YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Owen Wynn Simpson 1908–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 July 1908

Birth Location: Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

Death Date: 25 Jul 1986

Death Location: Edinburgh, Scotland

Father: James Simpson

Mother: Catherine Wynn

Spouse(s): Ann Combe

Children(s): Janet Simpson, James Simpson

In 1908, Owen Wynn Simpson entered the world in Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, born to James Penman Simpson And Catherine Wynn. Owen Wynn Simpson married Ann Jane Chambers Combe, and had children including James Penman Simpson, Janet Penman Simpson. Owen Wynn Simpson passed away in 1986 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Find more search results for Owen Simpson
OS

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

  • In 1908, Owen Wynn Simpson entered the world in Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland, born to James Penman Simpson And Catherine Wynn.
  • Owen Wynn Simpson married Ann Jane Chambers Combe, and had children including James Penman Simpson, Janet Penman Simpson.
  • Owen Wynn Simpson passed away in 1986 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Simpson
1876–1926
Birth Location: 24 Kirkgate, Leith, Midlothian
JS
Catherine Wynn
1881–1926
Birth Location: South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
CW

Spouses(s)

Ann Combe
1910–2007
Birth Location: 14 Old Store Row, Hunterfield, Parish of Newbattle
AC

Children(s)

Janet Simpson
1935–1966
Birth Location: Elsie Inglis Maternity Hospital, Edinburgh
JS
James Simpson
1932–1998
Birth Location: The New Hospice, Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
JS

Owen Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Owen Simpson
1908–1986
Birth Place: Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents
James Penman Simpson
1876–1926
24 Kirkgate, Leith, Midlothian
Catherine Wynn
1881–1926
South Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Grandparents
Alexander Simpson
1852–1917
Cramond, Midlothian, Scotland
Janet (Anderson) Penman
1852–1909
Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Simpson
1812–
Mary Russell
1822–1891
James Penman
1825–1896
Mary Cook
1826–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Simpson
1786–1858
Cecilia Berry
1790–1867
Robert Russell
1786–
Mary Philip
1788–
John Penman
1792–
Janet Anderson
1803–
Alexander Cook
1796–1868
Isabella Thom
1795–1846

Owen Simpson's Descendants

1.
OS
Owen (Wynn) Simpson (21 July 1908–25 Jul 1986) m. Ann (Jane Chambers) Combe (3 May 1910–3 March 2007)
  1. 1. Janet (Penman) Simpson 1935–1966 m. John (Hughes) Stoddart 1936–2014
  2. 2. James (Penman) Simpson 1932–1998 m. Helen (Sutherland) Montgomery 1937–2014

Owen Simpson's Timeline

3 Records

1908
21 July 1908
Birth of Owen Wynn Simpson in Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland
1986
23 July 1986
Age 78
Death of Owen Wynn Simpson in Newington, Midlothian, Scotland
Newington, Midlothian, Scotland
1986
25 Jul 1986
Age 78
Burial of Owen Wynn Simpson in Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh, Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 July 1908
    Event Place: Corporation Buildings, Giles Street, Leith, Midlothian, Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 July 1986
    Event Place: Newington, Midlothian, Scotland
    Record Source: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 25 Jul 1986
    Event Place: Edinburgh, Scotland
    Record Source: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes
Find more search results for Owen 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