SIMPSON / SYMPSON  BIOGRAPHIES, Henry County, Missouri
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SIMPSON, George B. - b: 1845 Kemp Co, Canada
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 696
residence: Bogard Twp

George B. Simpson, farmer and stock raiser, section 21, was born in Kemp County, 
Canada, August 25, 1845. His father, George Simpson, was a native of Scotland, 
and by calling was a teacher and farmer. His mother's maiden name was Mary 
Truxler. George W. was the youngest in a family of three children, two sons and 
one daughter. He grew to manhood on the home farm and received his education in 
his native county. When about eighteen years old he engaged in farming, which he 
continued for about two years, then embarking in the milling business. This he 
followed until 1867, when he came to Henry County, Missouri, and resumed 
farming. His estate embraces eighty acres of the best of land and is well 
improved, with a good residence and fine young orchard. In February, 1875, Mr. S. 
married Miss Ann Kepner, a native of Pennsylvania. They are members of the 
Baptist Church. They have two interesting daughters, Effie and Maud.

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SYMPSON, Jackson - b: 1825 Monroe Co, KY
source: 1883 History of Henry Missouri , National Historical Co. - page: 597
residence: Windsor Twp

Blacksmith, Jackson Sympson was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, December 4, 1825. His father, Henry Sympson, who was born in Kentucky, died in Monroe County in 1858. His mother, formerly Catherine Cantrel, of the same state, died many years ago. Jackson learned his trade in Monroe County, and in a short time became a good workman, naturally being very ingenious. He started business first in Burkesville, Cumberland County, in 1847, and also did business in Mud Camp and at Marrow Bone store, and in 1855 he moved to Parke County, Indiana. Two years after he moved to Montgomery County, and, in 1871 he came to Windsor, and, with the exception of living two years in Benton County, has been here since that time. He has done a leading business here, has built a fine brick shop with three forges, and has been enabled to turn out all kinds of work. Mr. S. married Miss Elizabeth Lough July 13, 1847, in Cumberland County, Kentucky. See was the daughter of Thomas Lough and Mary, nee Burhon, all of Kentucky. They have three sons: Henry Thomas, William Jackson and Jacob Sanford. The sons have learned this trade and are doing the harder work in the shop. Politically, Mr. S. is a Republican, and he and his wife belong to the Christian Church. He is also a member of the society of Odd Fellows. His son, Henry Thomas, married Miss Katie Smith, daughter of William H. Smith, January 4, 1883.


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