Who was John Simpson?

John Simpson (1629–1698) was born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 5 generations of this lineage.

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John "The Scotsman" Simpson 1629–1698

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Full name consistent across 4 independent trees

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Death year and location consistent across 4 trees

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 13 Apr 1629 · Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Died 12 Dec 1698 · Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Father James Byron Sympson

Mother Helen Henderson

Siblings Henry Sympson, James Sympson, Jean Sympson, John Simpson, Margaret Sympson, Patrick Sympson

Records

U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Sons of the American … Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger …

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Byron Sympson

Helen Henderson

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1629, John "The Scotsman" Simpson entered the world in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, born to james byron sympson and helen henderson. John "The Scotsman" Simpson passed away in 1698 in Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States.

Sources

1

Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
2

Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
3

Immigration Detroit Border Crossings and Passenger and Crew Lists

Life Timeline

1629

Birth of John "The Scotsman" Simpson in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland

Birth

1698

Death of John "The Scotsman" Simpson in Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Simpson

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1540) to Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland (1629) across 5 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Simpson (1629–1698) was born in Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland and died in Alexandria, Alexandria, Virginia, United States. 4 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, 4 researchers on YourRoots have John 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.
: 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.
: Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.