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Rutha Simpson 1822–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 APR 1822

Birth Location: Wayne County, KY

Death Date: 11 APR 1907

Death Location: Stringer Cemetery, Wayne County, KY

Father: Reuben Simpson

Mother:

Spouse(s): John Bell

Children(s): Martha Bell, Ira Bell, Mary Bell, Elisha Bell, Saphronia Bell, Emily Bell, Ursula Bell

The story of Rutha Simpson began in 1822 in Wayne County, KY. Rutha Simpson married John Silas Bell, and had children including Elisha Bell, Emily E Bell, Ira Garner Bell, Martha Emeline Bell, Mary Elizabeth Bell, Saphronia Bell, Ursula Jane Bell. Rutha Simpson passed away in 1907 in Stringer Cemetery, Wayne County, KY.

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Biography

  • The story of Rutha Simpson began in 1822 in Wayne County, KY.
  • Rutha Simpson married John Silas Bell, and had children including Elisha Bell, Emily E Bell, Ira Garner Bell, Martha Emeline Bell, Mary Elizabeth Bell, Saphronia Bell, Ursula Jane Bell.
  • Rutha Simpson passed away in 1907 in Stringer Cemetery, Wayne County, KY.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rutha Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Rutha Simpson
1822–1907
Birth Place: Wayne County, KY
Parents
Reuben Simpson
1775–1842
SC
Grandparents
Reuben Simpson
1743–1830
Baltimore, MD
Sarah Sherrill
1746–1826
Augusta, VA
Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1721–
Avarilla Perkins
1726–
William Sherrill
1723–1786
Agnes White
1724–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Perkins
1689–1772
Mary Sherrill
1693–
Adam Sherrill
1697–1774
Elizabeth Corzine
1702–

Rutha Simpson's Descendants

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Rutha Simpson (22 APR 1822–11 APR 1907) m. John (Silas) Bell (1814–29 DEC 1878)
  1. 1. Martha (Emeline) Bell 1842–1928
    1. 1. Cicero (C.) Bell 1869–1944 m. Mittie Ramsey 1873–1900 m. Allie (Lucinda) Spann 1871–1959
      1. 1. Frank (Wesley) Bell 1892–1954 m. Chloe (Elizabeth) Davis 1898–1994
        1. 1. Homer (Eldon) Bell 1921–1954
        2. 2. Donald (Elwood) Bell 1918–2001 m. Irma (Ruth) Mohlman 1921–2005
      2. 2. James (Stanley) Bell 1907–1970 m. Violet McGrath 1917–1991
      3. 3. George (Oren) Bell 1894–1988 m. Viola (Esther) Wheeler 1895–1979
      4. 4. Leavey (R.) Bell 1897–1900
      5. 5. W. (J.) Bell 1900–1900
      6. 6. Benjamin (Arthur) Bell 1901–1983 m. Marie Dieckmann 1909–1983
      7. 7. Edward (Francis) Bell 1903–1985 m. Thelma Rogers 1904–1978
        1. 1. Letha (Ferne) Bell 1927–1986
    2. 2. John (William) Bell 1874–1938
    3. 3. Laura (Myrtle) Bell 1879–1972
  2. 2. Ira (Garner) Bell 1844–
  3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Bell 1847–
  4. 4. Elisha Bell 1848–
  5. 5. Saphronia Bell 1850–
  6. 6. Emily (E.) Bell 1854–
  7. 7. Ursula (Jane) Bell 1856–1890 m. Henry Reynolds 1842–1929

Rutha Simpson's Timeline

2 Records

1822
22 APR 1822
Birth of Rutha Simpson in Wayne County, KY
Wayne County, KY
1907
11 APR 1907
Age 85
Death of Rutha Simpson in Wayne County, KY
Wayne County, KY

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 APR 1822
    Event Place: Wayne County, KY

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 APR 1907
    Event Place: Wayne County, KY

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stringer Cemetery, Wayne County, KY

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