Vermont political figure and government official for over 50 years. Known as "W. Arthur Simpson." Dubbed "Mr. Vermont" by Governor Hoff. Graduate, Lyndon Institute, 1905. Dairy farmer. Married Ruth Hoffman, 1912. Three children, Marion Gray of Montpelier (1917-2004), Leland Simpson, Dorothy Litcher of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Lyndon School Board, 1914-20. Selectman, 1921-35. Served as annual Town Meeting Moderator for 43 years. Vermont House 1923-37. Vermont Senate, 1927-29. Member, State Highway Board, 1927-33. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor in Republican primary, 1930, 1932. Chairman and Director, Vermont Old Age Assistance Commission, 1935-44. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor in Republican primary, 1944. Vermont House, 1947. Reappointed Director of Old Age Assistance Commission, serving until Commission was replaced by Department of Social Welfare. Commissioner, Department of Social Welfare until reaching mandatory retirement age of 72 in 1959. Unsuccessfully sought Republican nomination for governor, 1960. Vermont House, 1963-68. Continued farming and remained active in several farming associations and organizations until his death, writing many articles on husbandry, breeding and other topics.
Vermont political figure and government official for over 50 years. Known as "W. Arthur Simpson." Dubbed "Mr. Vermont" by Governor Hoff. Graduate, Lyndon Institute, 1905. Dairy farmer. Married Ruth Hoffman, 1912. Three children, Marion Gray of Montpelier (1917-2004), Leland Simpson, Dorothy Litcher of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Lyndon School Board, 1914-20. Selectman, 1921-35. Served as annual Town Meeting Moderator for 43 years. Vermont House 1923-37. Vermont Senate, 1927-29. Member, State Highway Board, 1927-33. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor in Republican primary, 1930, 1932. Chairman and Director, Vermont Old Age Assistance Commission, 1935-44. Unsuccessful candidate for Governor in Republican primary, 1944. Vermont House, 1947. Reappointed Director of Old Age Assistance Commission, serving until Commission was replaced by Department of Social Welfare. Commissioner, Department of Social Welfare until reaching mandatory retirement age of 72 in 1959. Unsuccessfully sought Republican nomination for governor, 1960. Vermont House, 1963-68. Continued farming and remained active in several farming associations and organizations until his death, writing many articles on husbandry, breeding and other topics.
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