Semple - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Hugh Lewis Semple

rhondafaye54 — 2009-09-16 22:11:19Z

Searching for information on Hugh Lewis Semple born in 1831 in Ireland. Came to Philadelphia, Pa in 1853 on the Superior at the age of 20. He married Mary Elizabeth Wright. Children were George T.,Susan Elizabeth, William Grant, John E., and Lewis Hugh Semple. Does anyone know who his parents were????

Re: Agnes Semple, Paisley Scotland

wendyfitzpatrick69 — 2009-08-08 09:57:56Z

Hi Judith I am helping a friend Her grandmother was Agnes C Semple age 36 in 1901 married to James Semple. James was grocer age 34 in 1901 1 Townhead Tce Paisley. any connection? I have just started helping her with family tree. Best wishes, Wendy.. New Zealand.

Agnes Semple, Paisley Scotland

doobee64 — 2009-07-16 08:30:28Z

Looking for any information on Agnes Semple who married John Kerr on the 26 Jul 1831 Abbey, Paisley, Renfrew, Scotland.

Regards, Judith (Australia)

Re: Anne Semple of El Paso, TX 1925

Edinburgh1956 — 2009-07-12 06:21:23Z

Where would I find this yearbook? Thanks!

Anne Semple of El Paso, TX 1925

drbrownlee — 2009-07-11 22:36:10Z

There is a full page photo of Anne Semple in the 1925 annual of El Paso High School. She is one of the School Beauties. I'm not kin but thought this might help others locate family.

Samuel Semple

gennut69 — 2009-04-21 16:22:14Z

I am seeking information on Samuel Semple b bef 1800 (believe in Scotland, but not sure) d bef 1864 in County Tyrone Ireland. Married second time to Margaret McNeilan. Not sure about first marriage, but believe children from first marriage were Fanny, Ruth and Belle who immigrated to America before 1864. Belle reportedly died at sea. Margaret McNeilan Semple, 2nd wife, was my husband's GG Grandmother. She immigrated as a widow bringing her five children with her in 1864 and settled in Adams Co. Ohio where her McNeilan siblings were living. Margaret's mother was Mira Stewart (Stuart). Was wondering if anyone out there might have some information?

Margaret & Roy

jrandaj — 2009-04-15 23:54:53Z

Looking for descendents of Roy & Margaret Semple. Have family photos.

Re: Does any lister recognise these people?

victoriastorey40 — 2009-04-01 00:30:44Z

Hi.
I don't know whether my info will help or not but my Grandmother was called Ethel May Searle. Not much was known about her family as she was apparently brought up by an Aunt.
She was born 1905 (Approx) and I think had brothers and when she was a young teen, went to work as a scullery maid in South London. Married quite late in years to my Grandad William Gittins (Deptford).
Regards
Vikki

Re: Semples of Bury and St Giles, Quebec, Canada

kaokerr — 2009-03-03 20:05:14Z

Found this in the Drouin Collection/ I had corresponded with you but seem to have lost your info

Name: Semple
Event Year: 1876
Event: Enterrement (Burial)
Religion: Presbyterian
Place of Worship or Institution: St-Gilles (Presbyterian Church, Saint Sylvester)
Province: Québec (Quebec)

All Quebec Vital and Church Records (Drouin Collection), 1621-1967 Results

Dougall Semple

witnessed by son Dougall
and William Buchanan son in law

Re: David Semple and Eliza Stewart from County Derry, Ireland toBeccaria, Clearfield, PA

SEMPLE — 2009-01-18 01:41:43Z

Hi Sandra,My name is Foster Semple ,I am also a great,great,great grandson of David and Eliza Semple.I believe your husband and I played together as children.My Grandfather was Paul Semple, we lived on his farm in Chester County. Please reply.

