life & Family

While Charles had been married, there is no record of he and his wife having children.
08/22

1968

Death

August 22, 1968

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Unknown
Cause of death

Seattle, King County, Washington United States
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Queen Anne Columbarium 520 W Raye St, in Seattle, King County, Washington 98119, United States
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From Find A Grave: Charles was the son of Arthur and Nellie Whiting Sharp. Born in Canada, he immigrated with his family to the US at the age of two. He helped to support his mother after the death of his father. He worked as a salesman for the Burroughs Adding Machine Co. when he was 18. At the age of 20, he moved to South Manchuria and Japan, working for Rogers and Brown, an export company. Back in the US, on Mar. 28, 1930, he married Drucilla Lawrence. In 1932 he and his wife opened Sharp Advertising Company in Seattle which he owned until his death at the age of 68.

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Charles Roswell Sharp born in British Columbia

Pam Marks

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08/03/2011

Charles Roswell Sharp born in British Columbia

Photo found in an antique store in Snohomish, Washington. Handwritten on photo:
"Charles R. Sharp". Located a Charles Roswell Sharp born August 2, 1900 in Rossland, BC. to Arthur J. Sharp (born 7/16/1870, Scottish) and Nellie Adams (born 4/18/1879). By the 1920 US Census, Charles was an instructor in a Business College in Seattle.
This is not a relative of mine and I have no other info.

Date & Place: at Boyd Photographers in Seatte, Washington USA

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07/11/2022

Nowadays, when you say "Roswell" it brings up images of aliens, hordes of tourists, and the celebration of the 75th anniversary (this month) of the "Roswell incident".

But circa 1900 in the Sharp family, it conjured up cute little Charles Roswell Sharp, born in British Columbia. Founder and member Pam, who loves to rescue photos and reunite them with family, found this photo of Charles at an antique store in Snohomish Washington. The back of the photo had only his name.

By doing a bit of detective work, Pam found a Charles Sharp born 8/2/1900 to Arthur J Sharp and Nellie Adams, who later became an instructor in a Business College and an advertising exec in Seattle.

We found that he died in 1968 at age 68 and a few other details. Can you add more to this classic "boy in a dress" photo? Add what you find or make a comment about Charles Roswell.

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Charles Roswell Sharp 1900 - 1968

Charles Roswell Sharp's History: 1900 - 1968

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