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John Walker Simpson 1866–1935 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Oct 1866

Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 25 Apr 1935

Death Location: Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: James Simpson

Mother: Martha Smith

Spouse(s): Frances Simpson

Children(s): James Simpson, Oliver Simpson, Spencer Simpson, Pearl Simpson, Martha Simpson

The story of John Walker Simpson began in 1866 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. In 1870, John Walker Simpson resided in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, John Walker Simpson resided in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States. John Walker Simpson married Frances Tamesia Fannie Simpson, and had children including James Henry Simpson, Martha Eunice Simpson, Oliver Harrison Simpson, Pearl Esther Simpson, Spencer Thomas Simpson. John Walker Simpson passed away in 1935 in Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Walker Simpson began in 1866 in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1870, John Walker Simpson resided in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, John Walker Simpson resided in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • John Walker Simpson married Frances Tamesia Fannie Simpson, and had children including James Henry Simpson, Martha Eunice Simpson, Oliver Harrison Simpson, Pearl Esther Simpson, Spencer Thomas Simpson.
  • John Walker Simpson passed away in 1935 in Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Simpson
1834–1900
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
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Martha Smith
1835–1906
Birth Location: Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Frances Simpson
1865–1942
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

James Simpson
1890–1950
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
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Oliver Simpson
1893–1893
Birth Location: –
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Spencer Simpson
1895–1981
Birth Location: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
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Pearl Simpson
1898–1977
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Martha Simpson
1905–2000
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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John Simpson's Ancestors

Self
John Simpson
1866–1935
Birth Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Marion Simpson
1834–1900
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Martha (Ann) Smith
1835–1906
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Moses Simpson
1787–1870
Alexandria, Fairfax, Virginia, United States
Jane Smith
1797–1880
North Carolina
Thomas Smith
1808–1882
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth ("Bettie" J.) Harris
1812–
Caswell County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1757–1824
Jane Wisehart
1760–1821
William Smith
1763–1831
Mary White
1767–1832
William Jr
1786–1856
Elizabeth Jameson
1777–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Sr
1723–1782
Rebecca Wheeler
1726–1782
William Wisehart
1737–1776
Ann Neale
1741–1776
John Smith
1727–1769
Mary Nutt
1727–
John White
1742–1797
James Harris
1733–1797
Elizabeth Flippen
1739–1830
Samuel Jameson
1753–1805
Margaret Craig
1753–1850

John Simpson's Descendants

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John (Walker) Simpson (8 Oct 1866–25 Apr 1935) m. Frances (Tamesia "Fannie") Simpson (4 Sep 1865–15 Mar 1942)
  1. 1. James (Henry) Simpson 1890–1950 m. Bessie Simpson 1887–1971
  2. 2. Oliver (Harrison) Simpson 1893–1893
  3. 3. Spencer (Thomas) Simpson 1895–1981 m. Mary (Belle) Moore 1896–1982
    1. 1. John (Wilson) Simpson 1921–1985 m. Thelma (Louise) Webster 1923–2005 m. Dorothy (Mae) Porter 1936–2014
    2. 2. Thomas (Meador) Simpson 1922–1987 m. Mary (Jane) Watson 1923–2006
    3. 3. Mary (Frances) Simpson 1927–2006 m. William (Henry) Blalock 1926–2005
  4. 4. Pearl (Esther) Simpson 1898–1977 m. James (Wilson Moore) Jr 1899–1976
    1. 1. Cecil (Simpson) Moore 1932–2004
  5. 5. Martha (Eunice) Simpson 1905–2000 m. Joseph (Clifton) Chandler 1900–1955
    1. 1. David (Alva) Chandler 1931–2016
    2. 2. Howard (Warren) Chandler 1924–1977

John Simpson's Timeline

6 Records

1866
8 Oct 1866
Birth of John Walker Simpson in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 4
John Walker Simpson resided here in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 14
John Walker Simpson resided here in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1930
1930
Age 64
John Walker Simpson resided here in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina
Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina
1935
25 Apr 1935
Age 69
Death of John Walker Simpson in Yadkinville, Caswell, North Carolina
Yadkinville, Caswell, North Carolina
1935
2 May 1935
Age 69
John Walker Simpson - Probate in Caswell, North Carolina, USA
Caswell, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1866
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: 1679; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 505.0; FHL microfilm: 2341413.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: 956; Family History Film: 1254956; Page: 190D; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 0382.
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1128; Page: 290B; Family History Library Film: 552627
    [4] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Records
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [8] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1128; Page: 290B; Family History Library Film: 552627

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: 956; Family History Film: 1254956; Page: 190D; Enumeration District: 13; Image: 0382.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: 1679; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 505.0; FHL microfilm: 2341413.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Yadkinville, Caswell, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1776-1963; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Caswell, North Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jericho, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 May 1935
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1776-1963; Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Caswell, North Carolina
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