Sharp, John, 1820-1891
Variant namesOrdained as bishop of the Salt Lake 20th Ward (Mormon) in Salt Lake City, 1854. Elected vice-president of Utah Southern Railroad, 1870. Appointed superintendent of Utah Central Railroad, 1871, and superintendent and president, 1873. For many years was one of directors of Union Pacific Railroad.
From the description of Letter : Salt Lake City, Utah, to Oliver Ames, [Boston, Massachusetts], 1872 Feb. 23. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 367388964
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| creatorOf | Sharp, John, 1820-1891. Letter : Salt Lake City, Utah, to Oliver Ames, [Boston, Massachusetts], 1872 Feb. 23. | Harold B. Lee Library | |
| referencedIn | PH 327, E.G. Williams & Bro. (Engraver : N.Y.). Engraved portrait collection circa 1890 | Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Church History Library | |
| referencedIn | Carter, W. A., fl. 1864. Letter, 1864. | Harold B. Lee Library |
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| associatedWith | Ames, Oliver, 1831-1895. | person |
| associatedWith | Carter, W. A., fl. 1864. | person |
| associatedWith | Utah Central Railroad Company. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Young, Brigham, 1801-1877. | person |
| associatedWith | Young, John Willard, 1844-1924. | person |
| associatedWith | Young, Joseph A., 1834-1875. | person |
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| Utah |
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| Railroads |
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Birth 1820-11-09
Death 1891-12-23
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