Elijah Mattison Sharp Explained

Elijah Mattison Sharp (1832-1891) was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Sharp was born on October 21, 1832, in Reading, New York;^[1] he moved to Delavan, Wisconsin in 1850. On September 30, 1862, Sharp married Sarah A. Williams. They had seven children.^[2] Sharp died in 1891.

Career

Sharp was a member of the Assembly in 1872 and 1875. Other positions he held include Treasurer of Delavan and member of the Walworth County, Wisconsin Board of Supervisors. He was a Republican.

External links

• RootsWeb

Notes and References

1. Book: R. M. Bashford. 1875. THE LEGISLATIVE MANUAL OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN. 14th. Madison, Wis.. Smith & Cullaton. 336. 2015-07-18.
2. Book: HISTORY OF WALWORTH COUNTY, WISCONSIN. Elijah Mattison Sharp+Wisconsin.. Chicago. Western Historical Company. 1882. 718–719. 2015-07-18.