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  1. 1.  William "Bill" Simpson (son of Robert Thornton Hill Simpson and Kathleen Aleta Conn).

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    (Research):SIMPSON, William "Bill" Robert January 14, 1917 - April 1, 2003 Mr. Bill Simpson of Edmonton passed away at the age of 86 years. Bill is survived by his one daughter, Lynda (Les) Dombroski of Spring Lake, Alberta; three step-daughters, Judi, Pat and Cecile; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; three brothers and one sister as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Bill was predeceased by his parents; two grandchildren; one sister and three brothers. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 5 at 1:00 p.m. from Parkland Fuenral Chapel, 3502 - 44 Avenue, Stony Plain with Pastor Terry Downie officiating. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made to the Cross Cancer Institute, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Avenue, Edmonton, AB T6G 1Z2 or Canadian Diabetes Association, Suite 1010, 10117 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5J 1W8. Parkland Funeral Services of Stony Plain in care of arrangements. 963-2520. An Honoured Provider of Dignity Memorial


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    Published in Edmonton Journal on Apr. 4, 2003.

    SIMPSON, William James June 5, 1915 - September 17, 2005 On September 17, 2005, at the age of 90, William James Simpson went to be with God. He will be lovingly remembered by his beloved wife Violet; his children, Daisy Hope, Andrew William Robert (Arlene), Richard Henry, Judith Ann Kay, Karen Faith Simpson-Borys (Barry); grandchildren, Jason (April), Daniela, Ashley, Chelsea and Andrew; adopted children and grandchildren, Silver, Rachelle, Gervais, Patrick, Amanda, Jelle and Tami. He is survived by his sister, Alma McTavish; his brothers, Ern and Gordon (Loretta); and his sister-in-law, Millie. He will also be remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, many friends and neighbors. ?b?He was predeceased by his parents, Andrew William and Annie Elizabeth; ?/b?brothers, Charlie, Tom and Jim; and his sister, Annie. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2005 at 2:00 p.m., at the Evergreen Funeral Chapel, 16204 Fort Road, Edmonton. Special thanks to the staff at Sturgeon Community Hospital for their gentle care and compassion. Memorial donations may be made to the Sturgeon Community Hospital Foundation. To sign book of condolences, visit: www.evergreenmemorial.com Evergreen Funeral Chapel, Cemetery, and Cremation Centre. Phone 472-9019.
    Published on September 19, 2005


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Thornton Hill Simpson was born on 15 Jun 1897 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada (son of Dr. William John Simpson, M. D. and Esther Isabelle Hill); died on 28 Nov 1975 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was cremated on 2 Dec 1975 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168964776
    • _FGRAVE: 168964776
    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

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

    Died:
    ?b?SIMPSON, Robert Hill?/b?
    On November 29, 1975, Mr. Robert Hill Simpson of Apt. No. 326, 11445 -135 Street passed away at the age of 78 years. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen; three sons. Bill of Edmonton. Robert of Summerland, B.C., Terry of Edmonton; three daughters, Mrs. Henry (Beatrice) Neufeld of Plncher Creek, Alberta, Mrs. Donaid (Roberta) Beil of Edmonton, Miss Viola Simpson of Edmonton; two sisters, Mrs. C. H. (Muriel) Chapman of Victoria, B.C., and Mrs. J. S. (Isobel) Daly of Abbotsford, B.C.; fifteen grandchildren, four great-grandchildren. Mr. Robert Hill Simpson was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 2 at 1 :00 p.m. from Howard & McBrlde's Chapel with Rev. Frank Samis officiating. Cremation will follow. If friends so desire memorials may be made to the Alberta Heart Foundation. Howard & McBride Funeral Services. Phone 422-1141.

    Edmonton Journal
    (Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
    01 Dec 1975, MonPage 38

    Robert married Kathleen Aleta Conn in 1929 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. Kathleen (daughter of Hugh Conn, Jr. and Gertrude Beatrice Conn) was born on 28 Jun 1903 in Cameron, Manitoba, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1978 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 27 Dec 1978 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Kathleen Aleta Conn was born on 28 Jun 1903 in Cameron, Manitoba, Canada (daughter of Hugh Conn, Jr. and Gertrude Beatrice Conn); died on 23 Dec 1978 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 27 Dec 1978 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/168964775
    • _FGRAVE: 168964775

    Notes:

    Died:
    ?b?Simpson, Kathleen Aleta
    ?/b?On December 23rd. 1978, Mrs Kathleen Aleta Simpson of Ste. 326, 11445, 135 Street, Edmonton, passed away aged 75 years.
    She is survived by three sons, Bill of Edmonton, Robert of Summerland, British Columbia and Terry of Edmonton; three daughters, Mrs. Henry(Beatrice) Neufeld of Pincher Creek; Mrs. Donald (Roberta)Beil and Miss Viola Simpson of Edmonton, 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two brothers and one sister; Arthur Conn of Victoria, British Columbia, Mac Con of Calgary and Mrs. W. (Marg) Goodman of Edmonton.
    Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, December 27th. at 1:00 p.m. from Howard and McBride's Chapel with the reverend Brian Hunter officiating. Cremation will take place in the Edmonton Crematorium. If friends so desire, memorials may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 9907 108 Avenue, Edmonton.
    Howard and McBride Funeral Services, Phone 422-1141

