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Willie Ann Simpson 1909–2005 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 May 1909

Birth Location: Anson, Texas, USA

Death Date: 9 Sep 2005

Death Location: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America

Father: Lanous Simpson

Mother: Merida Rorie

Spouse(s): Laura Owens, Olive Dean

Children(s): Billy Simpson

In 1909, Willie Ann Simpson entered the world in Anson, Texas, USA, born to Lanous Earl Simpson And Merida Elizabeth Rorie. In 1910, Willie Ann Simpson resided in Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas, USA. In 1920, Willie Ann Simpson resided in Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA. Willie Ann Simpson married Laura Viola Owens, Olive Dean, and had children including Billy C Simpson, Freda Viola Simpson. Willie Ann Simpson passed away in 2005 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Willie Ann Simpson entered the world in Anson, Texas, USA, born to Lanous Earl Simpson And Merida Elizabeth Rorie.
  • In 1910, Willie Ann Simpson resided in Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas, USA.
  • In 1920, Willie Ann Simpson resided in Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA.
  • Willie Ann Simpson married Laura Viola Owens, Olive Dean, and had children including Billy C Simpson, Freda Viola Simpson.
  • Willie Ann Simpson passed away in 2005 in Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Lanous Simpson
1884–1972
Birth Location: Charleston, Delta, Texas
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Merida Rorie
1885–1976
Birth Location: Searcy, White, Arkansas
MR

Spouses(s)

Laura Owens
1906–1960
Birth Location: Texas
LO
Olive Dean
1910–
Birth Location: –
OD

Children(s)

Billy Simpson
1939–1995
Birth Location: Santa Rosa, New Mexico
BS

Willie Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Willie Simpson
1909–2005
Birth Place: Anson, Texas, USA
Parents
Lanous Earl Simpson
1884–1972
Charleston, Delta, Texas
Merida (Elizabeth) Rorie
1885–1976
Searcy, White, Arkansas
Grandparents
James (Banom) SIMPSON
1866–1950
Hopkins County, Texas, USA
Virginia (Elizabeth 'Jennie') RIPLEY
1869–1888
, Lamar, Texas, United States of America
William (Franklin "Dranks") Rorie
1850–1929
Jackson, Arkansas
Susan (Missouri) Holley
1853–1937
O'Brien, Tishomingo, Mississippi, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Rorie
1828–1900
Nancy Crisel
1826–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Absalom Rorie
1798–1874
Sarah Meador
1801–1857

Willie Simpson's Descendants

1.
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Willie (Ann) Simpson (14 May 1909–9 Sep 2005) m. Laura (Viola) Owens (abt 1906–26 May 1960) m. Olive Dean (ABT 1910–)
  1. 1. Billy (C) Simpson 1939–1995 m. Diane Tyner 1944–2010

Willie Simpson's Timeline

8 Records

1909
14 May 1909
Birth of Willie Ann Simpson in Anson, Texas, USA
Anson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Willie Ann Simpson resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Willie Ann Simpson resided here in Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA
Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Willie Ann Simpson resided here in Precinct 4, Concho, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Concho, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 31
Willie Ann Simpson resided here in Mesa Rica, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA
Mesa Rica, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA
1985
1985
Age 76
Willie Ann Simpson resided here in Las Vegas, NV
Las Vegas, NV
1992
1992
Age 83
Willie Ann Simpson resided here in Clarkdale, AZ
Clarkdale, AZ
2005
9 Sep 2005
Age 96
Death of Willie Ann Simpson in Clarkdale, Yavapai, Arizona
Clarkdale, Yavapai, Arizona

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 May 1909
    Event Place: Anson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 115
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mesa Rica, San Miguel, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-55
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunset, Montague, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 107
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Concho, Texas; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342045
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1375582
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Jones, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0145; FHL microfilm: 1375582

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sunset, Montague, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sunset, Montague, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 107

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Concho, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Concho, Texas; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mesa Rica, San Miguel, New Mexico, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 115
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mesa Rica, San Miguel, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-55

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Las Vegas, NV
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Clarkdale, AZ
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wellington, Collingsworth, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mesa Rica, San Miguel, New Mexico; Roll: m-t0627-02451; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24-55

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 2005
    Event Place: Clarkdale, Yavapai, Arizona
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: New Mexico; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Obituary Daily Times Index, 1995-2016

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Las Vegas, Clark County, Nevada, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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