Category Archives: Simpson family from Ontario

Ray Simpson (1889-1921)

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

Harold Ray Simpson (1889-1921) was the son of Hugh Simpson and Helen Thornton and the grandson of George Kidd Simpson.  He was born in Myrtle, Ontario ( his father was a teacher in nearby Whitby) and moved to Saskatchewan with … Continue reading →

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Ray Simpson’s war bride

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Gary

I am not sure we have a photo of Kate Bridger but follow the link below to find a lovely letter written by a war bride in 1919 while on board the ship sailing to her new home in Canada.   … Continue reading →

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Percy Simpson (1883-1901)

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Gary

Percy Simpson (1883-1901), the son of Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) and Helen Thornton (1860-1932), died at a young age due to an infection resulting from a minor cut.  Not much is known about this time but we have a photo as … Continue reading →

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Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) & Helen Thornton

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) married Helen Thornton (1860-1932) in Whitby, Ontario, in 1883.  Helen was the daughter of Thomas Thornton and Susannah Powers of Clarke Township, Ontario.   Hugh was the the son of George Simpson (1834-1921) and Jane Manes (1838-91919) also … Continue reading →

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George Kidd Simpson (1834-1921) and Jane Manes

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

There are many Hugh Simpsons, but the one we are interested in, as he marries Helen Thornton, is the son of George Kidd Simpson (Sept. 19, 1834-July 13, 1921) and Jane Manes (Oct. 23, 1838-Jan. 2, 1919).   George, born in … Continue reading →

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Hugh Simpson -the elder (1804-1897)

Posted on July 11, 2010 by Gary

Hugh Simpson (1804-1897) married Mary Kidd (1801-1882), both born in Northern Ireland and marrying there before emigrating to Hope Township, Ontario in late 1833 or early 1834 . There is no documentation to support my assumption, but I believe they … Continue reading →

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