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William E. Simpson
Simpson in 1936
32nd District Attorney of Los Angeles County
In office December 1, 1946 – April 29, 1951
Preceded by	Frederick N. Howser
Succeeded by	S. Ernest Roll
Member of the California State Assembly from the 56th district
In office January 6, 1913 – January 4, 1915
Preceded by	L. D. Bohnett
Succeeded by	Witten William Harris
Personal details
Born	William Edward Simpson (1889-04-12)April 12, 1889 Galesburg, Illinois, U.S.
Died	(1889-04-12)April 12, 1889 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Ethel M. Simpson ​ (m. 1912)​
Children	2
Alma mater	Stanford Law School

William Edward Simpson (April 12, 1889 – April 29, 1951) was an American politician who served as the Los Angeles County District Attorney from 1946 until his death in 1951. Prior to his appointment as District Attorney, he served in the California State Assembly from 1913 until 1915.

Early life and education

Simpson was born on April 12, 1889, in Galesburg, Illinois. He moved to California with his parents, settling in Bakersfield, where he graduated from Kern County High School. He later attended Stanford Law School, graduating in 1912. He began practicing law in Bakersfield that same year, continuing until 1916, when he relocated to Fresno, California. In Fresno, he engaged in general legal practice until 1928.

California State Assembly

Simpson as a State Assembymember in 1913.

Simpson was

District Attorney of Los Angeles County

On November 26, 1946, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors appointed Simpson to fill the unexpired term of Frederick N. Howser, who had resigned after being elected Attorney General of California.

Personal life

Simpson married Ethel M. Simpson on December 31, 1912. The couple had two children, William E. Simpson Jr. and Robert J. Simpson. On April 29, 1951, Simpson passed away at St. Vincent's Hospital after months of illness. Despite his condition, he continued to work until being admitted to the hospital.