Samuel Simpson Sharpe

Who was Samuel Simpson Sharpe?

Samuel Simpson Sharpe was a lawyer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Ontario North in the Canadian House of Commons from 1909 to 1917 as a Conservative and from 1917 to 1918 as a Unionist Party member.

He was born in Zephyr, Ontario, the son of George Sharpe, a native of England, and Mary Ann Simpson, a native of Ireland. Sharpe was educated in Uxbridge, at the University of Toronto and Osgoode Hall. In 1903, he married Mabel E. Crosby, a granddaughter of Joseph Gould. Sharpe practised law in Uxbridge and was town solicitor for 10 years. He commanded a battalion which served overseas in France during World War I. Sharpe died in office in Montreal at the age of 45.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his service during the war.

His brother William Henry Sharpe served in the House of Commons and Senate.