Rev. John William Simpson was a minister in the Northern New York Conference and Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Harriett A. (Lepper) Simpson was his 1st wife. They were married September 10, 1856. Harriett died April 7, 1882. Mary Theresa (Hicks) Hill Simpson was his 2nd wife. They were married in 1883. Mary died June 22, 1892. Esther Gibson Simpson was his 3rd wife. They were married August 20, 1894. Esther died April 20, 1936. He served during the Civil War.
United States Civil War Soldier Reports and Profiles
Name: John William Simpson
Age at Enlistment: 24
Enlistment Date: 8 April 1862
Rank at Enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Alexandria, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F New York 10th Heavy Artillery Regiment on 16 August 1862 - Mustered out on 03 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.
Birth Date: about 1838
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Obituary
Unidentified Newsclipping - 1902
SIMPSON.--Rev. John William Simpson was born in Watertown, New York, July 6th, 1838. Here he spent his boyhood and early manhood days. He was educated in the public schools of that city and at Falley Seminary in Fulton, New York. He was married to Miss Harriett Lepper, Septmber 10th, 1856. She was removed from his home at Steuben, New York, by death, April 7th, 1882, leaving to him five children: Horace, Edward, Ida, Frankie and Francis. In 1883 he was married to Theresa Hill who died at New York Mills, New York, June 22, 1892. August 20th 1894 he was married to Mrs. Esther Gibson, of Norwood, New York. Brother Simpson enlisted in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery August 4th, 1862, and served with loyalty and fidelity until the close of the war, being discharged June 3rd, 1865. Such was his religious life in the army, and the confidence of his comrades in his Christian character, that he was often called upon to perform the duties of chaplain although only a private. He was licensed to exhort September 18th, 1860 on the Alexandria Bay Circuit. Rev. Allen Castle, pastor. Licensed to preach, same circuit, March 10th, 1864, Rev. Burroughs Holmes, Presiding Elder. Ordained Deacon (Central New York Conference) by bishop Levi Scott April 18th, 1869. In full connection April 31st, 1871, ordained Elder (Northern New York Conference) by Bishop Jesse Truesdale Peck, April 20, 1873. His appointments were as follows: 1869-1870 South Richland; 1871-1873 Taberg; 1874-1876 St. Johnsville; 1877-1879 Knoxboro; 1880-1882 Steuben; 1883-1885 Lee Center; 1886-1890 New York Mills; 1891-1895 Norwood; 1896-1899 Dryer Memorial: Utica; 1900-1901 Black River. At the session of the Conference in 1902 he was changed from the effective to the superannuated ranks on account of his failing health. After much suffering he entered into rest and glory from his home at Black River, November 26, 1902. As a pastor Brother Simpson was kind, sympathetic and faithful, as a preacher he was scriptural and earnest in the presentation of truth. He believed that Jesus which he preached was able to save unto the uttermost. He loved the souls of men and delighted in the work of pointing them to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. He was evangelistic in his preaching and loved that kind of work, so he was instrumental in leading very many to the Savior. He usually had a large number of conversions on his charge. Many of those led by him to the cleansing fountain had already passed to the home of God's people and were waiting to welcome him at the gates of pearl. His mother, eighty-five years of age, had hoped that her son would sepulcher her body, but God had ordered otherwise, and she still tarries on the shores of time, feeble in health but trusting in Christ her Savior. There is living one brother in Omaha, a sister in Watertown, who cares for the aged mother, one son, Dr. Edward Simpson, of Putnam, Conn., a daughter Ida Carmichael, of Arizona. His widow resides at Black River, New York and in this, her great affliction, has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Black River under the direction of Rev. Albert Calvin Danforth, Presiding Elder of Watertown District. A large number of his brethren in the ministry were present and participated in the services. His body was laid to rest in the North Watertown Cemetery, where it waits the resurrection of the just. Our brother was a man of a large loving heart and was greatly beloved by his brethren. At our gatherings he will be missed "for his seat will be empty."
