James Sharp (18 November 1843 - May 7, 1904) was the sixth mayor of Salt Lake City, serving from 1885 to 1886. For several years, Sharp was also a member of the Utah University board. He was the university chancellor from 1882 to 1883.
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Early life and career
Sharp was born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland on November 18, 1843. He is the son of John Sharp, a leader of the LDS Church who is also director of the Union Pacific Railroad. Sharp came to America in 1848 at St. Louis and traveled to Salt Lake City in August 1850. In 1862, he served under the command of Lot Smith during the Utah War. Sharp succeeded as director of the Union Pacific Railroad after his father. In 1876, he was elected to the state legislature and later became a speaker in 1884. Sharp was elected mayor of 1885 and served until 1886.
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