Background
Simpson, Jesse L. was born on January 13, 1884 in Troy, Illinois, United States. Son of George P. and Alice (Greening) Simpson.
Simpson, Jesse L. was born on January 13, 1884 in Troy, Illinois, United States. Son of George P. and Alice (Greening) Simpson.
Graduate Illinois Wesleyan University School of Law, 1909.
Bar, 1909, and since in general practice law. City attorney, Edwardsville, Illinois, 2 terms. Master in chancery Circuit Court, 2 terms.
Former judge of Supreme Court of the Illinois. Member Illinois Commerce Commission from 1953. President Edwardsville Building & Loan Association.
The faith should be based on the Bible, but also on reason, tradition, and personal experience.
The state should not use its authority to promote any particular religious belief. It should allow people practice their own religious convictions.
Bible is the source of inspirational stories, gospels, letters, hymns, songs, prayers, and poetry that drives wisdom and creativity of all Christians over time and across the world.
Member Illinois Commerce Commission from 1953. Member American, Illinois State, Madison Company bar associations. Mason, Knights of Pythias, Modern Woodman.
Married Ella M. Kriege, July 25, 1914. Children: Virginia (Mistress.