Walter Bunyan Simpson

Male 1887 - 1950  (63 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Walter Bunyan Simpson was born on 22 Jan 1887 in Union County, North Carolina, United States (son of George William Simpson and Julia Ann Dry); died on 1 Nov 1950 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77098902
    • _FGRAVE: 77098902

    Notes:

    Died:
    h/o Fannie Baucom Simpson
    s/o George Simpson & Julia Drye

    Stepmother: Mrs. Elizabeth Simpson

    Siblings:
    W. Z. Simpson
    Mrs. W. H. Thomas
    Mrs. S. W. Bennett
    Mrs. J. M. Burns
    Miss Mittie Simpson

    Half siblings:
    Mr. Clyde J. Simpson
    Mr. Hoyle W. Simpson
    Mr. O. L. Simpson
    Miss Mae Simpson

    Source: Obit

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    Mr. W. B. Simpson, son of Mr. G. W. Simpson and Miss Fannie Baucom, daughter of Mr. and
    Mrs. H. T. Baucom, all of New Salem township, were married last Thursday at the
    residence of the officiating minister, Rev. T. P. Little. These popular young people have
    many friends who wish them much success.
    The Marshville Home, Feb. 22, 1913, Pg. 4

    Family/Spouse: Fannie Baucom. Fannie was born in 1898; died in 1980; was buried in Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George William Simpson was born on 3 Oct 1851 in Union County, North Carolina, United States (son of Jackson Simpson and Elizabeth Brewer); died on 26 Mar 1923 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried on 27 Mar 1923 in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42974085
    • _FGRAVE: 42974085
    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection

    Notes:

    _HASHTAG:
    a relative on the path between a DNA Match and a common ancestor

    Died:
    ?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 Julia Ann Dry in 1873 in Union County, North Carolina, United States. Julia was born on 27 Mar 1854 in Stanly, North Carolina, United States; died on 6 Jan 1889 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Jackson Simpson Cemetery, Union County, North Carolina, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Julia Ann Dry was born on 27 Mar 1854 in Stanly, North Carolina, United States; died on 6 Jan 1889 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Jackson Simpson Cemetery, Union County, North Carolina, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Julia Dryer
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99032671
    • _FGRAVE: 99032671

    Children:
    1. Laura I. Simpson was born in 1873; died in 1955.
    2. Ida Mae Simpson was born on 22 Jul 1881 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; died on 10 Mar 1958 in Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States.
    3. 1. Walter Bunyan Simpson was born on 22 Jan 1887 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; died on 1 Nov 1950 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Lakeland Memorial Park, Monroe, Union County, North Carolina, United States.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Jackson Simpson was born on 23 Jan 1818 in North Carolina, United States (son of John Simpson, Sr. and Mary Moore); died on 9 Apr 1883 in New Salem, Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Union County, North Carolina, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98683145
    • _FGRAVE: 98683145

    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]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Brewer 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.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Elizabeth Brewer
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/98689298
    • _FGRAVE: 98689298

    Children:
    1. Hampton W. Simpson was born in 1846; and died.
    2. John M. Simpson was born in 1849; died in 1905.
    3. 2. George William Simpson was born on 3 Oct 1851 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; died on 26 Mar 1923 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried on 27 Mar 1923 in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States.
    4. Elizabeth Simpson was born on 10 Jul 1857 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; died on 30 Nov 1945 in Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  John Simpson, Sr. was born in 1771 in Ballynahinch, County Down, Northern Ireland (son of William Simpson and Martha Orr); died on 29 Nov 1844 in Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in William Simpson Cemetery, Union County, North Carolina, United States.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27234638
    • _FGRAVE: 27234638

    Notes:

    Died:
    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]


  2. 9.  Mary Moore was born in 1796 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States; died in 1834 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, United States.
    Children:
    1. John Henry Simpson was born on 27 Nov 1816 in Stony Creek, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States; died on 2 Jul 1890 in Stony Creek, Caswell County, North Carolina, United States.
    2. 4. Jackson Simpson was born on 23 Jan 1818 in North Carolina, United States; died on 9 Apr 1883 in New Salem, Union County, North Carolina, United States; was buried in Union County, North Carolina, United States.




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