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20th century American politician This article is about the Wisconsin state legislator born in 1863. For his son, the athlete, see Eber Simpson.

Eber Simpson


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	(1863-08-08)August 8, 1863 Ellenburg, New York, U.S.
Died	November 19, 1919(1919-11-19) (aged 56) Oshkosh, Wisconsin, U.S.
Resting place	Riverside Cemetery, Oshkosh
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Meta Louise Sarau (m. 1889⁠–⁠1919)
Children	Metha Ruby Louise (Mucks) George Lane Simpson Florence (Callies) Eber Edward Simpson Jeanette (Mondl)
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.

References

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

Wisconsin State Assembly
Preceded byCharles F. Hart	Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Winnebago 3rd district January 6, 1919 – November 19, 1919 (died)	Succeeded byGeorge H. Jones
Legal offices
Preceded byMadison J. Rounds	Sheriff of Winnebago County, Wisconsin January 1, 1905 – January 1, 1907	Succeeded byJ. G. Rhyner

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