Re: Alvan Semple

Edinburgh1956 — 2009-01-06 03:43:16Z

On the 1850 Census I found Alver E Sample:
1850 United States Federal Census
about Alver E Sample
Name: Alver E Sample
Age: 10
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1840
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Home in 1850 (City,County,State): Pulaski, Lawrence, Pennsylvania
Household Members: Name Age
John M Sample 35 b. OH
Mary Sample 33 b. PA
Alver E Sample 10 b. PA
Artamis Sample 2 b. PA
Jane A Sample 6 b. PA

AND THIS...
Name: Alvan Semple
RESIDENCE: Greene, Illinois
Enlistment Date: 21 Aug 1861
Side Served: Union
State Served: Illinois
Service Record: Enlisted as a Private on 21 August 1861.
Enlisted in Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 29 Aug 1861.
Promoted to Full Principal Musician on 24 Jan 1864.
Mustered Out Company A, 30th Infantry Regiment Illinois on 17 Jul 1865 at Louisville, KY.

Re: Parents of William Semple b 1739 Stonehouse m Rachel Lindsay b 1743

Edinburgh1956 — 2009-01-04 03:31:15Z

Hey Lisa, we're cousins, of sorts! Related thru John Semple and Ann Bell. My grgr-grandmother was their daughter Ann, their oldest. She married Gabriel Fyfe, their son John was my great-grandfather. His son John was my grandfather, his son John was my father and his son John is my brother...
I'm Heather, and I manage the Semple list.
contact me off list at hefyfe at cox dot net.

Re: Mary Semple, Quebec

DCR74 — 2008-11-13 17:35:33Z

Hello Semple searchers: In the past few months, with the help of the Quebec Vital Records which are online now, I have pieced together more information about my Mary Semple.Mary married Thomas Todd in 1836 in Montreal, St.James Methodist Church,both Mary and Thomas were said to be "of Montreal"; witnesses were John Semple,Arthur Todd and Thomas Daneson.Their first 3 children were baptized at St.James,between 1838 and 1841.I then found that they were farming in Ancienne Lorette (Quebec City) where four children were baptized by the Methodist circuit minister between 1843 and 1848, when they then moved to LaPrairie, and six more children were baptized between 1848 and 1858 at St.Lukes Anglican Church. In 1858 Mary died at LaPrairie, aged 41,(thus a birth year of about 1817). In following her children through census data, her son gave the information that his mother spoke Gaelic, which could indicate that she came from the West of Scotland. I know she could not write as she signed records with her mark. Still lots of questions, but I thought I would share what I have found so far. I cannot find an immigration record or extended family for Mary, except perhaps the "John Semple" who was the witness at her marriage.

Re: Mary Semple, Quebec

arthursemple69 — 2008-11-13 05:48:27Z

It so happens that I'm searching for the siblings of my gg father James Semple who married Janet Steel.

I have only just read a reply to my message that tells me about a William Semple who married a Ann Steel and other family members including a Mary. This is of course a very long bow at this stage to make a link but every thread needs to be checked out. I will do a search on the Steel family to find who were linked to that family.

Re: Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

arthursemple69 — 2008-11-13 05:36:44Z

Thank you for your reply. One never knows but there is some possibility that two brothers would marry two sisters. That has actually happen in a family on my wifes side.

Somewhere along the way in my search the name William has appeared. Maybe I need to do a search to see what family members were in my gg mother's family to establish possible links.

Re: David Semple and Eliza Stewart from County Derry, Ireland toBeccaria, Clearfield, PA

sandrasemple — 2008-10-11 03:41:01Z

re: this family. David and Eliza are my husbands great great great grandparents. We live on the farm that they built when they came to Clearfield Co., Pa.

Re: Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

dsdgtrdwf — 2008-09-30 11:48:34Z

Hey,

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Re: Elizabeth Semple

mea141 — 2008-09-20 03:04:58Z

Arthur, as far as I can remember without digging out files, was the nephew of John Thomson and came to live with him in Cleveland. John's wife was Elizabeth (Lizzie) Semple, and they lived next door to her sister Lillie Semple Carlisle (mrs. John).

