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 | |
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.png.webp) 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 | |
| Preceded by | J. C. O'Neal and John B. Syphax |
| Succeeded by | M. D. Ball |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | (aged 64) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Methodist Protestant Cemetery |
| Children | 2 |
| Occupation | Politician |
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
- "Death of George L. Simpson". Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser. April 20, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- Thirteenth Annual Report of the Library Board of the Virginia State Library, 1915-1916. 1917. pp. 196, 254. Retrieved August 4, 2023.
- "Has Fatal Stroke". Richmond Times-Dispatch. April 21, 1907. p. 13. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Funeral of Mr. Simpson". Alexandria Gazette and Virginia Advertiser. April 23, 1907. p. 3. Retrieved August 4, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
Media related to George L. Simpson at Wikimedia Commons