Background
Sharp, Joseph Lessil was born on October 8, 1914 in Logan, Utah, United States. Son of Joseph Lessil and Helga (Larsen) Sharp.
Sharp, Joseph Lessil was born on October 8, 1914 in Logan, Utah, United States. Son of Joseph Lessil and Helga (Larsen) Sharp.
Student of University Idaho, 1937-1938, 1945. Bachelor of Science in Education, Utah State College, 1941.
Farmer, Hagerman, Idaho, 1929-1934. Construction worker, 1935. With fire control United States Forest Service, summers, 1936-1942.
Teacher high school, Mackay, Idaho, 1940-1941, principal, 1941-1944.
Principal, Salmon, Idaho, 1944-1947, Nezperce, Idaho, 1947-1949. Superintendent public instruction Custer County, 1949-1951.
Justice of the Peace, Challis precinct, 1951-1953. Probate judge, Custer County, 1953-1971.
President Custer County Abstract Limited company (name changed Custer County Title, Incorporated., 1959), 1947-1971.
Owner Challis Insurance Agency Finance chairman Custer County central committee, Republican Party, 1956-1964. Republican precinct committeeman Challis, 1964-1971. Member Idaho Probate Judges’ Association (president 1962-1964).
Lion (charter.
President Challis 1965-1966).
Married Elsie Joyce Fox, February 16, 1941. Children: William Doctorate., Jacqueline Elsie.