Leverett Jerome Simpson (1871 - 1964)

Born 7 Mar 1871 in New York, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Eva L. (Taft) Simpson — married 8 Aug 1900 in Steuben County, New York, United States

Died 6 Mar 1964 at age 92 in Bethesda Hospital, Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, United States

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Biography

Leverett Jerome Simpson, son of Jerome Madison Simpson and Nancy Ann (Griffin) Simpson, was born on 7 March 1871^[1] at New York, USA. He and his mother with other family members appeared on the census of 12 June 1880 in the household of Lorenzo Crosby at, Steuben County, New York.^[2] He appeared on the census of 1892 in the household of his parents at Jasper, Steuben County, New York.^[3] He was a lawyer when he appeared on the census of 5 June 1900 at Canisteo, Steuben County, New York.^[4]

He married Eva L. Taft, daughter of Merit M. Taft and Mariah (--?--), on 8 Aug. 1900 at Steuben Co., New York.^[5]

He and Eva appeared on the census of 18 April 1910 at 51 East Main St., Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York.^[6] He was a lawyer in general practice when he and Eva appeared on the census of 9 Jan. 1920 at Prospect Ave., Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York.^[7] He was an attorney when he and Eva appeared on the census of 10 April 1930 at Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York.^[8]

He wrote: Aaron Griffin of Bridgeport, Onondaga Co, NY and His Descendants which was published in Hornell, NY, April 24, 1938.^[9] Aaron Griffin was the great-grandfather of Leverett.

Biography 1934

Steuben Co., New York, USA

Who's Who

Leverett J. Simpson, a practicing Attorney of Hornell and Canisteo, was born March 7, 1871 in the Town of Jasper. He was graduated from Canisteo Acamdemy in 1890, then took 2 years of postgraduate work at the same school. He studied law 3 years in the office of Attorney Eli Soule, of Canisteo and was admitted to the bar in 1899, at Rochester. He began practice in Canesteo and has maintained an office there. He was first in partnership with Mr. Soule, this associateion continuing until the latter's death. From 1915 to 1923 Mr. Simpson was in partnership with Judge A.W. Burrello. In 1930 he formed at Hornell a partnership with James G. Austin and Harry K. Morton; this continuing until May 1, 1934 when Mr. Austin withdrew. Mr. Simpson served on the Canisteo Board of Education for 7 years, being President 1 year. He is a member of Morning Star Lodge No. 65, F.& A. M. He has been a member of the official board of the Canisteo M.E. Church since 1901. He is now President of the Laymen's Association of the Genesee Conference. For years he taught a Men's Bible Class, and he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 13 years. In 1932 he was the delegate from the Genesee Conference to the church convention held at Altlantic City, where the deliberations continued for a month. He was the second President of the Canisteo Rotary Club. He is a member of the County, State and National Bar Associations. He has been Secretary of the Farmers Cooperative Fire Insurance Co. since 1915. On August 8, 1900 he married Eva Taft of Jasper, N.Y. One daughter, Maria Elizabeth, now Mrs. Ward E. Magoon. She was graduated with honors in the musical course at Lima Seminary.^[10]

He and Eva appeared on the census of 11 April 1940 at 99 Main St., Hornell, Steuben County, New York.^[11] He lived in Nov. 1950 at 198 Main St., Hornel, New York. Leverett died on 6 March 1964^[1] at Bethesda Hospital, Hornell, Steuben County, New York, at age 92 and was buried at Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo, Steuben County, New York. His memorial has the dates of his birth and death.^[12]

Obituary

6 March 1964

Hornell, Steuben Co., New York, USA

Attorney Simpson Dies at Hospital

Leverett J. Simpson of 99 Genesee St., Hornell, oldest lawyer in Steuben County, died this morning at Bethesda Hospital, where he had been a patient for several days.

Simpson, who celebrated his 93rd birthday Saturday, was born in Jasper and practiced law in Canisteo for several years after being admitted to the bar in 1899. He was admitted to the U. S. Bar Association in 1902.

He moved to Hornell in 1937 and practiced law here until his retirement last year.

Simpson was awarded a medal for his work for Selective Service during World War II. He had also received a certificate as a long-time representative for Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland.