John Thomson and Elizabeth Semple Thomson had a daughter named May Elizabeth who was known as Maisie. Maisie was my great-grandmother, she was born in 1871 and died in 1969, in full command of her senses until the end. I was 19.

I have a lot more info I'd love to share with you, and get yours. You can reach me more directly at maryalpern@gmail.com

I can't wait to hear from you my new distant cousin!

James Gault Semple - Missouri to Ohio

BekahAnn — 2007-06-11 21:58:23Z

Looking for the parents of James Gault Semple born 15 Nov 1884 in Missouri; died 05 Jul 1964 Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; married Marguerite Saphit/Saphir.
Per census records, both parents were born in Scotland. I have no further information.
Any help is appreciated.
~~ Bekah
BekahAnn@aol.com

Re: Semples of Bury and St Giles, Quebec, Canada

kaoakita — 2007-06-05 03:20:39Z

http://www.mackayhouse.com/Cemeteries/prkhrst.htm
The above link is to the Pinehurst cemetery just outside of Ste Sylvester Qc. Janet Black and John Semple are listed as buried there. I have a opy of each death registration at the Ste Sylvester Presbyterian Churc in Ste Sylvester county of Lotbiniere Qc. I would be happy to send you copies as well as the registrations for Dougalls 7 children. I have keep any records I have found on this family as my mother was a Semple and the family always said they had relatives in Ste. Sylvester.
Please contact me directly at lindalo@aiservice.com

Re: Semples of Bury and St Giles, Quebec, Canada

kaoakita — 2008-09-19 17:40:45Z

Hi, I have tried to re-contact you because I have some more info on your family. I was at the land claims offices in Sherbrooke, Qc. in the spring and found out more info. At the moment I do not have it handy please recontact me. Thanks Linda Kerr I have changed e-mails from Kaokerr to
urwithlinda@videotron.ca

Re: Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

kaoakita — 2008-07-11 15:48:58Z

William Kerr married Anne Steele. He died abt 1834 and she died ast 1832 in Glascow. They had a son William born 1798. By 1822 he had immigrated to Quebec City, Qc., Canada. I have well preservec copies of letters from 1822 on from Anne and also William to William Jn. They mention a sister Mary and also Amy. Father implores his son to bring Mary over and she is buried in 1859 at age 60 ib ?Quebec City. William had 7 children and died in 1878 in Quebec City. He was a flesher(butcher) and had a partner that went back and forth across the Atlantic. He visited the Sn Semples and told about them in his letters. Could these be two brothers married to two sisters?

Re: Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

kaoakita — 2008-07-11 14:31:45Z

Possible sibling? William Semple born before 1780 married Anne Steele born same circa. He died in 1834, she in 1832. They had a son William born abt. 1798 who left Glascow and sailed to Quebec City, Qc.,Canada abt. 1820. I have copies of well preserved letters written from Anne and from William Sn. to William Jn. The letters mention sisters Mary and Amy. Father asked son to bring Mary to Canada and it seems to have happened as she is buried in Quebec City. Junior was a flesher (butcher). He had a business partner who crossed the Atlantic a couple of times and who tells of visiting the senior Semples in his letters. William Jn.had 7 children died in 1878 in Quebec City. Could this fit into your family?
urwithlinda@videotron.ca I don't think yjis is the e address that ancestry has. Thank you.

Re: Semples of Bury and St Giles, Quebec, Canada

kaoakita — 2008-07-11 05:35:21Z

I have more information about John Semple in the 1880 census. I tried to send you the info but it was returned . Please contact me. My e-mail has changed to urwithlinda@videotron.ca.
Linda of Quebec, Qc., Canada

