Moses Simpson 1778–1858
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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
Researchers connected through Moses Simpson 1778–1858
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1778, Moses Simpson entered the world in North Carolina, born to reuben simpson and sarah sherrill. Moses Simpson married sarah penn, and had children including abingdon c simpson, george simpson, james simpson, mary simpson, matilda simpson, moses simpson, reuben simpson, sarah emily simpson, stephen simpson, thomas simpson, william simpson. Moses Simpson passed away in 1858 in Lawrence Co. GA.
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1Record Ellis and Owens Families.FTW
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Moses Simpson
This ancestor line traces from ST. GEORGE'S PARISH, BALTIMORE, MARYLAND (1623) to North Carolina (1778) across 5 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Moses Simpson (1778–1858) was born in North Carolina and died in Lawrence Co. GA. 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.
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Moses Simpson's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record