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American judge (1887–1975)
Edward M. Sharpe c. 1955

Edward M. Sharpe (December 18, 1887 – March 3, 1975) was a justice of the Michigan Supreme Court from 1934 to 1957.

Born on a farm in Bay County, Michigan, Sharpe attended the public schools and the Ferris Institute, and received a law degree from the University of Michigan Law School in 1914.

In 1933, Sharpe defeated incumbent John S. McDonald to be elected to the supreme court.

References

  1. Michigan Supreme Court Historical Society biography of Edward Sharpe.
  2. Gilbert T. Shilson, "History Making Events Marked State Affairs", The Herald-Press (December 30, 1933), p. VI-10.
Political offices
Preceded byJohn S. McDonald Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court
1934–1957 		Succeeded byJohn D. Voelker


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