Re: Parents of William Semple b 1739 Stonehouse m Rachel Lindsay b 1743

kaoakita — 2008-06-20 13:51:18Z

Sorry I have a Robert Semple married to a Simpson but they only had a girl that dies young and a boy David. My line of reseach is William Hi All
Has anyone found the parents of this William Semple? Thanks to Bill Maley for the info on William's birthdate and William and Rachels children. That was all new to me.
My grandparents are: James Semple m Ann Chapman 1937
Ggrandparents=James Semple m Margaret MacGregor 1898
GGgrandparents= John Semple m Marion Boyd 1869
GGGgrandparents= John Semple m Ann Bell 1835
GGGGgrandparents=Alexander Semple m Margaret Cochran 1794
GGGGGgrandparents=William Semple m Rachel Lindsay 1764. All from the Lanarkshire area Scotland. Let me know if I can add anything to your tree.
Lisa Semple

1890Nov25: J. McKenzie SEMPLE married Aimee COUDERT (NYC)

metaphor — 2007-11-30 17:31:07Z

New York Times, 30 Nov 1890

MARRIED.

SEMPLE - COUDERT. -- On Nov. 25, 1890, at St. Francis Xavier's Church, by the Rev. George Kenny, S.J., J. McKENZIE SEMPLE to AIMEE MARGUERITE, third daughter of Charles Coudert, Esq.

==This is not my family,
and I have no further information.==

Re: PA Semples

dancingbear77 — 2008-03-30 02:13:17Z

I am curious if our families might be the same. My grandfather was William Roy Semple Sr. born in Philly, PA. His parents were Joseph Edward Semple Sr and Viola May Clothier. My grandfather had brothers Joseph Jr. and Elmer. My great grandfather had an uncle from what I have heard but not able to verify yet by the name of Samuel. I might have his wifes or sister's name I will try and look it up tomorrow. But let me know if you know anything familiar.
Thank you,
Shannon

Re: Parents of William Semple b 1739 Stonehouse m Rachel Lindsay b 1743

dancingbear77 — 2008-03-30 02:08:39Z

Do you know any of Samuel's relatives. I was told that my great grandfather (Joseph Edward Semple) had an uncle or great uncle by the name of Samuel Semple. Joseph was married to Viola May Clothier

Semple: William or Joseph???

dancingbear77 — 2008-03-28 19:05:12Z

My grandfather was William Roy Semple who was born in Philly PA in 1919. His father was Joseph Edward Semple. I have no other information to help me find out more about my family and would really like some help. If you know anything please let me know.
Joseph Edward Semple was married to Viola May Clotheir and had other sons, Elmer and Joseph Jr. to my knowledge

Re: Semple Family

dancingbear77 — 2008-03-28 18:59:41Z

I am trying to find more information on the Semple Family Tree. My grandfather was William Roy Semple who was born in Phil. PA in 1919. His father was Joseph Edward Semple and his mother was Viola May Clothier. If anyone has any information please, please, please let me know because I have nothing past this information

Re: Parents of William Semple b 1739 Stonehouse m Rachel Lindsay b 1743

sharonhelen — 2008-06-19 02:55:36Z

Hi my name is Sharon helen Semple

My father was william robert simpson semple he was born in 20 october 1938.. I think..I left when i was 2 years old and i have never heard of him since... I believe he had three child previously before he and my mother were married.....can you help with any other details

Re: Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

MaryH5577a — 2008-07-10 00:11:25Z

Would James have had a daughter named Ann who married John Clarke in Lincolnshire, England? John Clarke and Ann Semple had a son George b 1848 and m 1872 Anne Willey b 1853, and they immigrated to Queensland, Australia around 1886. Is there any connection with your line?

Samuel Sample/Semple and Catherine Caldwell

BSp7539 — 2007-09-12 00:13:06Z

Does anyone have any information about this family?