Written by Rev. David Franklin Pierce
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northern New York Conference Journal
1903, Page 80
United States Civil War Soldier Reports and Profiles
Name: John William Simpson
Age at Enlistment: 24
Enlistment Date: 8 April 1862
Rank at Enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Alexandria, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F New York 10th Heavy Artillery Regiment on 16 August 1862 - Mustered out on 03 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.
Birth Date: about 1838
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Obituary
Unidentified Newsclipping - 1902
SIMPSON.--Rev. John William Simpson was born in Watertown, New York, July 6th, 1838. Here he spent his boyhood and early manhood days. He was educated in the public schools of that city and at Falley Seminary in Fulton, New York. He was married to Miss Harriett Lepper, Septmber 10th, 1856. She was removed from his home at Steuben, New York, by death, April 7th, 1882, leaving to him five children: Horace, Edward, Ida, Frankie and Francis. In 1883 he was married to Theresa Hill who died at New York Mills, New York, June 22, 1892. August 20th 1894 he was married to Mrs. Esther Gibson, of Norwood, New York. Brother Simpson enlisted in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery August 4th, 1862, and served with loyalty and fidelity until the close of the war, being discharged June 3rd, 1865. Such was his religious life in the army, and the confidence of his comrades in his Christian character, that he was often called upon to perform the duties of chaplain although only a private. He was licensed to exhort September 18th, 1860 on the Alexandria Bay Circuit. Rev. Allen Castle, pastor. Licensed to preach, same circuit, March 10th, 1864, Rev. Burroughs Holmes, Presiding Elder. Ordained Deacon (Central New York Conference) by bishop Levi Scott April 18th, 1869. In full connection April 31st, 1871, ordained Elder (Northern New York Conference) by Bishop Jesse Truesdale Peck, April 20, 1873. His appointments were as follows: 1869-1870 South Richland; 1871-1873 Taberg; 1874-1876 St. Johnsville; 1877-1879 Knoxboro; 1880-1882 Steuben; 1883-1885 Lee Center; 1886-1890 New York Mills; 1891-1895 Norwood; 1896-1899 Dryer Memorial: Utica; 1900-1901 Black River. At the session of the Conference in 1902 he was changed from the effective to the superannuated ranks on account of his failing health. After much suffering he entered into rest and glory from his home at Black River, November 26, 1902. As a pastor Brother Simpson was kind, sympathetic and faithful, as a preacher he was scriptural and earnest in the presentation of truth. He believed that Jesus which he preached was able to save unto the uttermost. He loved the souls of men and delighted in the work of pointing them to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. He was evangelistic in his preaching and loved that kind of work, so he was instrumental in leading very many to the Savior. He usually had a large number of conversions on his charge. Many of those led by him to the cleansing fountain had already passed to the home of God's people and were waiting to welcome him at the gates of pearl. His mother, eighty-five years of age, had hoped that her son would sepulcher her body, but God had ordered otherwise, and she still tarries on the shores of time, feeble in health but trusting in Christ her Savior. There is living one brother in Omaha, a sister in Watertown, who cares for the aged mother, one son, Dr. Edward Simpson, of Putnam, Conn., a daughter Ida Carmichael, of Arizona. His widow resides at Black River, New York and in this, her great affliction, has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Black River under the direction of Rev. Albert Calvin Danforth, Presiding Elder of Watertown District. A large number of his brethren in the ministry were present and participated in the services. His body was laid to rest in the North Watertown Cemetery, where it waits the resurrection of the just. Our brother was a man of a large loving heart and was greatly beloved by his brethren. At our gatherings he will be missed "for his seat will be empty."
Written by Rev. David Franklin Pierce
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northern New York Conference Journal
1903, Page 80
Rev. John William Simpson was a minister in the Northern New York Conference and Central New York Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Harriett A. (Lepper) Simpson was his 1st wife. They were married September 10, 1856. Harriett died April 7, 1882. Mary Theresa (Hicks) Hill Simpson was his 2nd wife. They were married in 1883. Mary died June 22, 1892. Esther Gibson Simpson was his 3rd wife. They were married August 20, 1894. Esther died April 20, 1936. He served during the Civil War.
