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Re: Edward Simson,1919-2001, Arlene Simson,1934-2001, Ned Simson, 1963-2001

SMIRTEL — 2009-10-20 22:20:25Z

I'M 20YEARS OLD AND I LIFE IN SURINAME I DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT MY FAMILY BUT I KNOW THAT THEY WERE SLAVES THEY CAME FROM AFRIKA I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT WERE MY ANSASTORS CAME FROM I AM CURIOUS PLEASE DO SENME A MAIL AT S_MIRTEL@HOTMAIL.COM

Re: Rev. Andrew Simson - Scotland, 1520

GOswald — 2009-02-18 19:16:46Z

Hi, it's a long shot, since you posted to the Simpson board several years ago, but I have just found my Simpson connection - I believe. Perhaps you can and will help me flesh it out.
Rev. Andrew Simson (1520, Perth, Scot - Stirling, Scot)
+ Violet Adamson
Patrick Simson (ca 1556, Perth, Scot - 1618, Stirling, Scot)
+ Martha Baron
Lilias Simson (ca 1580 - )
+ Rev. John Gillespie (1580 - 1627)
Capt. John Gillespie
Rev. George Gillespie
Patrick Gillespie
William Gillespie
Janet Gillespie
Lilias Gillespie
Christain Gillespie
Mary Gillespie
poss. Archibald Gillespie.
Janet Gillespie
+ Rev. William Bertram

I have seen secondary sources, perhaps not so reliable, that say Janet was the sister of Rev. George Gillespie (1644, Stirling, Scot - 1722, Cecil Co., MD) minister at Christiana Presby. Church, Delaware, and I know the Gillespies and Simsons were interrelated. Do you have anything on Janet or before? I have her children to the present.
Thanks,
Ginny Oswald

SIMSONs with Silvander in their name

chrissyd205 — 2008-10-08 19:58:38Z

Looking for any SIMSON descendents who have Silvander as a christian, middle or surname in their tree.

James SIMSON married Honour ROACH in Plymouth, UK, in 1772 and same year had George Silvander SIMSON. They moved to Portsmouth, UK where they had Honour Roach (1774) and Joseph (1777). Then I lose track of them.

In 1802, another James SIMSON (shipwright, widower) married Mary Ann SULLIVAN in Plymouth and had Silvia SIMSON in 1805 and Silvander SIMSON in 1807 (deceased) and 1810 (survived - and possibly known as Samuel).

Silva/nder seemed to be an important name to someone - but who and why?

Re: Edward Simson,1919-2001, Arlene Simson,1934-2001, Ned Simson, 1963-2001

nancyjohnson545 — 2008-05-12 19:06:50Z

I was wondering if any of your Grubers had a sister Anna born about 1878 in Austria/Germany and came to America in 1901? Parents were Wenzel Gruber and Theresia Beck.

Francis Webb Simson

RayAndersson — 2008-04-06 09:48:28Z

Seeking information on Francis Webb Simson,born abt. 1805, died abt. 1882 in Fulham district Middlesex, Greater London. Married to Caroline Grace Goodwin abt. 1835.

Details sought include parents details etc.

Re: IVAN S SIMSON LIVING IN IOWA

kittysimson — 2007-09-19 04:06:08Z

IVAN S SIMSON OF DAVENPORT IOWA IS MY SONS GRANDFATHER. HOPE I CAN FIND OUT ABOUT SOME HISTORY FOR MY SONS AND GRANDSONS.

Simson family of Hornchurch, Essex

christinejcallow1 — 2007-02-16 17:55:12Z

Hi, looking for info on Charles Hudson Simon born circa 1809 in Great Clacton, Essex. He married Mary Ann Smith and they settled in Hornchurch, Essex. I am descended from their daughter Mary Ann born 1842 in Aldgate, London. Anybody with any info? Regards Christine.

Re: Scottish Simson relations

barefootgirl_83 — 2006-01-30 23:58:09Z

Hey Allison. We are more than likely descended from the same Simson line since medieval families didn't move around too much. But my Simson line only goes as far as Lilias Simson/Symeson who was born in 1590. From there I lost track of the male descendants. I'll look for more information on this family though and tell you if I find any direct links between us. I'll be in touch. Thanks for your reply.

Terra Tracy

Jane (Adams) Simson

rmacallester — 2006-01-27 00:06:21Z

Hey all!

I am looking for more on Jane Adams who was b. aug 22, 1763 in Albany, NY and d. bet 1845-1850 in Tonawanda, NY. she married John Simson ( 1753-1834, son of Robert Simson and Catherine Williams) March 26, 1778. Jane and John are my 6th great-grandparents thru their son Robert who married Lydia Moffat.

Unfortunately, that's all I have about Jane. Do any of you folks have anything else - like BMD records, obits, photos, etc? I'd like to get primary info for her and to also find her parents.

Thanks in advance for any clue or snippet of info!

Edward Simson,1919-2001, Arlene Simson,1934-2001, Ned Simson, 1963-2001

stonecoldead — 2005-08-24 16:15:49Z

Simson, Lehr, Knight, Kuphal.

Edward Frederick Simson, age 82, Arlene Myra Simson, age 67, and their son, Ned John Simson, age 38, died in a fire at the family home in the Township of Nepeuskun, Winnebago County, Wisconsin on Friday November 9, 2001.
Edward Frederick [Lehr] Simson was born on June 25, 1919 in the Town of Nepeuskun, the son of Emil & Adeline (Lehr) Simson. Ed lived his entire life on the family farm, and enjoyed driving tractors, even in his later years.
Arlene Myra [Knight] (Kuphal) Simson was born on September 17, 1934 in the Town of Scotts, near Cambria, WI. She was the daughter of Irvin & Elsie (Knight) Kuphal. She and Edward were united in marriage on July 3, 1954 at St. John Lutheran Church in Berlin.
Ned John Simson was born on April 1, 1963 in Ripon. He attended classes at the Ripon C.P. Center, and later at Pella School in Waupun. Ned was also a Cub Scout. He was a happy person, loved animals, and helped as he could on the farm. Ned was confined to a wheelchair all of his life. Surviving members of the Simson family include Emil (Lori) Simson, twins, Connie & Bonnie Simson, & Herman Simson, all of Ripon; Patsy Simson of Green Lake, Raymond Simson, Susan (Michael) Gruber & Adam Simson, all of Ripon, and Betty (Gregory) Wesolowski of Packwaukee. 4 Grandchildren; Jonathan, Sarah, & Benjamin Gruber and Damien Wesolowski. Arlene’s 2 sisters; Deloris Oakley of Milwaukee, and Doris Jacob of Beaver Dam; and Ed’s brother, Henry (Elsie) Simson of Berlin, Wisconsin.

Re: Pink (Pinck)Pinckney Simpson

mjgstonegate — 2005-03-18 12:00:31Z

I am a direct descendent of Pinckney Simpson, born Richmond, York, England about 1771. Married Mary Allanson 1796. I am hoping to exchange further information!

Re: Pink (Pinck)Pinckney Simpson

billjenkin1 — 2004-12-31 17:41:34Z

I have no information except that one Pink E. Simpson, b. 4-4-1847, d. 4-20-1929 and wife Sarah U. Simpson, b. 2-7-1859, d. 11-19-1925 are buried in Simpson cemetery, Calhoun County MS. I have surveyed that cemetery and there is no marker for the Pinckney and Mary that you mentioned.
Calhoun County Historical Soc. is publishing a book with all graves listed. This might be of help to you.

Re: Pink (Pinck)Pinckney Simpson

bill_jenkin — 2004-12-28 20:58:59Z

I am also descended from a Mary Allanson & Pinckney Simpson of Richmond Yorks; son of Thomas Simpson and Anne Pinckney. I am trying to trace any other decendents of George Pinckney and Sarah Pemberton (Grandparents of said Pinckney Simpson).

