John Weir Simpson (1827 - 1877)

Born 12 Feb 1827 in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Ann (Cargill) Simpson — married 26 Jul 1852 in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland

Died 21 Jul 1877 at age 50 in Arbroath, Angus

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Biography

After much research it appears that John Weir Simpson was born to Elizabeth Aedie Simpson and James Weir. No indication that Elizabeth was married to James Weir. John's birth certificate indicates that his father James was a writer.

Sources

• Ancestry.com
• Birth: "Church of Scotland: Old parish registers - Births & Baptisms" database, National Records of Scotland, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 21 Mar 2024), John was born on 12 Feb 1827, parents: James eir/Wein & Elizabeth Caie Simpson, in Dundee, Scotland; citing Parish Number 282, Ref 160/ 78, Frame.
• Marriage: "Church of Scotland: Statutory registers - Banns & Marriage" database, National Records of Scotland, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 20 Feb 2023)John Weir was married on 26 Jun 1852, wife: Ann Cargill, in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; citing Parish Number272, Ref 70 / 152, Frame1635
• Marriage: "Church of Scotland: Statutory registers - Banns & Marriage" database, National Records of Scotland, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 20 Feb 2023)John Weir was married on 1876, wife: Elizabeth Macdonald, in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; citing Parish Number 272, Ref 69 / , Frame
• Death: "Church of Scotland: Statutory registers - Deaths" database, National Records of Scotland, https://www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk/ (accessed 20 Feb 2023), John Weir died on 21 Jul 1827, parentsJames Weir & Elizabeth Simpson, in Arbroath, Angus, Scotland; citing Parish Number, Ref 272 / 304, Frame
• Find A Grave: Memorial #197500298