John W. Simpson

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• Name	John W. Simpson  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13]
  Birth	1834 Pennsylvania, USA [3]
  Born	24 Feb 1835 Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 13]
  Gender	Male
  Military	1865 [5, 6, 7, 14]  –  MilitaryServiceBranch: Infantry; MilitaryUnit: 24th U.S. Colored Infantry; LengthOfService: 8 Mos MilitaryCompany: E; Rank: Sergeant
  Military Enlistment	23 Feb 1865 [4, 5, 6]  –  Rank: Private
  Military Muster	23 Feb 1865 [4]  –  Information: Enlisted; MilitaryCompany: E; MilitaryUnit: 2909; Regiment: U.S. Colored Troops 24th Infantry. Rank: Private.
  Military Rank Change	26 Feb 1865 [4]  –  Rank: Sergt
  Military Discharge	1 Oct 1865 [6]
  Military Muster Out	1 Oct 1865 [4]  –  Information: Mustered Out
  Residence	1870 Ward 7, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA [2, 3]  –  36 Age: 36; MaleCitizenOverTwentyone: Yes; Boot Maker Occupation: Boot Maker
  Republicans Of Middletown Awake-Grand Torchlight Parade	5 Oct 1872 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [15]
  6th Ward Republican Meeting	4 Feb 1874 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [16]  –  6th Ward Republican Meeting at Calvary Free Baptist Church
  Effort in Behalf of Frank Wilson	16 May 1877 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [17]  –  --His Case to be Presented to the Board of Pardons
  Residence	1880 133 Short, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [13]  –  StreetAddress: Short St; 44 Age: 44; Bootmaker Occupation: Bootmaker; EnumerationDistrict: 095; Married MaritalStatus: Married; Self RelationToHead: Head
  A Misstatement Corrected	16 Dec 1882 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [18]  –  Letter to the Editor Of Patriot--J.W. Simpson Secretary Harris Free Cemetery
  Residence	Dec 1884 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [8]
  Census	1890 [6]
  Residence	Jun 1890 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [6]  –  EnumerationDistrict: 51
  Military Pension	6 Apr 1892 Pennsylvania, USA [7]  –  Invalid Pension Filed; Relation to Head: Soldier.
  Race	Black
  Race	Mulatto [3]
  Role	Veteran [6, 14]
  Veteran	Civil War: Major National Guard of Pennsylvania. Sergt. Co. E 24th USCT. [4, 5, 6, 14, 19]
  Residence	​ Pennsylvania, USA [7]  –  Soldier RelationToHead: Soldier
  Military Discharge	ServiceNumber: 1112130; SideOfWar: Union; SurvivedWar: Yes [4]
  Died	6 Apr 1899 Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 7, 19, 20, 21, 22]
  Buried	​ 201 South 30th, Penbrook, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA [1, 19, 20, 22, 23]
  	Lincoln Cemetery
  Notes	Birth and death locations provided by contributor #47232469. Contributor #48415765 provided his first name and birthdate. From the Harrisburg Telegraph (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) - April 8, 1899 Major J. W. Simpson, one of the best known and most popular colored residents of this city, and widely known throughout the state, died yesterday at his home, 665 Briggs Street. Major Simpson has been confined to his bed for some time and death was due to a complication of diseases. Deceased was born in Philadelphia, 64 years ago. He received a public school education and from the start showed an inclination to become a public man. He entered politics as soon as he was able to vote and his speeches were in demand. During the Civil War, Major Simpson became sergeant of the Twenty-fourth regiment, United States Volunteers, under Captain Morton Kellog. After having been honorably discharged he joined the Twelfth Infantry, National Guard of Pennsylvania, commanded by Colonel Wagner, and was soon after made a major. He had the honor of being the first colored man to hold a state clerkship and was a clerk in the land office under Surveyor General Robert B. Beath, during 1872 - 75. At this time he removed to Harrisburg and soon became very prominent in public affairs in this city, taking active part in public school work. He was one of the projectors of the Lincoln school building. Major Simpson organized Post No. 520, Grand Army of the Republic and became its first commander and represented the post in several state and national gatherings. For two consecutive terms he was the grand master of the Free and Accepted Masons of Pennsylvania. During his administrations many new lodges were organized and all the old ones increased in membership and received new impetus. He was a grand master of Chosen Friends Lodge, No. 43, Free and Accepted Masons of this city. Deceased was also an Odd Fellow, becoming a member of the Patriarchie , Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. For many years he was a trustee of Brotherly Love Lodge, No. 896, and greatly assisted that lodge in securing the very desirable property which it now owns. He represented his lodge in the B. M. C., the national assembly, at Cincinnati, Washington and Philadelphia. He was alderman of the Eighth Ward, preceding Charles Walter, the present incumbent. A wife and daughter, Miss Marie, survive. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon from State Street A. M. E. Church. Masons, Odd Fellows and Grand Army of the Republic members will attend in a body.
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  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024

  
  
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  Father	Charles Simpson
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Daphney Simpson
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F7257 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Father	Charles Simpson
  Relationship	natural
  Mother	Rebecca Simpson
  Relationship	natural
  Family ID	F5135 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 1	Mary Jackson (Age 39 years) b. 12 Jul 1842, Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA d. 8 Jan 1882, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 39 years)
  Children	1. Morie Antointe Simpson (Age 52 years) b. 31 Dec 1870, 133 Short, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA d. 19 Apr 1923, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 52 years)  [natural]
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F120 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family 2	Caroline Poindexter (Age 53 years) b. Dec 1854, Richmond, Virginia, USA d. 24 Mar 1908, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 53 years)
  Married	18 Apr 1888 Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA [11, 12, 24]
  Married	​ Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA
  Last Modified	1 Nov 2024
  Family ID	F5134 Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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