Samuel Sample/Semple B. Abt. 1734, d. Bef 1800 in Mecklenburg County, NC
m. Catherine Caldwell on 8 Nov 1759
Children:
1. William Sample, b. 1760
2. Thomas Sample, b. 1762
3. Isabella Sample, b. 13 May 1764
4. Caldwell Sample, b. 7 Sep 1766 m. Martha Houston 4 Jan 1791, Samuel Sample, bondsman
5. Mary Sample, b. 1 Sep 1768
6. John Sample, b. 27 June 1770, Orange County?
7. Agnes Sample, b. 25 Oct 1772, d. 10 Oct 1846, S. Bend, St. Joseph, IN
8. Robert Sample, b. 31 Aug 1775

I am trying to find a Mary Sample/Semple that married Samuel Fraser 31 Mar 1790 in Mecklenburg County NC.
There were several Mary Sample's born about this time in the Mecklenburg Co. NC area; but, out of the ones I know of, I have narrowed it down to this Mary Sample/Semple.
Would appreciate any information.
Thanks,
Betty Spence

Re: Elizabeth Semple

LynMcCulloch71 — 2008-09-19 19:47:19Z

I am researching this family at the moment. I am related to Arthur Thomson who married Elizabeth Carlisle. Elizabeth's mother was Lillie Semple.Where do you fit in? Yours, Lyn McCulloch nee Huntingford
PS Arthur was brother to my Grandfather William Thomson of Kilmacolm, Scotland

Semple's at Threestanes Farm, Stathavern, Lanark, Scotland

BernzG — 2007-10-16 02:18:52Z

Hi can anyone help me here.

Threestanes Farm - Strathavern

Home of William Semple & Magdalen Hamilton ???

Children
Margaret, John, Janet, William & Marion - born around 1733 to 1749

Interested on any information about this Semple family.

Cheers,
Bernz

Re: Semple's at Threestanes Farm, Stathavern, Lanark, Scotland

BernzG — 2007-10-17 08:28:23Z

Hi,

You could also try searching http://groups.yahoo.com/group/semple-list/
if you haven't already done so.

Cheers,
Bernz

Re: Semples

brigettemarykay — 2008-03-27 14:21:16Z

Hi my name is Brigette. My dad is Ted and I just found out that he was looking for information. And I am so suprised. I am trying to do the same, for a gift. I am so suprised that I found him on here and noticed that you had replied to his question. If you have any info at all please let me know. Thanks so much

Re: Semples

jtoepper1 — 2008-02-11 20:48:18Z

sylvester J. Semple was my grand mother's (Rose Toepper) brother. I have info on her siblings and her parents. Would like to share info.Any that you might have on June Wodeki, Rosemary Thompson and any other descendants
Jerry Toepper

Re: Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

arthursemple69 — 2008-07-12 06:11:44Z

Further to my post of 8 July I need to add another possible link. William Semple m Agnes Duncan 31 Dec 1863 Greenock, Renfrew, Sct. Son James Semple born 19 Jun 1864 Tradeston, Glasgow, Sct. In the 1871 Census Robert Duncan was listed with John Semple (my ggfather) and sister Ann Semple.

I would be interested in those researching their James Semple in particular the one listed above and what decendants they have found in their search. Does it go back to an Andrew Semple in the mid 1700's.

What other children did William and Agnes have other than James?

Arthur.

Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

arthursemple69 — 2008-07-08 05:37:08Z

James Semple born abt 1787 son of Andrew Semple & Agnes Allan. James married Janet Steel(Stiel,Steele).
Have completed the tree from James my gg grandfather and noted that there were nieces and nephews listed in various census. Assume therefore that James had some brothers or sisters. Other surnames linked are Allan,Kincaid,McCulloch,Kerr. Areas such as Campsie, Kilbirnie,Alexandra,Lennoxtown,Cowcaddens,Ochiltree,Tradeston,Anderston,Govan. Some of the family migrated to Victoria, Australia in the mid 1800's. Hope someone can give me some leads.

