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Peter Ryan Simpson 1770 – 1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: May 1850

Death Location: Crafts and Brydyeer, Cannon, Tennessee

Father: Richard Simpson

Mother: Selah LNU

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cunningham, Florence Frampton

Children(s): John Simpson, Elisabeth Simpson, John Simpson, Peter Simpson, Patricia None, William None, Donald None, Sandra Wine, Richard Simpson

The story of Peter Ryan Simpson began in 1770 in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. In 1786, Peter Ryan Simpson resided in Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC. In 1790, Peter Ryan Simpson resided in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. Peter Ryan Simpson married Elizabeth Cunningham, Florence Ida Frampton, and had children including John A. Simpson, Elisabeth Selah (Blair) Simpson, John Simpson, Peter Simpson, Patricia, William, Donald, Sandra R. Wine, Richard Simpson. Peter Ryan Simpson passed away in 1850 in Crafts and Brydyeer, Cannon, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Peter Ryan Simpson began in 1770 in Guilford, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1786, Peter Ryan Simpson resided in Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC.
  • In 1790, Peter Ryan Simpson resided in Guilford, North Carolina, United States.
  • Peter Ryan Simpson married Elizabeth Cunningham, Florence Ida Frampton, and had children including John A. Simpson, Elisabeth Selah (Blair) Simpson, John Simpson, Peter Simpson, Patricia, William, Donald, Sandra R. Wine, Richard Simpson.
  • Peter Ryan Simpson passed away in 1850 in Crafts and Brydyeer, Cannon, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Simpson
1748 – 1804
Birth Location: St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Selah LNU
1745 – 1808
Birth Location: St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Cunningham
1771 – 1850
Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
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Florence Frampton
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

