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1. Richard Simpson's will (Baltimore Co., Maryland: Will Book 1, pp. 88-89), he signed as Richard Simpson Sr. in his will which was dated 9 March 1710. He gave to his boy Richard 12 pence sterling. The remainder of his estate was divided between his seven children "which I had by my last wife called Anne." He appointed his son, Thomas, administrator and guardian of the minor children. Witnesses were John Brown, Garret Garretson and Thomas Gilbert. Richard Simpson and Thomas Gilbert signed with their marks, the others signed their names. On 7 June 1711 Thomas Simpson, executor, posted an admin. bond with Samuel Brown and Thomas Gilbert.
2. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, 1659-1759 (Baltimore, MD: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1989), pp. 581-582 On 7 June 1711 admin. bond was posted by Thomas Simpson, exec., with Samuel Brown and Thomas Gilbert; in 1715 his widow Ann and children Thomas, Ann and Elizabeth were mentioned in court records; his daughters Ann and Elizabeth, with the consent of their brother Thomas, bound themselves to John and Elizabeth Clarke. Hereinafter cited as Baltimore County Families.
3. Maryland Land Patents 13, pp. 122-123: A Richard Simson was transported by Richard Carter of Talbot Co., Maryland in 1668. Whether this was Richard Simpson who was found later in Baltimore Co., Maryland can't be determined at this time. Hereinafter cited as Maryland Deeds.
4. Don Simpson unpublished Simpson Research Report #7, 29 June1996 page 2 Richard owed a debt to the estate of James Phillips. In the early part of 1689, the estate of James Phillips was probated. Phillips had been a prominent man in early Baltimore County affairs and had owned the land where the original county court house had been located on Bush River. The inventory of his estate included a long list of debts owned him at the time of his death. Among the names listed as owing debts to the estate were Richard Sympson, Thomas Preble, Samuel Browne, Wm. Osborne Sr. & Jr., George Utie and many other residents of old Spesutia Hundred.
5. Ibid., unpublished report #7, 29 June 1996 page 2 he owed a debt mentioned in the inventory of Capt. Henry Johnson's estate. Debts were owed by Thomas Gilbert, Richard Sympson, Mathew Goldsmith, Thomas Browne, Wm. Pritchet, James Clark, and more.
6. Ibid., unpublished report #7, 29 June 1996 page 2 owed a debt to the estate of Edward & Elizabeth Boothby as Richard Simson, other debtors were Thomas Gilbert, Emanuel Smith, Richard Perkins, Mary Utie, Samuel Browne, Wm. Osborn, etc.
7. St. George's Church Collection; (n.p.: Collection MSA SC 2499, St. George's Church (Spesutia Church), Protestant Episcopal parish registers), Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 3.
8. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 7, Elizabeth Simpson, daughter of Richard Simpson of Swan Creek buried at the head of Swan Creek the last day of September in the year of our Lord 1698.
9. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 9, 28 on page 9: Jonathan Simpson son of Richard Simpson born at the Bay Side near to the mouth of Susquehanna River the Twelth Day of November Anno Dom 1699 Jonathan's birth year was reported as 1699. On page 28 he was listed again with the statement, "Jonathan Simpson born 12 November 1707." This birth date would conflict with Elizabeth's so probably is incorrect.
10. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, John Simpson died by 20 May 1742 when his estate was administered by Priscilla who was married by then to Charles Motherly (3:282). This may not be the same Jonathan who was the son of Richard and Ann.
11. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 28, Mathew Simpson was 6 years old August 27th, 1708.
12. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 28.
13. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 3, 27 Thomas Simpson, son of Richard Simpson, born near to Susquehanna River, November the first Day in the year of our Lord 1691. On page it was corrected with the statement, "Thomas Simpson 17 years old November 5, 1707.

