Clark, Robert Carlton, Ph.D. "History of the Willamette Valley Oregon."  Vol. 3.
Chicago: Chapman Publishing Company, 1927. p. 229.
 
EARL C. SIMPSON

     Alert to his opportunities, Earl C. Simpson has used them to good advantage
and is now numbered among the successful merchants of Salem. He was born in
Whitman county, Washington, in 1889, and is a son of T. K. and Mary E. (Barton)
Simpson. The father was one of the early wheat growers of that district and in
1904 brought his family to Oregon. He purchased a fruit ranch near Salem and
still resides on the farm, which is classed with the best in this part of the
county.

     Earl C. Simpson attended the public schools of Washington until he reached
the age of fifteen and continued Ills studies in Salem. His higher education was
acquired in Willamette University and in 1908 he entered the employ of Welters
Brothers, grocers. In 1918 he acquired a half interest in the store, of which he
has been the owner since 1924, and it is now known as the Simpson Grocery. He
has seven employes and makes deliveries with two automobile trucks. He carries
the best stock the market affords and caters to the most desirable class of
patrons. His business is situated at No. 155 Commercial street and in its
conduct he follows the Golden Rule, thus winning and retaining public confidence
and support.
     In 1910 Mr. Simpson was united in marriage to Miss Mabel E. Haggerty, of
Salem, and both are prominent in social activities. Mr. Simpson is an adherent
of the republican party and belongs to the Chamber of Commerce and the Masonic
order. He manifests a deep interest in matters touching the welfare and progress
of the community and has won a secure place in the esteem of his fellow
citizens.

     
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Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in June 2016 by Diana Smith.  Submitter
has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.