George Henry Simpson (1881 - 1941)

Born 1 Mar 1881 in Barton, Westmorland, England, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Died 6 Sep 1941 at age 60 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada

Biography

George Henry Simpson was born on March 1, 1881 in Barton, Westmorland, England. He was the firstborn child of John Simpson and Sarah Sanderson.^[1]

In the 1881 England census George (age 0) was living with his parents in Yanwath And Eamont Bridge, Westmorland, England. His father was railway labourer and his mother was a dress maker.^[2]

Sadly, his father died in 1886. During the 1891 census George (age 10) was living with his mother and 2 sisters at their home at Bleach Green in Eamont Bridge, Westmorland, England. His mother had become the local post mistress. She also worked as a dressmaker while all three children attended school.^[3]

In the 1911 census George (age 30), Insurance Agent, was living alone at 26 Clementina Tce Carlisle, Carlisle, Cumberland, England. He had been married 3 years and they had no children. His wife was elsewhere.^[4]

George arrived in Quebec, Canada with his wife Jane on 24 October 1920 aboard the ship Corsican.^[5]

In the 1921 census George (age 40), was the married head of household at 80 715 St Paul, Cariboo, Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.^[6]

George, son of Henry Simpson & Sarah Sanderson (age 60) died during an accident while working on the railroads on 6 September 1941 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.^[7]

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Registration: "England & Wales General Register Office"
   GRO Online Indexes - Birth (accessed 15 October 2022)
   Simpson, George Henry (Mother's maiden name: Sanderson).
   GRO Reference: 1881 Jan-Feb-Mar in West Ward Volume 10B Page 679.
2. ↑ 1881 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1881"
   citing p. 11, Piece/Folio 5205/87, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey; FHL microfilm 101,775,436.
   FamilySearch Record: Q2WM-GCFD (accessed 15 October 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   George Henry Simpson (0), unmarried son, in household of John Simpson (27) in Yanwath And Eamont Bridge in West Ward registration district in Westmorland, England. Born in Barton, Westmorland, England.
3. ↑ 1891 Census: "England and Wales Census, 1891"
   citing PRO RG 12, Westmorland county, subdistrict, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
   FamilySearch Record: 4Y9L-BMM (accessed 15 October 2022)
   FindMyPast Image
   George Henry Simpson (10) son, Scholar, in household of Sarah Simpson (35) in Eamont Bridge in West Ward registration district in Westmorland, England. Born in Westmorland, England.
4. ↑ 1911 Census: "1911 England Census"
   The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1911; Registration District Number: 574; ED, institution, or vessel: 11; Piece: 31314
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2352 #39312511 (accessed 15 October 2022)
   George Henry Simpson (30), married, Insurance Agent, head of household at 26 Clementina Tce Carlisle, Carlisle, Cumberland, England. Born in Barton, Westmorland, England.
5. ↑ Passenger List: "Canada, Incoming Passenger Lists, 1865-1935"
   Library and Archives Canada; Ottawa, Ontario, Canada; Series: RG 76-C; Roll: T-14711
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1263 #3507255 (accessed 15 October 2022)
   Name: George Henry Simpson; Gender: Male; Arrival Age: 39; Birth Year: abt 1881; Departure Port: Liverpool, England; Arrival Date: 24 Oct 1920; Arrival Port: Quebec, Canada; Vessel: Corsican.
6. ↑ 1921 Census: "1921 Census of Canada"
   Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 13; Census Place: 13, Cariboo, British Columbia; Page Number: 8; Line Number: 27
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8991 #8612656 (accessed 15 October 2022)
   George Simpson (40), married, Tisseuse, head of household at 80 715 St Paul, Cariboo, British Columbia, Canada. Born in England.
7. ↑ Death: "Canada, British Columbia Death Registrations, 1872-1986; 1992-1993"
   citing Affiliate Film Number: B13172; FHL microfilm: 1953632; Record number: 2052;
   FamilySearch Record: FL2G-768 (accessed 15 October 2022)
   George Henry Simpson death 6 Sep 1941 (born 1 Mar 1881), son of Henry Simpson & Sarah Sanderson, husband of Jane Simpson, in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.