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Ann Penman Simpson 1887–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 September 1887

Birth Location: 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh

Death Date: 1936

Death Location: Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Father: Alexander Simpson

Mother: Janet Penman

Spouse(s): Edwin James

Children(s): Jeannette James, Orava None, Alvera James

In 1887, Ann Penman Simpson entered the world in 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, born to Alexander Simpson And Janet Anderson Penman. In 1891, Ann Penman Simpson resided in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1901, Ann Penman Simpson resided in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland. Ann Penman Simpson married Edwin James, and had children including Alvera James, Jeannette Florence James, Orava. Ann Penman Simpson passed away in 1936 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Ann Penman Simpson entered the world in 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, born to Alexander Simpson And Janet Anderson Penman.
  • In 1891, Ann Penman Simpson resided in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1901, Ann Penman Simpson resided in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • Ann Penman Simpson married Edwin James, and had children including Alvera James, Jeannette Florence James, Orava.
  • Ann Penman Simpson passed away in 1936 in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Simpson
1852–1917
Birth Location: Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland
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Janet Penman
1852–1909
Birth Location: Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
JP

Spouses(s)

Edwin James
1881–1939
Birth Location: Bristol, England, United Kingdom
EJ

Children(s)

Jeannette James
1912–2001
Birth Location: Magna, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
JJ
Orava None
1914–
Birth Location: Magna, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
O
Alvera James
1916–2004
Birth Location: Magna, Salt Lake, Utah, United States
AJ

Ann Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Ann Simpson
1887–1936
Birth Place: 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
Parents
Alexander Simpson
1852–1917
Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland
Janet (Anderson) Penman
1852–1909
Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Robert Simpson
1812–
Largo, Fife, Scotland
Mary (Ann) Russell
1822–1891
Crammond , Midlothian, Scotland
James Penman
1825–1896
Leith Scotland
Mary Cook
1826–1881
North Leith, Edinburgh
Great-Grandparents
James Simpson
1786–1858
Cecilia Berry
1790–1867
Robert Russell
1786–
Mary Philip
1788–
John Penman
1792–
Janet Anderson
1803–
Alexander Cook
1796–1868
Isabella Thom
1795–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1753–
Catharine Berry
1748–1825
Robert Russon
1750–
Margaret Mennons
1750–
William Cook
1761–1804
Jean Lawder
1759–1830
William Thom
1772–
Isabel Jackson
1772–

Ann Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Ann (Penman) Simpson (28 September 1887–1936) m. Edwin James (5 Jan 1881–1939)
  1. 1. Jeannette (Florence) James 1912–2001
  2. 2. Orava 1914– m. Theodore (Seth) Orava 1911–1949
  3. 3. Alvera James 1916–2004 m. Richard (Marion) Hoskins 1915–2000
    1. 1. Lee (Paine) Hoskins 1944–2024 m. Shelley (A) Wells 1947–2018

Ann Simpson's Timeline

8 Records

1887
28 September 1887
Birth of Ann Penman Simpson in 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
1891
1891
Age 4
Ann Penman Simpson resided here in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
1901
1901
Age 14
Ann Penman Simpson resided here in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
1912
1912
Age 25
Ann Penman Simpson immigrated
None
1920
1920
Age 33
Ann Penman Simpson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
1930
1930
Age 43
Ann Penman Simpson resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
1936
17 Mar 1936
Age 49
Death of Ann Penman Simpson in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
1936
1936
Age 49
Burial of Ann Penman Simpson in Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 September 1887
    Event Place: 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
    Record Source:
    [1] 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 35; Page: 21; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1901_402
    [2] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 51; Page: 23; Line: 8; Roll: CSSCT1891_367
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 51; Page: 23; Line: 8; Roll: CSSCT1891_367

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1901 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 35; Page: 21; Line: 18; Roll: CSSCT1901_402

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 1912

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: St Matthias' Church, Bristol, England, United Kingdom

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Mar 1936
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Lincoln Memorial Park, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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