St. Georges Parish was bounded on the east by the Susquehanna River, on the south by the Chesapeake Bay, on the west by Bush River and by the Pennsylvania state line on the north.
14. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, p. 582.
15. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 66, "Thomas Simpson and Mary Smith was married the 13th Day of Feby anno Dom. 1717".
16. Richard Jenkins, Baltimore County Maryland Inventories Book 6 page 103. Thomas was a witness along with Thomas Knight, William Perkins and Thomas Gash to the will of Richard Jenkins, Baltimore Co., Maryland. An inventory of Richard Jenkins' estate was taken by Bennett Garrett and Garrett Garrettson. Hereinafter cited as Balto Co. MD Inventories.
17. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 62, "Elianor Simpson the daughter of Thomas Simpson and Mary his wife was born 11th day of July anno Domini 1721".
18. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 66, "Gilbert Simpson the son of Thomas Simpson and Mary his wife was born the 21st day of July anno Domini 1724."
19. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 66, departed this life the 22nd Day of July anno Domini 1725.
20. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 72, Mary Simpson the daughter of Thomas Simpson and Mary his wife was born the 7th day of March anno Domini 1726/7.
21. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 92, Thomas Simpson, son of Thomas Simpson and Mary his wife was born Febry the 3d, 1729.
22. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 132, Decemb'r the 7th 1736 Then was born Martha Sympson Daughter of Thomas Sympson and Mary his Wife.
23. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 141, Jan'ry the 6th 1737 Then was Born Joshua Sympson son of Thomas Sympson and Mary his Wife.
24. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 3, 27, "Susanna Simpson daughter of Richard Simpson born near to Susquehanna River April the fifth day in the year of our Lord 1693," but this date was corrected on page with the statement, "age 15 on 2 April 1707".
25. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 48.
26. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, p. 165, she was a witness to the will of Capt. Lawrence Draper dated 8 April 1713. Other witnesses were Eliza Cottrell and John Brown. (Draper's widow married John Clark as her second husband.).
27. Bill and Martha Reamy, St. George's Parish Registers 1689-1793 (Silver Spring, MD: Family Line Publications, 1988), p. 26, "Thomas Knight was bap. 3 December 1724". Hereinafter cited as St. George's Parish Registers.
28. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 59.
29. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 71, Thomas Knight was baptized the 3d day of December 1724.
30. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 3, 28 "born near to the mouth of Susquehanna River April the fifth day in the year of our Lord 1693" "was born 14 Feb. 1695, was age 14 on 14 Feb. 1707.
31. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, p. 582.
32. Dr. Richard Miller, compiler, Abstracts of the Baltimore County Land Commissions 1727 - 1762 (Westminster, MD: Family Line Publications, 1989), he was age 31 in 1736 when he made a deposition in which he named his uncle Thomas Gilbert. Hereinafter cited as Baltimore Co MD Land Commissions.
33. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, p. 516.
34. "Simpson Project Report ", 1995-1997, Don Simpson (P.O. Box 1468, Salt Lake City, UT 84110-1468), to Nona Williams (PO Box 746, Ben Lomond, CA 95005), Simpson Project Report #10 No marriage record is known for William but from other records it appears he was married ca. 1714 to Elizabeth, daughter of Thomas and Mary Prebble. Thomas Prebble died ca. 1704 and the widow, Mary, married second to Archibald Buchanan. Mary Buchanan made her will in 1732, probated in 1733, naming in it her daughter Elizabeth Simpson, son-in-law William Simpson and granddaughter Hannah Simpson; In my personal library, P.O. Box 746, Ben Lomond, CA 95005. Hereinafter cited as "Simpson Report".
35. Bill and Martha Reamy, St. George's Parish Registers, The vestry book for St. George's Parish contains a list of payments of bills owed by the parish vestry, dated 31 March 1746. "By our order to William Simpson, 40 pounds tobacco. On 3 June 1746 is the following, "Then was an order drawn on John Ristear, Esq., High Sheriff, for 40 pounds tobacco to pay William Simpson for mending the seats in the Church".
36. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 108, April 19th 1734 then was born Ann Sympson daughter of William Simpson and Elizabeth his wife.
37. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 135, June the 29th 1737 then was born John Sympson son of Will'm Sympson and Elizabeth his wife.
38. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 28, Ann Simpson was 3 years old January 25th, 1708.
39. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 72, Samuel Smith was married to Anne Simpson Aug. 28, 1725.
40. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 110.
41. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 72, Sarah Smith the daughter of Samuel Smith and Anne his wife was born the 10th Day of Oct. 6th Anno Domini 1726.
42. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 110, January the 29th 1733 then was born Nathan Smith son of Samuel Smith and Ann his wife.
43. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 62.
44. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 147.
45. Robert W. Barnes, Baltimore County Families, pg. 582 "Richard Simpson m. Elizabeth (---) and had issue: Thomas, born 23 Sept. 1739; Nathaniel born 11 July 1745".
46. editor Nona Williams, The Simpson Clan (n.p.: PO Box 746, Ben Lomond, CA 95005), Vol. X, Issue 4, Spring 1995 pp. 1, article by Don Simpson titled "Review of Simpsons" Mary was Richard's second wife and he was probably her second husband. She had a daughter, Elizabeth. Mary may have been the daughter of John Hallum Sr. who made his will on 8 Oct. 1764. The will was witnessed by Richard Burton and Richard Simpson.
47. Richard Simpson will (24 Dec. 1793), Guilford County, North Carolina Wills File # 0344: Book A, p. 347 file No. 344 he made his will on 24 Dec. 1793 naming his sons Thomas and Richard as executors. John Campbell, Mary Campbell and Edward Edwards were witnesses. Hereinafter cited as Guilford Co NC Wills.
48. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #2, p. 4.
49. Ibid., Vol. 1, #2, p. 3, article by Don Simpson. Richard was a witness along with Richard Burton to the will of John Hallum (Rowan County Will Book A, p. 60). The will was dated 8 October 1764 and was proven in Rowan County Court by Richard Simpson 9 October 1765 (Rowan County Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, Minute Book 2, p. 610). In an unpublished research report by Don Simpson, dated April 1996, "I have recently obtained a copy of the original will and find that while John Hallum and Richard Burton signed with marks, Richard Simpson signed his own name. On careful study of the handwriting it appears to me that Richard Simpson was the one who wrote down the will for John Hallum.
50. Guilford Co NC Wills File # 0344: Richard's will was dated 24 Dec. 1793 and proved in May 1795 in Guilford Co., NC. In it he mentioned his sons Thomas, Richard, Nathaniel, daughters Elizabeth Knight, Jane Marcilliott, Eleanor Hicks, step daughter Elizabeth Carrol and the following grandchildren: Elizabeth Reese Hicks; Elizabeth, Nathaniel, and Richard who were children of his son Thomas; Peter Ryan, William and Richard who were sons of his son, Richard. His will was witnessed by John Campbell, Mary Campbell and Edward Edwards.
51. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 62, William Simpson the son of Thomas Simpson and Mary his wife was born 20th January Anno Dom. 1718.
52. Bill and Martha Reamy, St. George's Parish Registers, p. 59, they made an error of transcription and recorded that this couple had a son, Thomas Simpson, born 23 September 1739, but the original shows that Thomas was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Sympson.
53. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 147, Nov'r the 12th 1739 Then was William Sympson married to Mary Larrissee.
54. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 147, Feb'ry the 2d 1739 Then was Born Ann Sympson Daughter of William Sympson and Mary his Wife.
55. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 108, Febr'y 4, 1731 then was born Samuel Sympson son of Thomas Simpson and Mary his wife.
56. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1830 Census (n.p.: Apple Valley, CA: privately published, 1991, n.d.), page 219.
57. Bill and Martha Reamy, St. George's Parish Registers, p. 26, Sarah Collins was bap. 20 April 1720.
58. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 44, Sarah Collins Simpson the daughter of Susanna Simpson was born February 27, 1715.
59. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 71, Sarah Collins was Baptized the 20th Day of April anno Dom. 1720.
60. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 137, June the 11th 1737 Then was born Thomas Sympson son of Sarah Sympson.
61. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 200, Decem'r 12, 1755 Then was born Mary Collins Daug. of Sarah Collins.
62. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 48.
63. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 71 Light Knight was baptized the 20th day of April anno Dom. 1720.
64. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 209.
65. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 209, Feb'y 10, 1748.
66. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 209.
67. Ibid.
68. Ibid.
69. Ibid.
70. Ibid.
71. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 50 Elizabeth Knight the daughter of Thomas Knight and Susanna his wife was born the 23rd Day of February 1720.
72. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 71 Elizabeth Knight was baptized the 22nd day of July Domini 1722.
73. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 176.
74. Ibid.
75. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 66, David Knight the son of Thomas Knight and Susanna his wife was born the 6th day of May anno Domini 1726.
76. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 71, David Knight was baptized the 29th day of June Domini 1726.
77. 1776 Census of Harford Co., Maryland
78. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 54, Mary Simpson the daughter of William & Elizabeth Simpson his wife was born February 4, 1714.
79. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 127, 169, their date of marriage is recorded as 18 August 1738 on page 127 and as 20 Aug. 1737 on page 169. The second marriage date to close to the date of the birth of their first child.
80. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 169.
81. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 170.
82. Ibid.
83. Bill and Martha Reamy, St. George's Parish Registers, p. 21, "William Simpson son of William Simpson and Elizabeth Simpson his wife born 31 March 1721".
84. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 54, William Simpson, the son of William and Elizabeth Simpson his wife was born March the 31st 1721.
85. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 166.
86. Letter from William's grandson (Jacksonville, Florida) to grandson's daughter, July 4 1874. Provided by Heidi Lahey, 2861 East 90th St., Tulsa, OK 74137:

Jacksonville July 4th 1874 pg. 1

Dear Daughter I am trying to comply with your request in riting out the history of my ancesters. Which I find it hard to do as I never practice riting much for many years. Therefore you will find many blunders and miss spelt words and mistakes, all these will be an error of the head and not of the hart for I find the task much moore trublesom to rite and to think. As to my great grand father SIMPSON he came from Wailes about the fifteenth (17th?) centruy. Raised a family wich my GrandFather was oldest and according to the English law at that time was the legal heir. But his maring contrary to his fathers will, was disinhereted and he left Massacheusetts and came to North Carolina, McLinburge County and livd their. His first wife died their and their he maried GrandMother, a young woman her maden name was Elizebeth HAWKINS (HOCKINGS?), a tall spar bilt lady and by her they had six children and then moved to South Carolina when they had six children and then moved to South Carolina when their children was most grown. Their first Born was a girl and called her name Nicy. She maried Reuben ADAMS (cosin) and they raised 9 girls one son Ruben in the State Georgia.

pg 2 Family Record

Reuben ADAMS girls all mared the oldest Elizebeth called for grand mother maried John CHEEK they moved to Georgia had a large family

Polly ADAMS maried a man by the name James ELLIOT & raised a large family

Sally ADAMS maried Solomon ADAMS and raised a family. Sintha ADAMS maried man by the HARIS? and raised a family. Sinay? ADAMS maried Joel (died before to children grown) ADAMS raised a family DumAan? ADAMS maried Richard BEFS raised a family. Reuben ADAMS maried widow WARTERS raised family.

Uncle Rubin died first age near 80 years.

Aunt Nicy died near 101 years Polly ELLIOT died before all her children was 40 years.

