James Sharpe (Canadian politician)
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James Sharpe (1846 ā 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.
Quick Facts Ontario MPP, Preceded by ...
James Sharpe | |
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Ontario MPP | |
In office 1890ā1894 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Armstrong |
Succeeded by | William Rabb Beatty |
Constituency | Parry Sound |
Personal details | |
Born | 1846 Huntingdonshire, England |
Died | October 30, 1935(1935-10-30) (aged 89) Parry Sound, Ontario |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | Businessman |
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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.