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Richard Simpson 1714 – 1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1714

Birth Location: St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 24 May 1795

Death Location: Mears Fork, Guilford, North Carolina, United States

Father: Thomas Simpson

Mother: Eleanor Smith

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Reece

Children(s): Elizabeth Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Nathaniel Simpson, Richard Simpson, Sarah Simpson, Eleanor Simpson, Jane Simpson

In 1714, Richard Simpson entered the world in St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, born to Thomas Simpson and Eleanor Smith. In 1760, Richard Simpson resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States. Richard Simpson married Elizabeth Reece, and had children including Elizabeth Simpson, Thomas Calvin Simpson, Nathaniel Simpson, Richard Simpson, Sarah Elizabeth Simpson, Eleanor Simpson, Jane Simpson. Richard Simpson passed away in 1795 in Mears Fork, Guilford, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1714, Richard Simpson entered the world in St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, born to Thomas Simpson and Eleanor Smith.
  • In 1760, Richard Simpson resided in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States.
  • Richard Simpson married Elizabeth Reece, and had children including Elizabeth Simpson, Thomas Calvin Simpson, Nathaniel Simpson, Richard Simpson, Sarah Elizabeth Simpson, Eleanor Simpson, Jane Simpson.
  • Richard Simpson passed away in 1795 in Mears Fork, Guilford, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Simpson
1690 – 1737
Birth Location: Baltimore Co., MD
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Eleanor Smith
1690 – 1714
Birth Location: St Georges, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Reece
1714 – 1753
Birth Location: St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Simpson
1730 – 1768
Birth Location: Bertie, North Carolina, United States
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Thomas Simpson
1739 – 1833
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Nathaniel Simpson
1745 – 1830
Birth Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Richard Simpson
1748 – 1804
Birth Location: St Georges Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Sarah Simpson
1748 – 1824
Birth Location: Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
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Eleanor Simpson
1750 – 1806
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Jane Simpson
1753 – 1815
Birth Location: Maryland, United States
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Richard Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Richard Simpson
1714 – 1795
Birth Place: St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Parents
Thomas Simpson
1690 – 1737
Baltimore Co., MD
Eleanor Smith
1690 – 1714
St Georges, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Simpson's Descendants

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Richard Simpson (26 Dec 1714 – 24 May 1795) m. Elizabeth Reece (1714 – 09 Apr 1753)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Simpson (1730 – 1768) m. Solomon (Moman) Knight (5 June 1746 – 27 August 1785)
  2. 2. Thomas (Calvin) Simpson (23 Sep 1739 – 21 Sep 1833) m. Mary Reid
    1. 1. James (T.) Simpson (1830 – )
  3. 3. Nathaniel Simpson (1745 – 1830)
  4. 4. Richard Simpson (1748 – Feb 1804) m. Selah LNU (1745 – 1808) m. Isabella Wilson (24 Nov 1749 – 05 Sep 1838)
    1. 1. 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)
        5. 5. Elizabeth Simpson (1816 – 6 Oct 1851) m. Liston Harmon
        6. 6. Jesse Simpson (1818 – ) m. Louiza Lamar
        7. 7. Hugh Simpson (1818 – 1818) m. Nancy Simpson (abt 1819 – )
        8. 8. James (Monroe) Simpson (1820 – 12 Sep 1886) m. Sisley Gouch m. Elvira Davis (1838 – ) m. Celia
        9. 9. William (Floyd) Simpson (21 May 1824 – 22 Jan 1895) m. Martha (Jane) Simpson (4 May 1830 – 21 March 1907)
        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)
        14. 14. Andrew (Jackson) Simpson (30 Sep 1834 – 05 Apr 1875) m. Caroline Musick (abt 1838 – 4 August 1873) m. Fanny Bias
        15. 15. America Simpson (30 Sep 1834 – 05 Apr 1875) m. Riley Woolsey
        16. 16. John (Beatty) Simpson (22 Mar 1812 – 1 Jun 1879) m. Penelope (Francis) McDaniel (1817 – Nov 20, 1866)
      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)
  5. 5. Sarah (Elizabeth) Simpson (1748 – 16 Nov 1824)
  6. 6. Eleanor Simpson (1750 – 1806)
  7. 7. Jane Simpson (09 Apr 1753 – 01 Apr 1815)

Richard Simpson's Timeline

8 Records

1714
26 Dec 1714
Birth of Richard Simpson in St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
1759
16 Dec 1759
Age 45
Burial of Richard Simpson in Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England
Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England
1760
1760
Age 46
Richard Simpson resided here in Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
1768
1768
Age 54
Richard Simpson resided here in Early Tax List, Rowan, North Carolina
Early Tax List, Rowan, North Carolina
1783
1783-1932
Age 69
Richard Simpson resided here in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1790
2 Aug 1790
Age 76
Richard Simpson resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1793
24 Nov 1793
Age 79
Richard Simpson - Probate in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
1795
24 May 1795
Age 81
Death of Richard Simpson in Mears Fork, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Mears Fork, Guilford, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1714
    Event Place: St George Parish, Baltimore, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1760
    Event Place: Rowan County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, 1660-1820, Document: Tax Records, 1758/1759 [NC State Archives]; Call Number: C.R. 085.701.5; Page Number: 22; Family Number: 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1768
    Event Place: Early Tax List, Rowan, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1783-1932
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Roster of soldiers from North Carolina in the American Revolution

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1790
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; First Census of the United States, 1790.; Year: 1790; Census Place: Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 506; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Land Grant Files, 1693-1960

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 May 1795
    Event Place: Mears Fork, Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County); Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records, 1538-1839, Extracted Church of England Parish Records; Title: Various publications of parish and probate records
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Dec 1759
    Event Place: Hamstall Ridware, Staffordshire, England
    Record Source: Staffordshire, England, Extracted Church of England Parish Records, 1538-1839, Extracted Church of England Parish Records; Title: Various publications of parish and probate records

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1793
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1665-1998, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County); Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
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