Jole? ADAMS died children about 30 years.

pg 3 John SIMPSON Family Record

Their second child was a son and called his name John SIMPSON and he maried Arilla OSBURN and raised 9 children, 3 died before my recklection. The names of the first born Sparkin he served in the war of 1812 between the U states and Great Briton after he came home he maried Margret CANNON and raised 8 children 4 sons and 4 daughters, names not recklect. Nesc (next?) Sarah SIMPSON, she never maried died about 69 years. Abner SIMPSON maried Jane HERON raised 4 children and died, he then maried a Miss WORRUS? and he died about 60. Elon SIMPSON very fat. weigh about 300 lb. never maried died about 70. Then they had 3 that died their names was William Elizabeth Reueann SIMPSONs then Osbourn SIMPSON very large and fat weigh 350 lb never maried died 25 years of age. John SIMPSON maried Miss (?) ALLGOOD raised a large family. James M SIMPSON never maried went to Missipp and died. B. Flarkin? SIMPSON he maried Miss CASH had several children, some small when he died about 35. Balis SIMPSON maried Miss CASH raised large family. Aba R. SIMPSON married Mr. CASH raised a family moved west the end of the (?)

pg 4 Thomas SIMPSON Family Record

Thomas SIMPSON 3 child and he maried Mary CUMMINS and they had 8 children, 5 sons 3 daughters. The oldest son William being called for grandfather SIMPSON. He maried Jame? MAYHAR and they had 6 children, 4 daughters 2 sons. The first born was a daughter her name Elijer Satira SIMPSON. She married Jerry REHOE, an Irish man and Ship captian raised no children. William J SIMPSON maried Sarah HARIS, Fort Valley Geo. he was abotaick Doctor and Methodist Preacher they raised no family, he died at 29 years of age. James A SIMPSON everything but a good man. Jane F. SIMPSON maried Michael M MAHER, blacksmith, they live in Atlanta Geo, they have 3 children live in Atlanta Geo. Amelia E SIMPSON single sickley girl. I ought to said Jerry and Elijer live in Chatanooga Tenessee.

Thomas SIMPSON died 1859 being 84 years old Mary SIMPSON died 19th May 1870 being 84 years, 5 months 1 day old. She was 10 years younger than Father and lived 10 years longer than Father was 10 years oldest. ?

pg 5 Family Record of James SIMPSON

James SIMPSON maried Rutha BLACK moovd Tenessee Smith County, raised his Family their. They had 8 children 6 sons 2 daughters

John SIMPSON

Moses SIMPSON

William SIMPSON

Mathew SIMPSON

Joshua SIMPSON

Reubin SIMPSON

Sarah SIMPSON

Elizabeth SIMPSON

if their was anymoore I do not remember their names as I never was at their house.

Uncle James died I suppose about 40 years of age before his family was grown.

Nancy SIMPSON Family Record

Nancy SIMPSON maried John TRANER a Babtist Preacher. She had 2 children and died. Rutha SIMPSON died a young single woman. this ends GrandFather SIMPSONs family.

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Grand Father lived to see them all grown and maried all tho they were by the 2nd wife and she younger than some of his first children. He went back to see his first children in North Carolina and died their being 104 years. Grandmother lived to see her children grown and many grandchildren and great great grandchildren. She died about the age of 85 years.

I have seen Grandmothers brother and stayed all night with him, he lived in abville County, S. C. I have seen her sister Nicy WEST. She lived in Hall Co. Geo. a good many other relations of the HAWKINS family. they were all tall slender bilt men, the women was not so much.

pg 7 Harmon CUMMINS History

Harmon CUMMINS Sr. said he knew but little of his family connection as his father died when he was small. He said his mother was Irish and raised 3 children, Harmon, John, and Milla CUMMINS. They lived on the eastern shore of Mariland. He worked on the farm till 1775 when he maried Mary JAMES. He being about 32 old, she about 20 years old. In the first part of that year him and a friend concluded to inlist for 3 years, one was to serve 1½ years and then the othr the balance of the time. The one at home was to take care of the women and children. Grandmother had her first child, 3 months old so arnagements being made, then cast lots who should go first and the lot fell on Grand Father and he started and his brother John and in the course of the 1½ years his friend died he left at home and he served out the 3 years of the war never hearing from home but 2 times he was in 7 seven of the hottest battles fought by WASHINGTON as he was imediatly under his command. He was in the same command that had to march 15 miles on the night 25th December 1776 over ice and in a severe snow storm all the way from the camp to the Deleware River where TRENTON stood and taken that post and 1000 hessian soldiers prisinor.

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In 1838 I stayed all night with GrandFather and GrandMother CUMMINS and I asked him the particklers of that nights march and he said when the orders came to march that a great many of the soldiers was barefoot and the orders was to tear up their blankets and wrap their feet in them, but the calvery went ahead and cut up the ice so it cut the blankets off their feet and also cut their feet. Then he said it looked like you had cut a beefs throat and dragged it on the snow and when they had taken the city and prisoners, the soldiers could scarcely be restrained from fighting for they were in so much pain, not one out of 20 was able to do duty next day nor for many days, some of them for many days after. But this was not as hard a fate as he had to endure the next winter for he was taken prisnor at the Battle of Valley Forge, him and about 1300 others and put in jail in Philadelphia and they there had like all to of perished with hnger and cold. It is recorded in history as the cold winter of 1777. Out of 1300, there was about 450 or 500 came out when eschanged. The manner in which they were fed was once in 2 days. The jailor would come with kind of slopmade from slain horses and boiled up without salt and had troughs around the jail and pour the stuff in there and then call like he was calling hogs from the woods.

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One poor fellow was alittle forward and he reached his hand to take out a bone and the jailor struck him with the key he had in his hand and killed him and the key bounced out of the jailors hand and struck grandfather on the leg making a scar that he that he carried to the grave, tho the lord blest him with long life living to 107 years old raised a family of 9 children, 5 sons and 4 daughters. Three of his sons weigh over 200 lbs. apiece the other about 180 lbs. the other about 165 the daughter 160, as they were common plain farmers.

I will here digress a little in the spring of ' 76 late as I before stated grandmother was left in care of a friend, and that friends wife had a little girl child about one year old and one pleasant morning in May the child was at play in the yard and would come often to the door and try to tell something so the women went to see what passed the child ran before round the house and gathered up the head of a large rattlesnake and attempted to drag it along to them. When the mother saw its danger, she snatched the child away and the snake fell to the ground and in aniston it was in couled ready for fight. Thus you see how merciful the Lord was to that child. This ends the snake story.

pg 10 Harmon CUMMINS Family Record

Harmon CUMMINS mared Mary JAMES 1775 raised a large family of 9 children, 5 sons 4 daughters.

The oldest son Thomas CUMMINS maried Sarah CROWN over mooved to Tenesee raised his family there. He served during the war of 1812 with Great Briton at the battle of New Orleans. He raised 2 sons, I recklect the name of the oldest name Harmon CUMMINS named for grandfather, he was lame and hatter by trade. And one son named James and I know not how many more they lived in Sincou Co. Tenn.

Griffith COMINS mared Elizebeth WATSON, raised his family in South Carolina, don't recklect names, but 3, Harmon, Nancy, & Sam.

Samuel COMINS mared Nancy McCOUNEN? Raised his family South Carolina in fort, then moved to Georgia, Troup Co., then to Miss.

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Harmon CUMINS mared Catherine WOOD, moved Troup Co. Geo., had one son named John, the rest of the names I do not remember.

John CUMINS went to Tenesee and married there.

Sarah CUMINS maried John TRAINER a babtist preacher who had formily maried Nancy SIMPSON as stated in a former place and died and left 2 children, they moved to Tenesee and raised their family there. Harmon SIMPSON went there and mared one of the girls.

Hanah COMINS mared first James CANADY, an Irishman and a widower with large family, they lived together a year or so and then seperated, he went to Tenesee and after, she maried James DAVIDSON.

Melinda COMINS, she lived till advanced in years and maried Samuel JUNKIN, Irish shoe and boot maker and widower with 5 children small and did not live long, died and kept the children and raised them in good credit.

