Background
Simpson, Friench was born on February 13, 1848 in on Bulletin Run, Virginia, United States. Son of James Hendley and Emily (Dye) Simpson.
Simpson, Friench was born on February 13, 1848 in on Bulletin Run, Virginia, United States. Son of James Hendley and Emily (Dye) Simpson.
Educated Leesburg (Virginia) Academy and common schools, Colorado Company, Texas. Admitted to bar, 1877.
Private Company A, 13th Texas Infantry, 1865. Farmer, 1866-1873; banker from 1888. Organized First National Bank, Hallettsville, Texas, and was cashier of same for 25 years.
Retired.
With Texas State Geological Survey, 1874-1875. Mayor, Columbus, Texas, 1884. Member Texas State Senate, 1893-1897.
Member Texas
Married Jennie Harbert, February 11, 1877.