YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Nancy Simpson 1810–1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1810

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 1861-1869

Death Location: Smith Co., TN

Father: Presley Simpson

Mother: Martha Southerland

Spouse(s): Josiah Highers

Children(s): Tennessee Highers, Richard Highers, Mary Highers, M. Highers, David Highers, Nancy Highers, Judicah Highers, Richard Highers, Nancy Highers, Mary Highers, David Highers

Nancy Simpson was born in 1810 in Tennessee, the child of Presley Simpson And Martha Southerland. In 1840, Nancy Simpson resided in Smith, Tennessee, USA. Nancy Simpson married Josiah Highers, and had children including David Highers, Judicah Highers, M Highers, Mary Ann Highers, Nancy Highers, Richard Dixon Highers, Tennessee Highers. Nancy Simpson passed away in 1861 in Smith Co., TN.

Find more search results for Nancy Simpson
NS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Nancy Simpson was born in 1810 in Tennessee, the child of Presley Simpson And Martha Southerland.
  • In 1840, Nancy Simpson resided in Smith, Tennessee, USA.
  • Nancy Simpson married Josiah Highers, and had children including David Highers, Judicah Highers, M Highers, Mary Ann Highers, Nancy Highers, Richard Dixon Highers, Tennessee Highers.
  • Nancy Simpson passed away in 1861 in Smith Co., TN.

Immediate Family

Parents

Presley Simpson
1773–1851
Birth Location: Prince William County, Virginia, USA
PS
Martha Southerland
1785–1850
Birth Location: Henry County, Virginia, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Josiah Highers
1795–1847
Birth Location: SC
JH

Children(s)

Tennessee Highers
1844–1879
Birth Location: Smith Co.,Tennessee
TH
Richard Highers
1829–1868
Birth Location: Smith Co., Tennessee
RH
Mary Highers
1843–1900
Birth Location: Smith Co. TN
MH
M. Highers
1832–
Birth Location: Smith Co., Tennessee
MH
David Highers
1836–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DH
Nancy Highers
1827–1865
Birth Location: Smith Co.,Tennessee
NH
Judicah Highers
1835–
Birth Location: Smith Co., Tennessee
JH
Richard Highers
1829–1868
Birth Location: Smith Co., TN
RH
Nancy Highers
1840–1864
Birth Location: Smith Co., TN
NH
Mary Highers
1837–
Birth Location: TN
MH
David Highers
1830–
Birth Location: Smith Co., Tennessee
DH

Nancy Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Simpson
1810–1861
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Presley Simpson
1773–1851
Prince William County, Virginia, USA
Martha Southerland
1785–1850
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (David) Simpson
1730–1800
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Hannah Roberts
1733–1800
Prince William County, Virginia, United States of America
Samuel (D.) Southerland
1765–1795
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Nancy Simpson's Descendants

1.
NS
Nancy Simpson (1810–1861-1869) m. Josiah Highers (1795–1847)
  1. 1. Tennessee Highers 1844–1879 m. Henry Dyce 1834–1905
    1. 1. Hugh (Martin) Dyce 1866–1941 m. Fannie (Hattie) Jackson 1869–1945
      1. 1. Luther (Lee) Dice\Dyce 1893–1971 m. Georgia (Elizabeth) Graham 1896–1984
        1. 1. Hugh (Franklin Dyce) Sr 1933–2000 m. Margaret Heaton 1940–2021 m. Fannie (Mae) Scott 1931–2018 m. Doris (Annette) Hodge 1947–
        2. 2. Hazel (Belle) Dyce 1912–1990 m. Obediah (Hamilton) Nicholson 1904–1981
        3. 3. Sterling (H) Dice\Dyce 1921–1988 m. Mary (Lou) Morrow 1929–2019
        4. 4. Elsie (Mai) Dice\Dyce 1923–2007 m. James (Henry Gesler) Bowker 1896–
        5. 5. Jesse (Richard) Dyce 1928–2011 m. Mary (Lois) Dyce 1919–1997
        6. 6. Ethel (Elizabeth) Dyce 1937–2021
        7. 7. Martha (Virginia) Dyce 1919–1989 m. Willie (Hilton) Burton 1917–2000
        8. 8. Walter (Luther) Dyce 1926–2012 m. Florrie (Fay) Dyce 1932–1994
        9. 9. Raly (Junior Dyce) Jr 1934–1934
        10. 10. George (Dean) Dyce 1915–1918
        11. 11. Bessie (Inez) Dyce 1925–2010
      2. 2. Carrie (Bell) Dyce\Dice 1892–1925
      3. 3. Petrilla Dice 1896–1967
      4. 4. Docia (M) Dyce 1897–
      5. 5. Cora (L) Dice 1901–
        1. 1. carl (eugene) mccormick 1920–1999
      6. 6. Effie (C) Dice 1904– m. Russell Gupton 1906–1968
        1. 1. Mildred (Collette) Gupton 1926–1972
        2. 2. Ruth (Virginia) Gupton 1927–1933
        3. 3. Billy (Robert Bill Gupton) Sr 1932–2012
      7. 7. Katie Dice 1909–1994
      8. 8. William Dyce 1913–1978
      9. 9. Docier Dyce 1897–
      10. 10. Katherine Dyce 1910–
    2. 2. Nannie Dice 1868–1890 m. William (Berry "Johnny") Highers 1850–1890
      1. 1. Bessie Highers 1888–
    3. 3. Walter (Jim) Dice 1875–1947 m. Dove (Katherine) Hulsey 1877–1963
      1. 1. Eliza Dice 1904–1929 m. Arthur (W) Scaff 1900–1976
    4. 4. Louvenia (Louvisa) Dyce 1858–1932 m. Robert (M) Herrold 1850–1924
      1. 1. Bessie Herald 1900–1987
        1. 1. barbara (ann) williams 1935–1989
      2. 2. Cornelia ("Nelia") Harold 1873–1958
      3. 3. Joseph (Washington) Herald 1889–1974
      4. 4. Docia Herald 1881–1962
      5. 5. William (Chambers) Herald 1877–1930
      6. 6. Alice (L) Herrold 1879–1960
      7. 7. Grover (Cleveland) Herrold 1886–1937
      8. 8. John (Allen) Herrold 1895–1948
      9. 9. Robert (McDowell) Herrold 1892–1971
  2. 2. Richard (Dixon) Highers 1829–1868 m. Martha Alliston 1841–1868 m. Hannah Craig 1828–1855
    1. 1. William (Berry "Johnny") Highers 1850–1890 m. Nannie Dice 1868–1890
    2. 2. Dixon Highers 1859–1914
    3. 3. William (Berry) Hyers 1857–1914
  3. 3. Mary (Ann) Highers 1843–1900
  4. 4. M. Highers 1832–
  5. 5. David Highers 1836–
  6. 6. Nancy Highers 1827–1865
  7. 7. Judicah Highers 1835–
  8. 8. Richard (Dixon) Highers 1829–1868
  9. 9. Nancy Highers 1840–1864
  10. 10. Mary (Ann) Highers 1837–
  11. 11. David Highers 1830–

Nancy Simpson's Timeline

3 Records

1810
1810
Birth of Nancy Simpson in Tennessee
Tennessee
1840
1840
Age 30
Nancy Simpson resided here in Smith, Tennessee, USA
Smith, Tennessee, USA
1861
1861-1869
Age 51
Death of Nancy Simpson in Smith Co., TN
Smith Co., TN

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Smith, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Smith, Tennessee; Roll: 534; Page: 254; Family History Library Film: 0024549

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1861-1869
    Event Place: Smith Co., TN
Find more search results for Nancy Simpson

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE