John A. Simpson
John Adrian Simpson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of Alberta | |
| In office November 2, 1905 – April 17, 1913 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | Fred W. Archer |
| Constituency | Innisfail |
| Member of the Legislative Assembly of the Northwest Territories | |
| In office May 21, 1902 – September 1, 1905 | |
| Preceded by | New district |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Innisfail |
| In office October 31, 1894 – May 21, 1902 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Wilkins |
| Succeeded by | District abolished |
| Constituency | Red Deer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 20, 1854 Peel County, Canada West |
| Died | September 11, 1916 (aged 62) Innisfail, Alberta |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Anna Proudfoot |
| Children | Five |
| Residence(s) | Innisfail, Alberta |
| Occupation | Lumberman |
John Adrian Simpson (August 20, 1854 – September 11, 1916) was a Canadian politician and businessman. Born in Peel County, Canada West, he came west in 1890 and eventually settled in Innisfail, where he opened a lumberyard. He served on Innisfail's first town council, and also in the legislative assemblies of the Northwest Territories and later Alberta; in the last, he acted as deputy speaker.