John Simpson (Kentucky politician)

John Simpson
Member-elect of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from Kentucky's 8th district
Died before taking office
Preceded byConstituency established
Succeeded byStephen Ormsby
Speaker of the Kentucky House of Representatives
In office
December 3, 1810 – December 1812
Preceded byWilliam Logan
Succeeded byJoseph H. Hawkins
Personal details
BornVirginia, British America
Died(1813-01-22)January 22, 1813
River Raisin, Michigan, U.S.
Resting placeFrankfort Cemetery
Political partyDemocratic-Republican
Height6 ft 7 in (201 cm)[1]
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
RankCaptain
Unit1st Regiment of Riflemen
Battles/warsNorthwest Indian War
 • Battle of Fallen Timbers
War of 1812
 • Battle of River Raisin

John Simpson (died January 22, 1813)[2] was a United States Army officer, attorney, and politician. Simpson saw military action in both the Northwest Indian War and the War of 1812. He also served 4 terms in the Kentucky House of Representatives including 2 years as the House's Speaker. In 1812 he was elected to the United States House of Representatives but died before he could take office.

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  2. ^ The Biographical Dictionary of America, p. 156