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Ethel Simpson 1937 – 2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1937

Birth Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 03 Feb 2002

Death Location: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Father: James Simpson

Mother: Wilma Nichols

Spouse(s): Arthur Jr., Robert Elrod, Robert Elrod

Children(s): Jeff Osborne, Robert Elrod, Randy Elrod, Kimberly Elrod

The story of Ethel Simpson began in 1937 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1935, Ethel Simpson established residence. In 1940, Ethel Simpson resided in Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA. Ethel Simpson married Arthur Franklin Osborne Jr., Robert Elrod, Robert Elrod, and had children including Jeff Osborne, Robert Elrod, Randy Lynn Elrod, Kimberly Elrod. Ethel Simpson passed away in 2002 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ethel Simpson began in 1937 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1935, Ethel Simpson established residence.
  • In 1940, Ethel Simpson resided in Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA.
  • Ethel Simpson married Arthur Franklin Osborne Jr., Robert Elrod, Robert Elrod, and had children including Jeff Osborne, Robert Elrod, Randy Lynn Elrod, Kimberly Elrod.
  • Ethel Simpson passed away in 2002 in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ethel Simpson's Ancestors

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Ethel Simpson
1937 – 2002
Birth Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Parents
James A Simpson
1912 – 1964
Carter County, Tennessee
Wilma (Elizabeth) Nichols
1919 – 1995
Bluff City S, Tennessee
Grandparents
John (Arter) Simpson
1880 – 1934
Hawkins, Tennessee, United States
Verda (Alice) Scott
1882 – 1956
Carter County, Tennessee, USA
Ray Nichols
1891 – 1969
Tennessee, USA
Lonnia (L) Minton
1881 – 1960
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1861 – 1933
Nancy Spears
1857 – 1922
Benjamin Scott
1858 – 1924
Varsie Taylor
1858 – 1906
Johnathan Nichols
1854 – 1923
Eliza WEAVER
1863 – 1927
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1828 – 1875
Malinda Arnold
1830 – 1907
William Spears
1825 –
Palina McGee
1831 – 1900
John Scott
1818 – 1877
Sarah McKamey
1824 – 1894
Richard Nichols
1813 – 1879
Mary Stover
1811 – 1875
Henry Weaver
1821 – 1893
Mary Booher
1824 – 1912

Ethel Simpson's Descendants

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Ethel Simpson (30 Dec 1937 – 03 Feb 2002) m. Arthur (Franklin Osborne) Jr. (06/21/1955 – ) m. Robert Elrod m. Robert Elrod (1935 – 1995)
  1. 1. Jeff Osborne (05/19/1975 – ) m. Kimberly (Kaye) Greer (9 Jun 1982 – )
    1. 1. Alyssa (Faith) Osborne (04APR2004 – )
    2. 2. Megan (Leigh) Osborne (24 Mar 2008 – )
  2. 2. Robert Elrod (17 Mar 1956 – 1 April 2009)
  3. 3. Randy (Lynn) Elrod (15 Sep 1957 – 11 May 2003)
  4. 4. Kimberly Elrod
    1. 1. Walter Higgins
    2. 2. David Warren

Ethel Simpson's Timeline

5 Records

1935
1935
Ethel Simpson resided here
None
1937
30 Dec 1937
Birth of Ethel Simpson in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1940
1940
Age 3
Ethel Simpson resided here in Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 13
Ethel Simpson resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
2002
03 Feb 2002
Age 65
Death of Ethel Simpson in Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1937
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Marriage Records, 1780-2002
    [2] U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02988; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 97-9
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 411-58-4731; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1954
    [5] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI)
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02988; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 97-9

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Wilkes, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02988; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 97-9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Johnson City, TN
    Record Source: U.S. Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Feb 2002
    Event Place: Johnson City, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 411-58-4731; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: 1954
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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