Background
Simpson, James Clarke was born on April 13, 1864 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Evan and Sarah Ann (Means) Simpson.
Simpson, James Clarke was born on April 13, 1864 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of William Evan and Sarah Ann (Means) Simpson.
Education common schools, academy and business college.
School teacher; steamboated on Mississippi River for five seasons. Began in lumber business, Rock Island, Illinois, 1889. Settled at Galesburg, 1894.
Chairman of the Board Simpson Powelson Lumber Company.
President J. C. Simpson Lumber Company Chairman finance committee Knox College, 6 years. President Galesburg Hospital 3 terms.
Delaware to Republican county and state conversations Alternate delegate Republican National Convention, 1912.
Member Executive Committee Liberty Loan drives.
Member Executive Committee Liberty Loan drives. Clubs: Galesburg, Soangetaha.
Married Harriette H. Post, February 17, 1897. Children: Sidney Post, Cornelia Ann (Mistress Wallace Thompson), William Evan, Harriet (Mistress Willson Bovard), Mary Coe (Mistress Allen Lind), Helen Jean (Mistress James B. Pinkerton).