Thursday, May 8, 2008

Tennessee, Jackson County

1806 Thos. Simpson and James Simpson among others signed a petition. The county wasn’t identified but the signers appeared to be residents of Jackson County. (Petitions to the General Assembly of Tennessee)

1806 James Simpson, Thomas Simpson Sen., John Simpson, identified as citizens of the extension of Jackson Counnty signed a petition to create a new county (Overton County?)

1809 Aug. 23 James Simpson, 70 acres (Grant #1513, Bk. C p. 38)

1813 Apr. 19 James Simpson, 20 acres, Grant #4661 Bk. I, p. 456)

1835 September 23 Testimony in court regarding residents of Abington, Washington Co., Virginia stated that George Simpson landed at Newcastle, Delaware in July 1788, that George Simpson of Jackson Co., TN and other residents of Abington were born in County Tyrone, Parish Dunacary, in or about 6 miles of Omak, the shire town, Ireland. He was the son of John and Betsey (Buchanan) Simpson. Betsy’s sister married James Carson Sr.. (Simpson Families from Albert Carr)

Monday, March 17, 2008

Tennessee, Smith County

Smith Co., Tennessee (formed 1799 from Summer County)


1800 June 18 “Avenire to the ensuing Court was appointed (to wit): William Simpson, Reuben Alexander and others. (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1800 September 15 William Simpson served on a grand jury (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1800 September 17 James Simpson was appointed overseer of the road “from Witcher’s to the state line and all hands living on Salt Lick, Defeated Creek and Wartrace Creek to work under Draper and all hands living on Jenning’s Creek…” (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1801 Andrew Simson and William Simpson signed a petition regarding the annexation of Wilson & Smith Counties (TN petitions Vol. 1, pp. 81, 82)


1801 March 14 James Simpson was on a jury to lay out a road “from Payne’s Ferry at the mouth of Peyton’s Creek to Daniel Witcher’s by way of Michael Murphy’s” (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1801 July 1 Thomas Simpson announced that his wife had left him and he wouldn’t be responsible for her debts (Tennessee Gazette, Nashville)


1801 September 22 “Venire Facias to the ensuing Court (viz) William Simpson and others. (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1801 December 21 William Simpson, Daniel Alexander and others served on a grand jury. (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1802 March 15 John Simpson was charged with “begetting a bastard child on the body of Elizabeth Wakefield and was bound in recognizance in the sum of #300 with James Simpson and Roderick Jenkins, his securities. (Cal’s Column transcribed on Smith Co. USGenweb, found by Linda Bollinger)


1805 Mar. 11 James Callaway of Bourbon Co., Kentucky to William Simpson of Smith County, Tennessee, $500 acres, 335 acres, east fork of middle fork of Goose Creek . Wit: Isaac Simson, Joshua Owings attorney for James Callowy, Elijah Adams, Daniel Oglesby. (Smith Co. Deed Bk. B, p. 327)


1805 Dec. 9 William Simson of Smith Co to Solomon Adams, $200, north side of Cumberland River on Goose Creek, middle fork. Wit: Josiah Howell and William Simson. (Deed Bk. B, p. 487)


1807 April 25 William Simpson and wife Polly Howell separated (General Abstracts from TN Newspapers by Eddleman – found by Reva Hopkins Bruhn)


1818 Nov. 20 Shippy A. Puckett to Hannah Simpson of Smith Co. 70 acres on Fall Creek (Wilson Co. Deeds)


1820, 1821, 1822 heirs of James Simpson by Augustine Robinson (Smith Co. Wills)


1821 Thomas Simpson was born in Kentucky in 1806, son of James Simpson who probably died when Thomas was a teenager. Thomas came to Smith County ca. 1821. His mother was Mary Lancaster. Mary Simpson had at least Thomas, John and Agnes Simpson.

Augustin Robinson, husband of Thomas' sister Rachel, was guardian to minor children. By 1 Jan. 1827 all children were of age and rec’d a share of their father’s estate. Agnes had married G.W. Coopwood by then. (Biographical sketch written by Merle Stevens and published in the Smith County History book who make a few corrections via email June, 18, 2008)


1824 Feb. 27 Augustin Robinson, guardian of the heirs of James Simpson. (Smith Co Circuit Court Records Book 11 p. 18)


1828 Feb. 8 Aaron Braswell to James Simpson, $1000, 3 tracts of Dry Fork of Smiths Fork and bought of Henry Hays on tract of 30 acres, 62 acres, 17 acres total of 109 ½ acres. Test Adam Dale, Saml Williams, M.S. West (Smith County Deed Book I, pg. 486)


1830 census p. 105 Thomas Simpson (121001-11001), p. 97 Thos. Simpson (00001-00001), p. 118 John Simpson (00101-000000001)


1830 Nov. 15 James Simpson, 50 acres, grant #10121 (Bk. 12, p. 456)


1832 Nov. 23 James Simpson indebted to Leonard Fite for $700 mortgaged land on the waters of Dry Fork of Smiths Fork of the Caney Fork that Jas. Simpson bought from Aaron Braswell. Payment due 1 Jan. 1834. James Simpson signed with his mark. Test: Wm. C. Garrison, David Fite and Thos. Whaley (Smith Co Deed Bk. L, pg. 195)


1833 James Simpson, son of Thomas Simpson and Atlanta Ellison) was born.


1834 Feb. James Simpson, John Hays, Matthew Simpson, etc. jury to raod from Elizabeth Hays on the Dry Fork to intersect with the road on Indiana Creek. (Smith County Circuit Court Book 13, p. 70)


1834 Aug. 25 John Johnson, Reuben Alexander, Robin Braswell, William J. Bennett, Thomas Simpson, Thos. Lancaster, etc. jury for road of 3rd class from Coggins Ferry to intersect the Wolf Creek road passing round the east side of William F. Daniels. (Smith County Circuit Court Book 15, p. 166)


1836 Jan. 23 Charlotte D. Simpson, daughter of Thomas Simpson and Atlanta Ellison) married Archibald A. Davis.


1837 Robert Tate (son of John Tate Sr) dies and his will, prepared the previous year, is filed in Wilson County TN court. It lists the following heirs: -sister Dorcas Simpson of Overton County, Tennessee, sister Mary Ragan of Washington County, Arkansas, brother Alfred, Carter Tait of Overton County [TN], -brother John Tait [John Tate] of McMinn County [TN], -niece Margaret Simpson Ely of Overton County (dau of John), niece Nancy Jane Tait of McMinn County (dau of John), niece Elizabeth Tait "who is the daughter of Vincent Benham Tait of White County, Tennessee" (but does not list her two brothers), nephew Robert Tate Simpson of Overton County (son of Dorcas Tate Simpson; none of Robert's siblings are listed.), nephew James McDonald Tait of McMinn County (son of brother John) (Source Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net)


1838 Nov. 24 Ordered that Jacob Fite, Leonard Fite, James Simpson be appt’d a jury to view and mark an alteration in that part of the road which passes through the land of Samuel Williams (Smith County Circuit Court Book 12 p. 15)


1839 Jan. 28 Joseph Thomas Simpson, son of Thomas Simpson and Atlanta Ellison) was born.


1840 census Thomas Simpson (1200011-10000101) and Thomas E. Simpson (10001-12001)


1841 Oct. 3 Lewis E. Simpson, son of Thomas Simpson and Atlanta Ellison) was born

Kentucky: Scott County

Scott Co., Kentucky (formed 1790 from Woodford County)

1818 August 20 Mary Simpson was named in the will of Richard Power who also mentioned Susannah Campbell. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 91.)

