The George W. and Alvena Sharp Family History: LOREN GILBERT SHARP

LOREN GILBERT SHARP

Loren Gilbert Sharp was born June 28, 1894 in Grundy County, Missouri, the oldest child of George William and Alvena (Maxey) Sharp. He was a veteran of overseas duty with the American Expeditionary Forces during WWI classified as PFC US Army. His enlistment date was July 5, 1918 and his release date December 12, 1919.

Loren married Clara Leo Mitts in Grundy County, Missouri on March 26, 1922. They had three children 2 daughters and a son. Loren and Clara farmed for several years, and in 1930, they moved to Trenton, where for several years Loren was employed by the Rock Island railroad. During the 21 years prior to his retirement, Loren served as a custodian for the Trenton school system. Loren and Clara were members of Fairview Baptist Church and transferred their membership to the First Baptist Church in Trenton in 1930.

Loren passed away on March 31, 1975 and Clara passed away on November 22, 1990. They are both buried in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri.

Clara Leo Mitts was born December 11, 1904 and passed away November 22, 1990. Their daughter, Leo Lorene Griffith born December 21, 1923 passed away December 15, 2009 in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri, their daughter Edna Marie Thompson born 6 May 1926 passed away 16 December 2019 in Moline, Rock Island, Illinois and their son, Marvin LeRoy Sharp born July 7, 1928 passed away December 17, 2018 in Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri.

CENSUS INFORMATION

1900 - Jackson, Livingston County, Missouri - Loren is listed as living with his parents. The name listed on the census is Lorenzo G. Sharp.

1910 - Jefferson, Grundy County, Missouri - Loren is listed as living with his parents, working as a farmer at age 15.

1920 - Jackson, Grundy County, Missouri - Loren is listed as living with his parents, stated he can read and write and is working as a farmer at age 25.

1930 - Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri - Loren is listed as living with wife, Clara and 3 children. They are renting a home on Kitty Street and the home value was $12.50. He is listed as a laborer doing construction work and is listed as speaking English.

1940 - Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri - Loren is listed as living with wife Clara and 3 children. They are renting a home at 209 South Main, which is the same place where they lived in 1935 for $7 per month. Loren is listed as a laborer doing road construction. His income is listed as $480 and he worked 40 weeks in 1939. It is noted that his highest grade completed was 6th grade.

1950 - Trenton, Grundy County, Missouri - Loren is listed as living with wife Clara. They are living at 1950 E. 10th Street in Trenton. Loren is working as janitor at the Elementary School.