John Simpson
1789 – 1869
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
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Elisabeth Simpson
1794 – 1794
Birth Location: Rockingham Co, NC, USA
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John Simpson
1800 – 1869
Birth Location: Stokes,Danbury,North Carolina,USA
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Peter Simpson
1754 – 1847
Birth Location: New York
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Patricia None
Birth Location: –
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William None
Birth Location: –
W
Donald None
Birth Location: –
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Sandra Wine
Birth Location: –
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Richard Simpson
1796 – 1877
Birth Location: North Carolina, North Carolina, USA
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Peter Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Peter Simpson
1770 – 1850
Birth Place: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Richard Simpson
1748 – 1804
St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Selah LNU
1745 – 1808
St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Richard Simpson
1714 – 1795
St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Reece
1714 – 1753
St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Simpson
1690 – 1737
Eleanor Smith
1690 – 1714
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Peter (Ryan) Simpson (1770 – May 1850) m. Elizabeth Cunningham (1771 – May 1850) m. Florence (Ida) Frampton
  1. 1. John (A.) Simpson (09 Jan 1789 – 23 Aug 1869) m. Parthenia Waters (1795 – 30 Jan 1883) m. Parthena Waters (01 Jun 1795 – 30 Jan 1883)
    1. 1. Jesse (H) Simpson (1810 – 1811)
    2. 2. Betty (Ann) Simpson (1810 – 1811)
    3. 3. John (Monroe) Simpson (1810 – 1811)
    4. 4. John (B.) Simpson (22 March 1812 – 01 Jun 1879) m. Penelope (Francis 'Fannie') McDaniel (1817 – 20 Nov 1866)
      1. 1. Malissa Simpson (ABT 1839 – 12 Aug 1928)
      2. 2. Milena Simpson (1840 – )
      3. 3. Arsisa Simpson (1843 – 13 February 1900)
      4. 4. Beatty Simpson (27 Sep 1843 – 27 Apr 1888)
      5. 5. Kate (M) Simpson (1844 – )
      6. 6. Penelope (F.) Simpson (ABT 1848 – )
      7. 7. Hugh (M.) Simpson (14 Oct 1849 – 13 Aug 1941)
      8. 8. L. (K.) Blakley (abt 1850 – )
      9. 9. Love (D.) Simpson (1 Jun 1853 – 1 May 1911)
      10. 10. Frances (J) Simpson (23 Jun 1856 – 31 Jan 1877)
      11. 11. Francis Simpson (1859 – )
    5. 5. Elizabeth Simpson (1816 – 6 Oct 1851) m. Liston Harmon
      1. 1. John (Wesley) Harmon (18 Jan 1840 – 26 Oct 1925)
    6. 6. Jesse Simpson (1818 – ) m. Louiza Lamar
    7. 7. Hugh Simpson (1818 – 1818) m. Nancy Simpson (abt 1819 – )
      1. 1. William Simpson (abt 1852 – )
      2. 2. James Simpson (abt 1853 – )
      3. 3. Hugh Simpson (abt 1856 – )
      4. 4. Robert Simpson (abt 1860 – )
    8. 8. James (Monroe) Simpson (1820 – 12 Sep 1886) m. Sisley Gouch m. Elvira Davis (1838 – ) m. Celia
      1. 1. Parmelia Spirague (22 Jul 1841 – 21 Apr 1913)
      2. 2. Martha (J.) Simpson (Abt 1863 – 13 July 1942)
      3. 3. Charlotte Simpson (Abt 1868 – )
      4. 4. Perthena Simpson (Abt 1870 – )
        1. 1. Scott (Alvin) Byrns (23 Jul 1889 – 20 Mar 1930)
      5. 5. John Simpson (Abt 1877 – )
      6. 6. Parmelia Simpson (22 Jan 1841 – Apr 21, 1913) m. A (W) Sprague (abt 1838 – )
        1. 1. Sophronia Sprague (abt 1862 – 1938) m. Hiram Leister (1853 – 1935)
        2. 2. Alden (W) Sprague (abt 1864 – )
        3. 3. Cela Sprague (abt 1866 – )
        4. 4. Charles Sprague (abt 1868 – )
        5. 5. Horace Sprague
      7. 7. Flora (Ellen) Ganett (23 Sep 1869 – 28 Feb 1950)
    9. 9. William (Floyd) Simpson (21 May 1824 – 22 Jan 1895) m. Martha (Jane) Simpson (4 May 1830 – 21 March 1907)
      1. 1. Mary (L) Simpson (November – 26 December)
      2. 2. Martin (Luther) Simpson (21 May 1858 – 18 August 1921)
      3. 3. James (D) Sinpson (abt 1864 – )
    10. 10. Mary ("Polly") Simpson (Abt. 1825 – 20 Feb 1878)
    11. 11. Cletus Simpson (1826 – )
    12. 12. Peter Simpson (10 Feb 1826 – 20 Feb 1878)
    13. 13. John (M.) Simpson (8 September 1832 – 24 Jun 1912) m. Levina Price m. Lovina (Hester) Simpson (30 September 1840 – 3 November 1925)
      1. 1. Julia (Ann) Higgins (7 September 1859 – 9 August 1943)
