Fred N. Sharpe, oldest child of Henry J. and Dora E. Sharpe, was born in Liberty township, Henry county, on April 10th, 1880.

He was of a family of ten children, and all but two sisters and the parents survive. He practically grew up in the community in which he was born, spending his entire life in Liberty and Washington townships.

On October 30, 1901 he was united in marriage to Miss Edith Hurd of Florida, Ohio. To this union seven children were born, three of whom have preceded him in death; Harold Fred, Robert Linden and Thomas H.

Mr. Sharpe was well known through out the community and active to the end of his earthly journey. He was called to surrender to the grim reaper on Sunday evening, June 9, 1940, not being allowed his full years, but expiring at the age of 60 years, 1 month and 29 days.

He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Edith Hurd Sharpe, his children, Mrs. John Saul of Toledo, Kenneth, of Toledo, and Bruce and Adair of Liberty Center., five grandchildren, seven brothers and sisters: Mrs. D. Gallagher, Mr. Earl Sharpe, and Mrs. Wm. Hardy of Liberty Center, Ward Sharpe of Holland, Vernon, of Tecumseh, Mich, Frank, of Fostoria and Homer of Whithall Mich., a number of other relatives and a host of friends.