Eber Simpson | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 3rd district | |
In office January 6, 1919 – November 19, 1919 (died) | |
Preceded by | Charles F. Hart |
Succeeded by | George H. Jones |
Sheriff of Winnebago County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1905 – January 1, 1907 | |
Preceded by | Madison J. Rounds |
Succeeded by | J. G. Rhyner |
Personal details | |
Born | Ellenburg, New York, U.S. | August 8, 1863
Died | November 19, 1919 56) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Meta Louise Sarau
(m. 1889–1919) |
Children |
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Relatives | Arlie Mucks (son-in-law) |
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.
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]
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