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Sarah Simpson 1796 – 1881 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 FEB 1796

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: Mar 5, 1881

Death Location: Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA

Father: Elihu Willson

Mother: Margaret Ware

Spouse(s): Merrick Reeder

Children(s): Martha Reeder, Abigal Reeder, Jonathan Reeder, Margaret Swartz

In 1796, Sarah Simpson entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Elihu Willson and Margaret Ware. Sarah Simpson married Merrick Reeder, and had children including Martha Reeder, Abigal Reeder, Jonathan Reeder, Margaret Ann Swartz. Sarah Simpson passed away in 1881 in Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA.

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Biography

  • In 1796, Sarah Simpson entered the world in Pennsylvania, born to Elihu Willson and Margaret Ware.
  • Sarah Simpson married Merrick Reeder, and had children including Martha Reeder, Abigal Reeder, Jonathan Reeder, Margaret Ann Swartz.
  • Sarah Simpson passed away in 1881 in Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elihu Willson
1769 – 1841
Birth Location: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
EW
Margaret Ware
1771 – 1847
Birth Location: Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
MW

Spouses(s)

Merrick Reeder
1800 – 1865
Birth Location: New Hope, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
MR

Children(s)

Martha Reeder
1816 – 1918
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MR
Abigal Reeder
1826 – 1912
Birth Location: Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
AR
Jonathan Reeder
1830 – 1890
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JR
Margaret Swartz
1836 – 1914
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MS

Sarah Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Simpson
1796 – 1881
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Elihu Willson
1769 – 1841
Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Margaret Ware
1771 – 1847
Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Jonathan Willison
1741 – 1824
Maiden Creek, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA
Abigail (Schmuck) Willson
1748 – 1824
Hardwick, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Grace Stackhouse
1730 – 1814
Falls, Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Reverend Willson
1709 – 1785
Mary Lundy
1716 – 1807
Joseph Stackhouse
1703 – 1774
Sarah Copeland
1703 – 1750
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Minister Willson
1681 – 1761
Hester Overton
1682 – 1730
Richard Lundy
1692 – 1772
Elizabeth Lundy
1695 – 1745
Thomas Representive)
1661 – 1744
William Cowpland
1671 – 1735
Agnes McGowne
1668 – 1725

