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Reuben JR Simpson 1775–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Jan 1775

Birth Location: Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,

Death Date: 8 Sep 1842

Death Location: Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: REUBEN Simpson

Mother: SARAH Sherrill

Spouse(s): Martha Merritt, Martha Merrill

Children(s): Rebecca Simpson

The story of Reuben JR Simpson began in 1775 in Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,. In 1830, Reuben JR Simpson resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA. Reuben JR Simpson married Martha Patsy Merritt, Martha Merrill, Reuben Simpson, and had children including Rebecca Simpson. Reuben JR Simpson passed away in 1842 in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Reuben JR Simpson began in 1775 in Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,.
  • In 1830, Reuben JR Simpson resided in Wayne, Kentucky, USA.
  • Reuben JR Simpson married Martha Patsy Merritt, Martha Merrill, Reuben Simpson, and had children including Rebecca Simpson.
  • Reuben JR Simpson passed away in 1842 in Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Reuben Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Reuben Simpson
1775–1842
Birth Place: Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
Parents
REUBEN Simpson
1743–1830
St Georges, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
SARAH Sherrill
1746–1826
Agusta County, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William Simpson
1721–1742
,Baltimore,Maryland,USA
Avarilla Perkins
1726–1792
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Capt. (William B.) Sherrill
1723–1786
Augusta, Virginia
Sarah (Agnes) White
1726–1795
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1693–1746
Elizabeth Preble
1699–1732
Richard Perkins
1689–1772
Mary Sherrill
1693–1772
Adam Sherrill
1696–1744
Elizabeth Corzine
1701–1769
Moses White
1696–1757
Elizabeth Cochran
1700–1758
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Simpson
1645–1709
Mary Thompson
1647–1696
Thomas Preble
1662–1704
Mary Buchnell
1666–1733
Richard Perkins
1663–1706
Mary Utie
1667–1735
William Sherrill
1666–1747
Portuguese Powatan
1675–1705
William Sherrill
1666–1719
Margaret Rudisil
1675–1705
Cursine Corzine
1682–1707
Hugh White
1671–1741
William Cochran
1661–1717
Lady Graham
1661–1726

Reuben Simpson's Descendants

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Reuben (JR) Simpson (7 Jan 1775–8 Sep 1842) m. Martha ("Patsy") Merritt (01 Mar 1785–1850) m. Martha Merrill (1778–1850)
  1. 1. Rebecca Simpson 1806–1880 m. Hesket Watkins 1804–1880
    1. 1. William (Hesket Hart) Watkins 1831–1881 m. Lucinda (Nancy) Davis 1832–1921
      1. 1. Rebecca (Jane) Watkins 1855–1934 m. Alford (Mason) Stokes 1854–1922
        1. 1. Lula ("Lular" Jane) Stokes 1876–1916 m. James (F) Stokes 1878– m. Henry (Monterville) Collis 1872–1953
      2. 2. James (Lafayette) Watkins 1869–1925
      3. 3. William (Heskett) Watkins 1863–1950
      4. 4. Mary (Magdiline Maggie) Watkins 1871–1954
      5. 5. Rhoda Watkins 1860–1946
      6. 6. Robert Watkins 1866–1937
      7. 7. Joseph Watkins 1857–
      8. 8. Alcy Watkins 1853–1934
      9. 9. George (F W) Watkins 1854–1937
      10. 10. Margaret (S Marge) Watkins 1858–1878
      11. 11. Andrew (Michael) WATKINS 1851–1825
      12. 12. Andrew (Mitchell) Watkins 1851–1925

Reuben Simpson's Timeline

3 Records

1775
7 Jan 1775
Birth of Reuben JR Simpson in Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
1830
1830
Age 55
Reuben JR Simpson resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1842
8 Sep 1842
Age 67
Death of Reuben JR Simpson in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1775
    Event Place: Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Wayne, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 42; Page: 216; Family History Library Film: 0007821

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1842
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wayne County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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