Tennessee, Davidson Co

Davidson Co., Tennessee (formed 1783 from Washington District)


1780 May Hugh Simpson signed the Cumberland Compact (1770-1790 Census of the Cumberland Settlements: Davidson, Sumner and Tennessee Counties page 113, copy from Linda Bollinger)


1788 October 7 William Simpson’s wife presented his nuncupative will in court. She was pregnant and they also had children named Gabriel, William, Sarah, Mary and Elizabeth. His estate inventory was delivered to court January 1797 by John Kennedy, administrator “in right of his wife”. (copy from Linda Bollinger) Lavinia Simpson gives deposition concerning the nuncupative will made by her husband, William Simpson. She and the child she was pregnant with and his two sons Gabriel and William Simpson should have the whole of the land whereon they then lived. He desired that the lands on Harpeth be equally divided among his three daughters, Sarah, Mary and Elizabeth. Sworn to before Sam’l Barton. (Tennessee Genealogical Records: Records of Early Settlers from State and County Archives by Edythe Rucker Whitley)


1791 January 7 Will of Andrew Simpson made 8 April 1789, filed 7 January 1791. To Levice Simpson, formerly the wife of William Simpson, dec. and to her daughter Mary Simpson, my plantation, etc. “all land lying in Chesterfield Co., Virginia, about 15 miles from Richmond on the waters of Falling Creek on the Buckingham Road. To my four children, Elizabeth, Keane, Mary and Andrew Simpson.” (Tennessee Genealogical Records: Records of Early Settlers from State and County Archives by Edythe Rucker Whitley page 211)


1791 May 24 John Boyd Sr. of Davidson County sells to Levecia Simpson of said county a negro girl.


1796 August 6 John Kennedy and Louisa Simpson were married. (Davidson Co., TN First Marriage Record Book)


1796 October 13 John Kennedy “in right of his wife” was appointed administrator, dower laid off to the widow. She is now Levinia Kennedy. Guardian appointed for Alexander Simpson, orphan of William (from Davidson Co., Tennessee, court minutes courtesy of Linda Bollinger). (An Alexander and Isaac Simpson were in Warren Co., TN in 1820 per census and petition.) Andrew Simpson’s daughter-in-law, Levinia, married John Kennedy after the death of William Simpson in Davidson Co., TN. Also Andrew owned a plantation near Richmond, Virginia per his will, he also owned a lot of land in Greene Co., TN but it wasn’t mentioned in his will. Andrew Simpson had a land grant in the same area as John Simpson. (from Barbara Baker)


1801 April 6 Thomas Simpson married Drusilla Verra (Davidson Co., TN First Marriage Record Book)

Monday, February 18, 2008

Tennessee, Wilson County

Wilson Co., Tennessee (formed 1799 from Sumner County)

1801 Andrew Simson and William Simpson signed a petition regarding the annexation of Wilson & Smith Counties (TN petitions Vol. 1, pp. 81, 82) Archibald Simpson married Mary Curry ca. 1801 (Article by Bonnie Simpson Valko in The Simpson Clan Spring 2003)

1801 March 24 Archibald Simpson (probably from Hawkins Co., TN) purchased 140 acres on Round Lick (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1801 April 30 Archibald Simpson sold 23 acres on Round Lick to John Harod (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1801 May 4 Archibald Simpson bought 18 acres on Round Lick (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1803 tax list William Simpson, Archibald Simpson in Capt. Wood’s District (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1806 tax list William Simpson, Archibald Simpson in Capt. Robert Branch’s district (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1806 tax list John Herrod, five Sherrell families and Peter Simspon in Capt. Roseborough’s District, the Sherrills came from the Catawba River area of NC (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1807 tax list Peter R. Simpson and Daniel Gough (husband of Sarah Simpson) (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1807 Feb. 21 Archibald Simpson sold his remaining land on Round Lick to John Alexander and probably moved to Gibson Co., Indiana for 1820 census (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1808 January 8 Samuel Simpson born (died 14 Feb. 1877 Humphreys Co., TN) married Evelina B. Coldwell (per email) on 1850 Gibson Co., Indiana census with children Sarah, Alexander and Edward G. Simpson (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)
1811 March 1 Power of Attorney in suit between Jacob Mileham and William Simpson plaintiffs and Joseph Branch, defendant of Halifax Co., NC, William Simpson of Bedford Co., TN, signed by Jacob Mileham, William Simpson and Archibald Simpson. Wit: Robert Alexander and Ephraim Sherrill (article by Don Simpson Vol. X No. 4 Spring 1995)

1813 Jan. 28 John W. Simpson to Wm. Glenn, lot #13 in Sparta. Test: Robert Pucket, Alexander Lowrey. (Deed Books)

1817 December 16 Nathan Simpson and Polly S. Mitchel were married, surety Nathan Simpson and Henry B. McDonald, Wit: F.C. Crutcher

1829 May 7 Nathan Simpson to Robert Jennings, 102 acres on Fall Creek. Wit: J. Jennings (Wilson Co Deeds)

1830 Mar. 20 Henry Whitlow, admr. of Nathan Simpson dec’d to Wm. H. Smith, 47 acres on Falling Creek (Wilson Co Deeds)

1837 Robert Tate (son of John Tate Sr) dies and his will, prepared the previous year, is filed in Wilson County TN court. It lists the following heirs: sister Dorcas Simpson of Overton County, Tennessee, sister Mary Ragan of Washington County, Arkansas, brother Alfred Carter Tait of Overton County [TN], brother John Tait [John Tate] of McMinn County [TN], niece Margaret Simpson Ely of Overton County (dau of John), niece Nancy Jane Tait of McMinn County (dau of John), niece Elizabeth Tait "who is the daughter of Vincent Benham Tait of White County, Tennessee" (but does not list her two brothers), nephew Robert Tate Simpson of Overton County (son of Dorcas Tate Simpson; none of Robert's siblings are listed.). nephew James McDonald Tait of McMinn County (son of brother John) (Les Tate email lrtate@comcast.net)

Tennessee, Sumner County

Sumner Co., Tennessee (formed 1786 from Davidson County)

1790 Thomas Simpson purchased land and was summonded from Sumner County for jury duty (1770-1790 Census of the Cumberland Settlements: Davidson, Sumner and Tennessee Counties page 113, copy from Linda Bollinger)

1790 Oct. 26 Thomas Simpson and Alexander Robinson witnessed the will of Laurence Thompson (Sumner Co, TN Abstracts of Will Books 1 & 2)

1793 Dec. 31 Thomas Simpson, 450 acres, assignee of Edward Griffin, grant #2473 (NC grant, B-2 p. 196)

1794 Thomas Simpson, William Kennedy in Capt. Cantrell’s District

1799 Thomas & John Simpson signed a petition to divide Sumner Co. (TN Petitions Vol. 1 p. 58)

1799 July 27 James Simpson signed a petition (TN Petitions Vol. 1 p. 148)

1801 October 20 James, Charles & J. Elijah Simpson signed a petition (TN Petitions vol. 1 p. 152)

1806 July 20 Sales of estate of James Simpson, dec’d, by Robert Simpson, admr. Buyers: Robert Simpson, Isaac Simpson, Eliz. Simpson, widow Simpson, Charles Simpson, E. Simpson, Elijah Simpson, John Simpson, Nancy Simpson. (Sumner Co., TN Inventories, Settlements & Guardian Accts. P. 30-31)

1816 Mar. 7 John Simpson wrote his will mentioning wife, Elizabeth, Jane, Bennett and Gilliam. His heirs lived in Madison Co., Missouri

1819 John W. Simpson and Jane Montgomery were married Sumer Co., TN Abstracts of Will Books 1 & 2)

1834 John Simpson’s will was probated (see March 7, 1816)

Tennessee, Overton County

Overton Co., Tennessee (formed 1806 from Jackson County)

1806 James Simpson, Thomas Simpson Sen., John Simpson, identified as citizens of the extension of Jackson Counnty signed a petition to create a new county (Overton County?) (Petitions to the General Assembly of Tennessee)

1813 Sept23 Thomas Simpson signed a petition formed by citizens of Monroe regarding the selling of town lots. (Petitions to the General Assembly of Tennessee, petition #6-1-1813)

1816 Sept. term John Tate (Sr) legitimizes Dorcas Tate Simpson (wife of Thomas Simpson) and Samuel Tate. John testified that he had these legitimate children "previous to his intermarriage with his present wife." John had married Elizabeth Parkinson (aka Parkeson/Parkison) in 1789 when she was about 20. The birthdates of the legitimized Samuel and Dorcas are not known with certainty; therefore they may or may not be Elizabeth's. For now, their mother is noted as "unknown". They would, however, be older than John and Elizabeth's other children. (Overton County, TN, Circuit Court Minutes, Sept. Term 1816, page 59 per Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net) See Wilson County, Tennessee for more)


1840 Thomas Simpson: 2 males 10-14, 1 male 20-29, 1 male 50-59, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 50-59 (Source Overton County TN census, pg 22-B and 23-A. (facing pages) provided by Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net)


1848 Thomas Simpson’s wife, Dorcas Tate Simpson died (Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net)


1850 Simpson, Thomas, 68, farmer, $900 real estate, VA, Eliza, 20, TN (said to be Thomas' wife), Sarah, 6 months, TN (1850 Overton County TN census, 5th District, page 33-A per Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net). Thomas Simpson, District 10, 65, Male, Black, 44, Female, Black, 31, Male, Black, 21, Female, Black, (Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net)


1850 Aug 4 Thomas Simpson, widower of Dorcas Tate, remarried to Eliza, Overton County TN. The following seems to implicate Eliza Simpson, who is listed in the 1850 household of Thomas Simpson, in a divorce action. Overton County TN Court Record: DIVORCES Mary M. BILBREY vs Isham M. BILBREY filed 2 Feb 1852. Married in Overton Co, TN 4 Aug 1850. Adultery with Aliza SIMPSON (Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net)

1850-1860 Thomas Simpson probably died between 1850 and 1860 He does not appear in the 1860 TN census and likely died before then. Place of death appears to be Overton County TN. Other researchers indicate he died in 1851 (Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net)

Tennessee, Claiborne County

Claiborne Co., Tennessee (formed 1801from Grainger and Hawkins Counties)

1818, Samuel Tate, deceased, Thomas Simpson, Executor. Deed of land to John Tate, son of Samuel Tate. (Les Tate email address lrtate@comcast.net) See Overton County for more

Sunday, January 27, 2008

Kentucky: Wayne County

Wayne Co., Kentucky (formed 1800 from Pulaski and Cumberland Counties)

1798 Reuben Simpson Sr. “came to Lower Beaver Creek”, the Simpsons came from Spartanburg, South Carolina (Deeds and Records Pertaining to Shearer Valley Church of Christ by Vickery and Simpson courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1799 James Simpson and Nicholas Lloyd (wife said to be Rachel Sherrill) received land grants (had to be at least 21 years of age, born by 1779) (A Century of Wayne County, Kentucky 1800-1900 by Augusta Phillips Johnson, p. 20, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork and Glimpses of Hist. Wayne Co., KY by B.G. Edwards, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork) John and Christian Simpson with sons Christopher, Thomas, William, James and their families move to Wayne and Pulaski Counties, Kentucky (Simpson: A Family of the American Frontier by John Worth Simpson p. 12)

1800-1810 between these years Thomas Kennedy, Nicholas Lloyd, Samuel Rector, Amos Wright, Reuben Simpson, John Simpson and James Simpson and Thomas Merritt obtained land grants (A Century of Wayne County, Kentucky 1800-1900 by Augusta Phillips Johnson, p. 20, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork) Thomas Kennedy, Amos Wright, Reuben Simpson, John Simpson and James Simpson obtained Kentucky headright grants (Glimpses of Historical Wayne Co,. KY by B.G. Edwards courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1801 November 20 tax list Thomas Simpson, Moses Simpson, Reuben Simpson, Josh Simpson were on the list of Wayne County lands formerly in Cumberland County. (Thomas Simpson wasn’t listed next to Reuben and sons but was on the same page. John Worth Simpson’s families were on separate section of the list. The list is alphabetized but is in two sections, one dated later than the other.) (Tax lists courtesy of June Bork Baldwin)

1801 December 16 Deed of gift from Roger Carson to daughter Mary wife of Peter Sullins and Sarah wife of James Simpson.

1802 John Simpson, Nathaniel Simpson, William Simpson (Source?) The Simpsons on the tax list were Thomas Simpson and William Roberson on Sinking Creek, Joshua, Ruben and Moses Simpson who had no land and James, William, John and Christopher Simpson on Cumberland River and Thomas and William listed near the latter but with no land. Also on Cumberland River were Edwd Mathooks (Mattox), Nicholas Murcer and Jones Murcer (Mercer) (Wayne Co., KY tax lists courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1802 September Reuben Simpson received grant No. 389 (Deed Book C p. 213)

1803 Nov 2 William Simpson and Peggy Mattox were married. Surety Edward Mattox ceremony by North East Esq. (Edward Mattox had 167 acres on the Cumberland River. Also in living on Cumberland River were two men named William Simpson, one had 400 acres on Cumberland River, the other had no land. (Wayne Co., KY tax lists courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1803 December 20 Thomas Simpson to William Wann 160 acres on south side Cumberland River and both sides Beaver Creek. Wit: M. Taul (county clerk) (Deed Book A pp. 75-76)

1804 February 20 Phileman Payne to Thomas Simpson 160 acres on Beaver Creek (Deed book A pp. 86-88)

1804 June 26 Moses Simpson married Sarah Penn, surety Hardy Wilson ceremony by Nicholas Loyd, J.P. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1805 March 18 Elizabeth Simpson, Reuben’s daughter, married Preston Beck (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1805 September 17 Stephen Renfro married Betsy Hicks, surety Henry Hicks, ceremony by Nicholas Loyd, J.P. Henry Hicks gives permission for his daughter (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1805 September 25 Reuben Simpson married Patsey Merritt, ceremony by Nicholas Loyd, J.P. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1807 February 14 Ruth Simpson married Samuel Rector, Surety James Grindle, Reuben Simpson gave permission for his daughter (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1807 Apr 6 Samuel Simpson and Betsy Fulton married. Surety was provided by Samuel Right (sic). Thomas Fulton gave permission for his daughter to marry. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1807 April 16 Jean “Jincey” Simpson married Benjamin Price, Christopher Simpson gave permission for his his daughter’s marriage (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1808 October 6 Hiram Kilgore and Nancy Grant marry, surety Joshua Simpson who also gave his consent as guardian (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1809 John Simpson, the father of the clan, died and was buried at Hutchinson Graveyard near old Salem Church (Simpson: A Family of the American Frontier by John Worth Simpson p. 12)

1809 April 13 Joseph Beck to Moses Simpson and his wife Sally Simpson (changes and becomes Moses and Sally selling to Joseph Beck) east side of Meadow Creek, lines of George Clarke. Wit: George McWhorter, Thomas Davis, Reuben Ownes, Hardy Hughs. (Deed book A pp. 275-277)

1809 May 13 William Wan to Baptist Church 1 acre 2 rods on the south side of Beaver Creek. Wit: George Wolfscale, John Ballou, Reuben Simpson (Deed Book B p. 392)

1809 November 30 Isabella Simpson married John Price, surety Benjamin Price ceremony by North East Esq, permission by Christopher Simpson for his daughter. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1810 Jan 9 John Simpson & Tolbart/Talbert/Tolbert Haile, Wayne Co. Kentucky, Thomas Murray, Washington Co. Tennessee & Butler/Butlar Hale, Sullivan Co., Tennessee legatees and heirs of Edward Mercer, late of Wash. Co. TO Pointon Charlton Senr; 200 acres on both sides of Kendricks Creek, $1100. Adj: Richard Daniels, James Gates, George Kincheloe. Sig: John Simpson, Tolbert Hale, Thomas (x) Murray, Butler Hale. Wit: John Helm, Pointon Charlton, Polly Snap. CT: May 1811. REG: 9/8/1811 (Washington County, Tennessee Deeds: 1797-1817, Vol. 2 by Loraine B. Rae, Published, copy provided by Larry Herrin)

1810 April 23 Lewis Whitesides and Sally Dunn married by Walter Emerson, surety John Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1810 Pointon Charlton purchased 200 acres on both sides of Kendricks Creek from the heirs of Edward Mercer, deceased. One of those heirs was John Simpson of Wayne Co., Kentucky. (Don Simpson Report No. 3 June 1995)

1810 census Jas. Simpson age 26-45 page 351, Geo. McWhirter age 26-45 page 353, John Simpson 26-45 page 357, Thomas Simpson over 45 page 360, Reuben Simpson age 26-45 and Isaac Sherril over 45 on page 364, Christian Simpson (female 16-26) and Christian Simpson over 45 and Wm. Simpson age 26-45 page 367, Wm. Simpson page 368, Thos. Simpson over 45 and Jas. Simpson age 26-45 page 369, Joshua Simpson age 26-45 and Reuben Simpson over 45 page 373. (Wayne Co., KY 1810 census courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1810 November 22 Christian Simpson and Forrester McKaughlin ceremony by Walter Emerson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1811 July 13 Joseph Bond and Abigail his wife to Thomas Simpson all of Wayne Co 20 acres on the south side of Cumberland River. Wit: M. Taul, Clerk (Deed Book A pp. 335-337)

1811 December Evan Wright received land grants on the north and south banks of Beaver Creek (Deeds and Records Pertaining to Shearer Valley Church of Christ by Ala Shearer Vickery and Elizabeth Simpson courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1812 August John Holland served under Capt. David McNair from Cumberland County

1812 December 21 John Hutson and Sarah his wife to Benjamin Shipley all of Wayne Co. 150 acres on south side of Cumberland River, Simpson’s Creek, John Simpson’s line, McGaghan’s line, James Mercer’s corner, Richard Mercer’s line. (Deed Book B pp. 76-77)

1814 July 17 David Ewing dec’d bound himself 4 Oct. 1810 to Thomas Crawford land on the lower line of George Ewing on Cumberland River etc. he died and appt’d Samuel Newell and Thomas Simpson his executors, heirs of Ewing listed (Deed Book B pp. 340-343)

1814 November 22 Jacob Back of Wayne to Martin Collins of Grayson Co., VA 200 acres on Beaver Creek between Phileman Paine & Simpson, south side of creek, binding on Thomas Simpson’s line. (Deed Book B p. 193)

1815 February 17 Avington Simpson married Lucinda Payne ceremony by John Smith (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1815 November 20 Isaac Bond to Benjamin Shipley 200 acres on south side of Cumberland River beginning on John Simpson’s north corner, Turner’s line, Timothy Dunn’s line, David Smith. (Deed Book B pp. 274-275)

1816 January 3 William Jones and Sally his wife to George Portman for 267 ½ acres on Beard’s line, widow Mullens corner, Barrows line. (Deed Book B p. 275-276)

1816 August 29 James Simpson, Christopher Simpson, William Simpson & Catherine Simpson the heirs of Thomas Simpson dec’d and above the age of 21 years and Samuel Newell, Walter Emerson and Isaac West commissioners appt’d by court to George Worley 200 acres patented in the name of said Thomas Simpson dec’d dated 5 October 1805, Walter Emerson’s line. . Wit: Thomas Chilton, Valentine Worley, John Worley. (One of the Thomas Simpson’s died – this is probably John Worth Simpson’s family) (Deed Book B pp. 290-292)

1816 October 1 George Worley and Elizabeth his wife to Joseph Hinds 200 acres patented in the name of Thomas Simpson on the south side of Cumberland River, Emerson’s line. (Deed Book B p. 318)

1817 March 1 Abraham Lefevers and Mary his wife to Thomas Simpson 200 acres on Cumberland River on the south side of the river. (Deed Book B pp. 400-401)

1817 March 18 George Portman and Patsey his wife to George Berry 267 ½ acres Joseph Beard’s line, widow Mullen’s corner, Barrows’ line. (Deed Book B p. 397)

1817 November 25 William Lupee married Betsy Sullons, surety James Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1817 November 17 James Simpson and Sarah his wife to Valentine Worley 200 acres patented in the name of James Simpson dated 1 June 1815. (Deed Book B pp. 458-459)

1817 November 26 William Sissell and Elizabeth Sullins married by Walter Emerson, surety James Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1818 June 15 Ann Martin died before she honored a contract with George Cox, in the descripton of the land Thomas Simpson’s corner is mentioned in the vicinity of the south side of Cumberland River. (Deed Book C pp. 56-57)

1818 August 27 Jonathan T. Turpin and Mary “Polly” Simpson married by Walter Emerson, surety Martin Turpin (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1818 October 15 Mary Simpson married Robert McGee, surety John Simpson ceremony by C. Phillips (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1818 October 18 Thomas Simpson and Catharine his wife to William D. Parish of Adair Co., KY 170 acres granted by patent 21 Aug. 1812 which said Simpson purchased from Joseph Bond and granted to said Simpson by deed 13 July 1811 on the south side of Cumberland River, Joseph Hinds line, Reaves line. (Deed Book C pp. 11-12)

1818 November 5 Isaac Sinclar and Anna his wife to John McHenry on Cumberland River, Thomas Simpson’s line, Aaron Turpin’s old road that leads from Turpins to Simpsons. (Deed Book C p. 9-10)

1819 Sally Simpson married William Cowan, Surety Samuel Scott, ceremony by Walter Emerson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork) Who is Sally?

1819 August 9 John Simpson of Wayne Co., Kentucky & Palbert Hale of Wayne Co., Kentucky, Thomas Murray of Washington Co., Tennessee and Butler Hale of Sullivan Co., Tennessee and heirs of Edward Harin of Washington Co., Tennessee paid $1100 for 100 acres on the banks of George Lindriel’s Creek in Washington Co., Tennessee (from Barbara Baker)

1820 census Samuel Simpson and John Summers on page 83, Thomas Simpson page 86, Christopher Simpson page and Reuben Simpson 90, Abbington Simpson, Reuben Simpson Jr., page 102 Reuben Simpson Sr. page 103, (3 men named Reuben!)

