Edna O. Simpson
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Edna Simpson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 20th district | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Sid Simpson |
| Succeeded by | Paul Findley |
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| Born | October 26, 1891 |
| Died | May 15, 1984 (aged 92) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Sid Simpson |
Edna Oakes Simpson (October 26, 1891 – May 15, 1984) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois, wife of Sidney E. Simpson.
Born in Carrollton, Illinois, Edna Simpson was elected as a Republican to the Eighty-sixth Congress (January 3, 1959 – January 3, 1961). She did not seek renomination in 1960. She was a resident of Carrollton, Illinois, until her death in Alton, Illinois, on May 15, 1984.
See also
References
- United States Congress. "Edna O. Simpson (id: S000430)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
External links
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
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- 1891 births
- 1984 deaths
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Illinois
- Female members of the United States House of Representatives
- Spouses of members of the United States House of Representatives
- Women in Illinois politics
- Illinois Republicans
- Republican Party members of the United States House of Representatives
- 20th-century American politicians
- 20th-century women politicians
- People from Carrollton, Illinois