1. | 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. Other Events and Attributes:
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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 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]
Children:
- 2. Laura I. Simpson
was born in 1873; died in 1955.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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.
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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]
Children:
- 5. Mary Sue Simpson
was born on 19 May 1890; died on 4 Jan 1986; was buried in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States.
- 6. Clyde J. Simpson
was born on 28 Sep 1891; died on 22 Dec 1983; was buried in Olive Branch Baptist Church Cemetery, Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States.
- 7. Hoyle Wilson Simpson
was born on 3 Oct 1893 in Marshville, Union County, North Carolina, United States; died on 3 Jan 1969 in Norfolk City, Virginia, United States; was buried in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia City, Virginia Beach County, Virginia, United States.
- 8. Onas Lee Simpson
was born in 1897; died in 1967.
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