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R. Y. SHARP, manufacturer of carriages, Troy; was born near Fredericksburg, Va., in 1821; his parents, Thomas and Sarah Sharp, were natives of the same State, his father dying before his birth, his mother when R. Y. was 5 years of age; for three years after her death, he resided with a sister, then began the struggle of life for a support, laboring on the farm till he attained his 15th year, when he became an apprentice to his trade, in which he labored six years; in 1841, he came to Troy, for the following eighteen years performing the work of a master mechanic; in 1859, he embarked in his business with a partner, with whom he did business until 1868, at which time their shop and contents were burned to the ground; his insurance enabled him to build another, since when he has been sole owner; he employs a number of hands, skilled workmen, who, under his management and supervision, turn out the best work in the city, combining neatness and durability. In 1841, he was married to Emily Tullis, who has borne him six children, three living—Charles W., Ada and Rolla Y.; the deceased are Clara, Emma and William; Mrs. S. was born in this county in 1821, and is a relative of the well-known Tullis family, who occupy prominent places on the pages of this work. He is a member of the Methodist Church, she of the Christian, both having been identified with their respective churches many years; he is also a member of the Encampment and subordinate Lodge, I. O. O. F.