Background
SIMPSON, James was born on January 26, 1874 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of William and Isabella (Brechin) Simpson.
Chairman Chi cago Plan Commission
SIMPSON, James was born on January 26, 1874 in Glasgow, Scotland. Son of William and Isabella (Brechin) Simpson.
Public School; Business.
President Marshall Field Company, Chicago, 1923. Chairman, Board of Directors, since 1930. Director Federation Reserve Bank, New York Director Rush Medical College Chairman Citizens Traction Settlement Committee.
Chairman, Citizens River Straightening Committee. Chairman, Chicago Plan Commn.
Clubs: Chicago, Mid-Day, Attic, Union League, Commercial, Racquet, Chicago Riding, Metropolitan (New York), The Links (New York).
Spouse Jessie McLaren, December 1, 1903, Chicago, 111.