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William Tang Sharon (January 9, 1821 – November 13, 1885) was a United States senator, banker, and business owner from Nevada who profited from the Comstock Lode.
May 23, 2021 · Sharon, a ruthless Gilded Age businessman who was notorious for being an absentee senator, accumulated far more wealth than goodwill during his life.
Oct 17, 2021 · One of the men to step up as a candidate was silver mining baron William Sharon (1821-1885) of Virginia City. Sharon had participated in the Gold Rush in California and subsequently represented the Bank of California’s interests in the Comstock Lode in Nevada.
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Jul 18, 2018 · William T. Sharon may have smugly welcomed his royal moniker, “King of the Comstock,” but it brought him little respect or fealty from the average citizen of Virginia City and nearby Gold Hill, Nev.
Sarah Althea Hill (March 26, 1850 – February 14, 1937) was a socialite, mistress, and mentally unstable woman with a history of violent behavior who became a national celebrity when she sued millionaire Senator William Sharon for divorce, citing adultery, in 1883. She claimed he had secretly married her three years earlier in a private contract.
SHARON, Clark William (“Bill”), 71, created memories, celebrated family milestones, and pursued interests throughout his life. His strength, determination and courage enabled him to navigate an unexpected cancer diagnosis 2 ½ years... View Obituary & Service Information
