James Sharpe (Canadian politician)
James Sharpe (1846 – October 30, 1935) was an English-born merchant and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Parry Sound electoral district in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Liberal member from 1890 to 1894.
James Sharpe | |
|---|---|
| Ontario MPP | |
| In office 1890–1894 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Armstrong |
| Succeeded by | William Rabb Beatty |
| Constituency | Parry Sound |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1846 Huntingdonshire, England |
| Died | October 30, 1935 (aged 89) Parry Sound, Ontario |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Businessman |
He was born in Huntingdonshire, England, in 1846 and came to the Parry Sound area in 1871. Sharpe was the first reeve of Burk's Falls and operated a general store there. He was defeated in the 1894 election.
External links
- The Canadian parliamentary companion, 1891 JA Gemmill
- Ontario Legislative Assembly parliamentary history (archived)
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