John Simpson was born about 1793 in Cavendish, Queens, Prince Edward Island. [1] He married Euphemia (MacNeill) Simpson. In 1849, he went to Boston, travelling on the Elizabeth. [2] John died 7 Sep 1852 in Cavendish, Queens, Prince Edward Island. [3] He was buried in Cavendish Center Cemetery, Cavendish, Queens, Prince Edward Island. [4]
Sources
↑ David Hunter, The Descendants of Walter Simpson and Elspet Man, entry for 20. Euphemia M'Neill, Island Register, (http://www.islandregister.com), last update 12 Jun 1998. No sources or citations (contact author).
↑ Massachusetts, Index to Boston Passenger Lists, database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QV51-BR5G : 25 October 2016), John Simpson, 1849; citing Immigration, ship Elizabeth, NARA microfilm publication M265 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1969), roll #M265.
↑ James Shaw, Descendants of John Millar - Five generations, entry for 25. John Simpson; Island Register, (http://www.islandregister.com : accessed 23 Dec 2004). No sources or citations (contact author).
↑ John Simpson grave marker, Cavendish Center Cemetery, Cavendish, Prince Edward Island; digital image, The Gravestone Photo Project, Prince Edward Island, (http:canadianheadstones.com : accessed 10 April 2010), photograph by J Shuck contributed 13 Feb 2010.
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