Eber Simpson (politician) explained

Eber Simpson
State:Wisconsin
State Assembly:Wisconsin
District:Winnebago 3rd
Term Start:January 6, 1919
Term End:November 19, 1919 (died)
Predecessor:Charles F. Hart
Successor:George H. Jones
Office1:Sheriff of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Term Start1:January 1, 1905
Term End1:January 1, 1907
Predecessor1:Madison J. Rounds
Successor1:J. G. Rhyner
Party:Republican
Birth Date:8 August 1863
Birth Place:Ellenburg, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Restingplace:Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh
Relatives:Arlie Mucks (son-in-law)

Eber Lane Simpson (August 8, 1863November 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.

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]

Notes and References

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