Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 2nd ed., 
1885, Butler Co.

JAMES EDWARD SHARER [of the firm of Quinn & Sharer].  The great-
grandfather of this gentleman came from Maryland many years ago, and 
was among the first to settle in Butler County, (then Logan) where many 
of his descendants have since had their homes, on and near the old 
homestead.  The sawed log-house, built by the grandfather of Mr. Sharer, 
is still standing, with  cellar 20x20 feet, and one story, spring, 
milk-house and fire-place in cellar.  The house and floor are pinned 
together, the latter being the same floor that was placed there 100 
years ago.  Mr. Sharer is one of the ten children of Henry Milton and 
Frances J. (Harmon) Sharer, both natives of Butler County, and still 
residing there, as also are all of the family, each eminently successful 
in farming and other employments.  They are members of the Protestant 
Methodist Church.  Mrs. Sharer, mother of our subject, is one of the 
Whitaker family, whose biography will be found elsewhere.  Our subject 
was born near the old homestead in Morgantown Precinct, May 9, 1846, 
where he has since remained, receiving his education in the common 
schools, and entering into business in 1870.  In February of the same 
year, he married Miss Lizzie Sweatt, the youngest daughter of William 
and Elizabeth Sweatt, of London District.  She was born February 15, 
1850.  They have six children: Okolona, Yedefonso, Eldon, Albin, Halley, 
Leonidas Adolphus.  As before stated, he entered into partnership with 
G. W. Quinn, March 15, 1884.  He owns a fine farm located on the 
headwaters of the Renfrew Creek, three and a half miles south of 
Morgantown; it contains 175 acres.  In politics, Mr. Sharer has been a 
Democrat, but has lately become a Greenbacker; he is a strong temperance 
man, and never purchased a drink of anything intoxicating and has never 
used tobacco in any form.  [See also biography of G. W. Quinn.]

Sharer Harmon Whitaker Sweatt
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