Elijah Sharpe, Thorpe Achurch

Elijah Sharpe, born in 1860 in Thorpe Achurch, son of Thomas and Rebecca Sharpe, married

Elizabeth Palmer of Pilton in 1879.

Elijah served for 31 years in the Derbyshire Constabulary, and retired as Inspector in Chesterfield.

He died in 1926.

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A JUST OFFICER.
INSPECTOR SHARPES RETIREMENT.

A high tribute as an efficient police officer was paid to Inspector Sharpe at the Chesterfield County Police Court on Saturday,

when as a member of the Derbyshire Constabulary it was his last appearance.
The congratulatory reference to the Inspectors retirement was made by the presiding magistrate, Mr. C. P. Markham, who observed that he

had been informed that it was the last time they would see Inspector Sharpe in his capacity as Inspector. He had been in the force 31 years,

twelve of which had been in Chesterfield, and during the whole of that time Inspector Sharpe had always been a great friend, not only to the

criminal class, but also to the magistrates and the police. The manner in which he had discharged his duties and given evidence always commended

itself to their notice, and if ever there was any mitigating circumstance he would bring forward in favour of the delinquent he always erred on the

side of justice, and it was with regret that they would not see him there again.
Addressing the Inspector, Mr. Markham added that they wished him every happiness and prosperity in his retirement.

(Circa. 1911.)

Eliza Palmer, Pilton

Eliza Palmer was born My 17,1857 in Pilton, Northants. Her parents were Bartholomew Palmer & Mary Ann Morehem.

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