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William Simpson 1708–1757 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Oct 1708

Birth Location: Kent County, Delaware, USA

Death Date: 13 Nov 1757

Death Location: Kent County, Delaware, USA

Father: William Simpson

Mother: Margaret Mann

Spouse(s): Ursilla Simpson

Children(s): John Simpson, Jamima Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Jean Simpson, Moses Simpson, William Simpson

The story of William Simpson began in 1708 in Kent County, Delaware, USA. In 1732, William Simpson resided in Kent, Delaware, USA. William Simpson married Ursilla Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Simpson, Jamima Simpson, Jean Simpson, John Simpson, Moses Simpson, William Simpson. William Simpson passed away in 1757 in Kent County, Delaware, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Simpson began in 1708 in Kent County, Delaware, USA.
  • In 1732, William Simpson resided in Kent, Delaware, USA.
  • William Simpson married Ursilla Simpson, and had children including Elizabeth Simpson, Jamima Simpson, Jean Simpson, John Simpson, Moses Simpson, William Simpson.
  • William Simpson passed away in 1757 in Kent County, Delaware, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Simpson
1686–1748
Birth Location: Kent, Delaware, USA
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Margaret Mann
1690–1768
Birth Location: of, Kent, Delaware, United States
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Spouses(s)

Ursilla Simpson
1712–1800
Birth Location: Somerset County, Maryland, USA
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Children(s)

John Simpson
1729–1775
Birth Location: Kent County, Delaware, USA
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Jamima Simpson
1732–
Birth Location: –
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Elizabeth Simpson
1735–
Birth Location: –
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Jean Simpson
1733–
Birth Location: –
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Moses Simpson
1731–1765
Birth Location: Kent County, Delaware, USA
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William Simpson
1728–1748
Birth Location: –
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William Simpson's Ancestors

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William Simpson
1708–1757
Birth Place: Kent County, Delaware, USA
Parents
William Simpson
1686–1748
Kent, Delaware, USA
Margaret Mann
1690–1768
of, Kent, Delaware, United States
Grandparents
William Simpson
1665–1699
Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland
Great-Grandparents
William Simpson
1637–1710
Bessie Elder
1638–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Simpson
1610–
Thomas P2578
1610–
Helen Simsone
1612–

