John Sharples Sr.

John Sharples 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. 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 List of Members of the [Legislative Council of Quebec#Stadacona|division of Stadacona]. He died while in office in 1876.
His son, John Sharples Jr., was also a member of the Legislative Council.