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James Simpson Isaac Simpson Lawrence Simpson. 1808
Eldest Offamuy Father Ofmmm 5-
Cornell College Trustee
Father ofHannah Green
Mathias Simpson. 1810
Father ofThomas
Grandfather ofP.R. and
Great Grandfather ofRay
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William Seeley Simpson
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(Ray Purcell was deputy sheriff. the youngest on record
at that time.) John and Emma lived on Maple Street in
front of the old limestone jail.
John. well known as a colorful character. was written
up in Ripley's “Believe It Or Not“. as having driven
732.000 miles without an accident. However. he died in
1959 from complications of an auto accident at age 92.
John and Emma had three daughters: Helen
(Simpson). Hazel (Hammon) and Hyla (Tonne). Helen
and Ray Simpson were the parents of two daughters.
Louise and Marjorie.
Louise married Max Wortman Jr.
Max Wortman Sr. was a Jones agent from 1927-32.
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Miles Simpson. 1818
Grandfather ofJohn Allen
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wedding anniversary.