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Mary CUMINS maried Thomas SIMPSON as you have an account in his family record.

GrandMother Fathers (Thomas JAMES) Family Record

Thomas JAMES maried Mary, I do not recklect the name. They had 7 children, 4 sons and 3 daughters Thomas JAMES went west--was in the war Samuel JAMES went west--was in the war Griffith JAMES went west--was in the war John JAMES remained S.C. till he died, he never moved. Gwena JAMES maried Samuel DEAN, a frenchman who came over to this country with General LAFAYETTE, they had a large family Hanah JAMES maried a Mr. LENARD, one of the hessians that Grand Father helped take prisoner at Trenton. Mary JAMES maried Harmon CUMINS which you have had act of.

End of the 1874 letter

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87. Rowan Co., NC Marriages 1753 - 1868, p. 364 Will Simpson & Eliz. Hocking, 28 Jan. 1768; Moses Sherrill, bondsman; John Frohock, C.C. wit. consent from John and Elizabeth Hocking, wit. by Moses Sherrill.
88. Letter, William's grandson to grandson's daughter, July 4 1874, p. 6 "grandfather lived to see them (his children) all grown and married all though they were by the 2nd wife and she younger than some of his first children. He went back to see his first children in North Carolina and died there being 104 years".
89.Rowan County Inferior Court, Edward Smith obtained a license to keep a tavern in his home. His securities were James Potts and William Simpson. Hereinafter cited as Rowan County Inferior Court.
90. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. XIV, No. 1, p. 5 article by Don Simpson.
91. Ibid., Vol. 1 #8 p. 5 - source Marilyn Crichton.
92. Rowan Co., NC Marriages, p. 359, "Moses Sherrill & Sarah Simpson, 29 Jan. 1768; Will. Simpson, bondsman; John Frohock, wit.
93. Letter, William's grandson to grandson's daughter, July 4 1874, p. 5, "she had 2 children and died".
94. Ibid., p. 1, "She [Nicy] married Reuben Adams (cousin) and they raised 9 girls, one son Ruben in the state of Georgia".
95. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. XIV, No. 1, p. 5 article by Don Simpson.
96. Letter, William's grandson to grandson's daughter, July 4 1874, p. 2, "Aunt Nicy died near 101 years".
97. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. XIV, No. 1, p. 5 article by Don Simpson. She was age 50-60.
98. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 62 Hannah Simpson the daughter of William and Elizabeth his wife was born January 31, 1722.
99. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 143.
100. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 167.
101. F. Edward Wright, compiler, Inhabitants of Baltimore County 1692-1763 (Silver Spring, Maryland: Family Line Publications, 1987), p. 39. Hereinafter cited as Baltimore Tax Lists.
102. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 153, John Crow the son of James Crow and Hannah his wife was Born the first day of January anno Domini 1740.
103. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 167, this record says that Mary, the daughter of James Crow and Hannah his wife was born the 22nd day of July Anno Domini 1742 and in the next line it says that Hannah Crow, the wife of James Crow, died the first day of March 1742. Perhaps this can be resolved by studying the calendar in use at the time.
104. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 92, Sarah Simpson daughter of William Simpson and Eliz'th his wife was born Feby the 16th 1729.
105. Ibid., Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 174.
106. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
107. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
108. Henry Co., Missouri 1850 Census (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), p. 43 - #550 Big Creek Twp., Henry age 81 born NC, Polly 76 born SC.
109. USGenWeb - Howard Co., Missouri site, p. 144.
110. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
111. Yolanda G. Reid, "Tennessee County, North Carolina Deed Abstracts, 1789-1797: Early Records of Robertson, Montgomery," The Middle Tennessee Journal of Genealogy and History Volume XII, Number 2: pp. 291-292. Hereinafter cited as "Tennessee Co NC Deed Abstracts".
112. unknown author, Don Simpson, Research report May 1996.
113. Ibid.
114. Ibid., Research report May 1996, "at the 1850 census Henry & wife, Polly, were still in Henry Co., in Big Creek Twp. which is a few miles southwest of where the Simpsons, Walls, etc had settled in Post Oak Twp., Johnson County.
115. unknown subject unknown repository.
116. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
117. Yolanda G. Reid, "Tennessee Co NC Deed Abstracts", pp. 291-292.
118. North Carolina Genealogy Journal, "Rowan Co., NC 1768 Tax List": He was old enough to be listed on the tax record of 1768.
119. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 747 September 23, 1739 then was born Thomas Sympson, son of Richard Sympson and Elizabeth, his wife. This was incorrectly transcribed by Bill and Martha Reamy in their book "St. George's Parish Registers 1689-1793" but was correctly recorded by Robert Barnes in his book, Baltimore Co., Maryland Families".
120. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #10 Thomas' grandson, Benjamin Simpson (son of William Simpson) stated in a letter that Thomas had three or four children by his first wife, that his second wife was Mary Knight by whom he had six daughters and two sons. The date of the letter was April 12, 1897.
121. Thomas & Mary Simpson gravestones, These gravestones are located on J.W. Crowder's land in Johnson Co., MO, 1951, on J.W. Crowder farm, Section 11, Twp. 44, Range 25 of Post Oak Twp., Johnson Co., MO. Died Sept. 21, 1833 aged 95. A cemetery survey in May 1951 located this stone in a cemetery. In 1985 the stone was found leaning against a fence near a road probably not far from the original cemetery.
122. "unknown short article title".
123. Census, p. 159, he was probably the man aged 90-100 in the household of his son William.
124. Ibid., p. 156.
125. Don Simpson, Report No. 3, July 1995, The estimated date of the marriage of Sarah and Daniel is ca 1797-1799.
126. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #10 p. 1, The Problem of Thomas Simpson by Don Simpson, "I have guessed that Nathaniel was born between 1760 and 1770 but cannot be sure of that".
127. Ibid., Vol. 1 #9 p. 2 "The Problem of Thomas Simpson" by Don Simpson.
128. Helen C. Timothy R. Marsh, 1850 Mortality Schedule of Tennessee (Shelbyville, Tenn.: Marsh Historical Publications, n.d.), p. 17, Peter's year of birth is estimated as circa 1770 because he was age 80 in 1850. The Ozark History gives his year of birth as 1742. Hereinafter cited as 1850 Tennessee Mortality.
129. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #8 p. 2 Peter of Cannon Co., Tennessee by Don Simpson, Peter Simpson and Joseph Cunningham both of Rockingham Co. signed the marriage bond which was witnessed by Peter Wilson. Both Peter and Joseph signed with marks.
130. Helen C. Timothy R. Marsh, 1850 Tennessee Mortality, p. 17 he is listed as Peter Simpson, Sr., age 80 at time of death, born in North Carolina, farmer, cause of death was "old age". He was ill 11 days before dying in May of 1850.
131. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #8 p. 2 Peter of Cannon Co., Tennessee by Don Simpson, the household consisted of 23010-01010.
132. Ibid., Vol. 1 #10 p. 1, The Problem of Thomas Simpson by Don Simpson, Richard might have been born between 1760 and 1770.
133. Eugene M. Wiseman, The Warren County Story (Bradenton, FL: privately published, 1995), page 254 Perhaps he's the one mentioned as follows: He married Louisa Hash, the 7th child of Thomas (b. 1782, d. 1864) and Drucilla Hash. On page 254, "Of note, Thomas and his brother William Wesley Hash came to White County in early 1800 and built a cabin west of Calfkiller River, facing Milk Sick Mountain. Today, Young Bridge crosses Calfkiller at this point. These brothers hunted and explored, going back and forth to North Carolina. When they returned to Tennessee, they found that Daniel Walling had obtained title to their Calfkiller site during their absence". Hereinafter cited as Warren Co. Story.
134. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #10 p. 1, The Problem of Thomas Simpson by Don Simpson, bondsman Samuel King.
135. Nona Williams Warren County, Tennessee Plat Book 1824-1827 Volume 1, 1 (PO Box 736, Ben Lomond, CA 95005: R.O.F.E., 1997), I have found no proof of the names of any children of this couple but perhaps they were the parents of the James Simpson who was a chain carrier for the following entry which appeared in Warren County, TN plat book Vol. 1, "Surveyed 28 November 1824 for the trustees of Mount Zion Meeting House (to wit) Jonathan Biles, John Luster, Chesley Matthews, Peter Starnes and John Hammons and their successors, 4 acres including said meeting house for the use of the Methodist Society pursuant to an act of the General Assembly passed at Murphreesboro on 8 October 1823, on the waters of Hickory Creek adjoining John Luster and Joel Gunter, crossing the McMinnville road. Surveyed by Elisha Runnels and James Simpson, CC. Wm. M. Douglas, deputy surveyor. This James Simpson could not have been the son of Thomas Simpson because they'd both moved to Missouri earlier. Hereinafter cited as Warren Co TN Plats v1.
136. Warren Co., Tennessee Census, 1830 p. 339, Elizabeth Cunningham appeared as head of the household. She was between the ages of 60-70, born 1760-1770 with two males between the ages of 20-30 and 30-40.
137. Rockingham Co., NC Marriage Bonds, bondsman Peter Simpson, witness Peter Watson.
138. p. 140, The wife of Thomas Compton in 1830 was aged 40 -50.
139. According to tombstone information Sina J. Cumpton, wife of Rev. Thomas Cumpton, was born 1782.
140. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #10 p. 1, The Problem of Thomas Simpson by Don Simpson, bondsman Samuel King.
141. Sina J., wife of Rev. Thomas Cumpton, born 1782, died 1858 in Spruce, Bates Co., Missouri. buried in Dickison Cemetery located in Deepwater Twp., Sec. 14. From Spruce got 1/2 mile east on H Hwy, it's located south of the farm buildings in the field.
142. Ibid., p. 1, James was born 1784 in Rockingham Co., North Carolina.
143. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #10 p. 5 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, James was born 1780/84 North Carolina.
144. James Simpson, James Simpson's War of 1812 records (Nashville, TN: Tennessee State Library and Archives), their marriage was performed by John McSpadden, J.P. Hereinafter cited as James Simpson War of 1812.
145. Ibid., his widow gave James' date of death as 3 April 1852.
146. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #12 p. 1 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, his will was probated April 1852.
147. Ibid., Vol. 1 #12 p. 1 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, James made his will March 13, 1852 in which he left all his estate to his wife Elizabeth until her death when it was to be divided among their living children. His estate included land, a black woman named Tempey, livestock and household furniture. The will was probated April 1852 in Platte Co., Missouri. Preston was executor.
148. p. 143, age 40-50.
149. Pike Co., Missouri 1840 Census, p. 116, age 40-50.
150. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #12 p. 1 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, Jane Simpson probably married Lazarus Matthews in Tennessee and the migrated to Johnson Co., Missouri and had children James, Mary, Thomas, Martha, Sarah Ann, Temperance, William, and Eleanor.
151. Ibid., Vol. 1 #12 p. 1 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, William Simpson recorded that his sister Farraby married William Brogg/Bragg but no dates or listing of children is given.
152. Ibid., Vol. 1 #10 p. 5 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, Oregon Donation Land Claims, Vol. 1, No. 263 born 1793 Rockingham Co., North Carolina.
153. William Simpson born June 27, 1793 died Nov. 3, 1858.
154. Genealogical Material in Oregon Donation Land Claims, Vol. 1, p. 11.
155. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #10 p. 5 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson, Oregon Donation Land Claims, Vol. 1, No. 263 married Mary, 13 April 1813 Warren Co., Tennessee.
156. Ibid., Vol. 1 #10 p. 5 article by Shirlie Rice Simpson.
157. Ibid., Vol. 1 #11, p. 1 "Research Notes" by Don Simpson, William Simpson, Lazarus Mathews, Daniel Goff and Thos. Crumpton signed a petition.
158. p.159 William Simpson 30-40... with wife Mary Kimsey & family, plus:, MALE 90-100 (1730-40) (Thomas Simpson) and FEMALE 70-80 (1750-60) (Mary Knight).
159. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 182.
160. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #3 p. 5 p. 2 article by Jane Beekman.
161. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "this was his second or third marriage".
162. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan.
163. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 1 article by Don Simpson.
164. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 1 article by Don Simpson, witnessed by Jeremiah and Sally Crowder.
165. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 3 article by Don Simpson, census records indicate that Richard was born between 1760 & 1765.
166. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 3 article by Don Simpson, they were probably married between 1785 & 1793. Richard wasn't mentioned in his father's will but on 13 Feb. 1794 Nathaniel Simpson sold to his "son Richard Simpson" 50 acres & 64 poles of land for the nominal sum of "one crown sterling." The land was described as being on the waters of Reedy Fork adjoining Nathaniel's land; born circa 1764;¹⁶⁵ married Margaret Unknown between 1785 and 1793;
167. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan.
168. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 1 article by Don Simpson, Vol. 1 #4 pp. 1, 3 article by Don Simpson "Richard made his will on 20 Sept. 1822 and it was presented to the Guilford County Court for probation by the two witnesses, Nathaniel Simpson and Jeremiah Crowder, at the Feb. court in 1832".
169. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 1 article by Don Simpson: witnessed by Jeremiah Crowder.
170. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "Anderson S. Crowder was apparently raised by Nathaniel and Jane. On the 1850 census he is 14 years old, born North Carolina. In 1860 he is listed in Pendleton Co. as Andrew Crowder, age 25 born North Carolina. . . Jeremiah and Sally Crowder were the two witnesses to the will of Nathaniel Simpson who died in Guilford Co. in 1830. Jeremiah was also a witness to the will of that Nathaniel's son, Richard Simpson which was written on 20 Sept. 1822. Jeremiah had a brother also named Anderson Crowder;
171. Ibid., Vol. 1 #5, pp. 2 "Descendants of Grant & Pendleton Cos., KY Part 1, Nathaniel.
172. Donald R. Simpson, "The Deweese Family": p. 131-132.
173. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
174. Ibid., Vol. 1 #5, pp 1-5 "Descendants of Grant & Pendleton Cos., KY Part 1, Nathaniel, The bondsman was Richard Simpson. Mary's name was incorrectly transcribed as "Dinust" on the marriage bonds. A copy of the original bond in the North Carolina Archives suggests the clerk may have written "Dueast;".
175. The Deweese Family, p. 132.
176. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #5, pp 1-5 "Descendants of Grant & Pendleton Cos., KY Part 1.
177. Don Simpson, "New Information on Some Haw River Simpson Descendants and Their Relatives," The Simpson Clan Volume XV Number 3 (Winter 1999). Hereinafter cited as "New Info on Haw River Simpson Descendants".
178. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #5, pp 1-5 "Descendants of Grant & Pendleton Cos., KY Part 1.
179. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "born ca. 1776-80?".
180. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
181. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "probably born 1775-82?".
182. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
183. Ibid., Vol. 1 #9 p. 4 "Research Note #3" by Don Simpson, Nathan was born 1788 on a farm about 12 miles east of Greensboro, North Carolina.
184. Ibid., Vol. 1 #6 p. 1 article by Don Simpson.
185. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "born ca. 1787-8".
186. Ibid., Vol. 1 #6 article by Don Simpson, "Nathan's marriage probably occurred ca. 1814-15".
187. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
188. Ibid., Vol. 1 #6 p. 1 article by Don Simpson.
189. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
190. Ibid., Vol. 1 #7 p. 4 article by Don Simpson, died in either August or September 1865, buried in Saunders Cemetery, Salem Twp., Delaware Co., Indiana.
191. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
192. Ibid., Vol. 1 #7 p. 3 article by Don Simpson, bondsman Nathaniel Simpson.
193. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "William died in 1861 while on a trip back to Delaware Co., Indiana to visit his brother, John".
194. Ibid., Vol. 1 #7 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
195. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson, "born between 1790 and 1800".
196. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
197. Ibid.
198. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
199. Ibid., Vol. 1 #9 p. 4-5 "Research Note #3" by Don Simpson, Her name appears as "Lanna" on the marriage bond.
200. Ibid., Vol. 1 #9 p. 4 "Research Note #3" by Don Simpson.
201. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
202. Ibid.
203. Ibid., Vol. 1 #7 p. 4 article by Don Simpson.
204. Ibid., Vol. 1 #4 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
205. Ibid.
206. he was old enough to pay taxes in 1768.
207. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #3 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
208. Guilford Co NC Wills File # 0344: in his will he mentioned his wife, Selah, sons William (50 acres at the "upper end of my lands where my brother, Thomas, formerly lived), Peter, Richard and James, nephew Thomas Knight and daughters Pharaby, Elenner and Anna. Richard signed with his mark. His will was witnessed by Tho. Harkman. Executors were Peter R. Simpson and William Simpson. He left 50 acres to his son, William, and the remainder to his wife, Selah. After her death it was to be divided between his sons Peter, Richard and James. In July 1808 Richard and James Simpson of the state of Kentucky "sons of Richard Simpson deceased" and their mother, Selah, sold their interest in the 163 acres left to them. The new owner was William Adams and witnesses were George and Hannah Kirkman.
209. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #7 p. 1 article by Don Simpson.
210. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 2-3 article by Don Simpson.
211. Ibid., Vol. 1 #7 p. 1 article by Don Simpson.
212. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 2-3 article by Don Simpson, reference to Rockingham Co., North Carolina Will Book C pp. 3-4.
213. Ibid., Vol. 1 #7 p. 1-2 article by Don Simpson.
214. Irene B. Webster, compiler, Rockingham County North Carolina Will Abstracts 1785-1865 (Easley, SC: Southern Historical Press, 1973, 1984), page 51. Hereinafter cited as Rockingham Co NC Will Abs.
215. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #8 p. 3 Peter of Cannon Co., Tennessee by Don Simpson, he was probably married between 1786 & 1791.
216. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
217. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
218. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 2 article by Don Simpson.
219. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
220. Ibid., Vol. 1 #11 p. 4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson.
221. Ibid.
222. Ibid., Vol. 1 #11 p. 4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson, 1810 census,p. 78.
223. Ibid., Vol. 1 #11 p. 4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson, census page 127.
224. Ibid., Vol. 1 #11 p. 4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson.
225. Ibid., Vol. 1 #3 p. 3 article by Don Simpson.
226. Ibid., Vol. 1 #12 p. 3 "Research Note #5" by Don Simpson.
227. Ibid., Vol. 1 #12 p. 4 "Research Note #5" by Don Simpson, Todd County deed Bk V, pp 192-4 is dated 14 Aug. 1852 and is not a deed but records the granting power of attorney to Peter Simpson of Gibson County, Indiana by the heirs of Richard Simpson deceased to sell Richard's land in Todd Co, Kentucky. The wording of this record is as follows: 'Know all men by these presents that we James Simpson in right of his infant daughter Permelia Simpson the only child of Celia Simpson deceased who was the daughter & heir of Richard Simpson William Garrett & Luvicia M. his wife & daughter of Richard Simpson deceased, Richard Garrett & Phariby his wife & daughter of Richard Simpson deceased, Richard H. Simpson son of Richard SImpson deceased and Nancy E. Simpson daughter of Richard Simpson deceased all heirs of the said Richard Simpson deceased all of Gibson County State of Indiana . . . hath constituted & appointed our trusty friend and relation Peter Simpson of the county & state aforesaid our attorney in fact . . . to sell a certain tract of land lying & being in Todd County, State of Kentucky containing two hundred acres it being the same tract as patented or deeded by the Governor of Kentucky by patents bearing date the 6th day of December A.D. 1815 to the said Richard Simpson now deceased . . . given under our hands & seals this 14th day of August 1852'.
228. Ibid., Vol. 1 #12 p. 3 "Research Note #5" by Don Simpson, census page 78.
229. Ibid., Vol. 1 #12 p. 3 "Research Note #5" by Don Simpson, census page 372.
230. Rockingham Count Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham County, North Carolina (Winston-Salem, NC: Hunter Publishing Co., 1983). Hereinafter cited as Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
231. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 2 #1 "Research Note #6" by Don Simpson in his will he named his wife Sarah Knight. Some people think that his wife was named Sarah Elizabeth, but can't find proof. Elizabeth Simpson might have been his first wife and Sarah, his second wife. He may be the Thomas Knight who married second to "Alley" or Sally" Martin, 24 Dec. 1812 Wilson Co., Tennessee. If so, Elizabeth would have died before this date.
232. Rockingham Count Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
233. International Genealogical Index (IGI).
234. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
235. Ibid.
236. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 2 #1 p. 2 "Research Note" by Don Simpson.
237. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
238. Early Families of the North Carolina Counties of Rockingham and Stokes Counties with Revolution Service (Madison, NC: DAR, n.d.), Vol. 2 p. 71. Hereinafter cited as Early Families.
239. Ibid.
240. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
241. Ibid.
242. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
243. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
244. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
245. Rockingham Count Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
246. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #11 p. 3-4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson.
247. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
248. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
249. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #11 p. 3-4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson.
250. Ibid.
251. Ibid.
252. unknown author, Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
253. Rockingham Count Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
254. Ibid.
255. Early Families, Thomas married Jane Moore second., Vol. 2 p. 71.
256. Ibid., Vol. 2 p. 71.
257. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
258. Irene B. Webster, Rockingham Co NC Will Abs, page 67.
259. Ibid., page 17.
260. Ibid., page 51.
261. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
262. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
263. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
264. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
265. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
266. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
267. Nona Williams, Simpson Clan, Vol. 1 #11 p. 4 "News Notes" by Don Simpson.
268. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
269. Ibid.
270. Ibid.
271. Early Families, Vol. 2 p. 71.
272. Rockingham County Historical Society, Heritage of Rockingham Co., NC.
273. Marcilliotte Family Bible.
274. The Rockingham County Heritage Book (n.p.: Rockingham County Historical Society, 1982, n.d.), #666.
275.
276. Ibid.
277. Ibid.
278. Ibid.
279. Ibid.
280. Ibid.
281. Ibid.
282. Ibid.
283. Ibid.
284. Ibid.
285. Ibid.
286. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 209, Feb'y 9, 1746.
287. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
288. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
289. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
290. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
291. unknown subject, unknown repository, unknown repository address.
292. St. George's Church Collection;, Microfilm # 1157 St. George's Parish Register, 1681-1799, page 172.
293. Oren A. Simpson, The Adventures of Six Simpsons in North America (n.p.: 1980, n.d.), p. 1, This source states that Reuben and Sarah were married in Rowan Co., NC in 1765.
294. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related Families (n.p.: Charlottesville, VA: Wayside Press, 1984, n.d.), p. 132 by Byron Gibson, Reuben had in 1762 married Sarah Sherrill, daughter of Captain William Sherrill and Agnes White Sherrill.
295. Ibid., p. 129 Reuben kept the records for the Baptist church and apparently recorded his own baptism in Sept. 1773. Others who were baptized were: Agnes Sherrill, ___ Freeman, Sarah Freeman.
296. Oren A. Simpson, Adventures of Six Simpsons, p. 4, Reuben was nearly destitute of worldly goods at the time of his death.
297. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Civil Court Records (n.p.: 1974, n.d.), p. 198 William Simpson, administrator of the estate of Reuben Simpson deceased complaining of Avington Simpson, July Term 1835. William states that on 13 April 1819 wrote the following note with his hand, "I promise to pay or cause to be paid unto Reuben Simpson on his order, the just and full sum of $115 to be paid 5 years after date to be discharged in good State Bank Notes, it being for value received as witness my hand and seal this 13 April 1819." Signed by Avington Simpson, witnessed by Samuel Simpson. On the back of the note, "The within note is entitled to a credit of $50 paid Samuel Rector towards keeping the old Gentleman, R. Simpson about 5 years - 31 Dec. 1838. Signed: Samuel Rector.

