Lifetime Fannin County, Texas farmer.
He was married to his first cousin, Mary Roberts, whose family also used the spelling of Roberds.
He was the son of A.W. Robbins and Mahala Simpson. One family story indicates his father was murdered by bushwhackers, but Perry and his mother managed to survive the deprivations of the Civil War.
He was born John Perry Robbins, but changed his name to Perry Simpson sometime after the 1870 census for reasons unknown.
Although his grave stone has 1850 as the year of his birth he usually claimed to be born in 1859. Both 1850 and 1859 are incorrect as he is not found on either the 1850 or 1860 census although his mother is. He was most likely born in 1861.
The Honey Grove Signal-Citizen Friday, December 10, 1948
Perry Simpson, Aged Citizen, Passes Sunday
Perry Simpson, 98 years of age and one of the oldest citizens of this community, passed away Sunday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock at his home north of Honey Grove. For a number of years Mr. Simpson had been caretaker of the Honey Grove Country Club.
He was born in North Carolina on July 29, 1850 and had been a resident of Texas over a long period of years. He married Miss Mary Roberts.
He is survived by his wife and eleven children: Monroe Simpson, Dodd City; Hamp Simpson, Honey Grove; Sarah Myrick, Bowie; Alice Rowell of Oklahoma; Demie Roberts, San Saba; L.P. Simpson, Lake Jackson; Fannie Mayo, Bowie; L.R. Simpson, Honey Grove; Josh Simpson and Mode Simpson of California and Pete Simpson, Fort Worth.
Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Oakwood Cemetery, conducted by Rev. H.H. Gray. Pallbearers were James Benson, Henry Hohenberger, Chick Cuttrell, Mr. Yandell, George Thornton, Charley Williams.
Lifetime Fannin County, Texas farmer.
He was married to his first cousin, Mary Roberts, whose family also used the spelling of Roberds.
He was the son of A.W. Robbins and Mahala Simpson. One family story indicates his father was murdered by bushwhackers, but Perry and his mother managed to survive the deprivations of the Civil War.
He was born John Perry Robbins, but changed his name to Perry Simpson sometime after the 1870 census for reasons unknown.
Although his grave stone has 1850 as the year of his birth he usually claimed to be born in 1859. Both 1850 and 1859 are incorrect as he is not found on either the 1850 or 1860 census although his mother is. He was most likely born in 1861.
The Honey Grove Signal-Citizen Friday, December 10, 1948
Perry Simpson, Aged Citizen, Passes Sunday
Perry Simpson, 98 years of age and one of the oldest citizens of this community, passed away Sunday afternoon at 6:30 o'clock at his home north of Honey Grove. For a number of years Mr. Simpson had been caretaker of the Honey Grove Country Club.
He was born in North Carolina on July 29, 1850 and had been a resident of Texas over a long period of years. He married Miss Mary Roberts.
He is survived by his wife and eleven children: Monroe Simpson, Dodd City; Hamp Simpson, Honey Grove; Sarah Myrick, Bowie; Alice Rowell of Oklahoma; Demie Roberts, San Saba; L.P. Simpson, Lake Jackson; Fannie Mayo, Bowie; L.R. Simpson, Honey Grove; Josh Simpson and Mode Simpson of California and Pete Simpson, Fort Worth.
Graveside services were held Tuesday afternoon at Oakwood Cemetery, conducted by Rev. H.H. Gray. Pallbearers were James Benson, Henry Hohenberger, Chick Cuttrell, Mr. Yandell, George Thornton, Charley Williams.
Family Members
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Monroe Perry Simpson
1883–1963
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Sarah Jane Simpson Myrick
1884–1975
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Wade Hampton "Hamp" Simpson
1886–1961
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Alice Simpson Rowell
1890–1962
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Dema Simpson Roberds
1891–1967
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Laborn Perry Simpson
1894–1971
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Fannie Bell Simpson Mayo
1896–1984
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Lev Richard Simpson Sr
1898–1976
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Josh Franklin Simpson
1902–1969
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James Moses "Mode" Simpson
1904–1987
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Fred St. John "Pete" Simpson
1907–1987
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