Sarah Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Sarah Simpson (20 FEB 1796 – Mar 5, 1881) m. Merrick Reeder (22 Feb 1800 – 2 Mar 1865)
  1. 1. Martha Reeder (abt 1816 – 1918) m. James (Freeman) Hall (5 January 1818 – 26 May 1895)
    1. 1. James Hall (abt 1842 – )
    2. 2. Sarah (Jane) Hall (abt 1842 – 5 May 1922) m. Henry Harris (Sep 1844 – 18 Nov 1929)
      1. 1. Pierson (Lloyd) Harris (17 Apr 1867 – 6 Jan 1949) m. Minnie Stugart (Nov 1871 – )
        1. 1. Leslie (Raymond) Harris (3 Apr 1895 – 31 Jul 1980) m. Jennie (M) Harris (abt 1898 – )
        2. 2. Russell (L) Harris (May 1899 – 20 Jun 1919)
        3. 3. Edgar (H) Harris (31 Mar 1908 – 2 May 2003) m. Florence (E) Harris (abt 1908 – )
        4. 4. Oscar (P.) Harris (1908 – 28 February 2006) m. Ruth (C) Dewald (5 July 1914 – 11 Nov 2018)
      2. 2. George (U.) Harris (Abt 1869 – 22 April 1960)
    3. 3. Ellis Hall (December 1845 – 20 June 1915)
    4. 4. Elihue (Wilson) Hall (abt 1848 – 18 March 1929) m. Mary (Ellen) Wilson (3 July 1851 – 14 July 1938)
      1. 1. Census Hall (Apr – )
      2. 2. Lewis (Franklin) Hall (28 November 1868 – 4 July 1944) m. Eva (L) Fry (abt 1872 – 22 January 1947)
        1. 1. Marlin (L) Hall (25 Jul 1898 – 11 March 1971) m. Alpha (Fay) Bolen (5 September 1896 – 13 October 1986)
        2. 2. Harold (Melvin) Hall (1901 – 15 August 1978) m. Alda (Floy) Hall (14 October 1900 – 24 January 1990) m. Robert Hall (abt 1922 – )
        3. 3. Lyford (Milton) Hall (9 June 1905 – 26 July 1909)
        4. 4. Lester (Burdette) Hall (19 Oct 1908 – abt 2002) m. Elsie (Elizabeth) Ellis (abt 1908 – )
        5. 5. Ruth (E) Hall (abt 1911 – 2001) m. William (Lawrence) Hogan (6 May 1911 – 17 Aug 1995) m. Louis (J) Little (abt 1915 – )
      3. 3. Ida Hall (Abt 1870 – 22 December 1939) m. Frank Sherman (Mar 1871 – 16 March 1948)
        1. 1. William (Robert) Sherman (23 July 1900 – 14 February 1967)
        2. 2. Marion (M) Sherman (abt 1906 – 20 June 1987)
        3. 3. Milford (F) Sherman (abt 1909 – 23 November 1978)
      4. 4. Robert Hall (Abt 1872 – 2 January 1922)
      5. 5. Carry Hall (Aug 1875 – 18 July 1940)
      6. 6. Budd (E) Hall (4 January 1880 – 11 March 1966) m. Katherine (Elizabeth) Hall (28 November 1889 – 19 February 1959)
        1. 1. Thelma (May) Leu (13 May 1909 – 15 December 2002) m. Erdman (Fred) Leu (abt 1896 – 6 January 1970)
        2. 2. Edna Hall (abt 1911 – )
        3. 3. Kathryn (Caroline) Hall (20 January 1913 – 31 March 2005) m. Otto (B) Wanke (abt 1900 – 13 June 1964)
        4. 4. Elwin (Everett) Hall (10 January 1915 – 11 February 1986) m. Evelyn Sextoli (28 March 1919 – 13 March 2006)
        5. 5. Robert Hall (abt 1924 – )
      7. 7. Marian Hall (1883 – 5 October 1941)
      8. 8. Eva Durfee (24 September 1883 – 18 July 1940)
      9. 9. Harry (W) Hall (1889 – March 1890)
      10. 10. Burttis (W) Hall (Mar 1892 – 11 August 1945)
      11. 11. Mends Gilleipi
      12. 12. Lucas
    5. 5. Clara (Emily) Hall (26 Oct 1851 – 7 January 1929) m. George (Bennett) Harris (abt 1849 – 28 December 1934)
      1. 1. Arthur (Claflin) Harris (5 Oct 1875 – 20 March 1951) m. Myrtle (May) Harris (18 February 1875 – 14 October 1929)
        1. 1. Clara (Ruth) Harris (1897 – 1983) m. Omar (Ethan) DeWald (7 February 1895 – 7 June 1944)
        2. 2. Arthur (W) Harris (abt 1900 – 25 April 1973) m. Ina (Onleta) Harris (4 June 1900 – 7 April 1997)
        3. 3. Susan (Naomi) Harris (6 June 1901 – 19 January 1986)
        4. 4. Omar Harris (16 July 1904 – 8 January 1997) m. Hazel (M) Harris (5 1905 – 7 July 2003)
        5. 5. Myrtle (Thelma) Harris (25 April 1906 – 1 November 1994)
        6. 6. Ada (Estella) Harris (20 November 1907 – 29 January 1908)
        7. 7. Grace (Nevada) Harris (11 February 1909 – 6 May 1910)
        8. 8. Esther (Rachel) Harris (12 March 1911 – 1 October 1968)
        9. 9. Georgiana Harris (14 December 1913 – 22 November 1915)
    6. 6. Alvertus Hall (abt 1854 – 1944)
    7. 7. Isaac (Allen) Hall (abt 1859 – 23 June 1929) m. Anna Miller (May 1866 – )
      1. 1. Elma (P) Hannan (9 Nov 1886 – )
      2. 2. Alta Hall (Jan 1890 – )
      3. 3. Sylva (May Hall) West (27 May 1894 – 6 May 1966) m. Howard (Joseph) West (10 Dec 1892 – Dec 1968)
        1. 1. Emmanuel (Willard) West (17 Sep 1914 – 1 Oct 1930)
        2. 2. Storres (Stafford) West (20 Apr 1916 – 4 Aug 1998)
        3. 3. Beulah (Zella West) Maurer (31 May 1917 – 2 Jul 1988) m. Maurice (Albert) Maurer (14 Mar 1911 – 23 Dec 1991)
        4. 4. Elva (Alverta West) Snyder (10 Jul 1922 – 2 Jul 2005)
        5. 5. Elwell (Hampton 'Dutch') West (21 April 1924 – 19 June 2009)
      4. 4. Elsie (Viola) Hall (Aug 1895 – )
