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Geographical distribution of family members over time
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
Marriage patterns of the Irish (in or out)
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 Simpson (1844-1919) and Margaret Cooney
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
The Simpson homestead in Wood Mountain, SK
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
Hugh Simpson (1858-1944) & Helen Thornton
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
George Kidd Simpson (1834-1921) and Jane Manes
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
Hugh Simpson -the elder (1804-1897)
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