Onas Lee Simpson

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?b?Death of Mr. George W. Simpson?/b?

Mr. George W. Simpson died at his home at Olive Branch yesterday about ten o'clock of pneumonia. He had been sick several days and his death was not unexpected.

The funeral was held this afternoon by Rev. E. C. Snyder, pastor of Olive Branch Baptist church, of which Mr. Simpson was a useful and influential member.

Mr. Simpson was one of the very best men of the county. He always engaged in farming and was a good one. He was a man of striking appearance and personality that attracted attention and respect from strangers, as his life and character on the love and respect of his neighbors. He always stepped forward and took his part in church and school affairs and for the betterment of his community. He was born and reared in the same neighborhood in which he passed his life.

Mr. Simpson was twice married. The first time to Miss Dry, the second time to Miss Lizzie Thomas, daughter of Mr. E. W. Thomas, now of Weddington who survives him. He is survived by his wife, five sons and five daughters. The sons are Zeb, Bunion, Clyde, Hoyle and Onis Simpson. The daughters are Mrs. S. W. Bennett of concord, Mrs. J. M. Burns of Marshville, Mrs. William Thomas of Olive Branch, and Misses Mary and Mittie Simpson. Mrs. M. H. Hamilton of Marshville, is a sister of the deceased and Dr. G. B. Nance, of Monroe, is a brother-in-law, and Mr. J. W. Hamilton, of Monroe is a nephew.

The Monroe Journal
Monroe, NC
Tuesday, March 27, 1923
Page 1

George married Elizabeth Sue Thomas on 9 Aug 1889 in Union County, North Carolina, United States. Elizabeth was born on 10 Dec 1868 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; died on 19 Jan 1962 in Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Jackson married Elizabeth Brewer on 19 Aug 1843 in Union County, North Carolina, United States. Elizabeth was born on 22 Feb 1821 in North Carolina, United States; died on 23 Nov 1882; was buried in Union County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Son of William and Martha Orr Simpson. Husband of Miss Rodgers, Mary Moore, and Polly Estridge. Father of William, James, Levi, THomas, Benjamin, Jane, Jackson, Martha, Elijah, Washington, Sarah, David, Lucinda, Richard, Pharaba, Elizabeth, Peter, and Emeline.

John married Mary Moore on 9 Feb 1816 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. Mary was born in 1796 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States; died in 1834 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]