Person Sheet
NameWilliam SIMPSON 
, GG Grandfather, S512
, GG Grandfather, S512Birth24 Mar 1800, Prob Antrim, Ireland
Death2 May 1873, Fayetteville, Johnson, Missouri
Burial2 May 1873, Liberty Cemetery, Fayetteville, Johnson, Missouri
FatherSIMPSON
Spouses
1Jane MATHEWS, GG Grandmother, M320
Birthabt 1815, Prob Antrim, Ireland
Deathbef Sep 1877, Fayetteville, Johnson, Missouri
FatherUNNAMED
Marriageabt 1840, prob Ireland
ChildrenWilliam Henry (1843-1905)
Notes for William SIMPSON
1870 - Warrensburg P.O., Hazel Hill Township, Johnson County, Missouri (Roll 784, Sheet 455) 1860 - Lexington P.O., Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri (M653, Roll 628 Page 416, Line 30) 1850 Johnson County, Warrensburg Twp. (Roll M432-403, Page 7B,Line 39) William’s age is shown in the 1850 Census as nine years.
"Richard and John Hunstman came here in 1829. Wm, McMahan and Samuel Cornett camer here about 1831. Elijah Young, an enterprising fruit-grower came in 1836. He is a member of the Christian church, and a quiet citizen, still living and enjoying the labors of his hands. Reason Offuit came here about 1842; Jackson White in 1840; Wm. Lemon, Andrew, Thomas, Robert and Wm. Matthews, and Adkin Powell, came here in 1842; G.W., J.P., and A.J. Redford, in 1843."
History of Johnson County, Missouri" pub. 1881, Kansas City Historical Society, p. 652, regarding Hazel Hill Township 929.8455 H629a
18th.C documents in Ireland are very scarce and were often either never made, were lost or destroyed in the Dublin fire of 1922. There are Matthews still living in Coleraine and they could be contacted to see if they have early family information. Go to British Telecom (bt.com)directory enquirie and type in "matthews coleraine". This will give the person's initial and the postal code and phone number are accessed at, "Go". The North of Ireland Family History Society might be a source. As a member they will print details of your search in their journal,"North Irish Roots".
"Richard and John Hunstman came here in 1829. Wm, McMahan and Samuel Cornett camer here about 1831. Elijah Young, an enterprising fruit-grower came in 1836. He is a member of the Christian church, and a quiet citizen, still living and enjoying the labors of his hands. Reason Offuit came here about 1842; Jackson White in 1840; Wm. Lemon, Andrew, Thomas, Robert and Wm. Matthews, and Adkin Powell, came here in 1842; G.W., J.P., and A.J. Redford, in 1843."
History of Johnson County, Missouri" pub. 1881, Kansas City Historical Society, p. 652, regarding Hazel Hill Township 929.8455 H629a
18th.C documents in Ireland are very scarce and were often either never made, were lost or destroyed in the Dublin fire of 1922. There are Matthews still living in Coleraine and they could be contacted to see if they have early family information. Go to British Telecom (bt.com)directory enquirie and type in "matthews coleraine". This will give the person's initial and the postal code and phone number are accessed at, "Go". The North of Ireland Family History Society might be a source. As a member they will print details of your search in their journal,"North Irish Roots".
Notes for Jane (Spouse 1)
In the 1850 Census, Jane and William are living with and Andrew Mathews, age 28 - I think this may be Jane’s brother. There are a number of Mathews living in the area. Several list their nativity as “Antrim, Ireland”. 1870 - Warrensburg P.O., Hazel Hill Township, Johnson County, Missouri (Roll 784, Sheet 455) 1860 - Lexington P.O., Washington Township, Lafayette County, Missouri(M653, Roll 628 Page 416, Line 30) 1850 Johnson County, Warrensburg Twp. (Roll M432-403, Page 7B,Line 39)
21 dec 1871 bought Lot 20, Fayettesville from Jasper and Ella Stockton
Rumor: Prince Edward Island was a waypoint for Mathews immigrants
21 dec 1871 bought Lot 20, Fayettesville from Jasper and Ella Stockton
Rumor: Prince Edward Island was a waypoint for Mathews immigrants