W. Arthur Simpson

W. Arthur Simpson
Member of the Vermont House of Representatives
In office
1963–1969
Succeeded byJohn McClaughry
Constituency26th 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

(1887-05-22)May 22, 1887
Lyndon, Vermont, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 1971(1971-03-31) (aged 83)
St. Johnsbury, Vermont, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Ruth Hoffman
​
(m. 1912)​
Children4

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]

Simpson married the former Ruth Hoffman on July 24, 1912. Together they had one son and three daughters.[2]

References

  1. ^ "W. Arthur Simpson, 83, 'Mr. Republican,' dies". Bennington Banner. April 1, 1971. p. 1. Retrieved March 6, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ 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.