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W. Arthur Simpson
Wilder Arthur Simpson (May 22, 1887 – March 31, 1971) was an American politician who served in both houses of the Vermont General Assembly. He ran for governor in 1930, 1932, 1944, and 1960 but was unsuccessful in the Republican primary each time. Known as Vermont's "Mr. Republican," he supported a number of Democratic candidates later in life, including Philip H. Hoff.[1][2]
W. Arthur Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Vermont House of Representatives | |
| In office 1963–1969 | |
| Succeeded by | John McClaughry |
| Constituency | 26th district |
| In office 1947–1949 | |
| In office 1923–1927 | |
| Member of the Vermont Senate from the Caledonia district | |
| In office 1927–1929 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Wilder Arthur Simpson May 22, 1887 Lyndon, Vermont, U.S. |
| Died | March 31, 1971 (aged 83) St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Ruth Hoffman (m. 1912) |
| Children | 4 |
Simpson married the former Ruth Hoffman on July 24, 1912. Together they had one son and three daughters.[2]
References edit
- ^ "W. Arthur Simpson, 83, 'Mr. Republican,' dies". Bennington Banner. April 1, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "W. Arthur Simpson Dies at 83, Was Vermont's 'Mr. Republican'". The Burlington Free Press. April 1, 1971. pp. 1, 8. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.