Who was James Simpson?

James Simpson (1892–1964) was born in Albion, Edwards, Illinois, United States and died in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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James Clarence Simpson 1892–1964

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

Born 14 Mar 1892 · Albion, Edwards, Illinois, United States

Died 26 Apr 1964 · Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA

Father James Marion Simpson

Mother Clarinda Elizebeth Taylor

Spouse Ruby Hodge

Children Alice May Simpson, Betty Marlene Simpson, Charles Lindbergh Simpson, Clarice Simpson, Dorothy June Simpson, James Maurice Simpson, Janice Simpson, Martha Merle Simpson, Newton Simpson

Siblings Daniel Elmer Simpson, Frank Marion Simpson, Lawrence Simpson, Lena May Simpson, Roy Edward Simpson, William Simpson

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Researchers connected through James Simpson 1892–1964

Immediate Family

Parents

James Marion Simpson

Clarinda Elizebeth Taylor

Spouse(s)

Ruby Hodge

Children

Alice May Simpson

Betty Marlene Simpson

Charles Lindbergh Simpson

Clarice Simpson

Dorothy June Simpson

James Maurice Simpson

Janice Simpson

Martha Merle Simpson

Newton Simpson

Biography

The story of James Clarence Simpson began in 1892 in Albion, Edwards, Illinois, United States. James Clarence Simpson married ruby hodge, and had children including alice may simpson, betty marlene simpson, charles lindbergh simpson, clarice simpson, dorothy june simpson, james maurice simpson, janice simpson, martha merle simpson, newton simpson. James Clarence Simpson passed away in 1964 in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA.

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1892

Birth of James Clarence Simpson in Albion, Edwards, Illinois, United States

Birth

1964

Death of James Clarence Simpson in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from James Simpson

This ancestor line traces from Loxhore, Devon, England (1712) to Albion, Edwards, Illinois, United States (1892) across 7 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: James Simpson (1892–1964) was born in Albion, Edwards, Illinois, United States and died in Anderson, Madison, Indiana, 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 (B) 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 7 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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