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Peter Simpson 1770–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1770

Birth Location: , Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: May 1850

Death Location: Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Thomas Simpson

Mother: Mary Knight

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cunningham

Children(s): John Jr, John Simpson, Valentine Simpson

In 1770, Peter Simpson entered the world in , Guilford, North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Calvin Simpson And Mary Charity Knight. In 1786, Peter Simpson resided in Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC. In 1790, Peter Simpson resided in Guilford, North Carolina, United States. Peter Simpson married Elizabeth Cunningham, Polly Grindstaff, and had children including John A Simpson Jr, John Simpson, Valentine Wright Simpson. Peter Simpson passed away in 1850 in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1770, Peter Simpson entered the world in , Guilford, North Carolina, USA, born to Thomas Calvin Simpson And Mary Charity Knight.
  • In 1786, Peter Simpson resided in Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC.
  • In 1790, Peter Simpson resided in Guilford, North Carolina, United States.
  • Peter Simpson married Elizabeth Cunningham, Polly Grindstaff, and had children including John A Simpson Jr, John Simpson, Valentine Wright Simpson.
  • Peter Simpson passed away in 1850 in Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Simpson
1739–1833
Birth Location: St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Mary Knight
1751–1836
Birth Location: St Georges Parish, (Spesutia Church), Baltimore, Maryland
MK

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Cunningham
1770–1850
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
EC

Children(s)

John Jr
1789–1869
Birth Location: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
JJ
John Simpson
1800–1869
Birth Location: Danbury, Stokes County, North Carolina
JS
Valentine Simpson
1794–1860
Birth Location: Union, North Carolina, United States
VS

Peter Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Peter Simpson
1770–1850
Birth Place: , Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Calvin Simpson
1739–1833
St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Mary (Charity) Knight
1751–1836
St Georges Parish, (Spesutia Church), Baltimore, Maryland
Grandparents
Richard Simpson
1714–1793
St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Elizabeth Reece
1713–1753
St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
David (Knight) III
1721–1804
Windham, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Knight
1693–1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Knight
1668–1744
Sarah Backus
1668–1744

