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Moses Simpson 1778–1858

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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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

Born 6 Apr 1778 · North Carolina
Died 29 Jan 1858 · Lawrence Co. GA
Father Reuben Simpson
Mother Sarah Sherrill (1746–1826)
Spouse Sarah Penn
Children Abingdon C Simpson, George Simpson, James Simpson, Mary Simpson, Matilda Simpson, Moses Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Sarah Emily Simpson, Stephen Simpson, Thomas Simpson, William Simpson
Siblings Agnes Anne Simpson, Arvilla Simpson, Arvington Wayne Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Joshua White Simpson, Mary Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Ann Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson, William Simpson

Researchers connected through Moses Simpson 1778–1858

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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.

Sources

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    Record Ellis and Owens Families.FTW

Life Timeline

1778
Birth of Moses Simpson in North Carolina
Birth
1858
Death of Moses Simpson in Lawrence Co. GA
Death

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.

Direct Lineage
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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.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Moses 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.
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Moses Simpson's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Moses Simpson PTP
1778–1858
North Carolina
Parents
Unknown
Sarah Sherrill PTP
1746–1826
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
William Sherrill PTP
1666–1719
Ermington Parish, Devon, , England
Unknown

Moses Simpson's Descendants

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Moses Simpson PTP 1778–1858