1820 August 25 Roger Carson and Elizabeth his wife to Samuel Cowan 195 acres on Meadow creek, Young’s military survey, Cooper’s corner, Samuel Hines line. Wit: James Gillaspie, James Simpson (Deed Book C pp. 170-171)

1821 February 9 Reuben Simpson and Sarah his wife to Charles Back 128 acres on the east side of Otter creek part of land granted to Reuben Simpson September 1802 beginning on the west side of Otter Creek, conditional line to Beaver Creek to Philliman Payne’s line opposite the mouth of Otter Creek. Wit: James Grindle and Jacob Back. (Deed Book C p. 213)

1821 Feb 12 Reuben Simpson and Sarah his wife to Samuel Simpson, $700 for 100 acres on south side of Beaver Creek part of a survey on a duplicate No. 389 granted to Reuben Simpson by Wayne Court at Sept. term 1802, on Otter Creek, conditional line between Samuel Simpson and Abingdon Simpson. Signed Reuben Simpson, Sarah Simpson. Wit: James Grindle, Avingdon Simpson. (Deed Book C page 214. Feb. 12, 1821, recorded 19 Feb. 1821, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1821 August 8 William Simpson of Giles Co., Tennessee to Ambrose Weaver 150 acres beginning at the 2nd corner of the former survey from the beginning (sic) on the river bank on the side of the cliff, Thomas Simpson’s line. Wit: Walter Emerson, James Weaver, N.M. Miner (Deed Book C p. 262-263)

1821 August 8 William Simpson of Giles Co., Tennessee to Ambrose Weaver 100 acres on south side Cumberland River, beginning on the river bank nearly opposite the mouth of Fishing Creek in Wayne Co. Wit: Walter Emerson, James Weaver, N.M. Mercer. (Deed Book C pp. 264-265)

1821 October 29 Hannah Hambleton, widow of Charles Hambleton and her children deeded Elisha Franklin, Samuel Collett, Thomas Simpson, William Lockett, John Kelly, Trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church land on Beaver Creek (Methodism in Wayne Co., KY 1802-1974 by Bess D. Stokes and Elizabeth F. Duncan, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1821 September 21 the Commissioners appt’d to settle with Jacob Hix, ex’r of the estate of William Acre deceased report. Jacob Hix, John B. Jackson and James Grindle mentioned. (Wayne Co., KY Pioneers Vol. 4 June Baldwin Bork page 32)

1822 January 10 Rebecca Simpson (daughter of Thomas) married James Daugherty, surety Francis P. Stone ceremony by John Eller (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1822 February Wayne County divided into school districts, No. 1 District commencing at and including William Hudson to Isaac Stephens to William Cullom, Samuel Martin to Beaver Creek including John Francis down the creek to include Abner Jones, Daniel Troxwell, Joseph Wade to Gholson’s old ferry including Thomas Simpson. District No. 8 began at Gholsons Ferry running up the river to the Pulaski line to the Cedar Sinking Ridge including the waters of Meadow Creek and the Sinking Ridge to Isaac Stephens to William Hudson’s thence to Thomas Simpson’s to the beginning.

1822 July 30 Martin Turpin to Christopher Simpson a negro named Anne and her son. (Deed Book C pp. 364-365)

1822 October 21 Vincent Garner and Susannah to Galen R. Elliot of Pulaski 50 acres on south side of River land Garner purchased of E. Hutcherson, beg. On Thomas Simpson’s line. (Deed Book C pp. 382-383)

1822 December 23 Christian Simpson to Wm. Simpson of Giles Co., Tennessee 1 slave. Wit: Wm. Christian, Jonathan T. Turpin (Deed Book C p. 412)

1822 December 23 Christian Simpson to Samuel Simpson of Marion Co., Mississippi 1 slave. Wit: Wm. Christian, Jonathan T. Turpin. (Deed Book C p. 412)

1823 October 11 James Coffey of Gallatin Co., Illinois to Obadiah Strange poart of two tracts, #1 200 acres being a seminary survey deeded by Richard Young in 1808, #2 239 acres headright survey dated 1804 granted to Coffey in 1811 on waters of Otter Creek, John Hall’s corner, dividing line between Simpson and Bonham, Wit: Samuel Simpson, Walter Hill, J.B. Jackson. (Deed book D pp. 16-17)

1823 October 24 Martin Crethsinger and Elizabeth his wife to Reuben Dowell for 100 acres part granted to Charles Kilgore in 1811 on south side Otter Creek a branch of Cumberland River, conditional corner between George McWherter and Charles Kilgore. Wit: George McWherter, JP, Samuel Simpson, Joseph Beck, Avington Simpson. (Deed Book D pp. 29-31)

1824 March 2 Christian Simpson to Christopher Simpson 1 slave. Wit: William Christian, John Chesney

1824 August 17 Elizabeth Simpson and Jason Van Winkle married by Lewis Parker, surety Napoleon B. VanWinkle (age 58 born GA) (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1824 October 25 William Simpson and Samuel Simpson by William Simpson his atty in fact of Hardeman Co., TN to James Simpson of Pulaski Co., Kentucky sold land derived “to us by descent from Thomas Simpson dec’d” in Wayne on Cumberland River, Catherine Simpson’s dower which land we are entitled to as 2 of the heirs and brothers of said Thomas, dec’d. (Deed Book D pp. 111-112)

1825 October 24 A summons was sent to James McHenry, John Goodrick, John Carter Esq., Enos Barnes, Nicholas M. Mercer to appear at the house of Abel Shrewsbury to testify in behalf of James Walker. John Carter is in Tennessee and not served by order of James Walker on Enos Barnes. Also summonded was Levi Hinds and Susan his wife, Peter Sullens, Samuel Hinds Sr. and Thomas Simpson to speak on behalf of James Walker. James Walker Sr. testifies that Merida was a slave born of a woman slave named Barbary “who was bequeathed to me by my grandfather Thomas Walker by will of record in the office of Orange Co., Virginia (Wayne Co., KY Pioneers Vol. 4 June Baldwin Bork page 32)

1826 February 24 John Anderson and Nancy his wife to Samuel Simpson for two tracts of land adj. George Berry, Samuel Collett, John Sanders and others no stated, Wm. Jones binding on George Portman’s line, Mullens’ corner. Wit: John Chrisman (Deed Book D pp. 223-224)

1826 October 13 Ambrose Weaver to James Weaver on the river bank on side of the cliff, Thomas Simpson’s line. Wit: Rodes Garth, Wm. Hutchison. (Deed Book D pp. 278-279)

1826 Nov. 21 Samuel Simpson married Octavo Wright. Surety Levi Hinds ceremony performed by Matthew Floyd. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork) Samuel S. (a son of James) and his wife Octavia settled near the Mississippi River in Obion Co., Tennessee (Simpson: A Family of the American Frontier by John Worth Simpson p. 12)

1826 Dec. 4 Reuben Simpson and Samuel Simpson to Avington Simpson, $1.00 for 133 acres on Beaver & Otter Creeks, bank of Beaver Creek, corner of a headright survey made for Reuben Simpson which 133 acres is a part of , bank of Otter Creek. Wit: Wm. Hall, James Poe. (Deed Book C page 296-297, Dec. 4, 1826, recorded 25 Dec. 1826, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1826 December 16 Reuben Simpson to Reuben Payne __ acres on Beaver Creek, part of 330 acre survey patented by Reuben Simpson, Phillamon Payne’s line. Wit: Jeremiah Gray, George Lear, J.R. Stokes (Deed Book D pp. 292-293)

1827 January 27 James Collitt to Henry Cooper 128 acres on the east side of Otter Creek part of a survey granted to Reuben Simpson, west side of Otter Creek, conditional line between Reuben Simpson and John W. Payne, Beaver Creek. (Deed Book D pp. 301-302)

1827 April 7 Samuel Simpson and wife Nancy to William Simpson two tracts adj. George Berry, Samuel Collitt and John Sanders which said Simpson purchased from John Anderson, binding on George Portman’s line, Mullen’s corner. (Deed Book D pp. 316-317)

1827 July 28 Samuel Simpson and wife Nancy and Avingdon Simpson and wife Lucinda to James H. Stokes, $950 for __ acres on south side of Otter Creek, patent granted to Reuben Simpson on a Wayne County Court Certificate No. 389. Nancy and Lucinda relinquished their dower rights. (No witnesses listed.) (Deed Book C page 359-360, July 28, 1827, recorded 1 Aug. 1827, courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1828 Evan and Rebecca Wright sold land from grants of 1811 to Isaac van Winkle but reserved land for Beaver Creek meeting house for the purpose of its use by different churches

1828 January 24 Nancy Simpson married Thomas Copenhaver, Surety Daniel Simpson ceremony by Archibald Woods (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1828 March 10 Philemon Payne and Rachel his wife to Avington Simpson 100 acres on Beaver Creek. Wit: John W. Payne, Reuben Payne, Charles Higginbothm, Joseph Hutchison (Deed Book D pp. 474-475)

