Eber Simpson (politician)

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

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 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) (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)
Relatives	Arlie Mucks (son-in-law)

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.