City: Obion
SHARP, J. B., physician; born in Gibson Co., Tenn., Nov. 25, 1853; educated in the common schools of Gibson Co., Tenn., and Odd Fellows’ School, Humboldt, Tenn.; graduated from University of Ky,, M. D., 1884; moved to Obion Co., Tenn., in 1883, and entered the practice of medicine; served twenty years on Obion (Tenn.) School Board; married Leanquilla WILSON, Feb. 23, 1885; member I. O. O. F., Tenn. State Medical Assn. and Tri-State Medical Assn.
Source: Who’s Who in Tennessee: A Biographical Reference Book of Notable Tennesseans of To-Day. Memphis: Paul & Douglas Co, 1911.
