John Sharples, Sr.

John Sharples
Member of the Legislative Council of Quebec for Stadacona
In office 1874–1876
Preceded by	Thomas McGreevy
Succeeded by	John Hearn
Personal details
Born	1814 Lancashire, England
Died	19 December 1876 Quebec City, Quebec
Political party	Conservative
Children	John Sharples Jr.

John Sharples (1814 – 19 December 1876) was a Canadian lumberman, shipbuilder, and politician.

Born in Lancashire, England, Sharples emigrated to Canada in 1827 settling in Lower Canada. He worked in the lumber industry in Quebec and later built three ships. He was mayor of Sillery, Quebec. He was also a director and vice-president of the Union Bank of Lower Canada. In 1874, he was appointed to the Legislative Council of Quebec for the division of Stadacona. He died while in office in 1876.

His son, John Sharples Jr., was also a member of the Legislative Council.

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