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Robert Leonard Simpson 1863 – 1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Dec 1863

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 4 Mar 1946

Death Location: Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States

Father: Hugh Simpson

Mother: Elizabeth Keeton

Spouse(s): Emma Hamilton

Children(s): Maudie Simpson, Ben Simpson, Ernest Simpson, Edward Simpson, Luther Simpson

The story of Robert Leonard Simpson began in 1863 in South Carolina, United States. In 1880, Robert Leonard Simpson resided in Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States. In 1900, Robert Leonard Simpson resided in Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi. Robert Leonard Simpson married Emma Hamilton, and had children including Maudie Simpson, Ben Thomas Simpson, Ernest Simpson, Edward Lester Simpson, Luther Simpson. Robert Leonard Simpson passed away in 1946 in Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Leonard Simpson began in 1863 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1880, Robert Leonard Simpson resided in Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1900, Robert Leonard Simpson resided in Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi.
  • Robert Leonard Simpson married Emma Hamilton, and had children including Maudie Simpson, Ben Thomas Simpson, Ernest Simpson, Edward Lester Simpson, Luther Simpson.
  • Robert Leonard Simpson passed away in 1946 in Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hugh Simpson
1826 – 1897
Birth Location: Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Keeton
1834 – 1908
Birth Location: Mississippi
EK

Spouses(s)

Emma Hamilton
1880 – 1947
Birth Location: Mississippi
EH

Children(s)

Maudie Simpson
1897 –
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
MS
Ben Simpson
1898 – 1975
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
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Ernest Simpson
1902 – 1969
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
ES
Edward Simpson
1904 – 1988
Birth Location: Mississippi
ES
Luther Simpson
1910 – 1996
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
LS

Robert Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Robert Simpson
1863 – 1946
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Hugh Simpson
1826 – 1897
Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth Keeton
1834 – 1908
Mississippi
Grandparents
Jesse Keeton
1812 – 1891
Georgia, United States
JackAnn Keeton
1810 –
Caroline, Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Leonard) Simpson (2 Dec 1863 – 4 Mar 1946) m. Emma Hamilton (1880 – 19 July 1947)
  1. 1. Maudie Simpson (1897 – )
  2. 2. Ben (Thomas) Simpson (1898 – Nov 1975)
  3. 3. Ernest Simpson (1902 – 7 September 1969)
  4. 4. Edward (Lester) Simpson (1904 – 14 January 1988) m. Mary (Francis) Spurgeon
    1. 1. Ollie (Mae) Simpson (1927 – )
    2. 2. William (Bill) Simpson (1929 – )
    3. 3. Emma (Louis) Simpson (1931 – )
    4. 4. James (Edward) Simpson (1933 – )
    5. 5. John (Hugh) Simpson (Jul 1938 – May 3, 2014) m. Glenda Cohea (14 May 1940 – 17 March 2012)
      1. 1. Mary (Nell) Simpson (11/20 – 2019) m. Johnny Lowrimore (05 Feb 1958 – )
        1. 1. Kevin Lowrimore (08 Feb 1983 – ) m. Liza Haire (16 Aug 1982 – )
        2. 2. Keith Lowrimore
        3. 3. Amy Lowrimore
      2. 2. Horace (Eugene) Simpson (05/10/1967 – ) m. Shon Bruce (01/27/1966 – )
        1. 1. Brandi-Layne Johnson (12-31-1987 – ) m. Stephen (Paul) Johnson (21 Nov 1979 – )
        2. 2. Brandon (Eugene) Simpson (01/10/1997 – ) m. Amber (Swayze Carithers) Carithers (14 Apr 1994 – )
      3. 3. Nita (Raye) Simpson (09 Mar 1970 – ) m. Ricky Clair
        1. 1. Jason Clair (22 Dec 1985 – ) m. Amber
        2. 2. Blake Clair
        3. 3. Carrie (Dawn) Clair
      4. 4. John (Edward) Simpson m. Monica Simpson (May 1973 – )
        1. 1. Devin Brown
        2. 2. Anna Simpson
        3. 3. Cheyenne Simpson
      5. 5. Leonard (Earl) Simpson m. Terry Ferguson
        1. 1. Jonathan Simpson
      6. 6. Rita (Faye) Simpson
    6. 6. Edward (Lester) Simpson
    7. 7. Robert (Eugene) Simpson
    8. 8. Joe (Patrick) Simpson
  5. 5. Luther Simpson (1910 – 24 Dec 1996)

Robert Simpson's Timeline

9 Records

1863
2 Dec 1863
Birth of Robert Leonard Simpson in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 17
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 37
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
1910
1910
Age 47
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
1920
1920
Age 57
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Tarrance, Yalobusha, Mississippi
Tarrance, Yalobusha, Mississippi
1930
1930
Age 67
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 72
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Rural, Octsbuhee, Mississippi
Rural, Octsbuhee, Mississippi
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 77
Robert Leonard Simpson resided here in Yalobusha, Mississippi, USA
Yalobusha, Mississippi, USA
1946
4 Mar 1946
Age 83
Death of Robert Leonard Simpson in Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Dec 1863
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2079; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 81-19
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tarrance, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T625_901; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: 1172; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 909.0.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: 669; Family History Film: 1254669; Page: 262B; Enumeration District: 210; Image: .
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T623_834; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 109.
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: , Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: 669; Family History Film: 1254669; Page: 262B; Enumeration District: 210; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T623_834; Page: 26A; Enumeration District: 109.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tarrance, Yalobusha, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tarrance, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T625_901; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 132; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Beat 5, Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: 1172; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 20; Image: 909.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Octsbuhee, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2079; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 81-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Yalobusha, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Yalobusha, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2079; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 81-19

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1946
    Event Place: Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Coffeeville, Yalobusha County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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