George L. Simpson

George L. Simpson (died April 20, 1907) was an American politician from Virginia. He served as a member of the Virginia House of Delegates from 1875 to 1876. He was the mayor of Alexandria from 1897 to 1904.

George L. Simpson
Sketch of Simpson in 1907 newspaper
Member of the Virginia House of Delegates for Alexandria City and Alexandria
In office
December 1, 1875  March 29, 1876
Serving with William H. Fowle
Preceded byJ. C. O'Neal and John B. Syphax
Succeeded byM. D. Ball
Personal details
BornAlexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Died (aged 64)
Alexandria, Virginia, U.S.
Resting placeMethodist Protestant Cemetery
Children2
OccupationPolitician

Early life

George L. Simpson was born in Alexandria, Virginia, to Henry L. Simpson. He worked with his father in a boot and shoe business on Royal Street in Alexandria.[1]

Career

Simpson served as a member of the common council of Alexandria, representing the second ward.[1] He was a member of the Virginia House of Delegates, representing Alexandria and Alexandria County, from December 1, 1875, to March 29, 1876, alongside William H. Fowle.[2]

In 1897, Simpson was elected mayor of Alexandria. He served until 1904, when he lost a re-election campaign.[1] He worked as alderman of the third ward following the resignation of S. P. Fisher. He served in that role until his death.[1][3] He owned a store at 104 North Royal Street in Alexandria.[3]

Personal life

Simpson was married and had two sons, Robbins and French.[1][3] He lived at the southwest corner of Cameron and Columbus streets in Alexandria. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.[1]

Simpson died on April 20, 1907, aged 64, at his store in Alexandria.[1] He was buried at Methodist Protestant Cemetery.[4]

References

  1. "Death of George L. Simpson". Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser. April 20, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved August 4, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  2. Thirteenth Annual Report of the Library Board of the Virginia State Library, 1915-1916. 1917. pp. 196, 254. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
  3. "Has Fatal Stroke". Richmond Times-Dispatch. April 21, 1907. p. 13. Retrieved August 4, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
  4. "Funeral of Mr. Simpson". Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser. April 23, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved August 4, 2023 via Newspapers.com.open access
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