Category Archives: Simpson family from Ontario

Another Manitoba Simpson

Here is another photo from Manitoba.  There is a lot of writing on the back but is impossible to read although I think it is just instruction to direct the printer in colouring the image.   To see the Manitoba family … Continue reading

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Girl from Fenelon Falls

No hints about this young woman other than that the ears look like those in other photos and may be of the Simpson family.  Photo taken in Fenelon Falls, Ontario which is not far from Millbrook and from the Peterborough … Continue reading

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Who are the twins?

May not be identical twins but someone went to a lot of work to make two identical outfits.  Taken in Orono.  Apparently women wore tight fitting dresses in the 1880s so this might give us a possible date.

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Who are these children?

I believe there is  key hidden in this photo, but I cannot find it.  Three daughters and a son, two oldest girls may be twins and they all have somewhat distinct ears.   The photo appears to be from the 19th … Continue reading

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Is this Ray Simpson’s girl friend?

I only raise this question because of an attractive and unusual photo.  As you can see below the image of the woman is no larger than a quarter and is placed in a 4′x6′ mat.   Certainly seems like the kind … Continue reading

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Who are these brothers?

Again, I have no idea who these men are but they do look like brothers.  The faces don’t look like any others we have encountered, but if they are brothers it should be easy to find them.  John and Frances … Continue reading

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Manitoba Simpsons

As noted in other posts, some Simpson family members from Ontario homesteaded in Manitoba.  John A. Simpson (1856-), son of George Simpson (and brother of the Hugh Simpson of most interest to us) and the grandson of Hugh Simpson senior, … Continue reading

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Who is “Aunt Minnie”?

In 1909 Durward Simpson (1902-1981), youngest son of Helen Thornton and Hugh Simpson, receives a post card from Aunt Minnie.  In it she tells Durward he is now old enough to write to her and asks him if he get … Continue reading

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Durward Simpson (1902-1981) and Eleanor Wilson

Durward Simpson (1902-1981) was the youngest son of Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) and Helen Thornton (1860 -1932).   Durward, whose first name created much confusion as his birth certificate and census records both have it wrong, was born in the Territories – … Continue reading

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War medals of Ray Simpson

Ray Simpson (1889-1921), born in Myrtle Ontario and lived in Saskatchewan, served in World War 1 and saw more than two years service in France.  He received two medals for his gallantry, the British Military Cross (received for his actions … Continue reading

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