William Percy Sharpe (1871-1942) was an AmericanDemocratic politician. He served asMayor ofNashville, Tennessee from 1922 to 1923.
William Percy Sharpe was born inAnderson, South Carolina in 1871.[1][2] He moved to Nashville circa 1900.[3]
Sharpe sold furniture. He was the co-founder of Sharpe & Wherry, followed by Sharpe Furniture Co.[3]
Sharpe was elected by the city council to replace MayorFelix Zollicoffer Wilson, who was ousted.[3] He served from November 24, 1922 to June 5, 1923.[2] He served on the Davidson County Court from 1924 to 1930.[2]
Sharpe was married to Julia Margaret Nichol.[1] They had a son, William Percy Sharpe, Jr., and a daughter, Elizabeth Sharpe Deener.[4] He attended theWest End Methodist Church.[2]
Sharpe died inMadison, Tennessee on November 13, 1942.[1] He was buried inMount Olivet Cemetery in Nashville.[1] His house in Nashville burned down a week after his death.[5]
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