Peter Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Peter Simpson (1770–May 1850) m. Elizabeth Cunningham (1770–1850)
  1. 1. John (A Simpson) Jr 1789–1869 m. Parthenia Waters 1795–1883 m. Parthena Waters 1795–1883
    1. 1. Betty (Ann) Simpson 1810–1811
    2. 2. John (M.) Simpson 1832–1912 m. Lovina (Hester) Simpson 1840–1925
      1. 1. Cora Hoover 1878–1903
      2. 2. Julia (Ann) Higgins 1859–1943
      3. 3. Lucy Simpson 1869–
      4. 4. May Simpson 1867–
    3. 3. Jesse (H) Simpson 1810–1811
    4. 4. Andrew (Jackson) Simpson 1834–1875 m. Caroline Musick 1838–1873
      1. 1. Lydia (L.) Simpson 1862–1924 m. Joel (H.) Waters 1857– m. Joseph (Hune) Waters 1857–
        1. 1. Lawrence Waters 1896–
        2. 2. Elza (Omega) Waters 1882–1962
        3. 3. James (H) Waters 1884–
        4. 4. Lawrence (Elvis) Waters 1895–1946
        5. 5. Lula Waters 1888–1948 m. Charles (A) Morge 1879–1960
        6. 6. Eliza (Omega) Waters 1882–
        7. 7. James (H) Waters 1884–
      2. 2. Etta (Hortense) Johnson 1869–1962 m. James Johnson 1865–
        1. 1. Rovia Johnson 1890–
        2. 2. Amary Johnson 1897–
        3. 3. Lois Johnson 1908–
      3. 3. Ephraim Simpson 1859–1861
      4. 4. Henry (M.) Simpson 1859–1934 m. Lucinda Maricle 1860–1908
        1. 1. Elvis (E) Simpson 1891–1965 m. Theodora Jones 1896– m. Alice (R) Simpson 1899–
        2. 2. Mary (C) Simpson 1898–
        3. 3. Jessie (M) Simpson 1893–1956
        4. 4. Orval Simpson 1902–1984 m. Dorothy (I) Simpson 1912–
        5. 5. Annie Simpson 1904–1992
        6. 6. Elsie (O) Simpson 1905–1909
        7. 7. Anna Simpson 1906–1971
      5. 5. Elija (A) Simpson 1865–
      6. 6. Lydia (L) Simpson 1862–1924 m. Joel (H.) Waters 1857– m. Joseph (Hune) Waters 1857– m. Joel (Hume) WATERS 1857–1916
        1. 1. Lawrence Waters 1896–
        2. 2. Elza (O) Waters 1882–1962
        3. 3. Elvis Waters 1895–
        4. 4. Lula Waters 1888–
        5. 5. Lula (Pearl) Waters 1888–
      7. 7. Inft Simpson 1869–
      8. 8. Mary (J) Simpson 1866–
    5. 5. Peter Simpson 1826–1878
    6. 6. Elizabeth Simpson 1816–1851
      1. 1. John (Wesley) Harmon 1840–1925
    7. 7. Mary ("Polly") Simpson 1825–1878
    8. 8. Cletus Simpson 1826–
    9. 9. Jesse Simpson 1818–
    10. 10. Hugh Simpson 1818–1818 m. Nancy Simpson 1819–
      1. 1. William Simpson 1852–
      2. 2. Hugh Simpson 1856–
      3. 3. James Simpson 1853–
      4. 4. Robert Simpson 1860–
    11. 11. James (Monroe) Simpson 1820–1886 m. Elvira Davis 1838–
      1. 1. Parmelia Simpson 1841–1913 m. A (W) Sprague 1838–
        1. 1. Charles Sprague 1868–
        2. 2. Alden (W) Sprague 1864–
        3. 3. Sophronia Sprague 1862–1938 m. Hiram Leister 1853–1935
        4. 4. Cela Sprague 1866–
      2. 2. Flora (Ellen) Ganett 1869–1950
      3. 3. Parmelia Spirague 1841–1913
      4. 4. Perthena Simpson 1870–
        1. 1. Scott (Alvin) Byrns 1889–1930
      5. 5. Charlotte Simpson 1868–
      6. 6. Martha (J.) Simpson 1863–1942
      7. 7. John Simpson 1877–
    12. 12. John (Monroe) Simpson 1810–1811
    13. 13. William (Floyd) Simpson 1824–1895 m. Martha (Jane) Simpson 1830–1907
      1. 1. Mary (L) Simpson
      2. 2. Martin (Luther) Simpson 1858–1921
      3. 3. James (D) Sinpson 1864–
    14. 14. John (B.) Simpson 1812–1879 m. Penelope (Francis 'Fannie') McDaniel 1817–1866
      1. 1. Beatty Simpson 1843–1888
      2. 2. Malissa Simpson 1839–1928
      3. 3. Penelope (F.) Simpson 1848–
      4. 4. Hugh (M.) Simpson 1849–1941
      5. 5. Love (D.) Simpson 1853–1911
      6. 6. Frances (J) Simpson 1856–1877
      7. 7. Francis Simpson 1859–
      8. 8. L. (K.) Blakley 1850–
      9. 9. Milena Simpson 1840–
      10. 10. Kate (M) Simpson 1844–
      11. 11. Arsisa Simpson 1843–1900
    15. 15. America Simpson 1834–1875
      1. 1. James (Riley) Woolsey 1860–1944
    16. 16. John (Beatty) Simpson 1812–1879 m. Penelope (Francis) McDaniel 1817–1866
      1. 1. Arsisa Simpson 1843–1900 m. Asbury Little 1842–1863 m. Thomas (Or Tomas B.) Whitehead 1839–1910
        1. 1. J (H) Whitehead 1863–1915 m. Florence (A) Foust 1867–1945
        2. 2. Nell (Whitehead) Jones 1887– m. Francis (M) Jones 1882–
        3. 3. Hugh Whitehead 1879–
        4. 4. James Whitehead 1873–1951 m. Julia (A) Whitehead 1878–1952
        5. 5. Thomas (Edgar Whitehead,) Jr 1880–1921 m. Seddie (Ettie) Fann 1882–1962
        6. 6. Mary (E) Danton 1870–1941 m. William (T) Danton 1855–
        7. 7. Joshep Whitehead 1877–1963
        8. 8. John (Francis Asbury) Little 1863–1865
        9. 9. Whitehead 1868–
        10. 10. Whitehead 1868–1970
      2. 2. Milena Simpson 1840–
      3. 3. Malissa Simpson 1839–1928 m. Wiley (James) Sisk 1847–1919
        1. 1. Emma Sisk 1876–
        2. 2. Frances (E) Sisk 1868–
        3. 3. Etta Sisk 1883–
        4. 4. Wiley (Elisha) Sisk 1879–1938
        5. 5. John (Thomas) Sisk 1872–1964
        6. 6. Suellen Sisk 1877–
        7. 7. Nola Sisk 1874–
      4. 4. Hugh (Beatty Baty) Simpson 1843–1888 m. Elisabeth Mankins 1852–
      5. 5. Kate (M) Simpson 1844–1888
  2. 2. John Simpson 1800–1869
    1. 1. Joseph Simpson 1826–1915
      1. 1. Doctor (Franklin) Simpson 1862–1935
        1. 1. Daisy (C (Owens)) Simpson 1895–
    2. 2. John (Michael "Mikel") SIMPSON 1828–1915
      1. 1. George (Franklin) Simpson 1871–1956
        1. 1. Carrie (Imogene) Simpson 1900–1996
  3. 3. Valentine (Wright) Simpson 1794–1860
    1. 1. John (Anderson) Simpson 1821–1865
      1. 1. James (Arthur) Simpson 1846–1906 m. Helen (R) Ellis 1852–1923
        1. 1. James (Arthur) Simpson 1884–1951
        2. 2. Elizabeth Green 1874–
        3. 3. Verona (J) Simpson 1875–
        4. 4. Francis (E) Simpson 1879–
        5. 5. Loren (E.) Simpson 1872–
        6. 6. John (W.) Simpson 1878–1955
        7. 7. Annie (V.) Simpson 1877–

Peter Simpson's Timeline

8 Records

1770
1770
Birth of Peter Simpson in , Guilford, North Carolina, USA
, Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1786
1786
Age 16
Peter Simpson resided here in Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC
Gillespies Companyst, Duplin County, NC
1790
1790
Age 20
Peter Simpson resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1810
1810
Age 40
Peter Simpson resided here in Nashville, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Rutherford, Tennessee, United States
1820
1820
Age 50
Peter Simpson resided here in Warren, Tennessee, United States
Warren, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 60
Peter Simpson resided here in Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 70
Peter Simpson resided here in Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Cannon, Tennessee, USA
1850
May 1850
Age 80
Death of Peter Simpson in Bert Community (Woodbury), Cannon, Tennessee, USA
Bert Community (Woodbury), Cannon, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1770
    Event Place: , Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    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

    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

    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: 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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1850
    Event Place: Bert Community (Woodbury), Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    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, 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

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cannon County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Cannon, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1836-1895, Cannon County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Cannon, Tennessee
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