United States Civil War Soldier Reports and Profiles
Name: John William Simpson
Age at Enlistment: 24
Enlistment Date: 8 April 1862
Rank at Enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Alexandria, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F New York 10th Heavy Artillery Regiment on 16 August 1862 - Mustered out on 03 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.
Birth Date: about 1838
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Obituary
Unidentified Newsclipping - 1902
SIMPSON.--Rev. John William Simpson was born in Watertown, New York, July 6th, 1838. Here he spent his boyhood and early manhood days. He was educated in the public schools of that city and at Falley Seminary in Fulton, New York. He was married to Miss Harriett Lepper, Septmber 10th, 1856. She was removed from his home at Steuben, New York, by death, April 7th, 1882, leaving to him five children: Horace, Edward, Ida, Frankie and Francis. In 1883 he was married to Theresa Hill who died at New York Mills, New York, June 22, 1892. August 20th 1894 he was married to Mrs. Esther Gibson, of Norwood, New York. Brother Simpson enlisted in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery August 4th, 1862, and served with loyalty and fidelity until the close of the war, being discharged June 3rd, 1865. Such was his religious life in the army, and the confidence of his comrades in his Christian character, that he was often called upon to perform the duties of chaplain although only a private. He was licensed to exhort September 18th, 1860 on the Alexandria Bay Circuit. Rev. Allen Castle, pastor. Licensed to preach, same circuit, March 10th, 1864, Rev. Burroughs Holmes, Presiding Elder. Ordained Deacon (Central New York Conference) by bishop Levi Scott April 18th, 1869. In full connection April 31st, 1871, ordained Elder (Northern New York Conference) by Bishop Jesse Truesdale Peck, April 20, 1873. His appointments were as follows: 1869-1870 South Richland; 1871-1873 Taberg; 1874-1876 St. Johnsville; 1877-1879 Knoxboro; 1880-1882 Steuben; 1883-1885 Lee Center; 1886-1890 New York Mills; 1891-1895 Norwood; 1896-1899 Dryer Memorial: Utica; 1900-1901 Black River. At the session of the Conference in 1902 he was changed from the effective to the superannuated ranks on account of his failing health. After much suffering he entered into rest and glory from his home at Black River, November 26, 1902. As a pastor Brother Simpson was kind, sympathetic and faithful, as a preacher he was scriptural and earnest in the presentation of truth. He believed that Jesus which he preached was able to save unto the uttermost. He loved the souls of men and delighted in the work of pointing them to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. He was evangelistic in his preaching and loved that kind of work, so he was instrumental in leading very many to the Savior. He usually had a large number of conversions on his charge. Many of those led by him to the cleansing fountain had already passed to the home of God's people and were waiting to welcome him at the gates of pearl. His mother, eighty-five years of age, had hoped that her son would sepulcher her body, but God had ordered otherwise, and she still tarries on the shores of time, feeble in health but trusting in Christ her Savior. There is living one brother in Omaha, a sister in Watertown, who cares for the aged mother, one son, Dr. Edward Simpson, of Putnam, Conn., a daughter Ida Carmichael, of Arizona. His widow resides at Black River, New York and in this, her great affliction, has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Black River under the direction of Rev. Albert Calvin Danforth, Presiding Elder of Watertown District. A large number of his brethren in the ministry were present and participated in the services. His body was laid to rest in the North Watertown Cemetery, where it waits the resurrection of the just. Our brother was a man of a large loving heart and was greatly beloved by his brethren. At our gatherings he will be missed "for his seat will be empty."
