Simpson, John, 1740-1811

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John Simpson was born in 10 month 23, 1739 (old style), and his parents, members of the Society of Friends, settled in the verge of Buckingham Monthly Meeting when he was an infant. He married Ruth Whitson and around 1764 was recognized as a minister. Ruth died in 1803, and he married second Ann Ingham. He traveled widely in the ministry throughout the United States, moving to Ohio in 1809. In 1810, he requested a certificate of transfer from Falls Monthly Meeting to West Branch, Ohio. A letter dated 1810, 9mo, 2, informs his son David that they are living in a cabin near West Branch Meeting and the lot he purchased.

From the description of the Anna S. Palmer collected papers, 1840-1910. (Swarthmore College).

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creatorOf Palmer, Anna S. Anna S. Palmer collected papers. Circa 1840-1910. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
referencedIn Worthington, William, of Bucks County, Pa. Papers, 1721-1861. Bucks County Historical Society
referencedIn Hunt, John, 1740-1824. Papers, 1770-1828. Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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memberOf Buckingham Monthly Meeting of Friends corporateBody
acquaintanceOf Churchman, George, 1730-1814 person
acquaintanceOf Dillwyn, George, 1738-1820 person
correspondedWith Evans, Jonathan, 1759-1839 person
acquaintanceOf Evans, Joshua, 1731-1798 person
associatedWith Falls Monthly Meeting (Society of Friends) corporateBody
acquaintanceOf Hunt, John, 1740-1824 person
acquaintanceOf Scattergood, Thomas, 1748-1814 person
sibling of Simpson, James, 1743-1811 person
parentOf Simpson, James, 1750- person
acquaintanceOf Waln, Nicholas, 1742-1813 person
associatedWith Worthington, William, of Bucks County, Pa. person
acquaintanceOf Wright, Rebecca Gibbs, approximately 1740-1811 person
acquaintanceOf Yarnall, Peter, 1754-1798 person
Place Name Admin Code Country
Bucks County PA US
Ohio OH US
Subject
Society of Friends
Lay ministry
Quakers
Occupation
Clergy
Quakers
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Birth 1740-01-03

Death 1811-08-30

Male

English

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