Johnson Simpers (1793–1887) was an American politician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1837.
Johnson Simpers | |
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| Member of the Maryland House of Delegates from the Cecil County district | |
| In office 1837–1837 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Comegys, John Henderson, John Pierson, Thomas Taylor Jr. |
| Succeeded by | John W. Comegys, Samuel B. Foard, George Gillespie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1793 |
| Died | 1887 (aged 93–94) |
| Political party | Whig Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Millicent Ford Rachael E. Whitaker |
| Children | 5 |
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Early life
editJohnson Simpers was born in 1793 to John Simpers.[1]
Career
editSimpers was a member of the militia and serving as postmaster at the time of the Revolutionary War. He was not in active service due to his work as postmaster.[1]
Simpers was a Whig and later a Republican. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Cecil County in 1837.[1][2] He also served as county commissioner and justice of the peace.[1]
Personal life
editSimpers married Millicent Ford. They had three children, including C. T. He married Rachael E. Whitaker. They had two children, John F. and Edward E.[1] His son John was a baggage agent for the Pennsylvania Railroad and served as justice of the peace. Simpers was a member and trustee of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[1]
Simpers died in 1887.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e f g Portrait and Biographical Record of Harford and Cecil Counties, Maryland. 1897. pp. 256–257. Retrieved October 16, 2023 – via Archive.org.
- ^ "Historical List, House of Delegates, Cecil County (1790-1974)". Maryland Manual On-Line. Maryland State Archives. February 1, 2000. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
