Who was Hannah Simpson?

Hannah Simpson (1798–1883) was born in Horsham, Montgomery PA and died in Jersey City, NJ. 14 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 11 generations of this lineage.

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Hannah Simpson 1798–1883

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 14 independent trees

Born 23 NOV 1798 · Horsham, Montgomery PA

Died 11 MAY 1883 · Jersey City, NJ

Father John Morris Simpson

Mother Prudence Bryan

Siblings David A Simpson, Deborah Maria Simpson, Delilah J Simpson, Henrietta Simpson, Isaac B W Simpson, John W Simpson, Lizzie Simpson, Mary Ann Simpson, Sarah Simpson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index Millennium File U.S. and International Marriage Records, … North America, Family Histories FamousKin.com

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Morris Simpson

Prudence Bryan

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1798, Hannah Simpson entered the world in Horsham, Montgomery PA, born to john morris simpson and prudence bryan. Hannah Simpson passed away in 1883 in Jersey City, NJ.

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record Millennium File
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Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Life Timeline

1798

Birth of Hannah Simpson in Horsham, Montgomery PA

Birth

1883

Death of Hannah Simpson in Jersey City, NJ

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Hannah Simpson

This ancestor line traces from Oosterhout, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands (1470) to Horsham, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA (1798) across 11 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Hannah Simpson (1798–1883) was born in Horsham, Montgomery PA and died in Jersey City, NJ. 14 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, 14 researchers on YourRoots have Hannah 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 11 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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