Edna O. Simpson

Edna O. Simpson
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
Personal details
Born	(1891-10-26)October 26, 1891 Carrollton, Illinois, U.S.
Died	May 15, 1984(1984-05-15) (aged 92) Alton, Illinois, U.S.
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).[1] 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

• Women in the United States House of Representatives

References

1. 'Illinois Blue Book 1959,' Biographical Sketch of Edna O. Simpson, pg. 104-105

• United States Congress. "Edna O. Simpson (id: S000430)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

External links

• Edna O. Simpson at Find a Grave

 This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Sid Simpson	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 20th congressional district 1959–1961	Succeeded by Paul Findley