    Children:
    1. 1. William "Bill" Simpson
    2. Terrance "Terry" Simpson
    3. Beatrice Kathleen "Bea" Simpson was born in 1931; died on 4 Jun 2005 in Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in Jun 2005 in Fairview Cemetery, Pincher Creek, Claresholm Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    4. Viola Simpson was born in 1957; died on 7 Mar 2007 in Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    5. Living
    6. Roberta Simpson


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Dr. William John Simpson, M. D. was born on 10 Apr 1864 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada (son of Samuel Simpson and Margaret Kennedy); died on 30 Jan 1951 in Millet, Warner, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 3 Feb 1951 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166805655
    • _FGRAVE: 166805655
    • _FSFTID: 97JN-3YF
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/97JN-3YF
    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

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

    Died:
    ?b?Dr. W. J. Simpson Of Ashton Dies
    ?/b?Word has been received here of the death in Edmonton, alberta, of Dr. W. J. Simpson. A native of Ashton, Ontario, Dr. Simpson died on Thursday following a long illness.
    A graduate in medicine from Queen's University, Dr. Simpson had taught school in Richmond and Munster, Ontario. Following has graduation he moved to Alberta where he practiced. He was married to the former Hattie Hill, who predeceased him several years ago. He is survived by two daughters and a son who reside in the west.
    Also surviveing are three sisters, Mrs. C. B. Morton and Mrs. M Archie Atkinson of Ottawa, and Mrs John Fleming of Ashton; three brothers, Fred, of Milton West, Ont., Murray and Lett Simpson, who reside in the West.

    William married Esther Isabelle Hill on 10 Jul 1889 in Munster, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of Robert Hill and Esther Ann Brownlee) was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Mar 1935 in Millet, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 5 Mar 1935 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Esther Isabelle Hill was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Robert Hill and Esther Ann Brownlee); died on 2 Mar 1935 in Millet, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 5 Mar 1935 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Esther Isabella Hill
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/166805654
    • _FGRAVE: 166805654
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Children:
    1. Muriel Huntingdon Simpson was born on 12 Jun 1890 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Aug 1986 in Victoria, Capital Regional District, British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    2. Isabel Kennedy Simpson was born on 1 Nov 1892 in Richmond, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 4 Oct 1978 in Fort Langley, British Columbia, Canada; was cremated on 7 Oct 1978.
    3. 2. Robert Thornton Hill Simpson was born on 15 Jun 1897 in Kingston, Frontenac County, Ontario, Canada; died on 28 Nov 1975 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was cremated on 2 Dec 1975 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.

  3. 6.  Hugh Conn, Jr. was born on 17 Jul 1876 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada (son of Hugh Conn and Emma James); died in 1958.

    Hugh married Gertrude Beatrice Conn. Gertrude (daughter of Peter McDiarmid and Isabella Anderson) was born on 23 Oct 1876 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Nov 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Gertrude Beatrice Conn was born on 23 Oct 1876 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada (daughter of Peter McDiarmid and Isabella Anderson); died on 20 Nov 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Beatrice Gertrude McDiarmid
    • _FSFTID: L8B3-Y36
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L8B3-Y36

    Children:
    1. 3. Kathleen Aleta Conn was born on 28 Jun 1903 in Cameron, Manitoba, Canada; died on 23 Dec 1978 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 27 Dec 1978 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    2. Amanella Marguerite Conn was born on 15 Mar 1906 in Cameron, Manitoba, Canada; and died.
    3. Aurthur Milton Conn was born on 25 Apr 1910 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; and died.
    4. Hugh Conn was born in 1914 in Alberta, North West Territories, Canada; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Samuel Simpson was born in Oct 1836 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West (son of William Simpson and Agnes ANN Crawford); died on 2 Jan 1906 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1906 in Dewar Cemetery, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Samuel C. Simpson
    • Name: Samuel Charles Simpson
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208611964
    • _FGRAVE: 208611964
    • _FSFTID: LV8T-6R3
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/LV8T-6R3
    • _HASHTAG: DNA - Paternal Connection
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

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

    Samuel married Margaret Kennedy on 24 Apr 1861 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West. Margaret (daughter of Robert Kennedy and Christina McDiarmid) was born on 30 Dec 1836 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 28 Apr 1886 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1886 in Dewar Cemetery, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Margaret Kennedy was born on 30 Dec 1836 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West (daughter of Robert Kennedy and Christina McDiarmid); died on 28 Apr 1886 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1886 in Dewar Cemetery, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/208612034
    • _FGRAVE: 208612034
    • _FSFTID: L8QK-MWP
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/L8QK-MWP
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)
    • Alt. Birth: 1837, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; as recorded on her memorial stone as being age 4