Siblings for James Semple abt 1787 Glasgow Sctld

arthursemple69 — 2008-07-08 05:37:08Z

D.T. Semple & Elizabeth Woods

kayemariann — 2008-07-25 04:52:23Z

I am searching for Elizabeth Woods who married David T. Semple on May 1, 1893. He must have been her second husband because her obit said she was the mother of Ed, Roy, and Bob Woods, Addie Carrier and Maud Cummings and Harold Semple b.abt 1894 (1910 & 1920 CO census). Elizabeth was born in Indiana, she lived in Wyoming in 1889, Canadian and Walden Colorado in 1899 & 1900. David and Elizabeth came from Kansas to manage the Mountain Home Ranch Road in Colorado. She died in October before 1910, her obit is not easy to decipher.

David Telfer Semple b. 3 Sept 1861 PA son of Robert Semple and Mary Weir Wyper Semple.

Semples - James Richmond Semple

glensmailmouse — 2008-05-15 14:08:38Z

James Semple brother of Margaret Richmond Semple came to Perth from Paisley Scotland with his sister in 1842. several years later he went to live at Silver Creek Buffalo New York, and then moved to Cleveland Ohio where he died 1875.

Semples - James Richmond Semple

glensmailmouse — 2008-05-15 14:08:19Z

David Semple and Eliza Stewart from County Derry, Ireland toBeccaria, Clearfield, PA

Beatrice_Daggett — 2008-03-06 13:33:28Z

I am looking for other researhers working on the David Semple b. Abt. 1814 and Eliza Stewart line.

Re: Semple's at Threestanes Farm, Stathavern, Lanark, Scotland

LKerrSept12 — 2007-10-17 02:05:38Z

I can not go back to the 1700's but my great great great grandfather was the first of five Williams that I can trace. In 1822 great grandfather William came to Canada. I have letters written to him by his mother and also his father and two different business partners between 1822 and 1850. His mother Anne or Agnes Steele died in 1832. His father also William died shortly after. They came from Lanark. William, who came to Canada married an Elizabeth Johnston in the 1850's in the province of Quebec Canada. William my granfather was born in 1861 in. Obviously I am interested in anything you find or anything else pertaining to my Semple family.

Semple family

lmglenday — 2007-12-24 10:20:51Z

Hi all,

Asking is there anyone out there with the names Walter Semple b@1837 and Christina Morrison b@1843 in their trees. They had about 5 or 6 kids. Please let me know .

Thanks Michael

Re: Samuel and John

lky5y — 2007-08-05 05:19:04Z

I was just wandering if you or any one else might have some info on a woman named Margaret Semple. I beleive that she was born in the late 1400's. She may have also have been called Margaret Sempill or Annabell Margaret Campbell. She married either a John Napier or an Alexander Napier. I beleive that her children's names were Patrick, Marion, Margaret, Andrew, and Alexander. Her parent's names might have been Duncan Campbell and Margaret Moncrieff. I was initially looking for the parents of a Patrick Napier but came up with two different possible answers. He had at least three children whose names I have listed as Mungo Napier, Janet Napier, and Francis Napier. I am descended from Mungo Napier, who may have been called John Napier. If anyone can help clear this up for me or give me any more information about these people I would be very thankful.

Thanks,

Meghan Young

Re: Semples

jthistory — 2008-08-21 17:24:03Z

Hey Brigette
I tried to contact your Dad, but was unable to make contact. I am in the process of moving and have had some problems with my old computer. I would love to share what info I have that dates back about 1890. Please e-mail me at jthistory@aol.com
Jerry Toepper

Re: 1890Nov25: J. McKenzie SEMPLE married Aimee COUDERT (NYC)

catmire88 — 2008-06-22 04:45:18Z

I have more info for McKenzie and Aimee. Unfortunately he died a year later in 1891 following "parlor surgery". He was an ADA in Manhattan and served under Fellows, Nicholls and Martine. He was born in Montgomery, AL in 1852. Aimee's family came from France, many were lawyers at the Coudert Bros. law firm. She later married Baron Fredrich Brenning and then again to a dePeyster.
Contact me for more info but note that my email is no longer at adelphia.net but rather cmire123@hotmail.com (I need to update with Ancestry).