John Thomas Simpson was a Canadian farmer and municipal politician who dedicated much of his life to public service in Simcoe County, Ontario. Born in Waverley, Ontario, in 1870, Simpson received his education locally, attending schools in the county including the Barrie Collegiate Institute. He established himself as a farmer before transitioning into local governance, where he built a lengthy career in municipal administration.
Simpson's municipal career spanned over a decade on the Simcoe County council, where he served for twelve years. During this period, he held the roles of councillor and reeve for Tiny Township. His leadership within the local government culminated in his appointment as county warden in 1913, followed by a tenure as county clerk starting in 1922. Although he sought provincial office in the 1919 Ontario general election, his bid was unsuccessful.
In 1930, Simpson successfully transitioned to federal politics, winning election to the House of Commons of Canada as the Conservative representative for the Simcoe North riding. He served a single term during a challenging economic era for the country. His federal political career concluded following the 1935 general election, when he was defeated by Liberal candidate Duncan Fletcher McCuaig. Simpson passed away in 1965 at the age of 95.