Now William Simpson further states that Avington Simpson has not kept his agreement as above and has altogether failed, refused and neglected to pay to Reuben during his life the sum of $115.
298. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Deeds (n.p.: Apple Valley, CA: privately published, 1993, n.d.), Book F, page 242 In a transfer between George Dowell and Reuben Payne on Otter Creek and Beaver Creek Reuben Simpson Sr's line was mentioned. If he'd been deceased at this time a notation should have been made. The date of this record was Oct. 28, 1833, recorded 2 Dec. 1833.
299. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Civil, page 198-199 In a lawsuit between William Simpson, administrator of Reubin's estate and Avington Simpson, the following statement was made 29 November 1838 in Monticello by James Poe who'd taken care of Reubin and Sarah in their last years, "I went with Reuben and his wife to James Grindle's. I was 16 years old at that time. They lived in a house to themselves until the old lady Simpson died, which according to my best impression was not exceeding 12 months and probably not more than 6 of that. Old lady Simpson took to her bed sick and died 5 or 6 days later. James Grindle and his wife insisted that Reuben Simpson and his wife come to stay with them to be company for Mrs. Grindle, as her husband was away so much of the time. I took care of them as far aw was in my power and had a younger brother that lived with Grindle that aided me, but I generally did the business of both families. I cultivated 10 acres in corn for Reuben the first 2 years that we were there. Reuben rented the cultivator to be paid out of the crop. He kept his stock separate and sold them about 12 months after the 2nd crop was gathered. The old lady did her own cooking until she was taken down sick and died and they were of little or no trouble to anyone. The proceeds from the corn and from him teaching school went for their support. James Grindle got a large black man from Reuben and did not pay anything for him, and I can safely say he was worth about $40. Grindle was amply paid for any attention that he gave to the old people. For the services that I did for the Grindles, I did not charge anything and neither did they pay me anything. The old man Simpson paid me by giving me a young horse and saddle for my services, and he clothed me and gave me my edeucation also for my services to them. Signed: James M. Poe.

