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Reuben Simpson 1775–1842 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 07 Jan 1775

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

Death Date: 8 Sep 1842

Death Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Father: Reuben SIMPSON

Mother: Sarah Sherrill

Spouse(s): Martha Merritt

Children(s): Avington Simpson, William Simpson, Rebecca Simpson, Sarah Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Mary Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Isaac Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Moses Simpson, Evaline Simpson

In 1775, Reuben Simpson entered the world in Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,, born to Reuben Simpson And Sarah Sherrill. In 1800, Reuben Simpson resided in Lincoln County, KY. In 1800, Reuben Simpson resided in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States. Reuben Simpson married Martha Patsy Merritt, and had children including Avington Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Evaline Matilda Simpson, Isaac Simpson, Mary Simpson, Moses Simpson, Rebecca Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson, Thomas Simpson, William Simpson. Reuben Simpson passed away in 1842 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1775, Reuben Simpson entered the world in Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,, born to Reuben Simpson And Sarah Sherrill.
  • In 1800, Reuben Simpson resided in Lincoln County, KY.
  • In 1800, Reuben Simpson resided in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States.
  • Reuben Simpson married Martha Patsy Merritt, and had children including Avington Simpson, Elisha Simpson, Evaline Matilda Simpson, Isaac Simpson, Mary Simpson, Moses Simpson, Rebecca Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Ruth Simpson, Samuel Simpson, Sarah Simpson, Thomas Simpson, William Simpson.
  • Reuben Simpson passed away in 1842 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Reuben SIMPSON
1743–1830
Birth Location: St Georges, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Sarah Sherrill
1746–1826
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Merritt
1785–1850
Birth Location: Warren, North Carolina, United States,
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Children(s)

Avington Simpson
1792–1863
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
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William Simpson
1806–1869
Birth Location: Lower Beaver Creek, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Rebecca Simpson
1809–1880
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Sarah Simpson
1811–1899
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Thomas Simpson
1813–1891
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
TS
Mary Simpson
1814–
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
MS
Elisha Simpson
1816–
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Reuben Simpson
1820–1842
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Ruth Simpson
1822–1907
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Elisha Simpson
1816–1862
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Isaac Simpson
1807–1829
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
IS
Samuel Simpson
1818–1839
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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Moses Simpson
1825–1896
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
MS
Evaline Simpson
1827–1895
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
ES

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
Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
William Simpson
1721–1785
Baltimore, Co, MD
Avarilla Perkins
1726–1742
Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
William Sherrill
1723–1786
Cecil County, MD
Marie (Agnes) White
1726–1795
Augusta, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1693–1746
Elizabeth Preble
1699–1732
Richard Perkins
1689–1772
Mary Sherrill
1693–1772
Adam Sherrill
1697–1774
Elizabeth Corzine
1701–1769
Moses White
1696–1757
Mary Campbell
1704–1728
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Simpson
1663–1711
Anne Gilbert
1670–1711
Thomas Preble
1662–1704
Mary Buchnell
1666–1733
Richard PERKINS
1663–1706
Mary Truex
1667–1735
William Sherrill
1670–1747
Margarette Rudisil
1675–1747
William Sherrill
1666–1747
Margarette Rudisil
1675–1705
Cursine Corzine
1682–1707
Mrs Corzine
1686–1721
Hugh White
1671–1741
James Campbell
1682–1753
Margaret Beard
1683–1780

