John Roger Simpson (1918 - 1945)

Born 30 Apr 1918 in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Bennie Helen (Turney) Rusk — married 15 Aug 1943 in Pratt, Kansas, United States

Died 8 Jul 1945 at age 27 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Simpson Name Study.

John Roger Simpson was born on April 30, 1918 in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, United States.

John married Bennie Helen Turney.

In 1920, John was living in household of Will M Simpson (34) in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas. ^[1]

In 1930, John was living in household of William M Simpson (45) on Chadbourne Ave, Robert Lee, Coke, USA. ^[2]

John registered for the draft for World War II. ^[3]

John died on July 8, 1945 in Pueblo, Colorado, United States, aged 27. He was buried in Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee, Coke County, Texas, USA (plot: Sec.^[4]

Sources

1. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Robert Lee, Coke, Texas; Roll: T625_1787; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 16
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #93016452 (accessed 30 August 2023)
   John R Simpson (1), single son, in household of Will M Simpson (34) in Robert Lee, Coke, Texas. Born in Texas.
2. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: Robert Lee, Coke, Texas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342043
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #64963443 (accessed 30 August 2023)
   John R Simpson (11), single son, in household of William M Simpson (45) on Chadbourne Ave, Robert Lee, Coke, Texas, USA. Born in Texas.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1383
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #21428534 (accessed 30 August 2023)
   Name: John Roger Simpson; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 22; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 30 Apr 1918; Birth Place: Robert Lee, Texas, USA; Residence Place: Marfa, Presidio, Texas, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Marfa, Presidio, Texas, USA; Employer: Peevey Simpson Lumber Co; Height: 5 10; Weight: 170; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Brown; Next of Kin: William Mack Simpson;
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship:
   John Roger Simpson 22 Self (Head)
   William Mack Simpson Father.
4. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #147060747 (accessed 30 August 2023)
   Memorial page for Capt John Roger Simpson (30 Apr 1918-8 Jul 1945), citing Robert Lee Cemetery, Robert Lee, Coke County, Texas, USA (plot: Sec. 7 N); Maintained by SigEp Patriots Project (contributor 47716273).