    Children:
    1. Catherine Ann "Annie" Simpson was born on 13 Apr 1862 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 3 Jan 1952 in Ashton, Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Dewar Cemetery, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.
    2. 4. Dr. William John Simpson, M. D. was born on 10 Apr 1864 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 30 Jan 1951 in Millet, Warner, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 3 Feb 1951 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    3. Fredrick Charles "Fred" Simpson was born on 18 Aug 1866 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Feb 1961 in Ottawa, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada; was buried on 23 Feb 1961 in Evergreen Cemetery, Milton, Halton Region, Ontario, Canada.
    4. Robert Murray Simpson was born on 29 May 1867 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died in Dec 1958 in Saint-Boniface, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Winnipeg, Greater Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
    5. Christina Margaret Simpson was born on 6 May 1871; died on 2 Dec 1954; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
    6. Lillian Evangeline Simpson was born on 10 Sep 1873 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died about 1962 in Bakersfield, Kern County, California, United States.

  3. 10.  Robert Hill was born on 20 Apr 1829 (son of James Hill and Mary McTaggart); died on 3 Sep 1904 in Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202037099
    • _FGRAVE: 202037099
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

    Died:
    Father: James Hill (1785- 1846). Mother: Mary McTaggart (1789-1856).
    Children: Elizabeth Emily, Sarah Jane, Susan, James Franklin, Margaret Lydia, Samuel Connoly, Mary Ann, Esther Isabelle, Melville Gordon, Sarah Lena.
    Source: FamilySearch.org.

    Robert married Esther Ann Brownlee on 6 Oct 1869 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada. Esther (daughter of James Brownlee and Mary Rutledge) was born on 15 Apr 1829 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West; died on 6 Oct 1915 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Esther Ann Brownlee was born on 15 Apr 1829 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West (daughter of James Brownlee and Mary Rutledge); died on 6 Oct 1915 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: Easter Anne Brownlee
    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202037276
    • _FGRAVE: 202037276
    • _TAG: Ramsay Twp Settlers (1820-1821)

    Notes:

    Died:
    Daughter of James Brownlee (1802-1879) and Mary Rutledge (1806 - 1852)
    Children: Elizabeth Emily, Sarah Jane, Susan, James Franklin, Margaret Lydia, Samuel Connoly, Mary Ann, Esther Isabelle, Melville Gordon, Sarah Lena.
    Source: FamilySearch.org

    Children:
    1. Janie Hill was born on 5 Dec 1851; died on 9 Jun 1933; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
    2. Elizabeth Emily Hill was born on 9 Sep 1855 in Ottawa, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Mar 1911; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
    3. Sarah Lena Hill
    4. Susan Hill
    5. James Franklin Hill
    6. Margaret Lydia Hill
    7. Mary Ann Hill
    8. 5. Esther Isabelle Hill was born on 12 Aug 1866 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died on 2 Mar 1935 in Millet, Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada; was buried on 5 Mar 1935 in Edmonton Municipal Cemetery, Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    9. Samuel Connolly Hill was born on 28 Jul 1870; died on 20 Jan 1927; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.
    10. J. Melville Gordon Hill was born on 4 Apr 1875; died on 4 Aug 1944; was buried in Munster Union Cemetery, Munster, Ottawa Municipality, Ontario, Canada.

  5. 12.  Hugh Conn was born in 1830 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Canada West; died on 20 Aug 1877 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; was buried in Prospect United Church Cemetery, Prospect, Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FGLINK: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195575126
    • _FGRAVE: 195575126

    Hugh married Emma James. Emma was born in 1837; died in 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Emma James was born in 1837; died in 1885.
    Children:
    1. James Robson Conn was born in 1870 in Burritt's Rapids, Marlborough Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    2. 6. Hugh Conn, Jr. was born on 17 Jul 1876 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; died in 1958.

  7. 14.  Peter McDiarmid was born in 1845 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Canada West (son of Peter McDiarmid and Janet Bridget McIntosh); died on 4 Dec 1900 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: K6M3-YDQ
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K6M3-YDQ

    Peter married Isabella Anderson on 18 Sep 1874 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada. Isabella was born in 1854 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Isabella Anderson was born in 1854 in Goulbourn Township, Carleton County, Ontario, Canada; and died.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _FSFTID: K631-37G
    • _FSLINK: https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/K631-37G

    Children:
    1. 7. Gertrude Beatrice Conn was born on 23 Oct 1876 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Nov 1938 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
    2. Mary Jeannette McDiarmid was born on 1 Oct 1883 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 1 May 1965 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada; was buried in 1965 in Fairview Cemetery, Lacombe, Red Deer Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    3. Katherine Isabella McDiarmid was born on 1 Jul 1888 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    4. Annie Martha McDiarmid was born on 17 Jul 1896 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 24 Jun 1974 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.
    5. Lawrence/ Lorne Delbert McDiarmid was born on 5 Jul 1879 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; and died.
    6. James Benjamin McDiarmid was born on 3 Jan 1875 in Beckwith Township, Lanark County, Ontario, Canada; died on 9 Dec 1941 in Edmonton, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada.



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