Reuben Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Reuben Simpson (07 Jan 1775–8 Sep 1842) m. Martha (Patsy) Merritt (1 Mar 1785–1850)
  1. 1. Avington Simpson 1792–1863 m. Lucinda Payne 1797–1880
    1. 1. Moses Simpson 1816–1854 m. Nancy (Jane) Higginbotham 1819–1882
      1. 1. Charles Simpson 1839–1900
      2. 2. Avington Simpson 1840–1914
      3. 3. Elizabeth Simpson 1842– m. William Bewley 1833–
        1. 1. Nancy (J.) Bewley 1857–
        2. 2. William (T.) Bewley 1862–
        3. 3. Jesse (C.) Bewley 1864–
        4. 4. Florance (A.) Bewley 1868–
        5. 5. Thomas (S.) Bewley 1870–
        6. 6. Martha Bewley 1871–
        7. 7. Isaac Bewley 1873–
        8. 8. Joseph Bewley 1875–
        9. 9. Katie Bewley 1878–
      4. 4. Nancy (Mary Rebecca) Simpson 1844–1882
      5. 5. John (William) Simpson 1847–1932
      6. 6. Lucinda (Ann) Simpson 1849–1923
    2. 2. Timothy (W) Simpson 1838–1923
  2. 2. William Simpson 1806–1869 m. Sarah Chrisman 1798–1859
    1. 1. John (C) Simpson 1835–
    2. 2. Salley (Mendall) Simpson 1835–
  3. 3. Rebecca Simpson 1809–1880 m. James Daugherty 1802– m. Hesket ("Hess" W. Sr.) Watkins 1804–1880 m. Hesket Watkins 1804–1880 m. Henry Watkins 1812–
    1. 1. Elizabeth (Jane) Daugherty 1828–1900
    2. 2. Catherine (M) Daugherty 1833–
    3. 3. James (M) Daugherty 1833–
    4. 4. Susan (A) Daugherty 1836–
    5. 5. Nancy Daugherty 1842–
    6. 6. William (Hesket "Hart" Jr) Watkins 1831–1881 m. Lucinda (Nancy) Davis 1832–1921
      1. 1. Rebecca (Becky Jane) Watkins 1855–1934 m. Alford (Mason) Stokes 1854–1922
        1. 1. Lula (Lular Jane) Stokes 1876–1916 m. Henry (Monterville) Collis 1874–1953
        2. 2. Margaret (L.) Stokes 1874–1962
        3. 3. Susan (J) Stokes 1877–
        4. 4. Robert (T) Stokes 1882–1910
        5. 5. Victoria (A) Stokes 1887–
        6. 6. Henry (T) Stokes 1896–1946
        7. 7. Henry (F) Stokes 1896–
        8. 8. Fayett (M.) Stokes 1867–1948 m. Emma Stokes 1877–
        9. 9. John (W.) Stokes 1880–1950
      2. 2. Andrew (Mitchell) Watkins 1851–1925
      3. 3. Aeilcy Watkins 1853–1934
      4. 4. George (F W) Watkins 1854–1937
      5. 5. Roda Watkins 1861–1946
      6. 6. William (H.) Watkins 1863–1950
      7. 7. Robert Watkins 1866–1937
      8. 8. James (Layfette) Watkins 1869–1925
      9. 9. Mary (Magdiline "Maggie") Watkins 1871–1954
      10. 10. Joseph Watkins 1857– m. Ruthie Watkins 1861– m. Mattie (I) Wakins 1877–
      11. 11. Margaret (S Marge) Watkins 1858–1878
    7. 7. James (Warren R D) Watkins 1833–1864 m. Harriet (Jane) Kee 1833–
      1. 1. Henry (L) Watkins 1857–
      2. 2. Andrew (H) Watkins 1859–
      3. 3. JW Watkins 1864–
    8. 8. Mary (Lucretia) Watkins 1849–1933 m. Juan (Fernandez) Anglin 1843–1881
      1. 1. EMMA (HASENTINE) LINDLEY 1849–1931
      2. 2. Mary (A) Anglin 1867–1936
      3. 3. William (Henry) Anglin 1869–1948
      4. 4. Emma Anglin 1872–1932
      5. 5. John Anglin 1874–1938
      6. 6. Juan (Fernandez) Anglin 1878–1941
      7. 7. Nathaniel (Floyd) Anglin 1879–1952
    9. 9. Roberta (Rhoda) Watkins 1851–1915 m. Elijah (Allen) Joyce 1845–1927 m. Benjamin (Ernest) Joyce 1888–1964
      1. 1. Mary (Rebecca) Joyce 1871–1920
      2. 2. Martha (A) Joyce 1873–1920
      3. 3. Amanda (A Mandy) Joyce 1877–1941
      4. 4. Victoria Joyce 1879–1953
      5. 5. William (Dayton) Joyce 1881–1994
      6. 6. Burton (Park) Joyce 1883–1930
      7. 7. Clifford (Simpson) Joyce 1886–1961
      8. 8. Benjamin (Ernest) Joyce 1888–1964
