Who was William Simpson?

William Simpson (1805–1875) was born in North Carolina, USA and died in Cason, Titus, Texas, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 4 generations of this lineage.

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William Simpson 1805–1875

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 29 Jun 1805 · North Carolina, USA

Died 06 Aug 1875 · Cason, Titus, Texas, United States

Father Moses S Simpson

Mother Delphia Florence

Spouse Rebecca Mcpherson

Children Almira Simpson

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The story of William Simpson began in 1805 in North Carolina, USA. William Simpson married rebecca mcpherson, and had children including almira c simpson. William Simpson passed away in 1875 in Cason, Titus, Texas, United States.

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Birth of William Simpson in North Carolina, USA

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Death of William Simpson in Cason, Titus, Texas, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Simpson

This ancestor line traces from Western View, Culpeper, Virginia (1715) to North Carolina, USA (1805) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Simpson (1805–1875) was born in North Carolina, USA and died in Cason, Titus, Texas, United States. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have William 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 4 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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