1828 May 23 Margaret Conley charged James Rhea as the father of her illegitimate child, he came to court with his bondsman, Samuel Simpson. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1828 September 11 Robert E. Simpson married Kesiah C. Greenup, Surety John Greenup ceremony by William Crain (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1828 September 22 James Franklin to Joseph Hamilton 15 acres on Beaver Creek Edward Sharp’s old line a conditional line made by James Franklin and Thomas Russell and conditonal line between James Franklin and Joseph Hamilton. Wit: Elisha Franklin and Thomas Simpson (Deed Book D pp. 535-536)

1828 September 23 James Franklin to John Franklin 85 acres on Beaver Creek, a conditional line made between James Franklin and Joseph Hamilton with Edward Sharp’s old line. Wit: Elisha Franklin and Thomas Simpson (Deed Book D pp. 483-484)

1829 June 12 Glaen R. Elliott and Nancy his wife of Pulaski Co., KY to John McHenry of Wayne 3 tracts in Wayne Co. on waters of Cumberland River one of mentioned Isaac Meadows corner, John Scott’s line, Hutchison’s, corner on Thomas Simpson’s line. (Deed Book E pp. 80-82)

1829 July Abington Simpson appt’d guardian of five children of William Acre Jr. – William Acre was born 16 Aug. 1752 Frederick Co., Maryland died 3 March 1833 on Otter Creek in Wayne County

1830 March 27 Christopher Simpson of Wayne, William Simpson of Hardeman Co., TN, Samuel Simpson of Laurance Co., Mississippi, James Simpson of Pulaski Co., KY, Mary Ann Crutchfield, David Simpson, Christopher Simpson Jr of Pulaski Co., Georgia, the legal heirs of Thomas Simpson dec’d of the first part to Allen Weaver, 100 acres on Cumberland River, Allen Wearver’s spring, dividing line between Thomas Simpson and William Simpson below Weaver’s Mill. Wit: Walter Emerson, James Weaver, Albina R. Emerson (Deed Book E pp. 205-206) also 100 acres on south side of Cumberland River, Joseph Hinds’ corner, Thomas Simpson’s line, Walter Emerson’s line. (Deed Book E pp. 206-207) also 200 acres on the south side of Cumberland River, corner of Solomon Turpin, in the Barrens, the widow Carr’s corner. (Deed Book E pp. 208-209)

1830 June 9 Thomas Hutchison and Elizabeth his wife to James Ford 270 acres on south side of Cumberland River entered in name of James Emerson, Jacob Cooper’s line to William Simpson’s corner, James Johnson’s line. (Deed Book E p. 247)

1830 census Reubin Simson page 216, Thos. Simson page 219, Christopher Simson, Robert E. Simson, David Simson page 228, Sam’l Simson page 237, David Simson page 239, Abbington Simson page 256

1830 September 10 James H. Stokes and Sally his wife of Casey Co., KY to Avington Simpson of Wayne 100 acres on south side of Otter Creek, patent granted to Reuben Simpson No. 389. (Deed Book E pp. 249-250)

1830 September 13 James Johnson and Anny his wife to John Lynch 400 acres on waters of Cumberland River, Joel Hinds line, conditional line between Johnson and John Simpson in the Barrens. (Deed Book E pp. 242-243)

1831 March 10 Sarah Simpson married John Ramsey Jr. ceremony by John Jones (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1831 May 25 Katherine Simpson married James Kerr, surety Robert Simpson. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1832 March 18 Sally Simpson (daughter of Reuben Simpson Jr.) married Jacob Cooper by John Jones (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1832 May 28 William Simpson, son of Reuben Simpson and Martha Merritt was licensed to write deeds (Deed Book F p. 11) – his handwriting matches that of the person who wrote the first membership list for the Pleasant Bend church. He was a preacher born on Lower Beaver Creek, the first child of Reuben Simpson Jr. and Martha Merritt (Deeds and Records Pertaining to Shearer Valley Church of Christ page 18 by Vickery and Simpson courtesy of June Baldwin Bork)

1832 June 17 William Simpson and Sally Chrisman were married by Thomas Hansford, surety by Francis P. Stone. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1833 February 3 Jane Simpson married David K. Long, surety Thomas C. Simpson ceremony by William Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1833 June 25 Margaret Simpson married Alexander C. McBeath, surety Samuel Lockett (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork) (who is Margaret?)

1833 September 22 Rachel Simpson married William Brammer, ceremoney by Henry Tuggle (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork) (who is Rachel?)

1835 William Simpson adm of estate of Reuben Simpson deceased suit was ultimately signed by W. Simpson, adm., W. Simpson, Clk. and Reuben Simpson Jr. The clerk was the son of Reuben Jr. so the admr. was probably the son of Reuben Sr. (Wayne Co., KY Pioneers Vol. 4 June Baldwin Bork page 198-200)

1837 March 2 James Daugherty and Rebecca his wife to Thomas Simpson for two tracts, one on the north side of the Cumberland River and the second at the mouth of Worsoms Branch. (Deed Book G pp. 206-207)

1837 March 2 Thomas Simpson and Katharine his wife to James Daugherty for 200 acres on waters of Cumberland River. (Deed Book G, pp. 207-208)

1837 Mary “Polly” Simpson married Edmond Cook, Surety Avington Simpson by C.L. Higginbotham (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1837 August 1837 Moses Simpson married Nancy Higginbotham (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1837 September 25 Wilburn Hughs & Sally his wife to Thomas Hutchison two tracts on Beaver & Otter Creeks mentions a conditonal line made by Robert Simpson and John W. Payne being a tract said Simpson sold to Payne.

1838 May 3 Ruth Simpson married John S. Bell, Surety William Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1839 February 28 Elisha Simpson married Mary W. Lankford, surety John Haden (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1839 May 17 Mary Simpson married Aaron H. Rice, surety H.M. Saufley ceremony by Lewis Parker (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1840 census Elisha Simpson page 147, Wm. Simpson Ck page 153, Avington Simpson page 159, Ths. Simpson page 167, David Simpson page 172, Ths. Simpson and Reuben Simpson page 173, Christopher Simpson and David Troxill page 177, Wm. Simpson page 181, Nathaniel Simpson page 182

1840 March 31 John McHenry and Margaret his wife to Parrish Garner land on Fall Creek, south side of Cumberland River adj. Landowners mentioned were Elijah Hutchison and Thomas Simpson among others – Thos. Simpson, son of Reuben lived on Beaver Creek (Deed Book H pp. 243-245)

1841 January 13 Joseph M. Johnson to John W. Wray land on the south side of Cumberland River adj. Nancy Martin, Hugh Pierce, Thomas Simpson. (Deed Book H pp. 413-414)

1841 October 9 Margaret Goddard, widow of John Goddard dec’d, Francis M. Goddard, Moses Higginbotham, et al, heirs of John Goddard dec’d to Thomas Simpson, 12 acres was part of a tract that James Rice owned on CANNADY’s Creek on which Thomas Simpson now lives, Larkin Gipson’s land, James Kogar, James Rice’s. (Deed Book J pp. 38-39)

1841 October 22 James M. Haden by William Simpson Commissioner of Wayne Circuit Court to James Ingram 5 acres on Beaver Creek on dividing line between Lewis Coffey and Samuel Collett, George Portman’s to Millers, George Berry’s line, William Collett’s corner on William Simpson’s field, George Berry on east end by Samuel Simpson being land mortgaged to Leo Haden by said James Haden. (Deed Book J pp. 56-57)

1842 February 17 Mary Simpson married Charles B. Chrisman Surety Reuben Simpson ceremony by Richard Barrier. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork) Who is Mary?