      5. 5. Amos (Leverne) Hall (13 Dec 1896 – 21 Sep 1979) m. Edith (Virginia) Gilbert (20 Jan 1894 – 28 Nov 1978)
        1. 1. Leroy (Emerson) Hall (19 Nov 1916 – 11 Oct 1989) m. Ruth Garnhart (23 Aug 1917 – 4 Nov 1994) m. Claire (Elizabeth) Paige (7 December 1927 – 26 February 2000)
        2. 2. Esther (J) Hall (2 Aug 1920 – 4 Dec 1999)
        3. 3. Henry (A) Hall (abt 1925 – 2 Aug 2006)
        4. 4. Ruth (L) Hall (abt 1931 – 5 Aug 2005)
        5. 5. Robert (Lavern) Hall (abt 1934 – 20 Jul 1996)
      6. 6. Floyd Hall (1903 – )
      7. 7. Stella Hall (1905 – Abt 1986)
    8. 8. Anna Hall (17 April 1861 – 14 April 1935) m. James (Monroe) Blackwell (24 Mar 1855 – 1 Jan 1934)
      1. 1. Ray (Melvin) Blackwell (May 1883 – )
      2. 2. Ralph Blackwell (Aug 1885 – )
      3. 3. Ruby (Martha) Blackwell (April 29, 1889 – May 23, 1968) m. Harry (Cleveland) Bower (17 Apr 1885 – Aug 14, 1968)
        1. 1. Karl (Blackwell) Bower (22 Sep 1913 – 3 Jul 1983) m. Frances (C) Kodis (06/11/1919 – 04/25/2012)
        2. 2. Elinor (Roger) Bower (25 Mar 1915 – 6 May 2004)
        3. 3. Betty (Ray) Bower (8 Oct 1916 – 11 Dec 1997)
      4. 4. James (Roscoe) Blackwell (Aug 1890 – )
      5. 5. Reuel (Born) Blackwell (24 Oct 1897 – 21 May 1956) m. Mary (Irene) Blackwell (23 July 1905 – 7 August 1951)
        1. 1. Reuel (Born) Blackwell (22 July 1924 – 21 May 1985) m. Mildred Austin (abt 1929 – 30 Mar 2008)
        2. 2. Walter (W) Blackwell (1928 – 1971)
      6. 6. Clara (M) Blackwell (1903 – )
      7. 7. Evlyn Pierce (12 May 1926 – 21 Sep 2004)
  2. 2. Abigal Reeder (8 Dec 1826 – 20 May 1912) m. Isaac Allen (19 September 1817 – 7 January 1876)
    1. 1. Margaret (A) Allen (31 May 1845 – 7 April 1871)
    2. 2. Sarah (Elizabeth) Allen (17 Mar 1847 – 12 May 1905) m. John (Lyman) Jones (1844 – 14 Feb 1910)
      1. 1. Grant Jones (1866 – 1867)
      2. 2. Effie Jones (1868 – 1868)
      3. 3. Minnie (Aurora) Jones (23 Apr 1868 – 5 Sep 1941) m. Abner (F) Hall (Abt 1864 – 24 Mar 1932) m. Seth (Blake) Griffin (30 Aug 1838 – 29 Apr 1926)
        1. 1. Vera (Leone) Hall (18 Jun 1893 – Apr 1979) m. Walter (Sims) Vanhorn (abt 1895 – )
        2. 2. Stuart (E.) Hall (23 May 1898 – 13 Jan 1899)
      4. 4. Elma (Ethel) Jones (29 February 1880 – 15 August 1953)
    3. 3. Caroline Allen (abt 1849 – )
    4. 4. Zephaniah (Calvin) Allen (13 June 1851 – 21 September 1903)
    5. 5. Arzella Allen (26 Dec 1856 – 6 Jun 1953)
    6. 6. John (Burdell) Allen (31 August 1859 – 29 October 1946)
  3. 3. Jonathan Reeder (abt 1830 – 19 October 1890) m. Anna Page (18 March 1832 – 17 October 1907)
    1. 1. John (E) Reeder (abt 1856 – 11 September 1929)
    2. 2. Amos Reeder (abt 1858 – 28 October 1929)
    3. 3. George Reeder (abt 1860 – 14 March 1917)
    4. 4. Emma Reeder (abt 1862 – 12 November 1951)
    5. 5. Hiram (Edwin) Reeder (12 July 1863 – 24 September 1927)
    6. 6. Laura (Belle) Reeder (3 October 1864 – 18 January 1865)
    7. 7. Ida (B) Anstadt (17 September 1867 – 18 March 1938)
    8. 8. Sarah (Elma) Reeder (Dec 1868 – 1903) m. George (Washington) Anstadt (May 1865 – 10 June 1945)
      1. 1. Mary Anstadt (2 Sep 1883 – 9 Dec 1958)
      2. 2. Chester (Arthur) Anstadt (abt 1884 – )
      3. 3. Hurd (Joseph) Anstadt (2 Jan 1899 – Abt 1980) m. Thelma Losch (abt 1904 – )
        1. 1. Velma (Bell) Anstadt (6 Apr 1921 – 10 Jun 2005) m. Stanley (S.) Stief
        2. 2. Vern (E.) Anstadt (22 Aug 1922 – 31 Aug 2004)
        3. 3. Nedra (W) Anstadt (1924 – ) m. Donald (R.) Johnston
        4. 4. Hurd (Darrell) Anstadt (24 Sep 1930 – 5 Feb 1949)
        5. 5. Jay (R.) Anstadt (abt 1933 – )
      4. 4. Earle (Robert) Anstadt (1 May 1900 – 12 February 1987) m. Nydia Anstadt (12 August 1898 – 9 April 1986)
    9. 9. Margaretta (E. Rett) Reeder (25 April 1869 – 14 June 1914) m. John Irion (1861 – 1953)
      1. 1. Harry (Lester) Irion (2 November 1885 – 3 April 1945)
      2. 2. Florence (Myrtle) Rynerson (23 April 1893 – 4 March 1986)
    10. 10. Henry (Page) Reeder (13 June 1871 – 26 July 1927) m. Rosella Reeder (19 August 1873 – 29 July 1957) m. Mary Steiner
      1. 1. Fannie (A) Reeder (May 1892 – )
      2. 2. Rollin (A) Reeder (Sep 1894 – )
      3. 3. Effie (B) Reeder (Apr 1896 – )
      4. 4. George (H) Reeder (Jan 1899 – )
      5. 5. Grant (Laverne) Reeder (30 July 1901 – January 1976) m. Dorothy Reeder (14 May 1899 – 18 August 1997)
        1. 1. Jane Reeder (abt 1924 – )
        2. 2. Don (E) Reeder (16 November 1925 – 17 August 2021)
        3. 3. David (Thomas) Reeder (11 May 1927 – 15 February 2018)
    11. 11. Oscar (L) Reeder (3 December 1872 – 21 January 1873)
  4. 4. Margaret (Ann) Swartz (26 Apr 1836 – 7 Oct 1914)