      2. 2. May Simpson (abt 1867 – )
      3. 3. Lucy Simpson (abt 1869 – )
      4. 4. Cora Hoover (21 October 1878 – 10 August 1903)
    14. 14. Andrew (Jackson) Simpson (30 Sep 1834 – 05 Apr 1875) m. Caroline Musick (abt 1838 – 4 August 1873) m. Fanny Bias
      1. 1. Ephraim Simpson (1859 – 23 January 1861)
      2. 2. Henry (M.) Simpson (14 September 1859 – 10 November 1934) m. Lucinda Maricle (14 November 1860 – 7 February 1908)
        1. 1. Elvis (E) Simpson (Apr 1891 – 25 NOV 1965) m. Theodora Jones (abt 1896 – ) m. Alice (R) Simpson (abt 1899 – )
        2. 2. Jessie (M) Simpson (Feb 1893 – 1956)
        3. 3. Mary (C) Simpson (Oct 1898 – )
        4. 4. Orval Simpson (abt 1902 – 12 SEP 1984) m. Dorothy (I) Simpson (abt 1912 – )
        5. 5. Annie Simpson (abt 1904 – 26 JUL 1992)
        6. 6. Elsie (O) Simpson (23 FEB 1905 – 13 Jan 1909)
        7. 7. Anna Simpson (1906 – 1971)
      3. 3. Lydia (L.) Simpson (1862 – 1924) m. Joel (H.) Waters (Feb 1857 – ) m. Joseph (Hune) Waters (Feb 1857 – )
        1. 1. Eliza (Omega) Waters (Aug 05, 1882 – )
        2. 2. James (H) Waters (Sep 29, 1884 – ) m. Flossie (Viola) Black
        3. 3. Lula Waters (24 August 1888 – 15 December 1948) m. Charles (A) Morge (3 December 1879 – 26 May 1960)
        4. 4. Lawrence (Elvis) Waters (19 Mar 1895 – 27 Jan 1946)
        5. 5. Elza (Omega) Waters (5 Aug 1882 – 1 Jun 1962)
        6. 6. James (H) Waters (29 Sep 1884 – ) m. Flossie (Viola) Black
        7. 7. Lawrence Waters (abt 1896 – )
      4. 4. Lydia (L) Simpson (abt 1862 – 19 Jan 1924) m. Joseph (Hune) Waters (Feb 1857 – ) m. Joel (H.) Waters (Feb 1857 – ) m. Joel (Hume) WATERS (5 Feb 1857 – 25 Oct 1916)
        1. 1. Elza (O) Waters (12 Aug 1882 – 1 Jun 1962)
        2. 2. Lula Waters (Aug 1888 – )
        3. 3. Elvis Waters (Mar 1895 – )
        4. 4. Lula (Pearl) Waters (24 Aug 1888 – )
        5. 5. Lawrence Waters (abt 1896 – )
      5. 5. Elija (A) Simpson (abt 1865 – )
      6. 6. Mary (J) Simpson (abt 1866 – )
      7. 7. Inft Simpson (abt 1869 – )
      8. 8. Etta (Hortense) Johnson (25 September 1869 – 6 February 1962) m. James Johnson (abt 1865 – )
        1. 1. Rovia Johnson (May 1890 – )
        2. 2. Amary Johnson (Apr 1897 – )
        3. 3. Lois Johnson (abt 1908 – )
    15. 15. America Simpson (30 Sep 1834 – 05 Apr 1875) m. Riley Woolsey
      1. 1. James (Riley) Woolsey (14 Nov 1860 – 08 Jul 1944)
    16. 16. John (Beatty) Simpson (22 Mar 1812 – 1 Jun 1879) m. Penelope (Francis) McDaniel (1817 – Nov 20, 1866)
      1. 1. Malissa Simpson (Dec 1839 – 12 Aug 1928) m. Wiley (James) Sisk (October 1847 – 1919)
        1. 1. Frances (E) Sisk (1868 – )
        2. 2. John (Thomas) Sisk (10 February 1872 – 17 May 1964)
        3. 3. Nola Sisk (1874 – )
        4. 4. Emma Sisk (1876 – )
        5. 5. Suellen Sisk (1877 – )
        6. 6. Wiley (Elisha) Sisk (28 December 1879 – 23 May 1938)
        7. 7. Etta Sisk (November 1883 – )
      2. 2. Milena Simpson (1840 – )
      3. 3. Arsisa ((Arissa) Amantha) Simpson (1843 – Feb 23, 1900) m. Asbury Little (Abt. 1842 – 22 Sep 1863) m. Thomas (Benton) WHITEHEAD (12 Nov 1839 – 27 Apr 1910)
        1. 1. John (Francis Asbury) Little (27 May 1863 – 25 Aug 1865)
        2. 2. John (H) Whitehead (Abt 1863 – 16/01/1915) m. Florence (A) Foust (Dec 1867 – 1945)
        3. 3. Alice (Mary) Whitehead (1868 – unknown)
        4. 4. Whitehead (18 Dec 1868 – 15 Oct 1970)
        5. 5. Mary (E) Whitehead (1870 – Aug 28, 1941) m. William (T) Danton (abt 1855 – )
        6. 6. James (Edward) Whitehead (Abt. 1873 – 03 Jul 1951) m. Julia (A) Reynolds (abt 1878 – 23 November 1952)
        7. 7. Joseph (Batia) Whitehead (Sep 1877 – Sep 30, 1963)
        8. 8. Albert (W) Whitehead (Abt. 1879 – )
        9. 9. Thomas (Edgar) Whitehead (29 Sep 1880 – 03 Oct 1921) m. Siddie (Ettie) Fann (18 Dec 1882 – 05 Aug 1962)
        10. 10. Nellie Whitehead (Jul 12, 1887 – ) m. Francis (M) Jones (abt 1882 – )
      4. 4. Hugh (Beatty Baty) Simpson (27 Sep 1843 – 27 Apr 1888) m. Elisabeth Mankins (abt 1852 – )
      5. 5. Kate (M) Simpson (1844 – 27 April 1888)
  2. 2. Elisabeth (Selah (Blair)) Simpson (1794 – 1794)
  3. 3. John Simpson (1800-10-15 – 1869-08-23)
  4. 4. Peter Simpson (1754 – 1847) m. Annie Simpson
    1. 1. Morgan Simpson
  5. 5. Patricia
  6. 6. William
  7. 7. Donald
  8. 8. Sandra (R.) Wine
  9. 9. Richard Simpson (1796 – 4 Jun 1877)

