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Joseph H SIMPSON 1857–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1857

Birth Location: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 2 February 1928

Death Location: Orient, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Lofton SIMPSON

Mother: Matildy (Simpson)

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The story of Joseph H SIMPSON began in 1857 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America. In 1860, Joseph H SIMPSON resided in Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA. In 1870, Joseph H SIMPSON resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA. Joseph H SIMPSON passed away in 1928 in Orient, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph H SIMPSON began in 1857 in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.
  • In 1860, Joseph H SIMPSON resided in Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1870, Joseph H SIMPSON resided in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA.
  • Joseph H SIMPSON passed away in 1928 in Orient, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Joseph SIMPSON's Ancestors

Self
Joseph SIMPSON
1857–1928
Birth Place: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Lofton A SIMPSON
1811–1892
Maury County, Tennessee, USA
Matildy (Matilda Malissa MANNERING) (Simpson)
1818–
Illinois
Grandparents
Isaac SIMPSON
1780–1845
North Carolina, United States
Anna (Hannah KARR Carr) (Simpson)
1790–1870
Montgomery County, Virginia or Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William SIMPSON
1750–1803
Mary (Simpson)
1750–1830
Ens. (Carr)
1760–1820
Elizabeth Wilson
1771–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Roberson
1727–1808
Katherine Perkins
1730–1808

Joseph SIMPSON's Timeline

4 Records

1857
abt 1857
Birth of Joseph H SIMPSON in Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 3
Joseph H SIMPSON resided here in Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Joseph H SIMPSON resided here in Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
1928
2 February 1928
Age 71
Death of Joseph H SIMPSON in West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1857
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 221A; Family History Library Film: 545720
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 437; Family History Library Film: 803177
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Illinois, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Township 6 S Range 2 E, Franklin, Illinois; Page: 437; Family History Library Film: 803177

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Benton, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 221A; Family History Library Film: 545720

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 February 1928
    Event Place: West Frankfort, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Orient, Franklin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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