Sarah Simpson's Timeline

9 Records

1796
20 Feb 1796
Birth of Sarah Simpson in Independence Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
Independence Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA
1796
20 February 1796
Birth of Sarah Simpson in Independence Corners, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Independence Corners, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
1796
20 FEB 1796
Birth of Sarah Simpson in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1797
12 Jan 1797
Age 1
Sarah Simpson resided here in Hunterdon, New Jersey
Hunterdon, New Jersey
1850
1850
Age 54
Sarah Simpson resided here in Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 84
Sarah Simpson resided here in Mill Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Mill Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1881
5 Mar 1881
Age 85
Death of Sarah Simpson in Catawissa, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Catawissa, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA
1881
5 March 1881
Age 85
Death of Sarah Simpson in Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
1881
Mar 5, 1881
Age 85
Death of Sarah Simpson in Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA
Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1796
    Event Place: Independence Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 February 1796
    Event Place: Independence Corners, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pa; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 097371-100820
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mill Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1152; Page: 283B; Enumeration District: 058
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 795; Page: 433a
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 FEB 1796
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 046291-050110
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 795; Page: 433a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1797
    Event Place: Hunterdon, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, 1681-1935, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Muncy, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 795; Page: 433a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mill Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mill Creek, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1152; Page: 283B; Enumeration District: 058

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Catawissa, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 March 1881
    Event Place: Catawissa, Columbia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Mar 5, 1881
    Event Place: Catawissa, Columbia Co., PA
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