Francis E Simson & Mary E Hobbs

raeoma45 — 2004-09-29 23:36:30Z

Searching for family members of Francis Eugene Simson he was born 1873 in Ottumwa Iowa. he Married Mary E Hobbs Nov 19,1902.she was born abt 1873-1874 in Ottumwa IOwa. They had the following children.
Ivan Samuel Simson born Sept 3,1909 in Cedar Rapids Iowa.
Donald Simson born abt 1913
Bessie Simson born abt 1911
if you know these family names please email to raeoma@aol.com
Thank You
Deborah

Jacob Simson

fhc3371867 — 2004-09-21 17:28:29Z

Re: Pink (Pinck)Pinckney Simpson

2004-02-09 22:59:57Z

My husband's great-grandfather, Pink E. Simpson, was born 4-4-1849, d. 4-20-1929, buried in Simpson family cemetery in Calhoun County MS> Mr. Simpson's wife, Sarah U. Simpson, b. 2-7-1859, d. 11-19-1925 is also buried in the Simpson family cemetery in Calhoun County.

I have a list of other family members buried in same cemetery.

Simson Family of Scotland and Wisconsin

2004-01-22 23:11:35Z

I am researching the family of Thomas and Lilly L. Simson of Milwaukee. Their children were James Bruce aka Jock, Pearl, Margaret, and Christine. There was a relative with them named Isidor who was VP of the Scheftels & Simson Co. James disappeared, leaving a wife and son. He was a pharmacist and was born about 1900 in Scotland. I am most interested in locating any information on him. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank you.

Re: Joel M. Simson

vernefish — 2003-12-12 17:06:17Z

Hi, we have a lot of SIMSON family. Delos S. b in Oberlin, OH Feb 6, 1863. Joel Simson is Delos's father. Joel was born about 1810 in Tonawanda, NY, married Anna Elizabeth St. John after 1830. Joels mother is Lydia Moffit, Sept 15, 1784, died in Tonawanda Jan 17, 1865 (Erie County) JOels father was Robert Simson, born NOv. 15, 1782 and died Mar 31, 1836 in Tonawanda, NY Robert and Lydia had 5 children, John Robert b May 19, 1805, Joel b Oct 15, 1807, Sarah b May 23, 1810, Clarissa b April 15, 1812 and Williaml Fayette June 6, 1822. Elaine, my wife has William Fayette as her ggrandfather. We would be very happy to share info on the SIMSON family. We have much more., as we are still living near Tonawanda, NY
Regards,
Verne Fisher

Re: Henry or Heineman or Hyneman SIMSON or SIMPSON b. ca 1814 Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany

2003-11-12 01:44:54Z

You're absolutely right. This family most definitely was Jewish. Sometimes Jewish records can be found among church records. The LDS also sometimes has microfilm of Jewish records. One of the best sources of information, if they can be found is circumcision records. However, these are hard to find.
Anyway, compounding this problem is the likelihood that Simson is a patronym and it is not unlikely that he had siblings or cousins that chose a different surname. Jews weren't required to have surnames in Hesse-Darmstadt until around 1812, at the time he was born. So, I would surmise that his father or grandfather was most definitely named Simson or Samson or maybe even Simon. That means that I need to be aware of all of these surnames and perhaps Simonsohn as well.

Re: Henry or Heineman or Hyneman SIMSON or SIMPSON b. ca 1814 Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany

2003-11-11 21:23:38Z

Most of the surnames you provide strongly suggest that your ancestors were Jewish [e.g., Blum, Adler, Cohen, etc.] Finding records on people of Jewish extraction can be difficult since they weren't in the mainstream of German society. No baptismal records would exist, obviously; they almost always lived outside of Gentile towns in small villages called "shtetls". So they rarely left conventional records by which Gentiles could be tracked.

Re: Tonawanda NY Simsons

2003-10-23 04:59:41Z

Thanks Dan. I will follow your suggestions, and look forward to your reply. Regards, John

Re: Tonawanda NY Simsons

2003-10-23 03:34:26Z

John-my connection to the Simsons goes back to the old days in Tonawanda and unfortunately my mother-Rita Brenon Ward-the last of her generation-died last June-so I will have to research my records to try to help you. Give me a couple weeks though as I am all tied up in the Co Exec election for awhile. You might try Vern Fish on this board in the meantime-I believe his wife is related to the Simsons. Tonawanda is up the road from me here in Eggertsville, sort of my second home, and I have a lot of relatives there chiefly on the Brenon line. Dan. 837-1170.

