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Thomas Dent Simpson 1895–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1895

Birth Location: Monongalia, West Virginia

Death Date: 3 Apr 1940

Death Location: Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Jacob Simpson

Mother: Emma Stevens

Spouse(s): Lila Jinkens

Children(s): Spencer Simpson, Elva Simpson, Romaine Simpson, M Simpson, Mary Simpson

The story of Thomas Dent Simpson began in 1895 in Monongalia, West Virginia. In 1900, Thomas Dent Simpson resided in Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Thomas Dent Simpson resided in East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA. Thomas Dent Simpson married Lila Edvena Jinkens, and had children including Dorthy M Simpson, Elva J Simpson, M Louise Simpson, Mary J Simpson, Romaine Simpson, Spencer Dent Simpson. Thomas Dent Simpson passed away in 1940 in Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Dent Simpson began in 1895 in Monongalia, West Virginia.
  • In 1900, Thomas Dent Simpson resided in Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Thomas Dent Simpson resided in East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Thomas Dent Simpson married Lila Edvena Jinkens, and had children including Dorthy M Simpson, Elva J Simpson, M Louise Simpson, Mary J Simpson, Romaine Simpson, Spencer Dent Simpson.
  • Thomas Dent Simpson passed away in 1940 in Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Simpson
1857–1899
Birth Location: W VA
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Emma Stevens
1862–1935
Birth Location: West Virginia
ES

Spouses(s)

Lila Jinkens
1897–1969
Birth Location: Coon Island, Somerset, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
LJ

Children(s)

Spencer Simpson
1917–1981
Birth Location: Claysville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
SS
Elva Simpson
1918–1999
Birth Location: Claysville, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
ES
Romaine Simpson
1932–2014
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
RS
M Simpson
1921–2010
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MS
Mary Simpson
1925–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MS

Thomas Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Simpson
1895–1940
Birth Place: Monongalia, West Virginia
Parents
Jacob Simpson
1857–1899
W VA
Emma (Jane) Stevens
1862–1935
West Virginia
Grandparents
Thomas Simpson
1798–1874
Delaware
Mahalia Simpson
1814–1903
West Virginia
Simion Stevens
1840–1924
Ritchie County, West Virginia
Matilda (Catherine) Efaw
1842–1915
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Eliab Simpson
1760–1845
Catherine Murray
1758–1849
Hensen Cole
1781–1861
Elizabeth Hurley
1792–1857
Thomas Stevens
1809–1895
Mahala Amos
1816–1905
Isaac Efaw
1813–1883
Mary Davis
1826–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Simpson
1725–1801
Cloverdale Cole
1750–1830
Sophiah Paynter
1740–1836
Caleb Hurley
1760–1834
Sarah Davis
1761–1850
james Stevens
1773–1861
Mary Stull
1781–1857
John Amos
1795–1875
Mary Miller
1792–1825
David Efaw
1765–1820
Catherine Climan
1768–1872

Thomas Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Dent) Simpson (18 Jul 1895–3 Apr 1940) m. Lila (Edvena) Jinkens (6 Dec 1897–23 Jun 1969)
  1. 1. Spencer (Dent) Simpson 1917–1981
  2. 2. Elva (J) Simpson 1918–1999
  3. 3. Romaine Simpson 1932–2014
  4. 4. M (Louise) Simpson 1921–2010
  5. 5. Mary (J) Simpson 1925–

Thomas Simpson's Timeline

6 Records

1895
18 Jul 1895
Birth of Thomas Dent Simpson in Monongalia, West Virginia
Monongalia, West Virginia
1900
1900
Age 5
Thomas Dent Simpson resided here in Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 15
Thomas Dent Simpson resided here in East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 22
Thomas Dent Simpson resided here in Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Thomas Dent Simpson resided here in Donegal, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Donegal, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
3 Apr 1940
Age 45
Death of Thomas Dent Simpson in West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1895
    Event Place: Monongalia, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 040501-043350
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Donegal, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 2341895
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Washington County
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1241414
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1426; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0196; FHL microfilm: 1375439
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Pennsylvania, Marriages
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Republican; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1940; Publication Place: Monongahela, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.42508936,0.16626619,0.593368&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Morris, Greene, Pennsylvania; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0094; FHL microfilm: 1241414

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Finley, Washington, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1426; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0196; FHL microfilm: 1375439

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Washington County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Donegal, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Donegal, Washington, Pennsylvania; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 2341895

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Monongahela, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Daily Republican - 5 Apr 1940 - Page 7, Obituary for Thomas Dent SIMPSON (Aged 44) 5 Apr 1940

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: West Pike Run Township
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Republican; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1940; Publication Place: Monongahela, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.42508936,0.16626619,0.593368&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1940
    Event Place: West Pike Run, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 040501-043350
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Republican; Publication Date: 5 Apr 1940; Publication Place: Monongahela, Pennsylvania, USA; ,0.42508936,0.16626619,0.593368&xid=2378

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Claysville, Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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