Background
Simpson, John R. was born on December 10, 1907 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry and Josephine (Ramsey) Simpson.
Simpson, John R. was born on December 10, 1907 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Harry and Josephine (Ramsey) Simpson.
Bachelor of Philosophy, Brown University, 1933.
With Sibley, Lindsay & Curr Company, Rochester, New York, 1933-1934. With Cleland Simpson Company, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 1934-1969, became vice president, 1937, president 1947, then Chairman of the Board. President Third National Bank & Trust Company, 1949-1969.
Chairman of the Board Simpson Real Estate Corporation Trustee Hahnemann Hospital, Scranton Public Library, Keystone College.
Vice president Community Chest.
Member Pennsylvania Chamber of Commerce (board directors).
Married Elizabeth Edwards, April. Children: Susannah South., John R., Junior.