Eber Simpson (politician)

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.

Eber Simpson
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the Winnebago 3rd district
In office
January 6, 1919 – November 19, 1919 (died)
Preceded byCharles F. Hart
Succeeded byGeorge H. Jones
Sheriff of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
In office
January 1, 1905 – January 1, 1907
Preceded byMadison J. Rounds
Succeeded byJ. G. Rhyner
Personal details
Born(1863-08-08)August 8, 1863
Ellenburg, New York, U.S.
DiedNovember 19, 1919(1919-11-19) (aged 56)
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting placeRiverside Cemetery, Oshkosh
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Meta Louise Sarau
(m. 1889⁠–⁠1919)
Children
  • Metha Ruby Louise (Mucks)
  • (b. 1890; died 1967)
  • George Lane Simpson
  • (b. 1891; died 1963)
  • Florence (Callies)
  • (b. 1893; died 1968)
  • Eber Edward Simpson
  • (b. 1895; died 1964)
  • Jeanette (Mondl)
  • (b. 1897; died 1962)
RelativesArlie Mucks (son-in-law)

Biography

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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

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  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
Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded by Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 3rd district
January 6, 1919 – November 19, 1919 (died)
Succeeded by
Legal offices
Preceded by
Madison J. Rounds
Sheriff of Winnebago County, Wisconsin
January 1, 1905 – January 1, 1907
Succeeded by
J. G. Rhyner