Note: Received of Avington Simpson $54 in full of the demand which I was authorized to collect for Harvey Poe one of the heirs of Sarah Poe deceased, it being the amount of Henry Poe's legacy in the estate of said Sarah Poe which Reuben Simpson Sr. was bound to pay this 24 Sept. 1832. James Poe, attorney in fact for Harvey Poe.
300. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 128 Reuben Simpson entered 640 acres on the Beaver Dam Branch which is probably a branch of the Catawba River.
301. Reuben's household consisted of 2 males over 16, 4 under 16 and 6 females. Sons William and Joshua were both over the age of 16 so one of the them was probably the the other male over 16 but one of those two was probably missing. I believe that the William Simpson on the 1790 census was Reuben's father.
302. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 138 Reuben kept the records for the Beaver Creek Baptist church. He was also the school master. This area is now covered by the waters of Lake Cumberland.
303. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1810 Census (n.p.: Apple Valley, CA: privately published, 1991, n.d.), p. 373 Reuben was born before 1765.
304. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820 Census (n.p.: Apple Valley, CA: privately published, 1991, n.d.), p. 102 Reuben and wife were born before 1775 and had two sons, one was born between 1794-1804 and the other was born 1802-1804. There was also a Reuben Simpson on page 90 living near Philemon, John W. Pane and Joseph Beck.
305. Avariller Simpson (sic) Photograph, In my personal library; Bruce Power Jr., February 17, 1999, born 28 February 1766 photographed by Bruce Power whose grandmother's notes identify her place of birth as Russell Co., Virginia.
306. Oren A. Simpson, Adventures of Six Simpsons, p. 3, This source states that Avarilla was born in 1763.
307. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 176, 178, Avarilla's birth date was recorded as 28 February 1763 in Reuben's little book.
308. Ibid., p. 137, Clarissa Barnes Smartt says that Avarilla and Charles were married in South Carolina ca, 1790 but they later in Virginia per her widow's pension records.
309. Avarilla Kilgore file; (Washington, DC: National Archives), "Comes into open court Avarilla Kilgore and proves to the satisfaction of the Court by the evidence of Hiram Kilgore whose age is proven to be 64 years and that he is a son of said applicant and Charles Kilgore deceased and also the evidence of Elizabeth Whitely whose age is proven to be 76 years both of whom are respectable persons that the said Avarilla Kilgore and the said Charles Kilgore were living and cohabiting together as husband and wife as far back as some time in the year 1798 in the county of Russel and state of Virginia that they were so generally reputed and accepted in society that they afterwards removed to the state of Kentucky and they continued to live and cohabit and were so received and accepted generally in society that they afterward removed thence to the state of Tennessee where they continued so to live and cohabit together . . . they afterwards removed thence to the state of Indiana . . . sometime in the year 1854 the said Charles Kilgore died at his residence in the county of Davis . . . Charles Kilgore for many years before his death was genearlly reputed to be a revolutionary pensioner and that it was known to said witnesses that he often had papers prepared to draw his pension and they often heard him speak of drawing and having drawn his pension. . ..
310. Vicki Millert, "Vicki Millert's information about Avarilla Simpson and Charles Kilgore: According to the widow's pension of Avarilla Simpson md. Charles Kilgore s/o Robert Kilgore Jr. and Winnie Clayton. She claimed that they were married on the "Chuckey River" c1790. From Kilgore research we know that Winnie Clayton Kilgore appears to have lived in Greene Co TN sometime between 1784 and 1790 when Charles Kilgore appears on census records of Pendleton Dist SC. In his pension request, he also noted that he had lived in Greene Co TN, I think this makes it likely that Reuben was there if briefly. Sarah Sherrill was d/o William Sherrill and Agnes White according to info that I have. William Sherrill's brother, Samuel was a resident of Washington Co TN. His son Adam B:1758 md: 2nd Rebecca Kilgore d/o Charles Kilgore D:1823 Greene Co TN. We believe that Robert Kilgore Jr. md: Winnie Clayton was the brother of Charles Kilgore D:1823; e-mail message from Lee7293@postoffice.swbell.net to Nona Williams, April 1999. Hereinafter cited as "Vicki Millert's Simpson info".
311. Avariller Simpson (sic) Photograph, In my personal library.
312. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137.
313. Avarilla Kilgore, Revolutionary War widow's pension.
314. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Deeds, Book B, pp 123-125, Charles Kilgore and Avarila his wife of Bledsoe Co., TN to Martin Crithsinger of Wayne $600 for 100 acres being part of a greater tract of 200 acres by survey dated 13 July 1805 granted to said Charles Kilgore by Commonwealth, patent dated 17 Dec. 1811 lying in Wayne on south side of Otter Creek, branch of Cumberland River, a corner made by said Kilgore and George McWhorter. Witnesses: James Grindle, Nicho. Loyd, Samuel Rector. In another deed Charles and Avarilla sold the other 100 acres for $400 to Joseph Beck of Wayne Co. August 21, 1813, recorded Sep Court 1813.
315. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 161, 176 Reuben's record of the births of his children, donated by Mrs. Smart to the Alderman Library at the University of Virginia, shows that Avarilla is the oldest child of Reuben and Sarah. William's date of birth was recorded as 15 April 1766.
316. Ibid., pp. 137, 176 Mary Simpson's birth date was recorded in Reuben's little book.
317. Virginia Mize, editor, Diary of Lt. Avington Wayne Simpson (n.p.: n.pub.). Hereinafter cited as Diary of Avington Simpson.
318. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1810, p. 373.
319. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 176 Joshua's birth date was recorded as 2 October 1771 in Reuben's little book.
320. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1810, p. 373.
321. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137.
322. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages and Vital Records (n.p.: privately published, 1872, n.d.), Vol. 2 p. 533.
323. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137.
324. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1810, p. 353 one son born between 1794-1810, one son born 1800-1810 and 3 daughters born 1800-1810. the wife of Geo. McWhirter was born between 1765-1784.
325. Ibid., p. 364 Reuben was born between 1765 and 1785.
326. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137, 141.
327. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages, Vol. 2 p. 126, her name on this record is shown as Patsey. Surety was provided by Thomas Merritt and the marriage was performed by Nicholas Loyd, J.P. "Her father being present gave consent".
328. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 141.
329. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1810, p. 364 Reuben was born between 1765-1785.
330. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 103 Reuben and wife were born before 1775 and had two sons, one was born between 1794-1804 and the other was born 1802-1804. There was also a Reuben Simpson on page 90 living near Philemon, John W. Pane and Joseph Beck.
331. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1830, p. 216 Reuben was born between 1770-1780.
332. Wayne County, Kentucky 1840 census (n.p.: n.pub., n.d.), p. 173.
333. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 134, 137.
334. Ibid., p. 134, 137, Moses and Sarah were married in Wayne Co., KY but moved to Alabama. This source says they were married in 1804.
335. Oren A. Simpson, Adventures of Six Simpsons, p. 4, This source states that they were married in 1805.
336. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages, Vol. 2 p. 125, surety was provided by Hardy or Hardin Wilson and they were married by Nicholas Loyd, J.P.
337. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 130, 134, 137.
338. Ibid., p. 130.
339. Descendants of Matthias Chitwood, Chitwood Bible (n.p.: Bible copyright 1834, n.d.), Sarah was born Oct. 18th 1780.
340. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 82, between the ages of 26-44, born between 1776-1794.
341. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137.
342. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 82, this couple had one son born between 1805-1810.
343. Descendants of Matthias Chitwood, Chitwood Bible.
344. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 130, 137.
345. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 83, between the ages of 1776-1794.
346. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 175 Samuel Simpson wrote his birth date in Reuben's little book and dated his writing as "second day of June 1802".
347. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Deeds, Book C page 359-360.
348. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1810, p. 373 Samuel was about age 27 in 1810 (born 1784-1794) and apparently was living with his parents. The household of Reuben Simpson consisted of a male aged over 45, a female in the same age group and a male between the ages of 16-26. There were no young children in the household.
349. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Pioneers: Biographical Sketches and Civil Court Records (Apple Valley, CA: privately published, 1974), Volume 4, Samuel signed as a witness to a note from Reuben Simpson to Avington Simpson. Hereinafter cited as Wayne Co., KY Pioneers.
350. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages, Vol. 1 p. 195, Samuel lived near Johnathan Sherrill.
351. 1850, Read by Reva Hopkins Bruhn: Samuel Simpson 66 m farmer $400. Tn. (b ca 1784)

