Who was James Simpson?

James Simpson (1781–1851) was born in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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James Simpson 1781–1851

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

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

Born 20 Jun 1781 · Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 31 Jan 1851 · Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

Father John Simpson Lt Rev Elder

Mother Margaret Emma Murray

Siblings Anna Simpson, Cathrine Simpson, Elizabeth Isabella Simpson, John Simpson, John Simpson Sr, Margaret Simpson, Martha Simpson, Rebecca Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson

Records

Geneanet Community Trees Index North America, Family Histories Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate …

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Simpson Lt Rev Elder

Margaret Emma Murray

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of James Simpson began in 1781 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. James Simpson passed away in 1851 in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA.

Sources

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Record Geneanet Community Trees Index
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Record North America, Family Histories
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Probate/Wills Pennsylvania, U.S., Wills and Probate Records

Life Timeline

1781

Birth of James Simpson in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1851

Death of James Simpson in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

Death

1851

James Simpson - Probate in Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA

Probate

Oldest Ancestor Line from James Simpson

This ancestor line traces from Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland (1506) to Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (1781) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Simpson (1781–1851) was born in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Huntingdon, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, USA. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have James 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 9 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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