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John Simpson 1820–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1820

Birth Location: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England

Death Date: 25 APR 1874

Death Location: Moreton, Staffordshire, England

Father: Thomas Simpson

Mother: Esther James

Spouse(s): Esther Williams

Children(s): Elizabeth Simpson, Mary Simpson, John Simpson, Emma Simpson, Eliza Simpson, Martha Simpson

The story of John Simpson began in 1820 in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England. In 1820, John Simpson resided in Bramston Heath, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England. John Simpson married Esther Williams, and had children including Eliza Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Emma Simpson, John Simpson, Martha Simpson, Mary Ann Simpson. John Simpson passed away in 1874 in Moreton, Staffordshire, England.

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Biography

  • The story of John Simpson began in 1820 in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England.
  • In 1820, John Simpson resided in Bramston Heath, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England.
  • John Simpson married Esther Williams, and had children including Eliza Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Emma Simpson, John Simpson, Martha Simpson, Mary Ann Simpson.
  • John Simpson passed away in 1874 in Moreton, Staffordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Simpson
1795–1839
Birth Location: –
TS
Esther James
1796–1842
Birth Location: –
EJ

Spouses(s)

Esther Williams
1827–1874
Birth Location: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
EW

Children(s)

Elizabeth Simpson
1853–
Birth Location: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
ES
Mary Simpson
1855–
Birth Location: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
MS
John Simpson
1858–
Birth Location: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
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Emma Simpson
1861–
Birth Location: Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
ES
Eliza Simpson
1864–
Birth Location: Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
ES
Martha Simpson
1867–
Birth Location: Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
MS

John Simpson's Ancestors

Self
John Simpson
1820–1874
Birth Place: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Parents
Thomas Simpson
1795–1839
Esther James
1796–1842
Grandparents
John Simpson
1760–1831
Mary Titley
1777–1850
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Simpson's Descendants

1.
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John Simpson (ABT 1820–25 APR 1874) m. Esther Williams (ABT 1827–18 OCT 1874)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Simpson 1853–
  2. 2. Mary (Ann) Simpson 1855–
  3. 3. John Simpson 1858–
  4. 4. Emma Simpson 1861–
  5. 5. Eliza Simpson 1864–
  6. 6. Martha Simpson 1867–

John Simpson's Timeline

14 Records

1820
ABT 1820
Birth of John Simpson in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1820
8 OCT 1820
John Simpson was baptized in St Lawrence's Church, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
St Lawrence's Church, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1820
8 OCT 1820
John Simpson resided here in Bramston Heath, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Bramston Heath, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1841
1841
Age 21
John Simpson appeared in census in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1841
1841
Age 21
John Simpson was employed
None
1851
30 JUN 1851
Age 31
John Simpson resided here in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1851
30 JUN 1851
Age 31
John Simpson was employed
None
1861
1861
Age 41
John Simpson appeared in census in Lower Road, Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Lower Road, Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1861
1861
Age 41
John Simpson was employed
None
1871
1871
Age 51
John Simpson appeared in census in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1871
1871
Age 51
John Simpson was employed
None
1874
ABT APR 1874
Age 54
Death of John Simpson in Newport, Shropshire, England
Newport, Shropshire, England
1874
25 APR 1874
Age 54
John Simpson resided here in Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
1874
25 APR 1874
Age 54
Burial of John Simpson in Moreton, Staffordshire, England
Moreton, Staffordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1820
    Event Place: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Baptism - John Simpson (Gnosall)
    [2] 1841 United Kingdom Census, HO107974676
    [3] 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG91904376
    [4] 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG102813473
    [5] Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Burial - John Simpson (Moreton)
    [6] _England & Wales Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT APR 1874
    Event Place: Newport, Shropshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Burial - John Simpson (Moreton)
    [2] _England & Wales Death Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 OCT 1820
    Event Place: St Lawrence's Church, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Baptism - John Simpson (Gnosall)

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 OCT 1820
    Event Place: Bramston Heath, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Baptism - John Simpson (Gnosall)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1841 United Kingdom Census, HO107974676

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1841
    Record Source: 1841 United Kingdom Census, HO107974676

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 JUN 1851
    Event Place: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Marriage - John Simpson Esther Williams (Moreton)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 30 JUN 1851
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Marriage - John Simpson Esther Williams (Moreton)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Lower Road, Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG91904376

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1861
    Record Source: 1861 United Kingdom Census, RG91904376

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG102813473

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1871
    Record Source: 1871 United Kingdom Census, RG102813473

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 APR 1874
    Event Place: Bromstead, Gnosall, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Burial - John Simpson (Moreton)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 APR 1874
    Event Place: Moreton, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Parish Registers - Staffordshire, Burial - John Simpson (Moreton)
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