B. M. Sharp, M.D.
Dr. B. M. Sharp, a grandson of Robert Sharp and son of Joseph Sharp, is of Scotch descent, his father having emigrated to this county in 1832, when he settled in Turtle Creek Township. Here he found a few scattered neighbors in what was only an inhospitable wilderness. He at once applied himself to the improvement of a piece of land, and soon found himself alone, his last neighbor having moved away. Dr. Sharp was born on the old homestead of his father in Turtle Creek Township in 1844. His mother died when he was but eight years old, thus relegating him to the care of others, and placing him under the necessity of attending school with limited opportunities as best he could. When the first wild tocsin of war was sounded at Fort Sumter he was but about sixteen years of age, yet his enthusiasm would give him no rest until he had enlisted in his country's service. He was enrolled in the 15th Ohio, April 17, 1861, at Camp Jackson, where the regiment was organized, and proceeded at once to Virginia. After participating in the battle of Phillippi, the regiment went into camp for the remainder of the period of enlistment. Young Sharp then returned home and attended school until the summer of 1862, when he re-enlisted in the 99th Ohio, and was with his regiment at the battles of Nashville, Chattanooga, Kenesaw Mountain, Mission Ridge, Lookout Mountain, and Atlanta. During these campaigns he rose to the rank of corporal and orderly sergeant. From Nashville he participated in the pursuit of Hood, until the forces of that troublesome general were scattered and his strength destroyed. After the battle of Nashville the regiment was so badly cut up that it was consolidated with the 50th Ohio. At Kenesaw Mountain Mr. Sharp was knocked down by a spent ball but soon recovered, and during his whole service was never disabled enough to be unfit for duty. He was finally discharged at Raleigh, N. C., and mustered out of service at Camp Dennison, when he returned home and again attended school in the spring of 1865. The next year he married Miss M. J. Moreland, of Turtle Creek Township, and moved to Logan County, where he lived on a farm eleven years, during four of which he was superintendent of the Union Schools. He also taught about five years in other schools. In 1874 he began the study of medicine, and, after a reading course of three years, he attended the Columbus Medical College, from which he graduated with honor. After looking about for a time he finally located at Sidney, and began the practice of medicine May 1, 1879. Since that time he has built up a growing and lucrative practice. After marriage be united with the M. E. Church,and has held important positions in that organization during the past ten years. His family consists of four children, named Frank M., Mary, Carl N., and Earl B.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883