George W. Simpson (December 21, 1870 in

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, Maryland – August 17, 1951 in Manhattan, New York City) was an American lawyer and politician from

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The family removed to New York City shortly after George was born. Simpson contested the election of Progressive

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to the

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(19th D.), and was seated on April 29, 1913, in the

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. He remained in the State Senate until 1916, sitting in the 137th, 138th and

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s. He was a City Magistrate from 1918 to 1931 when he resigned from the bench. He died on August 17, 1951, at his home at 425 West 57th Street in Manhattan.

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''SURPLUS OF MAGISTRATES''
in NYT on March 31, 1918
''HYLAN REPLACES TIERNAN AS JUDGE IN ECKERT INQUIRY''
in NYT on August 28, 1920

in NYT on January 17, 1931 (subscription required)

in NYT on August 18, 1951 (subscription required) {{DEFAULTSORT:Simpson, George W 1870 births 1951 deaths Democratic Party New York (state) state senators Politicians from Manhattan New York (state) state court judges Politicians from Baltimore Lawyers from Baltimore