      9. 9. Winnie (Allen) Joyce 1891–1937
      10. 10. Rhoda (Mae) Joyce 1894–1944
      11. 11. Allison (Elizabeth) Joyce 1898–1956
    10. 10. ANDREW (M) WATKINS 1852–1925 m. Nancy (Ann) Kelley 1849–1926
      1. 1. Sarah (Jane) Watkins 1872–
      2. 2. Julia (Ellen) Watkins 1874–
      3. 3. Monterey (Victoria) Watkins 1876–1964
      4. 4. Winnie Watkins 1878–1973
      5. 5. Freeman (Doc) Watkins 1880–1908
    11. 11. ALCY WATKINS 1853–
    12. 12. GEORGE (T) WATKINS 1854–
    13. 13. REBECCA (JANE) WATKINS 1855–
    14. 14. ROBERT WATKINS 1866–1937 m. NANCY (ELIZABETH) WEAVER 1857–1929
      1. 1. NORA (LORENA) WATKINS 1888–1976
      2. 2. Harrison Watkins 1889–
      3. 3. Lula Watkins 1890–
      4. 4. John Watkins 1892–
    15. 15. Hesket (W) Watkins 1831–1881 m. Lucinda (Nancy) Davis 1832–1921
      1. 1. Rebecca (Jane) Watkins 1855–1934 m. Alford (Mason) Stokes 1854–1922
        1. 1. Lafayette (H) Stokes 1878–1920
        2. 2. Henry (F) Stokes 1896–
      2. 2. Andrew (Mitchell Washington) Watkins 1851–1925
      3. 3. Alcy WATKINS 1853–1934
      4. 4. Rhoda (Rody) Watkins 1860–1946
      5. 5. William (Heskett) Watkins 1863–1950
      6. 6. Mary (Magdiline) Watkins 1871–1954
    16. 16. Keziah Watkins 1825–
    17. 17. Hannah Watkins 1828–1880 m. William (Mike) Waters 1830–1870
      1. 1. John (Wesley) Waters 1849–1932
      2. 2. Martha (J) Waters 1853–
      3. 3. William (H) Waters 1858–1913
      4. 4. Hannah (Arminda) Waters 1859–1918
      5. 5. Harriet (R) Waters 1859–
      6. 6. Harriet (R) Langley 1859–
      7. 7. Harrison (R) Waters 1861–
    18. 18. Newton Watkins 1838–
    19. 19. Reuben Watkins 1841–
    20. 20. William (Simpson) Watkins 1844–1907 m. Margaret (E) Underwood 1841–1891 m. Susan (E) Sisson 1862–1940
      1. 1. James (Henry) Watkins 1867–1949
      2. 2. Wiburn Watkins 1869–
      3. 3. Rebecca (J) Watkins 1872–
      4. 4. Mary (A) Watkins 1874–
      5. 5. John (W) Watkins 1876–1953
      6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Watkins 1879–1960
      7. 7. Benjamin (F) Watkins 1879–
    21. 21. Zemeriah Watkins 1846–1924 m. Martha (A) Watkins 1853–
      1. 1. George (W) Watkins 1873–
      2. 2. May (F) Elrod 1877–
      3. 3. July Watkins 1890–
      4. 4. Eddy (L) Watkins 1892–
    22. 22. Roberta Watkins 1851–1915
    23. 23. Rebecca Watkins 1827–1880
  4. 4. Sarah Simpson 1811–1899 m. Jacob Cooper 1808–1893
    1. 1. Mary (Ann) Cooper 1833–1913
    2. 2. William (Granville) Cooper 1834–1904
    3. 3. Thomas (Frederick) Cooper 1835–1903
    4. 4. Emily (Jane) Cooper 1837–1837
    5. 5. Isaac (Moses) Cooper 1838–1912
    6. 6. Elisha (Daniel) Cooper 1840–1908
    7. 7. John (Reuben) Cooper 1841–1927
    8. 8. Jacob (Madison) Cooper 1843–1934
    9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Cooper 1844–1923
    10. 10. Martha (Elizabeth) Cooper 1846–1921
    11. 11. Henry (D) Cooper 1848–1921
    12. 12. James (Calvin) Cooper 1849–1929
    13. 13. Rutha (Angeline) Cooper 1851–1905
    14. 14. Harrison (Shelby) Cooper 1853–1879
    15. 15. Samuel (Simpson) Cooper 1855–1930
  5. 5. Thomas Simpson 1813–1891 m. Mary J 1813– m. Mary (Ann Polly) Turner 1813–1879
    1. 1. William (Andrew) Simpson 1841–1902
  6. 6. Mary Simpson 1814– m. Charles (S) Chrisman 1820–1915
    1. 1. Martha (J) Chrisman 1843–1910
    2. 2. Reuben (H) Chrisman 1844–1928
    3. 3. John (M) Chrisman 1846–1932
    4. 4. Sarah (E) Chrisman 1850–
    5. 5. George (C) Chrisman 1851–
    6. 6. William (S) Chrisman 1856–1941
