Chief Justice, Michigan Supreme Court, 1927

Nelson Sharpe (August 25, 1858 – October 20, 1935) was a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1919 to 1935, serving as chief justice in 1927 and 1934.[1][2]

He was appointed to the Supreme Court on September 25, 1919, by Governor Albert Sleeper to replace Russell C. Ostrander, who had died earlier in the month.[3] He was then elected twice for two more eight year terms.[4] He was succeeded by Harry S. Toy when he died mid term.[5]

Before his 16 years of service to the Supreme Court, Sharpe had also severed on the bench for the 34th judicial circuit court (western Wayne County, Michigan) for 26 years.[1] He was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree in 1934 by the University of Michigan.[1]

He was born in Northumberland County, Ontario in 1858.[6] He moved in 1885 to West Branch, Michigan, and became an American citizen three year later in 1888.[2] He died October 20, 1935, at 77 from heart disease.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "In Memoriam Honorable Nelson Sharpe". Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. January 7, 1936.
  2. 1 2 "Biography of Nelson Sharpe". Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society. Retrieved July 12, 2020.
  3. ↑ "Judge Sharpe, a 'Dark Horse', Named to Supreme Court". Battle Creek Enquirer. Lansing. AP. September 25, 1919. p. 1. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. ↑ "Justice Nelson Sharpe". Detroit Free Press. October 22, 1935. p. 6. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ↑ "Toy Is Appointed Supreme Court: Atty. General Gets Post on Highest Bench". The News-Palladium. Lansing. AP. October 24, 1935. pp. 1, 6. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. 1 2 "Justice Sharpe of Michigan High Court Is Dead". Chicago Tribune. Lansing, Michigan. AP. October 21, 1935. p. 16. Retrieved February 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.


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