John Simpson (Kentucky politician)
John Simpson (died January 22, 1813) 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. Early life Simpson was born in Virginia and moved to Kentucky with his family as a child during the 1780s. They settled in Lincoln County and Simpson would attend school in first Danville and then Bardstown. Northwest Indian War During the war Simpson volunteered for the Legion of the United States under the command of Gen. Anthony Wayne. He participated in the final skirmish of war; the Battle of Fallen Timbers but did not see battle as he stayed behind to guard supplies. Political career After the war Simpson moved to Shelby County, Kentucky where he would study law and become one of Shelby County's first attorneys. He went on to be elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives representing Shelby County. He was elected to 4 consecutive terms from 1806 to 1811.