Oramel H. Simpson

Oramel Hinckley Simpson (born March 20, 1870 in Washington , St. Landry Parish , Louisiana , † November 17, 1932 in New Orleans , Louisiana) was an American politician and governor of the state of Louisiana from 1926 to 1928 .

Early years and political advancement

Oramel Simpson attended Centenary College until 1890 . He then studied law at Tulane University . After his admission to the bar in 1893, he worked in this profession in New Orleans between 1893 and 1899. In 1899 he was briefly employed by the US Mint in New Orleans. Between 1900 and 1924 he was a secretary in the administration of the Louisiana Senate . Simpson also acted as secretary at a congress to revise the state constitution in 1921. Simpson was a member of the Democratic Party and was elected lieutenant governor of his state as its candidate in 1924 .

Louisiana Governor

After the death of Governor Henry L. Fuqua on October 11, 1926, Simpson became governor according to the state constitution. He had to end the beginning of his predecessor's term of office. During his reign, Simpson opposed Fuqua's plan to build a toll bridge over Lake Pontchartrain . Instead, he advocated building a toll-free bridge. However, he could not prevail and the bridge was built as originally planned. At least he could set up a free ferry service as an alternative. Simpson also continued the fight against the Ku Klux Klan that his predecessors had started .

In 1927, the state was hit by severe flooding from the Mississippi River . Some dykes had to be opened to relieve pressure in order to avoid even greater damage. After the flood ended, the states of Louisiana, Mississippi and Arkansas formed a joint commission on future flood protection. The commission also applied for federal funds to help build appropriate protective measures. The citizens hardest hit by the disaster received state support to rebuild their destroyed properties. In 1928, Simpson sought re-election. But he didn't have the slightest chance within his party of asserting himself against the powerful Huey Pierce Long . Therefore, Simpson resigned on May 21, 1928 from his office.

Another résumé

After the end of his tenure as governor Simpson worked temporarily for the tax commission of Louisiana. He died in New Orleans in November 1932. Oramel Simpson was married to Louise Ernestine Pichet.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Simpson, Oramel H.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Simpson, Oramel Hinckley
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	March 20, 1870
PLACE OF BIRTH	Washington , Louisiana
DATE OF DEATH	November 17, 1932
Place of death	New Orleans , Louisiana