Re: Tonawanda NY Simsons

2003-10-22 16:45:18Z

Hi, I am a native of Tonawanda, NY. I am interested in learning more about a John Simson who ran a music store in Tonawanda circa 1930 - 40. He had a grandson named Harold. His wife, nee Deere I believe, was a well known piano teacher in town. Is he in your line? Tonawanda was and is small, and the relatively unusual spelling of the surname suggests that he is. Regards, John

George Simson 1734-1805 sea captain

2003-09-29 09:30:35Z

Looking for the birth of George Simson, circa 1734. He became captain of the "Fort William" for the British East India Company. He retired to Lewisham in Kent. Daughter Eliza Simson married Thomas Tanner

Pink (Pinck)Pinckney Simpson

2003-07-21 14:43:23Z

Searing for parents of Levora Simpson, born and died in
MS> Levora is grandmother of my husband, Max Dorris.
Levora is believed to have had at least two brothers, Hubert and Earl who moved from MS to OK

Re: Joel M. Simson

2002-11-06 15:36:00Z

Hi Barbara..

I just received a 'snail-mail' letter from Vern Fisher yesterday as he was not able to contact me at my old addy. I have moved to Southern CA. You can email me here. I have stored all my genealogy data for now, but would love to hear from you. I am limited on computer use, as I'm having to use my step-dad's, but will try to respond when possible.

BTW..my mother remembers your grandfather, Les BELL. They use to play together as children. Her name is Doryce BARTON Mead Weed and she is 85 this month.

Thanks for the note, Vern..

Sharon

SIMSON_J_M_and_Annie_E.JPG

2002-10-18 11:28:29Z

I photographed this tombstone in the Grapevine Cemetery, Tarrant County, Texas. Feel free to use the picture for your records.

This is one of the 23,649 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

Re: Rev. Andrew Simson - Scotland, 1520

2002-10-09 22:21:59Z

I have relatives with the SIMSON surname from Scotland also, but I only know of them up until 1655. My ancestor is John Simson, born in Scotland in 1655. He marrried a Mary before 1680. I was wondering if you know of his ancestors. Maybe we are related!

Looking for Robert Simson, US before 1945

2002-08-15 05:53:01Z

Hi!

I found out recently that my grandmother, Olga Gleich, nee Janczer when she filled out a form in 1945, has put as her
next family member a cousin Robert Simson in the US.

Any ties to Simson, possibly from Galicia/Poland?

Re: Edward Simson,1919-2001, Arlene Simson,1934-2001, Ned Simson, 1963-2001

2002-07-18 12:48:12Z

i was talking to my girlfriend on the phone and she told me that she found this while searching my name on Google.com, and sure enough, here it is. This is the obituary from the Ripon, Wisconsin newspaper. How it ever ended up online I don't know, but I appreciate it. the memory of them will now last forever on the internet. again, thanks to R. Williams for putting this online, and may God bless you.

Jean SIMSON & Thomas BISSET, Angus, Scotland

2002-06-03 23:35:53Z

My 5G Grandmother was Jean SIMSON who married Thomas BISSET, probably around 1750. My 4G Grandfather, Robert BISSET, was born in 1754 at Panbride, Angus, so I am assuming that Jean and Thomas came from that general area.

Is anyone else researching this particular branch of the SIMSON family? I'm happy to share information with other researchers.

Islay Simson's

2003-04-04 14:54:27Z

Looking for links to the family of Hector Simson and Margaret nee Campbell Islay of Islay late 1700's early 1800's

Re: Clarissa Simson

vernfish — 2002-10-31 03:33:50Z

Over a year later, my e-mail is vernfish@juno.com
We are in touch with descendants of Joel SIMSON and Delos S. in Texas. Address Barbara Kirby Rt 1 Box 231, Granite, OK 73547. e-mail kennithk@brightok.net
(I never got the photo of Clarissa's grave that I recall)
Look at the SIMSON site on Ancestry. Daniel Ward has a couple posts on his side of the SIMSON famlily.