William Simpson's Descendants

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William Simpson (7 Oct 1708–13 Nov 1757) m. Ursilla Simpson (1712–1800)
  1. 1. John Simpson 1729–1775 m. Hannah Roberts 1742–1821
    1. 1. Robert Simpson 1750–1814 m. Ruth Lister 1758–1815
      1. 1. Joshua Simpson 1800–1884 m. Sally Fletcher 1799–1849 m. Elizabeth Shurts 1823–1856 m. Elizabeth (Cornelia Morioue Goont Bear Keifer) Simpson 1819–1903
        1. 1. Samuel Simpson 1823–1902 m. Sidney (Riley) Atkinson 1831–1895
        2. 2. James (Griffih) Simpson 1838–1870 m. Charlotte Dexter 1837–1907 m. Charlotte ("Lottie" A.) DEXTER 1837–1907
        3. 3. George (Riley) Simpson 1851–1900 m. Lillian (MAry) Tripp 1868–1951
        4. 4. Robert Simpson 1825–1825
        5. 5. William Simpson 1827–1888 m. Lucinda McNamar 1840–1881 m. Rachel Morrison 1829–1858
        6. 6. Sally (Ann) Simpson 1828–1851 m. George (Harrison) Hopkins 1821–1890
        7. 7. Joshua (Jr.) Simpson 1834–1835
        8. 8. Matilda Simpson 1821–1845
        9. 9. Mary (Jane) Simpson 1831–1834
        10. 10. Benjamin (Franklin) Simpson 1860–1951 m. Molly (C.) Castles 1871–1942
        11. 11. Cora (May) Weber 1868–1934 m. Evan (A.) Evans 1838–1927 m. Charles (Michel) Weber 1857–1935
        12. 12. Mary (Elizabeth) Simpson 1858–1890 m. Peter (S.) Mathews 1857–1946
        13. 13. Charles (Lincoln) Simpson 1864–1949 m. Nettie (Grace) Roberts 1867–1938
        14. 14. Sally (Hurley) Simpson 1840–
        15. 15. Rhoda (Hurley) Simpson 1843–
        16. 16. Henry Simpson 1844–
        17. 17. Daniel Simpson 1846–
      2. 2. Rueben Simpson 1776–
      3. 3. Jesse Simpson 1779–
      4. 4. Joseph Simpson 1780–
      5. 5. David Simpson 1797–1877 m. Elizabeth Clark 1807–1880
      6. 6. William Simpson 1784–1850 m. Nancy (Sarah) Mellinger 1810–1840
        1. 1. Charlotte (Elizabeth) Miller 1834–1910
      7. 7. Jane Simpson 1774–1814
    2. 2. John Simpson 1750–1819 m. Mary Hilford 1748–1826
      1. 1. Nancy Simpson 1773–
      2. 2. Esther Simpson 1777–1840
      3. 3. Clement Simpson 1775–1838 m. Comfort Dutton 1786–1813 m. Aminta ((Minty)) Dutton 1788–1844
        1. 1. Nelson Simpson 1826–1896 m. Rachel Simpson 1833–1920
      4. 4. Thomas Simpson 1783–1829 m. Elizabeth Cecil –1813
      5. 5. John Simpson 1781–
    3. 3. Alice Simpson 1779–
    4. 4. Annie Simpson 1772–1832
    5. 5. Elizabeth Simpson 1781–1849
    6. 6. Elizabeth Simpson 1770–1832
    7. 7. Hannah Simpson 1770–1848
    8. 8. Hester Simpson 1775–1860
    9. 9. Jesse Simpson 1772–1850
    10. 10. Nancy Simpson 1770–1847
    11. 11. Presley Simpson 1773–1851
    12. 12. Prudence Simpson 1777–1840
    13. 13. Rebecca Simpson 1769–1805
    14. 14. Rodham Simpson 1775–1863
    15. 15. Sarah (Jane) Simpson 1755–1800
    16. 16. Sarah Simpson 1776–1813
    17. 17. Susannah Simpson 1775–
    18. 18. William (J.) Simpson, 1755–1839 m. Elizabeth Simpson 1759–1839
      1. 1. William (Simpson) Jr 1794–1856
      2. 2. Tolliver Simpson 1787–1852
      3. 3. Susannah Gray 1802–1873
      4. 4. Margaret (Peggy) Simpson 1805–1857 m. Moses (Johnston) Musgrave 1798–1868
        1. 1. Asbury Musgrave 1836–1865
        2. 2. Cynthia (Ann) Musgrave 1840–1892
        3. 3. Elizabeth Musgrave 1828–
        4. 4. Lucy Musgrave 1838–
        5. 5. Polly Musgrave 1842–
        6. 6. Robert (Green) Musgrave 1843–1926
        7. 7. Sitha (J) Musgrave 1845–1901
        8. 8. William (Coil) Musgrave 1830–1903
      5. 5. Daniel (Boone) Simpson 1807–1886
  2. 2. Jamima Simpson 1732–
  3. 3. Elizabeth Simpson 1735–
  4. 4. Jean Simpson 1733–
  5. 5. Moses Simpson 1731–1765 m. Mary Shockley 1723–
    1. 1. Thomas Simpson 1755–1802 m. Mary Morena 1761–1790
      1. 1. Moses Simpson 1784–
      2. 2. William (Morena) Simpson 1786–1863 m. Mahala (M.) Morris 1784–1863
        1. 1. Mahalia (Morris) Dill 1823–1898 m. Dell Oliver 1828– m. Abner Dill 1822–1889 m. Abner Dill 1822–1889
        2. 2. Deborah (S) Dill 1816–1852
        3. 3. Henrietta Houston 1824–1895
        4. 4. John (Morris) Simpson 1810–1891 m. Prudence Simpson 1813–
        5. 5. William (Beauchamp) Simpson 1820–1864
  6. 6. William Simpson 1728–1748

William Simpson's Timeline

3 Records

1708
7 Oct 1708
Birth of William Simpson in Kent County, Delaware, USA
Kent County, Delaware, USA
1732
15 Feb 1732
Age 24
William Simpson resided here in Kent, Delaware, USA
Kent, Delaware, USA
1757
13 Nov 1757
Age 49
Death of William Simpson in Kent County, Delaware, USA
Kent County, Delaware, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Oct 1708
    Event Place: Kent County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1732
    Event Place: Kent, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Delaware, Land Records, Delaware Public Archives; Delaware Land Records; Roll Number: 778

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Nov 1757
    Event Place: Kent County, Delaware, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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