A member of Morning Star Lodge, No. 65 F and AM in Canisteo, he had a 60-year Masonic membership metal. He was also a charter member and past president of Canisteo Rotary Club and later a member of Hornell Rotary.

He was a co-founder of Woodlawn Cemetery in Canisteo and was active in Canisteo Methodist Church and later in Park Methodist Church in Hornell. He taught the Lovell Bible Class for many years and was lay leader at Hornell church.

Survivors include a daughter Mrs. Heyward J. Pearce of Rochester; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The body is at Crandall and Crandall Funeral Home in Hornell, where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. tomorrow by Morning Star Lodge, F and AM. The funeral service will be held there at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Charles Titus of Park Methodist Church officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo.^[13]

Photo

The photo of Leverett as a young boy, copy in images, was included in a photo album belonging to Diadama (Hudson) Griffin, and later to Mary Jane (Griffin) Smith, her daughter. The handwriting is likely Mary Jane's.

Census

12 June 1880

Jasper, Steuben County, New York.

• Crosby, Lorenzo age 63.
• Simpson, Dewit C. age 25 b. NY.
• Lois wife age 20 b. NY.
• Simpson, Nancy A. age 49 b. NY.
• Leverett other age 9 b. NY.
• Leslie R. other age 7 b. NY. both Levererett and Leslie are labeled as son, but clearly not of Dewit but Nancy.^[2]

5 June 1900

Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA.

• Simpson, Levert J. b. Mar 1871 age 29 single Boarder b. NY Lawyer.^[4]

18 April 1910

51 East Main St., Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA.

• Simpson, Leverett J. age 39 m. 1 m. 10 yrs b. NY Lawyer general practice.
• Eva wife age 39 0 children b. NY f&m b. NY.
• Taft, Mariah mother in law age age 67 widow 4 children 4 living b. NY.^[6]

9 Jan. 1920

Prospect Ave., Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York, USA.

• Simpson, Leverett age 45 b. NY Lawyer General Practice.
• Eva wife age 45.
• E. Wina age 7 b. NY.^[7]

10 April 1930

Canisteo, Steuben Co., New York.

• Simpson, Leverett J. age 59 m. age 29 b. NY Attorney.
• Eva F. wife age 59 m age 29 b. NY.
• Elizabeth adopted dau age 18 b. NY.^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014 Social Leverett Simpson.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Year: 1880; Census Place: Jasper, Steuben, New York; Roll: 934; Family History Film: 1254934; Page: 405B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0005. 1880 US Census. Lorenzo Crosby.
3. ↑ New York, State Census, 1892 1892 NY Census. Jerome M Simpson.
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Year: 1900; Census Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: 1163; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1241163. 1900 US Census. Levert J Simson.
5. ↑ Brenda Hurlburt. e-mail to Philip W. Smith 2008 July 12.
   • "Leverett Jerome Simpson married Eva Taft on Aug 8, 1900 according to the Marriages of Steuben County. I went to Bath on Friday and got some info." Collection of Phil Smith.
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Year: 1910; Census Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: T624_1080; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1375093. 1910 US Census. Leverett J Simpson.
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Year: 1920; Census Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: T625_1266; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 846. 1920 US Census. Leveret Simpson.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} Year: 1930; Census Place: Canisteo, Steuben, New York; Roll: 1648; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: 660.0; FHL microfilm: 2341382. 1930 US Census. Leverett J Simpson.
9. ↑ Leverett J. Simpson, Aaron Griffin of Bridgeport, Onondaga Co, NY and His Descendants. Hornell, NY, April 24, 1938. Collection of Phil Smith.
10. ↑ Leverett J. Simpson in Who's Who in Steuben. Author: Compiler: William M. Stuart. Publication: William M. Stuart, Canisteo, NY, 1935.
11. ↑ Year: 1940; Census Place: Hornell, Steuben, New York; Roll: T627_2782; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 51-58. 1940 US Census. Leverett Simpson.
12. ↑ Leverett J Simpson memorial at FInd A Grave.
13. ↑ Leverett J. Simpson. Obituary 1964, Location: Hornell, NY. Newspaper Hornell, NY Publication: March 1964.

Acknowledgments

Thank you to Phil Smith for creating WikiTree profile Simpson-3189.