1842 March 1 Thomas Simpson to Henry Robison w tracts on the north side of Cumberland River, first one: mouth of Warsons Branch on Cumberland River being John Daugherty’s corner, second near the mouth of Warson’s Branch.

1842 September 5 Reuben Simpson married Patience Jane Bates, surety William Simpson, ceremony by Richard Barrier

1842 September 27 Evaline Matilda Simpson married Thomas Shelby Bates ceremony by William A. Cooper. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1842 October 11 Thomas Simpson and Sarah Ray married by Lewis Parker, surety William Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1843 February 28 Peter S. Williams and Mary Cocke (Cooke?) married by Jonathan S. Frisbie; surety Elisha Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1843 October 4 John W. Spann and Mary Ann Huff were married by Lewis Parker, MG surety Elisha Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1843 November 5 Jacob Van Hoozer and Melvina Simpson married by James Sloan, surety David Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1844 December 30 John Caldwell & Nancy his wife to Samuel Simpson and Susannah his wife, Benjamin Allen and Elizabeth his wife, Thomas F. Fry, John W. Fry, Peter L. Fry, et al, heirs of Valentine Fry deceased 2 tracts on Cedar Sinking Creek originally patented to John Caldwell. (Deed Book J PP. 415-416)

1845 January 1 Anna Duncan married John Chrisman, Surety Thomas Simpson ceremony by Richard Barrier. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1845 April 13 Martha Simpson born, daughter of David Simpson and Martha Copenhaver (Wayne Co., KY Pioneers Vol. 4 June Baldwin Bork)

1845 August 14 Nathaniel Simpson married Harriett Ellis, surety William Simpson ceremony by James Sloan J.P. Polly Ellis gave permission for her daughter (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1845 October 19 Thomas Simpson wrote a note for Mr. Decker who gave his permission for his granddaughter, Usley Decker to marry Jesse Ball. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1845 November 4 Thomas Simpson married Ann “Polly Ann” Turner, surety William Simpson, ceremony by James Sloan JP (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1847 June 14 Will of Thomas Simpson names wife Sarah and children Elizabeth Van Winkle, Jane Long, Mandy Rice, Margaret McBeath, John Simpson, William Simpson, Nathaniel Simpson and grandchildren Thomas C. Simpson, Lucy M. Simpson. A codicil dated 21 June 1847 allows for Sarah to keep land she owned before marrying Thomas (Will Book A, page 99 copied by Reva Hopkins Bruhn)

1848 Thomas Simpson appeared on the tax list with 740 acres on Cannady’s Creek. (tax lists courtesy of June Baldwin Bork) Thomas Simpson and wife both died between 1840 and 1848. (The Simpson Family of America, author unknown, not dated, copy sent by Shirlie R. Simpson.)

1850 census William Simpson Minister of Gospel #77, Isham Simpson #632, Christopher Simpson #325

1851 August 7 Benjamin Hancock married America Stoghill, surety William Simpson, ceremony by Thomas Copenhaver (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1853 August 5 Charlotta Simpson married Silas R. Gillihand, married at the house of David Simpson, present was Nicholas M. Simpson and Allen Mercer, D. Simpson gave permission for the marriage of his daughter, bride age 18 born in Wayne Co., Ky. (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1854 August 9 Eliza Hutchison and John Conley married, surety William Simpson, ceremony at the house of William T. Heath by William Simpson.

1854 Elisha Simpson and Mary “Polly” Landford had son Elias H. Simpson (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1855 February 26 Henderson Parmley married Adaline Norfleet, surety John C. Simpson, ceremony by William Simpson

1856 February 26 Jephthah A. Huffaker married Elizabeth Stone, surety John C. Simpson ceremony by William Simpson at the home of John Theodare Wilhite, present were John C. Simpson, John L. VanWinkle and others (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 1 June Baldwin Bork)

1856 Dec. 24 Jesse G. Wright and Sarah Jane Cain married 24 Dec. 1856. Surety by Jesse N. Alcorn, ceremony performed by William Simpson. Note: "Will you please ishue lisons to Celebrate the rites of matrimony between Jesse G. Wright and Sarah Jane Cain 24 Dec. 1856 by John (X) Cimpton and Cealy (X) Cimpton (Simpson). Groom resides in Wayne, age 17 years, born in Clinton Co., Ky, first marriage; bride resides and born in Russell Co., KY, a maiden age 24 years. Another certificate says: groom resides in Russell Co., KY age 18 years born in Clinton Co., KY; bride the same." Clerk, John R. Dick wrote under remarks, "Good match, but not in age". (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1857 June E.J. Simpson, son of Elisha Simpson and Mary “Polly” Landford was born (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1857 tax list Moses Simpson gone east

1858 January 4 Robert T. Simpson married Canzada West, surety W.G. Simpson ceremony by William Simpson at the house of Mercer Norton West, groom resides in Overton Co., Tennessee, age 30 born in White Co., Tennessee, first marriage, bride age 28 years, first marriage (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1858 March 28 Elsy Rose or Ross married Nancy Jane Simpson, Surety H.W. Rose at the house of David Simpson, bride resides on Cumberland River (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1858 April 30 Stephen Loveall married Mildred Dobkins, surety William S. Silvers, present was Thomas Simpson and S. Silvers, bride resides in Wayne County on the Cumberland River (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1858 July 5 Nathaniel H. Simpson married Matilda P. Franklin, surety Lewis P. Franklin (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1860 May 6 William Simpson and Sarah E. Flemming were married by William A. Cooper, Surety George Washington Mills (Wayne Co., KY Marriages Vol. 2 June Baldwin Bork)

1860 September 24 Robert Rankin married Dorcus Flemming ceremony by William Simpson, present were R.G. McBeath and Sullens Simpson

1860 William A. Simpson and Louisa Shearer were married by William Simpson

Friday, January 18, 2008

Kentucky: Green County

Green Co., Kentucky (formed 1792 from Lincoln and Nelson Counties)

1799 June 10 Henry and Michael Sympson were mentioned in the marriage record of James Pepper and Lyddia Vaughn. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 60.)

1800 August Samuel Simpson tax list (wife Mary adm estate, died early) (from Reva Bruhn)

1806 August Henry Sympson, decd. Inv. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 49.)

1807 October 3 Archibald Moore & Martha Sympson married, John Clendenen mentioned. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 59.)

1810 April 13 Durham Hail married Peggy Sympson, daughter of Wm. Sympson. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 56.)

1816 Eliz. Sympson dec’d. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 49.)

1834 March 17 William Sympson, age 67 on the 25th day Oct 1833, applied for a pension based on his Revolutionary War service. He entered service in Sullivan County, (then North Carolina, later Tennessee) in October 1781.  He served as a substitute for his father Henry Sympson during his first tour and completed additional tours afterward. He stated that he was born 25 Oct. 1766 in Pennsylvania.

1837 Alex. Sympson and Nancy deed to Henry Simpson, being part of the tract on which Joseph Carter lived. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 50.)

1837 Wm. Sympson, decd., Henry Sympson, admr. (Scott’s Papers: Kentucky Court and Other Records by Hattie Marshall Scott, p. 50.)

Simpsons of Kentucky: Nelson County

Nelson Co., Kentucky (formed 1784 from Jefferson County)

1764 “During this year, and while in the employ of John Simpson (a trapper who had come there in quest of furs) they determined on removing further west. Simpson was induced to this by the prospect of enjoying the woods free from the intrusion of other hunters. A quarrel arose between Simpson and one of the Pringles and they parted company. Simpson crossed over the valley river, near the mouth of Pleasant creek and passing another water course, gave it the name of “Simpson’s Creek”. Thence he went westwardly and fell over a stream which he called Elk: at the mouth of this he erected a camp, and continued to reside for more than twelve months. During this time he neither saw the Pringles nor any other human being and at the expiration of it went to the South Branch where he disposed of his furs and skins and then returned to and continued at his encampment at the mouth of Elk, until permanent settlements were made in its vicinity.” (Chronicles of Border Warfare or a History of the Settlements by the Whites of Northwestern Virginia and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State by Alexander Scott Withers, pp. 118-119).