Written by Rev. David Franklin Pierce
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northern New York Conference Journal
1903, Page 80
United States Civil War Soldier Reports and Profiles
Name: John William Simpson
Age at Enlistment: 24
Enlistment Date: 8 April 1862
Rank at Enlistment: Private
Enlistment Place: Alexandria, New York
State Served: New York
Survived the War?: Yes
Service Record: Enlisted in Company F New York 10th Heavy Artillery Regiment on 16 August 1862 - Mustered out on 03 June 1865 at Washington, D.C.
Birth Date: about 1838
Sources: New York: Report of the Adjutant-General
Obituary
Unidentified Newsclipping - 1902
SIMPSON.--Rev. John William Simpson was born in Watertown, New York, July 6th, 1838. Here he spent his boyhood and early manhood days. He was educated in the public schools of that city and at Falley Seminary in Fulton, New York. He was married to Miss Harriett Lepper, Septmber 10th, 1856. She was removed from his home at Steuben, New York, by death, April 7th, 1882, leaving to him five children: Horace, Edward, Ida, Frankie and Francis. In 1883 he was married to Theresa Hill who died at New York Mills, New York, June 22, 1892. August 20th 1894 he was married to Mrs. Esther Gibson, of Norwood, New York. Brother Simpson enlisted in the 10th New York Heavy Artillery August 4th, 1862, and served with loyalty and fidelity until the close of the war, being discharged June 3rd, 1865. Such was his religious life in the army, and the confidence of his comrades in his Christian character, that he was often called upon to perform the duties of chaplain although only a private. He was licensed to exhort September 18th, 1860 on the Alexandria Bay Circuit. Rev. Allen Castle, pastor. Licensed to preach, same circuit, March 10th, 1864, Rev. Burroughs Holmes, Presiding Elder. Ordained Deacon (Central New York Conference) by bishop Levi Scott April 18th, 1869. In full connection April 31st, 1871, ordained Elder (Northern New York Conference) by Bishop Jesse Truesdale Peck, April 20, 1873. His appointments were as follows: 1869-1870 South Richland; 1871-1873 Taberg; 1874-1876 St. Johnsville; 1877-1879 Knoxboro; 1880-1882 Steuben; 1883-1885 Lee Center; 1886-1890 New York Mills; 1891-1895 Norwood; 1896-1899 Dryer Memorial: Utica; 1900-1901 Black River. At the session of the Conference in 1902 he was changed from the effective to the superannuated ranks on account of his failing health. After much suffering he entered into rest and glory from his home at Black River, November 26, 1902. As a pastor Brother Simpson was kind, sympathetic and faithful, as a preacher he was scriptural and earnest in the presentation of truth. He believed that Jesus which he preached was able to save unto the uttermost. He loved the souls of men and delighted in the work of pointing them to the Lamb of God that taketh away the sin of the world. He was evangelistic in his preaching and loved that kind of work, so he was instrumental in leading very many to the Savior. He usually had a large number of conversions on his charge. Many of those led by him to the cleansing fountain had already passed to the home of God's people and were waiting to welcome him at the gates of pearl. His mother, eighty-five years of age, had hoped that her son would sepulcher her body, but God had ordered otherwise, and she still tarries on the shores of time, feeble in health but trusting in Christ her Savior. There is living one brother in Omaha, a sister in Watertown, who cares for the aged mother, one son, Dr. Edward Simpson, of Putnam, Conn., a daughter Ida Carmichael, of Arizona. His widow resides at Black River, New York and in this, her great affliction, has the sympathy of many friends. The funeral services were held in the Methodist Episcopal church at Black River under the direction of Rev. Albert Calvin Danforth, Presiding Elder of Watertown District. A large number of his brethren in the ministry were present and participated in the services. His body was laid to rest in the North Watertown Cemetery, where it waits the resurrection of the just. Our brother was a man of a large loving heart and was greatly beloved by his brethren. At our gatherings he will be missed "for his seat will be empty."
Written by Rev. David Franklin Pierce
Memoir
Methodist Episcopal Church
Northern New York Conference Journal
1903, Page 80
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"Rev. J. W. Simpson
Died Nov 26, 1902
Aged 64 y'rs"
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