About Harvey Simpson
Lived 1862 – 1928 (aged 65). Harvey Simpson was a Canadian politician.
Harvey Cathcart Simpson (February 11, 1862 and Carleton Place. He came west in 1882, settling in Virden, Manitoba. In religion, Simpson was a Methodist. In 1882, he married Rhodella Armstrong Irwin. He defeated Liberal candidate Robert Forke by 206 votes, and served in the legislature as a backbench supporter of Rodmond Roblin's administration. He was re-elected in the 1910 election.
His brother James also served as a member of the Manitoba assembly.
Simpson was married to Rhodella Armstrong Irwin on May 31, 1892 in Virden, MB. Together they had 5 children; Fred Irwin Simpson, Edith Frances Simpson, Mary Olive Victoria Simpson, Alice Rhodelle Simpson, and Hattie Mills Simpson.
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Who was Harvey Simpson?
Canadian politician (1862-1928)
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Harvey Simpson was born on 11 February 1862.
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Harvey Simpson died on 29 January 1928.
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Harvey Simpson was a politician.
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Harvey Simpson was Canadian.
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