Background
Sharpless, Frederick F. was born on January 22, 1866 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Cope (Sharpies) Sharpless.
Sharpless, Frederick F. was born on January 22, 1866 in West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Alfred and Elizabeth Cope (Sharpies) Sharpless.
West Chester State Normal School to 1884. Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, University of Michigan, 1888.
1 son, Paul. Professor metallurgy Michigan College of Mines, Houghton, 1888-1893. Construction engineering, Minneapolis, 1893-1895. Assayer to manager, various mining companies in California, 1895-1897.
American representative Consolidated Mines Selection Limited company, London, 1898-1912.
Consultant mining and metallurgical engineer, 1912-1921. Secretary American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers, 1921-1925.
Has made examinations and reports in the United States, Alaska, Canada, Mexico, Central America, South America, Asia and Africa.
Member Society of Friends. Member American Institute Mining and Metallurgical Engineers.
Married Caroline Hawxhurst, June 23, 1892.