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George Simpson 1882–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 March 1882

Birth Location: 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh

Death Date: August 1963

Death Location: Michigan, USA

Father: Alexander Simpson

Mother: Janet Penman

Spouse(s): Helen Kerr

Children(s): Alexander Simpson, Jeanie Simpson

In 1882, George Simpson entered the world in 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, born to Alexander Simpson And Janet Anderson Penman. In 1891, George Simpson resided in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland. In 1950, George Simpson resided in Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan, USA. George Simpson married Helen Reid Kerr, and had children including Alexander Russell Simpson, Jeanie Steele Simpson. George Simpson passed away in 1963 in Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1882, George Simpson entered the world in 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh, born to Alexander Simpson And Janet Anderson Penman.
  • In 1891, George Simpson resided in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland.
  • In 1950, George Simpson resided in Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan, USA.
  • George Simpson married Helen Reid Kerr, and had children including Alexander Russell Simpson, Jeanie Steele Simpson.
  • George Simpson passed away in 1963 in Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Simpson's Ancestors

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George Simpson
1882–1963
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–

George Simpson's Descendants

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George Simpson (31 March 1882–August 1963) m. Helen (Reid) Kerr (22 Sep 1884–9 March 1975)
  1. 1. Alexander (Russell) Simpson 1911–1992 m. Roberta (Elaine) Tracy 1913–2011
  2. 2. Jeanie (Steele) Simpson 1914–2009 m. Thomas (Herbert) Englert 1914–1977

George Simpson's Timeline

4 Records

1882
31 March 1882
Birth of George Simpson in 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
1891
1891
Age 9
George Simpson resided here in Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
Leith South, Midlothian, Scotland
1950
1950
Age 68
George Simpson resided here in Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan, USA
Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan, USA
1963
August 1963
Age 81
Death of George Simpson in Michigan, USA
Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 March 1882
    Event Place: 35 Coatfield Lane, Leith, Edinburgh
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Scotland Census, Parish: Leith South; ED: 51; Page: 23; Line: 5; Roll: CSSCT1891_367
    [2] Scotland, Ireland and Wales, Militia Attestation Papers, 1800-1915, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; WO 96: War Office: Militia Attestation Papers; Reference: WO 96/9
    [3] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 6180; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 63-105

    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: 5; Roll: CSSCT1891_367

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Ferndale, Oakland, Michigan; Roll: 6180; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 63-105

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 1963
    Event Place: Michigan, USA

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