Nancy Simpson 42 f Ky. (born ca 1808)

(name is Nancy but this one wasn't old enough to be the wife reported on the 1820 census, perhaps his first wife was Margaret Portman married 9 Nov. 1802 and his second wife Nancy _____?)

William Simpson 23 m Ky (born ca 1827)

(this child could have been born in Kentucky before they left for Indiana)

Preston Simpson 21 m In. (born ca 1829)

Lydia Simpson 24 f Ky (born ca 1826) (was this a daughter-in-law?)

June Simpson 17 f school Ky (born ca 1833)

Elisha Simpson 16 m school In (born ca 1834)

Eliza Simpson 14 f school In (born ca 1836)

Nancy Simpson 12 f In (born ca 1838)

Samuel Simpson 03 m In. (born ca 1847)

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352. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137 says she was born in South Carolina, but this is probably an error.
353. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages, Vol. 1 p. 20 Surety Reuben Simpson. Bond dated 18 March 1805, married 20 March 1805 by Elliott Jones. Reuben Simpson gave consent for daughter, Elizabeth.
354. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 178, 181 Elisha's date of birth was recorded as 1 August 1787 in Reuben's little book.
355. Ibid., p. 137.
356. Ibid., pp. 137, 178, Ruth's date of birth was recorded as 8 January 1790 in Reuben's little book.
357. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 82, this couple had one daughter born 1805-1810, one daughter born 1810-1820 and one son born 1810-1820.
358. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages, Vol II p. 98, James Grindle provided surety and Reuben wrote the following note, "Mr. Tall sir this is to certify that I am willing for Samuel Rector shold marry my dauter Ruth as witness my hand this 14 day February 1807 by Reuben Simpson".
359. Virginia Mize, Diary of Avington Simpson.
360. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, p. 137 Buried in the Rector Family Cemetery at Rector's Flat.
361. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 82 wife between ages 26-44, born 1776-1794.
362. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1830, p. 229 Ruth Ann was reported as born between 1780-1790.
363. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne Co., KY Pioneers, p. 200, Pendleton County was formed from Washington District in 1798, both counties being discontinued and is now known as Anderson County, near the Savannah River, bordering Georgia.
364. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 102, Abbington was born between 1776-1794.
365. Clarissa Ruth Barnes Smart, Wayne County, Kentucky Related, pp. 137, 156, 177, 178, this source says he was born 6 June 1792 on page 156 but his birth date was recorded as 10 August 1792 in Reuben's little book on pages 177 and 178.
366. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Marriages, Vol. 2 p. 125, John Payne provided surety and the marriage was performed by John Smith.
367. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky 1820, p. 102, this couple had one daughter born 1810-1820 and two sons born 1810-1820.
368. June Baldwin Bork, Wayne County, Kentucky Civil, page 198-199 In a lawsuit between William Simpson, administrator of Reuben's estate and Avington Simpson, the following statement was made 29 November 1838 in Monticello by James Poe who'd taken care of Reuben and Sarah in their last years, "I went with Reuben and his wife to James Grindle's. I was 16 years old at that time. They lived in a house to themselves until the old lady Simpson died, which according to my best impression was not exceeding 12 months and probably not more than 6 of that. Old lady Simpson took to her bed sick and died 5 or 6 days later. James Grindle and his wife insisted that Reuben Simpson and his wife come to stay with them to be company for Mrs. Grindle, as her husband was away so much of the time. I took care of them as far aw was in my power and had a younger brother that lived with Grindle that aided me, but I generally did the business of both families. I cultivated 10 acres in corn for Reuben the first 2 years that we were there. Reuben rented the cultivator to be paid out of the crop. He kept his stock separate and sold them about 12 months after the 2nd crop was gathered. The old lady did her own cooking until she was taken down sick and died and they were of little or no trouble to anyone. The proceeds from the corn and from him teaching school went for their support. James Grindle got a large black man from Reuben and did not pay anything for him, and I can safely say he was worth about $40. Grindle was amply paid for any attention that he gave to the old people. For the services that I did for the Grindles, I did not charge anything and neither did they pay me anything. The old man Simpson paid me by giving me a young horse and saddle for my services, and he clothed me and gave me my edeucation also for my services to them. Signed: James M. Poe.

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