Minnie Bell Sharp
Minnie Bell Sharp | |
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Minnie Bell Sharp Adney in her wedding dress in 1899 | |
| Born | January 12, 1865 |
| Died | April 11, 1937 (aged 72) Woodstock, New Brunswick |
| Occupation(s) | music teacher, businesswoman |
| Known for | first New Brunswick woman to run in a Canadian federal election |
| Spouse | Tappan Adney |
| Children | one son |
| Father | Francis Peabody Sharp |
Minnie Bell Sharp Adney (January 12, 1865 – April 11, 1937) was a Canadian music teacher and businesswoman. From childhood on she was actively involved in her family's orchard and nursery business. She owned and operated music schools in Victoria, British Columbia and Woodstock, New Brunswick. She was the first New Brunswick woman ever to run in a Canadian federal election.