Re: Tonawanda NY Simsons

vernfish — 2002-10-31 01:25:52Z

Hi we come from William Fayette, brother of John Robert, sons of Robert Simson and Lydia Moffit. Are you a descendant of John Robert SIMSON who married Frances Long ? We too, come from Tonawanda and N Tonawanda. For reply please use e-mail at Juno, ie vernfish@juno.com

Re: Descendants of Joel Moffit & Anna Eliz. St. John Simson

vernfish — 2002-10-31 01:16:04Z

We are in contact with the family in Oklahoma and Montana. A Nancy Kirby uses e-mail address Kennithk@brightok.net and would like to get in touch with you. They are sending us info.

Alfred Simson

PBrownsey1877 — 2003-07-02 20:35:52Z

Does anyone have any Biographical informtion about an Author ALFRED SIMSON. I have a 1903 Book written by this gentleman GARDEN MOSAICS (Philosophical, Moral and Horticultural)Published by Duckworth & Co in 1903.I would gratefully accept information at pwbrownsey@aol.com

Henry or Heineman or Hyneman SIMSON or SIMPSON b. ca 1814 Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany

Janet_Akaha — 2003-03-04 20:33:52Z

I am looking for information on my GG Grandfather Henry SIMSON. He came to the US in 1834 from someplace in Hesse-Darmstadt, Germany. I'm not sure exactly where he was born. He landed in Baltimore, but settled in Philadelphia. He married Mary BLUM of Kleinsteinach, Bavaria around 1840. They had 14 children including 8 girls and 5 boys. These include; Rebecca (Mrs. David AARON), Josephine (Mrs. Herman ADLER), Benjamin, Caroline (Mrs. Solomon THALHEIMER), Henry (married to Gertrude GERSTLE), Julia (Mrs. Robert Meyer RAAB), Esther (Mrs. Moses BILLSTEIN, Alfred, Theresa (Mrs. H David COHEN), Joseph R (married to Winona ROGERS), and Eda/Edith (Mrs. Harry S WEILER). Offspring tended to use the SIMPSON spelling.

Tonawanda NY Simsons

danielward159 — 2003-02-14 05:47:38Z

Everett B. Simson married Mary Mathilda Koch. She was born in Amherst, NY 22 Jan 1858, died 1897. Her father was Robert L. Koch, born in Germany 9 May 1829, died in 1885 and her mother Elizabeth Kibler, born 20 April 1835, died in 1909. Robert L. Koch was my gg grandfather.

Tonawanda NY Simsons

danielward159 — 2003-02-14 05:47:38Z

Everett B. Simson married Mary Mathilda Koch. Everett's parents were John Simson and Frances M. Long. Mary's parents were Robert L. Koch and Elizabeth Kibler. They had 3 children: John, who married Carrie Dier; Edith, who married Adalbert Cronk; and LeGrand, born 1886, died 1974, who married Gladys Davis, who was from Lancaster, NY and a daughter of NYS Senator George A. Davis (49th NYS Senate District 1896-1906, 50th NYS Senate District 1907-1910, Lancaster, NY).LeGrand divorced and remarried a Helen l/n/u.

Tonawanda NY Simsons

danielward159 — 2003-02-14 05:47:38Z

From an early history of Erie County, under brief personals: John Simson, p.o. Tonawanda,retired lumber dealer, and farmer, born in Cooperstown, Otsego County, in May 1803, came to Erie County in 1811, was Assemblyman in 1872, and has held several town offices; wife Frances M. Long, born in Pennsylvania, August 3, 1814, married in 1834, died March 24, 1881; children eight of which four are living: Mary, Frances M., Josephine C., and Everett B. William B. Simson, p.o. Tonawanda, attorney and brick manufacturer, born in Erie County in 1853. Parents WilliamT. and Harriet (Shell) Simson, both born in Erie County; children four-Volney, John R., William B., and Hattie A. Volney is an attorney at Lockport, NY , John R. a graduate of the medical college at Cleveland.

