Mecosta County MI Archives Biographies.....Sharpe, Thomas J. August 18, 1843 - 
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THOMAS J. SHARPE, Supervisor of the Third Ward of Big Rapids, was born in 
Lincolnshire, Eng., Aug. 18, 

1843.  He is a son of Joseph N. and Elizabeth Sharpe, natives of the same 
country.

When he was 16 years old Mr. Sharpe went to serve an apprenticeship in a meat-
market, and served his time 

in fitting for the calling as is the custom in his native land.  He started 
for the United States in the 

fall of 1865, embarking on a sailing vessel, and making an extended passage of 
seven weeks and three days.  

He arrived in Big Rapids in January, 1866, and engaged as clerk in the shop of 
Harvey Anderson.  In the 

autumn of 1867 he commenced business himself on the present site of Geo. A. 
Roof's block, and soon after 

formed a partnership with Carlos Teachout, which relation existed several 
months.  In December, 1868, he 

established himself in a meat-market in upper Big Rapids, where he has since 
operated.

Mr. Sharpe was elected to his present position in the spring of 1882, and re-
elected in 1883.  He owns his 

own residence and three lots on Marion avenue, his store building on North 
State street, and a house and 

lot above Tioga Mills, besides being proprietor of 30 acres in the township of 
Big Rapids.

He was married near Kent City, Kent Co., Mich., to Mary, daughter of Alanson 
Rexford, proprietor of a hotel 

at Cedar Springs, Kent Co.  She was born in Pennsylvania, and died May 19, 
1876, at Big Rapids, leaving 

three children:  Elizabeth, Carrie and Sarah A.  Mr. Sharpe was marrie again 
at Big Rapids, to Jane O'Neil, 

who was born in Canada, Feb. 2, 1856.  Of this marriage two children have been 
born - Mary and Elsie May.

Additional Comments:
1883 Portrait & Bio Album of Mecosta Co.

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