Category Archives: Simpson family from Ontario

Geographical distribution of family members over time

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Gary

Since I had a great deal of information on the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Hugh Simpson and Mary Kidd who first arrived in Canada around 1833 or 1834, I thought it of interest to examine how they became … Continue reading →

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Marriage patterns of the Irish (in or out)

Posted on December 13, 2012 by Gary

This is the study of the marriages of the children, grandchildren and great grandchildren of Hugh Simpson and Mary Kidd who arrived in Canada in about 1833 from County Down, Ireland.  In 1867 the Irish consisted of 24% of the … Continue reading →

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Hugh Thomas Simpson (1874-1955) and Annie Thompson

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Gary

Hugh Thomas (Tom) Simpson  (1874-1955) was a son of Joseph Simpson (1838-1907 ) who had moved to Manitoba in about 1895 and then to Saskatchewan in about 1902   Married Annie Thompson (1875-) in 1901 in Camille, MB.   The Thompson … Continue reading →

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WW1 AND FAMILIES

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Gary

Family in WW 1 My interest in the First World War began while doing this family history.  Quite a simple search generated a list of 14 men who enlisted and 4 (so 28%) of these died from their service or … Continue reading →

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Mary Simpson (1844-1916) and William Cooney

Posted on May 21, 2012 by Gary

Mary Simpson (1844-1916) was the last child of Hugh Simpson (1804-1897) and Mary Kidd (1801-1882).  She lived in Clark township much of her life before moving to Peterborough (perhaps in 1888) where she and her husband William Cooney (1846-1923) are … Continue reading →

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Hugh Simpson (1844-1919) and Margaret Cooney

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Gary

Hugh Simpson   (1844-1919)  was a son of Hugh Simpson (1804-1897) and Mary Kidd (1801-1882).  Married Margaret Cooney (1851-1930) on October 4, 1869.   I believe that Margaret’s brother, William, married Hugh’s sister, Mary Simpson.   Until 1891 the family was farming in … Continue reading →

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Jane Simpson (1836-1917) and Charles Monford

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Gary

Sarah Jane Simpson (July 27, 1836-May 26, 1917) was a daughter of Hugh Simpson (1804-1897) and Mary Kidd (1801-1882).  Note: see post on Hugh Simpson – the Elder.  Married Charles Monford (1816-1894) of Ireland in April 1852.  In 1861 through … Continue reading →

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Joseph Simpson (1838-1907) and Mary Stewart

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Gary

Joseph Simpson  (1838-1907) was the son of Hugh Simpson (1804-1897) and Mary Kidd (1801-1882).  Note: see post on Hugh Simpson -the Elder.  Married  Mary Minnie Stewart  (1848-1917)  – the daughter of Thomas Stewart and Margaret Jane Noble  Stewart, who lived … Continue reading →

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Margaret Simpson (1833-1911) and Robert Ard

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Gary

Margaret Simpson (1833 probably in Ireland- 1911).  Died in Orono, Ontario.  Married Robert Ard  (1819 in Armah, Ireland -1896). Died in Orono, Ontario.  Margaret was the first child of Hugh Simpson (1804- 1897) and Mary Kidd (1801-1882). Hugh Ard  (1848-1922).   … Continue reading →

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The Simpson homestead in Wood Mountain, SK

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Gary

As noted in other posts, Hugh Simpson (1858-1949) married Helen Thornton (180-1932) and they moved to Broadview SK in 1901 where Hugh was the principal of the school and also a minister.  In 1910 as land in southeast Saskatchewan was … Continue reading →

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