Eber_Simpson_(politician)

Eber Simpson (politician)

Eber Simpson (politician)

20th century American politician

This article is about the Wisconsin state legislator born in 1863. For his son, the athlete, see Eber Simpson.

Eber Lane Simpson (August 8, 1863 – November 19, 1919) was an American businessman and Republican politician from Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Winnebago County during the 1919 session. He also served two years as sheriff.

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Biography

Born in Ellenburg, New York, Simpson moved with his parents to Eureka, Winnebago County, Wisconsin. He worked on farms, grocery stores, lumber mills, and the Oshkosh Fire Department. Simpson served on the Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Common Council from 1896 to 1904 and was sheriff of Winnebago County. Simpson was a Republican. In 1919, Simpson served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and then died suddenly while still in office.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    Wisconsin Blue Book 1919, Biographical Sketch of Eber Simpson, pg. 507-508
  2. [2]
    The Laws of Wisconsin Wisconsin Legislative Research Bureau: 1920, Resolution No. 3-Eber Simpson, pg. 42-43
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