OBIT: SHARP, Richard; 1863; Washington Twp., Cambria Cnty., PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Patty Millich Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/cambria/ _________________________________________ The Alleghanian Ebensburg, Pa. Thursday, 16 Apr 1863 Volume 4, Number 29 Richard Sharp Died in Washington township, this county, on the 8th ultimo, Richard Sharp, aged about 43 years. The deceased leaves a wife and nine children to mourn his loss. He was a kind father and good citizen and well liked by all who knew him. He served his country with honor during the Mexican War in the capacity of private in the "American Highlanders." Peace to his ashes!