1772 In this year, settlements were made on Simpson’s Creek, the West Fork River and on Elk Creek. John Powers purchased Simpson’s right (a tomahawk improvement) (Chronicles of Border Warfare or a History of the Settlements by the Whites of Northwestern Virginia and of the Indian Wars and Massacres in that section of the State by Alexander Scott Withers, pp. 126).

1790 February 3 Thomas Simpson and Abigail Moore where married. (Research of Dwight and Rosemary Barr as cited in (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson" by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 85)

1790 March 2 John Simpson married Mary Norris, bondsman Jo Lewis, Jonathan McCarty and Richard McKay, both Simpson Creek residents stated that Mary was over 21.

1790 July 9 William Edwards and wife Nancy to Regular Baptists, 1 ½ acres on east side of east fork of Simpsons Creek adj. John Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson" by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 89)

1791 February 24 John Simpson and Margaret McElroy were married. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson" by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86, 90)

1795 March 10 David May and wife Mary sold to John Mason of Loudon Co., Virginia 113 acres on waters of Simpson Creek adj. Thomas Simpson and May’s 950 acres preemption. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson" by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1795 July 14 David May and wife Mary to William Monroe, tract in the drains of Simpsons Creek adj. Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1795 November 12 John Simpson to William Allison, 10 year lease for two tracts, 1 acres near where John Simpson lives and ½ acre near David Coombs house, both on waters of Simpsons Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson" by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 89)

1797 March 30 Deposition by John Muldraugh that he and John Simpson marked trees in May 1776 to establish the claim of Thomas Simpson. Ashes Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86) Depositions by John Muldraugh and John Simpson that they marked trees to establish the claim of Hugh Muldraugh on Ashes and Jack’s Creek in May 1776. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1797 August 22 John E. King and wife Sally to Benjamin Blincoe, 235 acres adj. Oswley’s corner and Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1797 November 15 Thomas Simpson and wife Abigail to James Woodsmall, 100 acres on Simpson Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1798 September 5 Deposition of Thomas Simpson, age 41, taken at John Eastburn’s states that in 1779 when exploring he saw the improvement near the Eastburn’s house. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1801 September 14 Thomas Simpson, Patrick McGee and William Smiley were deposed on the name of Simpsons Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1806 January 22 Thomas Simpson and Anna Howell were married. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1807 August 28 Thamer Simpson, daughter of Thomas, and Sylvanus May were married with consent of Samuel Simpson and Joseph Robinson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1808 September 13 Benjamin Blincoe and wife Elizabeth of Breckenridge Co. to James Brown 117 acres on Simpson’s Creek adj. Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1809 April 3 Thomas Blincoe and wife Rebeccah to Benjamin Downs, 117 acres on Simpsons Creek adj. Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1809 June 7 John Simpson and wife Mary to John Bemiss, land on the east fork of Simpson’s Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1809 September 19 Esther Simpson married James McElroy. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1809 November 20 Thomas Simpson and Richard Conner gave depositions concerning the licks along Simpsons Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1810 January 24 John Simpson was mentioned as an adjoining land owner of the lands of Isaac Hite. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1810 March 9 John Mason and wife Ruth to Vincent Davis, 1013 ¾ acres on waters of Simpson Creek Fork adj. David May and Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1811 March 2 Thomas Simpson and wife Abigail to Samuel Simpson, 100 acres on east side of Simpson’s Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1812 November John Simpson wrote his will naming wife Mary, son James, daus. Esther McElroy, Jane Simpson and Peggy Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1812 December 13 Mary Simpson, daughter of Thomas Simpson married Thomas Shore; bondsman Samuel Simpson with consent of James and Samuel Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1813 September 30 Thomas Simpson’s land was mentioned in a deed between William Wren atty for William Wren of Fluvanna Co., Va. to Edmund Gutherie, land on Ashes Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1814 March 14 Thomas Simpson and Sulvania May 18 ¼ acres on Simpson Creek adj. May. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1814 March 15 Jane Simpson married James C. McElroy. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1814 May 26 Abraham Hite and wife Elizabeth, Joseph Hite and wife Sarah and Robert Breckenridge exrs of Isaac Hite, land adj. Thomas Simpson on Ashes Creek. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1814 June 20 Hezekiah Murphy and wife Sally to Edmund Cotton land on the east side of east fork of Simpson’s Creek, a branch of Salt River, bounded on the north by Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 87)

1816 June 8 Indenture between Robert Simpson and Peggy his wife and Hugh Smith and Ann his wife of Mercer County, Thomas Goodwin of Shelby County, for $60.00, land on south side of Salt River (Nelson County Deed Book 12 published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 20, #2 Winter 2004, page 15)

1817 October 12 Samuel Simpson married Elizabeth Scott. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1818 March 10 Thomas Simpson and wife Abigail to Edmund Cotton waters on Simpson’s Run. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1818 September 7 Margaret Simpson married George H. Garton. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1819 March 2 Thomas and Abigail Simpson to son Gilbert, $1,100 acres where Thomas Simpson now lives, being part of 500-acre grant entered and patented in name of sd. Simpson, near forks of run called Simpson’s Run, adj. Samuel Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1821 April 23 Nancy Simpson married Burwell Rhodes. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 86)

1821 August 14 Gilbert Simpson of Nelson Co. to Archibald Pitt, 100 acres near fork of Simpson’s Run at south end of Thomas Simpson’s 500 acre survey of which this 100 is a part, adj. Samuel Simpson’s 100 acres deeded him by Thomas along with 4-5 acres entered in the name of Drakeford Gray. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1821 October 23 Samuel and Elizabeth Simpson of Nelson County to James Blincoe, 100 acres on the east side of Simpson’s Creek on Simpson’s Run, part of 500 acre survey of Thomas Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1825 July 12 Mary Simpson married John McElroy. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 90)

1825 August 28 Thomas Simpson (born 27 June 1757 in Fairfax Co., VA, married Abigail Moore) left a will (Will Book F, p. 124, wr. 22 July 1825, codicil 25 July 1825, pr. 11 Sept. 1826. Mentioned were wife Abigail, daughters Betsey, Hannah, and sons Samuel and Gilbert and children Tom, Mary Shore, Eleanor Silkwood, Nancy Rhodes, John Simpson. His daughter, Tamer wasn’t mentioned, but her husband Silvanus May and her son Allen May were mentioned. Thomas Simpson is thought to be the son of Gilbert Simpson of Loudoun Co., Virginia who married Elizabeth Williams 6 April 1730. In 1784 Gilbert Simpson was in Franklin Twp. Fayette Co., Pennsylvania on a tax list but by 1786, he was in Kentucky. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 85)

1825 November 19 Thomas Simpson to James Heady 56 ½ acres on Simpson’s Run adj. Vincent Davis, James Heady and sd. Simpson’s land. Signed by Thomas and Abigail Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1827 November 1 Gilbert Simpson of Spencer County to Samuel Brown of Nelson County, 90 ¾ acres, being part of Thomas Simpson’s 500 acre survey adj. James Blincoe, Simpson’s Run. Signed by Gilbert and Isabel Simpson. (“Simpson Creek and Thomas Simpson by Robert P. Moore, published in Nelson County Genealogist Vol. 19, #4 Summer 2003, page 88)

1835 Oct 20 Appraisal of estate of Thomas R. Elder by J. Simpson, Ben Aloom(?) (Nelson County, Ky Will Book 2, page 169)

1837 March 27 Jonathan Simpson was one of the witnesses of the will of Wm. R. Hynes (Will Book 2, p. 187, published in The Nelson County Genealogist, Vol. 20 No. 4 p. 20.)