  7. 7. Elisha Simpson 1816–
  8. 8. Reuben Simpson 1820–1842 m. Patience (Jane) Bates 1820–1906
    1. 1. Martha (A) SIMPSON 1846–
    2. 2. Thomas (Bates) Simpson 1843–1900
    3. 3. Martha (Ann Patience) Simpson 1846–1887
    4. 4. Cosby (O) Simpson 1848–1898
    5. 5. Harriet (E) SIMPSON 1850–
  9. 9. Ruth Simpson 1822–1907 m. John (Silas) Bell 1813–1878
    1. 1. Martha (Emeline) Bell 1843–1928
    2. 2. Ira (Garner) Bell 1844–
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Bell 1847–1922
    4. 4. Elisha Bell 1848–
    5. 5. Sophronia Bell 1850–
    6. 6. Ursilla (Jane) Bell 1856–
    7. 7. Simon (C) Bell 1864–
  10. 10. Elisha Simpson 1816–1862 m. Mary Lankford 1823–1886
    1. 1. Lean (Mitilda) Simpson 1842–1884
    2. 2. Sarah (Sallie) Simpson 1844–
    3. 3. Elizabeth (L) Simpson 1850–1854
    4. 4. Thomas (Moses) Simpson 1852–
    5. 5. Elias (Henry) Simpson 1854–
    6. 6. Mary (B) Simpson 1859–
    7. 7. Braxton (Hayden Joseph) Simpson 1863–1956 m. Suzan (A) Simpson 1868–
      1. 1. Granville Simpson 1902–
      2. 2. Thomas (W) Simpson 1905–
      3. 3. Ben (H) Simpson 1909–
  11. 11. Isaac Simpson 1807–1829
  12. 12. Samuel Simpson 1818–1839
  13. 13. Moses Simpson 1825–1896 m. Anna (J) McGee 1838–1917
    1. 1. Emma Simpson 1872–
    2. 2. Matilda (Mattie A) Simpson 1876–
    3. 3. Joseph (M) Simpson 1879–1954
    4. 4. James (W) Simpson 1881–1969
  14. 14. Evaline (Matilda) Simpson 1827–1895 m. Thomas (Shelby) Bates 1818–1858
    1. 1. Thomas (Reuben) Bates 1845–1907
    2. 2. Mary (Jane) Bates 1847–1923
    3. 3. Henry (J) Bates 1848–1923
    4. 4. James (Jefferson) Bates 1850–1907
    5. 5. Moses (S) Bates 1853–
    6. 6. William (H) Bates 1854–
    7. 7. Elisha (Lankford) Bates 1856–1939

Reuben Simpson's Timeline

7 Records

1775
07 Jan 1775
Birth of Reuben Simpson in Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
1800
1800
Age 25
Reuben Simpson resided here in Lincoln County, KY
Lincoln County, KY
1800
1800
Age 25
Reuben Simpson resided here in Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
1810
1810
Age 35
Reuben Simpson resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1820
1820
Age 45
Reuben Simpson resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1840
1840
Age 65
Reuben Simpson resided here in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1842
8 Sep 1842
Age 67
Death of Reuben Simpson in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 07 Jan 1775
    Event Place: Tuttle, Stokes, North Carolina, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 433.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: ; Submitter Code: SAS.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 15331.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: WAY.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lincoln County, KY
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1787-1890

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Lincoln, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: , Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 8; Page: 373; Family History Number: 0181353; Image: 00371.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, Year: 1820; Census Place: , Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: M33_28; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Second Census of Kentucky 1800

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1842
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
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