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Arvilla Simpson 1766–1857

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Arvilla Simpson in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 28 Feb 1766 · Russell Co, VA
Died 1 Jun 1857 · Daviess Co. IN
Father Reuben Simpson
Mother Sarah Sherrill (1746–1826)
Spouse Charles Jr Kilgore
Children Charles Iii Kilgore, Hiram Kilgore, John Kilgore, Nancy Kilgore, Polly Kilgore, Reuben Kilgore, Sarah Kilgore, Simpson Kilgore, Stephen Kilgore, Winnie Kilgore
Siblings Agnes Anne Simpson, Arvington Wayne Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Joshua White Simpson, Mary Simpson, Moses Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Ann Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson, William Simpson

Researchers connected through Arvilla Simpson 1766–1857

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Biography

Arvilla Simpson was born in 1766 in Russell Co, VA, the child of reuben simpson and sarah sherrill. Arvilla Simpson married charles jr kilgore, and had children including charles iii kilgore, hiram kilgore, john kilgore, nancy kilgore, polly kilgore, reuben kilgore, sarah kilgore, simpson kilgore, stephen kilgore, winnie kilgore. Arvilla Simpson passed away in 1857 in Daviess Co. IN.

Sources

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    Record Ellis and Owens Families.FTW

Life Timeline

1766
Birth of Arvilla Simpson in Russell Co, VA
Birth
1857
Death of Arvilla Simpson in Daviess Co. IN
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Arvilla Simpson

This ancestor line traces from ST. GEORGE'S PARISH, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (1623) to Russell Co, VA (1766) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Arvilla Simpson (1766–1857) was born in Russell Co, VA and died in Daviess Co. IN. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Arvilla in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Arvilla Simpson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Arvilla Simpson PTP
1766–1857
Russell Co, VA
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Sherrill PTP
1746–1826
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Sherrill PTP
1666–1719
Ermington Parish, Devon, , England
Unknown

Arvilla Simpson's Descendants

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Arvilla Simpson PTP 1766–1857