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(s)	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[]

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

External links[]

• Edna O. Simpson at Find a Grave

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