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==Background==

==Background==

Simpson was born in the resort city of Jackson, Teton County (located in in northwestern Wyoming), the son of William Lee and Margaret Burnett Simpson. He attended the public schools in Meeteetse and Cody. In 1921, he graduated from the University of Wyoming at Laramie in Albany County, at which he was an athlete and a member of the debate team. During [[World War I]], Simpson served as a second [[lieutenant]] in the [[United States Army]] infantry.

Simpson was born in the resort city of Jackson, Teton County (located in in northwestern Wyoming), the son of William Lee and Margaret Burnett Simpson. His father was a prosecutor who secured charges of grand larceny against the outlaw Butch Cassidy.<ref name=obituary>The Associated Press (June 12, 1993). [https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/12/obituaries/milward-simpson-95-governor-and-senator.html Milward Simpson, 95, Governor and Senator]. ''Associated Press'' via ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref> He attended the public schools in Meeteetse and Cody. In 1921, he graduated from the University of Wyoming at Laramie in Albany County, at which he was an athlete and a member of the debate team. During [[World War I]], Simpson served as a second [[lieutenant]] in the [[United States Army]] infantry.

From 1921 to 1925, he attended [[Harvard Law School]] in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]], [[Massachusetts]]. Admitted to the bar in 1926, he practiced law in Cody until January 1955, when he became governor.

From 1921 to 1925, he attended [[Harvard Law School]] in [[Cambridge, Massachusetts|Cambridge]], [[Massachusetts]]. Admitted to the bar in 1926, he practiced law in Cody until January 1955, when he became governor.

Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act.

Simpson signed into law in 1957 a statewide [[civil rights]] act.

A strong advocate of [[states' rights]],<ref name=obituary>The Associated Press (June 12, 1993). [https://www.nytimes.com/1993/06/12/obituaries/milward-simpson-95-governor-and-senator.html Milward Simpson, 95, Governor and Senator]. ''Associated Press'' via ''The New York Times''. Retrieved April 18, 2021.</ref> Simpson opposed federal land policies and advocated for all land belonging to the federal government to be returned to their respective states. His administration also established a mental health division and ensured authorization by the federal government to build [[uranium]] mills in the state.

A strong advocate of [[states' rights]],<ref name=obituary/> Simpson opposed federal land policies and advocated for all land belonging to the federal government to be returned to their respective states. His administration also established a mental health division and ensured authorization by the federal government to build [[uranium]] mills in the state.

Despite his mostly [[conservative]] positions, Simpson opposed the [[death penalty]].<ref name=obituary/>

Despite his mostly [[conservative]] positions, Simpson opposed the [[death penalty]].<ref name=obituary/>