Peter Simpson's Timeline

10 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Peter Ryan Simpson in Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1786
1786
Age 16
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC
Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC
1790
1790
Age 20
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 40
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Nashville, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Age 50
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Warren, Tennessee, United States
Warren, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 60
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 66
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Cannon, Tennessee, United States
Cannon, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 70
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 80
Peter Ryan Simpson resided here in Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1850
May 1850
Age 80
Death of Peter Ryan Simpson in Crafts and Brydyeer, Cannon, Tennessee
Crafts and Brydyeer, Cannon, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1770.083; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1
    [3] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 26; Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Crafts and Brydyeer, C
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8188.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 1
    [9] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 26; Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Crafts and Brydyeer
    [10] Family Data Collection - Births
    [11] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1786
    Event Place: Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 504; Image: 294; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Nashville, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Nashville, Rutherford, Tennessee; Roll: 63; Page: 6; Image: 00010; Family History Library Film: 0218687

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Warren, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Warren, Tennessee; Page: 315; NARA Roll: M33_122; Image: 279

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Rutherford, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 179; Page: 289; Family History Library Film: 0024537

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Cannon, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, 1783-1895

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Roll: 519; Page: 135; Family History Library Film: 0024543

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Cannon, Tennessee; Archive Collection Number: T1135; Roll: Roll 1; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1850
    Event Place: Crafts and Brydyeer, Cannon, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Federal Census Mortality Schedules Index, 1850-1880
    [2] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 26; Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Crafts and Brydyeer, C
    [3] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, Will Books, 1836-1895, Cannon County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Cannon, Tennessee
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Beta: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1940-1955, The Gazette; Publication Date: 20/ Nov/ 1982; Publication Place: Montreal, Quebec, Canada; ,0.81878203,0.3556904,0.89857346&xid=2378
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [8] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [9] U.S. Federal Census Mortality Schedules, 1850-1885, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Federal Mortality Census Schedules, 1850-1880, and Related Indexes, 1850-1880; Archive Collection: T655; Archive Roll Number: 26; Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Crafts and Brydyeer
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, 1779-2008, Will Books, 1836-1895, Cannon County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Cannon, Tennessee
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