Background
Sharp, Jane Price was born on October 14, 1919 in Marlinton, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Calvin W. and Mabel Elizabeth (Milligan) Price.
Sharp, Jane Price was born on October 14, 1919 in Marlinton, West Virginia, United States. Daughter of Calvin W. and Mabel Elizabeth (Milligan) Price.
Student, Davis Elkins College, 1936-1937.
Legal secretary, Prosecution attorney office, Marlinton, 1937-1939; accountant, Pocahontas Prodrs., Marlinton, 1945-1957; accountant, reporter, Pocahontas Times, Marlinton, 1937-1957; editor, owner, Pocahontas Times, Marlinton, 1957-1982; editor emeritus, Pocahontas Times, Marlinton, since 1982.
Chairman Planning Commission Pocahontas County, 1970, Town Council Marlinton. Legislation West Virginia, 1989-1990. Former chairman Pocahontas County Democratic Executive Committee.
Elder, sunday school teacher Marlinton Presbyterian Church. Secretary Pioneer Days. Member West Virginia Press Association (life.
President 1978, Adam Kelley award 1996), Pocahontas County Hist Society (director since 1963, president 1970-1971, secretary 1994-2005), Marlinton Woman's Club (secretary, past president, Woman of Year since 1996).
Daughter of Calvin W and Mabel Elizabeth (Milligan) Price. Married Basil Clair Sharp (deceased). Children: Basil P.(deceased), John C., Jane Jessee.