Looking for family

sheilasorrell — 2003-02-01 11:16:51Z

I am looking for the family of George Simpson who was an actor in the London Little Theatre in London Ontaria. died late 50's early 60's wife Jesse, children Margaret, Edwaed, Brian.

Re: SIMSON FAMILY TREE

Raeoma1958 — 2003-09-24 18:37:11Z

update
1930 census of Iowa
Mother Mary E Simson was 58 years of age and Son Ivan, Daughter Bessie and Son Donald all living

Simson Genealogy

Raeoma1958 — 2003-09-24 18:16:59Z

Searching for the following names, if you know of these names feel free to email, I am looking for the missing links, willing to share what I have. Happy Hunting.
Francis Eugene Simson. B 1873 EST, ? IA Husband
Mary E Hobbs B 1873-74, D June 17,1932 IA wife
Other marriage Amanda Knapp
Ivan Samuel Simson, B 1909, D 1974 Iowa son
Bessie Simson B 1911 Est, IA daughter
Donald E Simson B 1913 Est IA, son
other names to Notice:
Lawrence Samuel Hobbs
Margaret Catherine Buchanan
Samuel Simson, Vermont, Indiana, Iowa, Delila J Loomis, Ohio
Frank Simson B 1852 D 1913 and Margaret Bock
I have only named a few.
if any of these names are in your file please contact me.

IVAN S SIMSON LIVING IN IOWA

Raeoma1958 — 2003-12-03 01:09:24Z

IVAN S SIMSON WAS BORN SEPT 3 1909 IN IOWA.
HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED DONALD, AND A SISTER NAMED BESSIE. IF YOU HAVE ANY OTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ME. LOOKING FOR BIRTHDAYS AND PEOPLE WHOM THEY HAVE MARRIED.

Re: Joel M. Simson

BarbaraKirby72 — 2003-01-19 04:44:03Z

I would like to get email from Sharon Howard or a Verne Fisher. Have information Joel and Delos Simson

Re: Joel M. Simson

rita12453 — 2003-02-21 06:48:50Z

hello,
I found your message interesting. I am looking for Simson family
members. I believe my gggrandfather was Joel Simson. He was
born about 1826. He married Manerva( Potter?) and they had
4 children Albert, Ann or Anna,Clora and Hattie (Harriet).
Harriet is my ggrandmother. She married William Risley and they had 1 daughter Clora. Clora married Peter Belitz.
They seem to come from Philidelphia, but mainly Ohio. All the children were born there. What do you think? Any possible connections? I have alot of old photos, one which which is identified as Clarissa Cook.

Re: Joel M. Simson

vernefish — 2003-12-12 17:06:17Z

Our Joel M. SIMSON was born much earlier, in 1807 and his wife was Anna Elizabet St. John. He had 3 children, Delos b 1836, Addie, b 1841 and Hattie b 1847. It is interesting that you have another Joel M. SIMSON. Is it possible that yours came down thru John SIMSON, born 1758 in Ireland ? He died in Springfield, NY in 1826. There likely is a connection somewhere.
Verne

Re: Joel M. Simson

vernefish — 2003-12-12 17:06:17Z

Glad to hear from you again. We are enjoying contact with these "cousins" in OK and Montana.

Re: Tonawanda NY Simsons

vernefish — 2003-12-12 17:06:17Z

Thats good stuff, but not 100 % right. My wlife Elaine is descended from Dr. John Simson. His father William Fayette, mother is Hattie Schell. Grandfather Robert, b Nov 15, 1782, gmother Lydia Moffat b Sept 15, 1781. Contact me if you are interested.

Clarissa Simson ancestors

j_woolson — 2002-04-13 03:30:22Z

Looking for ancestors of Clarissa Simson, b.1812 in Tonawanda,NY. Father Robert Simson.