Elisha A Sharp b 1844 is uncle of Elisha Webb Sharp b 1854. Elisha Webb Sharp is the son of William Wood Sharp and Nancy Lusk.

Yes, John Sharp age 85 is the father of John J Sharp (middle name Johnston)

I also found a BLM land patent on the Sharps in MS, but I can't find it either. I know I've got them somewhere.

Why don't I send you a descendancy chart of John Johnston Sharp and you will be able to see more clearly the connnections.