Johnson Simpers Explained

Johnson Simpers
State Delegate:Maryland
Term Start:1837
Term End:1837
Birth Date: 1793
Spouse:Millicent Ford
Rachael E. Whitaker
Children:5

Johnson Simpers (1793–1887) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1837.

Early life

Johnson Simpers was born in 1793 to John Simpers.[1]

Career

Simpers was a member of the militia and serving as postmaster at the time of the Revolutionary War. He was not in active service due to his work as postmaster.[1]

Simpers was a Whig and later a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1837.[1] [2] He also served as county commissioner and justice of the peace.[1]

Personal life

Simpers married Millicent Ford. They had three children, including C. T. He married Rachael E. Whitaker. They had two children, John F. and Edward E.[1] His son John was a baggage agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad and served as justice of the peace. Simpers was a member and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[1]

Simpers died in 1887.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland . 1897 . 256–257 . . 2023-10-16.
  2. Web site: Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974) . Maryland Manual On-Line . . 2000-02-01 . 2023-10-16.