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Jacob Simpson 1857–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1857

Birth Location: W VA

Death Date: 1899

Death Location: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Thomas Simpson

Mother: Mahalia Simpson

Spouse(s): Emma Stevens

Children(s): Effie Simpson, Frances Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Mary Messenger

In 1857, Jacob Simpson entered the world in W VA, born to Thomas Simpson And Mahalia Simpson. Jacob Simpson married Emma Jane Stevens, and had children including Effie May Simpson, Frances Pearl Simpson, Mary N Messenger, Thomas Dent Simpson. Jacob Simpson passed away in 1899 in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Jacob Simpson entered the world in W VA, born to Thomas Simpson And Mahalia Simpson.
  • Jacob Simpson married Emma Jane Stevens, and had children including Effie May Simpson, Frances Pearl Simpson, Mary N Messenger, Thomas Dent Simpson.
  • Jacob Simpson passed away in 1899 in Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Simpson
1798–1874
Birth Location: Delaware
TS
Mahalia Simpson
1814–1903
Birth Location: West Virginia
MS

Spouses(s)

Emma Stevens
1862–1935
Birth Location: West Virginia
ES

Children(s)

Effie Simpson
1886–1951
Birth Location: Monongalia, West Virginia
ES
Frances Simpson
1889–1968
Birth Location: Monongalia, West Virginia
FS
Thomas Simpson
1895–1940
Birth Location: Monongalia, West Virginia
TS
Mary Messenger
1893–1979
Birth Location: West Virginia
MM

Jacob Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Simpson
1857–1899
Birth Place: W VA
Parents
Thomas Simpson
1798–1874
Delaware
Mahalia Simpson
1814–1903
West Virginia
Grandparents
Eliab Simpson
1760–1845
, Sussex, Delaware, USA
Catherine (Elisabeth) Murray
1758–1849
, , Delaware, USA
Hensen Cole
1781–1861
Cedar Creek, Sussex, Delaware, United States
Elizabeth Hurley
1792–1857
Cedar Creek, Sussex Co., Allemagne
Great-Grandparents
James Simpson
1725–1801
Cloverdale Cole
1750–1830
Sophiah Paynter
1740–1836
Caleb Hurley
1760–1834
Sarah Davis
1761–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Tunis Cole
1730–1759
Jean Coverdale
1730–1795
Joshua Hurley
1730–1785
Mary
1740–

Jacob Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Jacob Simpson (abt 1857–1899) m. Emma (Jane) Stevens (20 Mar 1862–12 Feb 1935)
  1. 1. Effie (May) Simpson 1886–1951
  2. 2. Frances (Pearl) Simpson 1889–1968 m. Charles Messinger 1882–
    1. 1. Chas (Messenger) Jr 1924–1925
    2. 2. Helen Messenger 1910–
    3. 3. Edith Messenger 1911–
    4. 4. Earl Messenger 1915–
    5. 5. Ruth Messenger 1918–
    6. 6. George Messenger 1920–
    7. 7. Arthur Messenger 1923–
    8. 8. Carl Messinger 1913–
  3. 3. Thomas (Dent) Simpson 1895–1940 m. Lila (Edvena) Jinkens 1897–1969
    1. 1. Spencer (Dent) Simpson 1917–1981
    2. 2. Elva (J) Simpson 1918–1999
    3. 3. Romaine Simpson 1932–2014
    4. 4. M (Louise) Simpson 1921–2010
    5. 5. Mary (J) Simpson 1925–
  4. 4. Mary (N) Messenger 1893–1979 m. Guy (Wilson) Plants 1899– m. Henry (H.) Messenger 1857–1934
    1. 1. Evelyn Messenger 1918–1993 m. Frank (Anthony) Resciniti 1903–1985
    2. 2. Henry (H) Messenger 1912–1991 m. Ida Kranyick 1920–2006 m. Margaret Messenger 1910–1981
      1. 1. Joan (Elizabeth) Messenger 1937–2016 m. Samuel (Vance) Bungard 1934–2015
      2. 2. Mary (Ann) Messenger 1939–2003
    3. 3. William (S) Messenger 1914–1970 m. Ina (Bertha) Jones 1914–2010

Jacob Simpson's Timeline

8 Records

1856
14 Jan 1856
Birth of Jacob Simpson in Monongalia County, West Virginia
Monongalia County, West Virginia
1856
abt 1856
Birth of Jacob Simpson in West Virginia
West Virginia
1857
abt 1857
Birth of Jacob Simpson in W VA
W VA
1860
1860
Age 3
Jacob Simpson resided here in District 7, Monongalia, Virginia
District 7, Monongalia, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 13
Jacob Simpson resided here in Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia
Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 23
Jacob Simpson resided here in Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
1895
1895
Age 38
Jacob Simpson resided here
None
1899
1899
Age 42
Death of Jacob Simpson in ,,Virginia
,,Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1856
    Event Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 040501-043350
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1409; Family History Film: 1255409; Page: 328.4000; Enumeration District: 101; Image: .
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M653_1364; Page: 322; Image: 331.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1856
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1857
    Event Place: W VA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1409; Family History Film: 1255409; Page: 328.4000; Enumeration District: 101; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 7, Monongalia, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 7, Monongalia, Virginia; Roll: M653_1364; Page: 322; Image: 331.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: , ; Roll: M593

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Battelle, Monongalia, West Virginia; Roll: T9_1409; Family History Film: 1255409; Page: 328.4000; Enumeration District: 101; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1899
    Event Place: ,,Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 040501-043350
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Monongalia County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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