This John Simpson may be the nephew of Gilbert Simpson (of Pohick, Fairfax Co., VA). He also may be a grandson or grand nephew of Gilbert Simpson of Loudoun Co., George Washington's manager of the Pennsylvania plantation,
On 5 October, 1772 Gilbert Simpson wrote a letter from his home in Loudoun County to George Washington proposing a partnership in the settlement and development of Washington's property along the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania. Washington had claimed this 1644 acre tract in 1768. Simpson's proposal was that they would share the labor and livestock costs and that Gilbert would be the manager of the venture.
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On 11 October, 1802, Gilbert Simpson (of Pohick, Fairfax Co., VA) prepared his will. He mentions his daughter, Ann JOHNSTON, who inherited the estate; granddaughters, Ann and Sarah Johnston; grandson, Dennis Johnston, and nephew JOHN SIMPSON, who inherited 20 pounds. The will was witnessed by James H. Blake, Beverly R. Wagener (Waggoner), and John Speak. In his will, Gilbert emancipated his favorite slave, Nell, and she was given a house and lot consisting of one and a half acres of land. The following 16 May, JOHN SIMPSON, executor, stated why he should not be executor of the estate and WILLIAM JOHNSTON, husband of Ann, was executor when the will was probated on 18 July, 1803. Beginning in 1811, William Johnston, Sr. is shown as owner of the 400 acres on Pohick Creek previously owned by Simpson. The nephew, John Simpson, named in the will is not positively identified. Although John Simpson of Loudoun County had a son named John, there is a significant conflict regarding his date of birth. The birthdate 12 June 1767 is on his tombstone. A transcription of John Simpson's family Bible states an unknown John Simpson was born on 12 June 1774. (Source: Neibling, Robt. C.)
Fairfax Co., VA Will Book I-1 18011806, LVA microfilm reel 29, pp. 262
At a court held for Fairfax County the 18th day of July 1803 -- This last will and testament of Gilbert Simpson deceased was presented in Court by John Simpson Executor therein named, and the same being proved by the oath of James H. Blake a witness thereto who also deposed that Beverly R. Wagener and John Speake subscribed and signed the said Will as Witnesses at the request and in presence of the said Testator and in presence of this deponent is ordered to be recorded and the said Executor having in open Court refused to take upon himself the burthin and executirion thereof, whereupon administration with the Will Annexed of the said Decedents Estate is granted William Johnston, he having together with William Payne and Francis Keene his Securities entered into and acknowledged a Bond for the same. Conditioned as the law directs -- Wm. Moss Clk. Fx. Cty.
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Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society Newsletter, July 2000", p. 5
Simpson Creek Settled in 1790's Note: Copied by Gay Arritt from its collection of manuscripts obtained from the Virginia State Library.
Simpson Creek, in the northeast corner of Alleghany County, and emptying into the Cowpasture River, received its name from an early settler, James Simpson.
Note: James Simpson. husband of Jane (Muldraugh)Muldrow and Gilbert Simpson, husband of Tamar Johnston were brothers. They located in Kentucky after the Rev. War. John Simpson "fur trapper" who partnered with the Pringle brothers may have been another brother.
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Name: Mary Porter
Gender: Female
Spouse Name: John Simpson
Spouse Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Apr 1805
County: Bath
State: Virginia
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
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Bath Co., Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists 1817-1839 FHL 2024470
1793 thru 1796 Joseph Simpson, (son of James Simpson) no slaves, 1 horse
1791, Jun. 7 Botetourt, VA Grant Bk 24, p.161 (LVA Digital Library)
Commonwealth of Virginia to SIMPSON, JAMES, by Grant:
200 acres on the north side of Jacksons River. (Note: sold by Joseph Simpson POA for James Simpson, dec'd 1793, of Fayette Co., KY, Oct. 24, 1793 to Harmentrout (Armentrout), George.)
1797 Joseph Simpson, no slaves, 2 horses
1804 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+, 2 horses (year that John Simpson & Mary Porter were married)
1804 Adam Porter, 4 slaves age 16+, 10 horses & mules
1810 John Simpson, 2 slaves age 16+, 1 horse
1817-1820 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+. no slaves age 12+, 1 horse
1821 John Simpson, 1 slave 16+
1822 Alleghany County was created from parts of Botetourt County, Bath County, and Monroe County (now in West Virginia)
bef 1825 Adam Porter, deceased
1825 John Simpson, 2 slaves 16+, 1 horse, 1 carryall & harness value $30
1827 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 1 horse
1828 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 2 horses
1829 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1830 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1831 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 4 horses
31 Dec 1834 John Simpson bought 50 acres, incl. pond, from Mary Taylor (widow of Wm) on contract
Alleghany Co., VA Surveyors Entry Book", April 20. 1828
John Simpson enters 50 acres of land in Alleghany County in the Indian Draught joining the NW side of the land Preston Simpson (son of John& Mary Porter Simpson) purchased of Reuben Knox and sold to John Cox and the land of the heirs of Wm. Taylor, dec'd, to run with and from said lands for quantity by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 500 acres N. 14.828 sold to Andrew Damron 23rd May 1822.
"Alleghany County Heritage 1746-1997, Vol. 1", publ. Shirley Grose & Assoc., P.O. Box 773, Summersville, WV 27751, p. 11
MORRIS HILL (& Indian Draft)
Northwest of Covington (VA) is the large area known as Morris Hill. In the 1880's, some people referred to this as Masters. The road there was known as the Hunterville Turnpike. It ran from Morris Hill through Kincaid to Hot Springs. Today, a lot of this area's history is buried under Lake Moomaw, which was created by the Gathright Dam. The pass between Morris Hill and Callaghan is known as Indian Draft. It is believed that the Columbian Inn was located there.
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"Alleghany Co., VA Land Tax* Books 1822-1850, 1853-1863", LVA Microfilm
John Simpson is taxed in 1845 for an additional 100 acres & 70 acres in the Indian Draft, tranferred by Mary Taylor.
John Simpson is taxed in 1846 for an additional 3 acres & 3 roads in the Indian Draft (New Grant)
John Simpson is taxed in 1850 for an additional 40 acres in the Indian Draft joining McCallister (New Grant)
John Simpson (11 miles north of Court House)
8 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--/$8.00; Tax of 1 cent
14 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--$$14.00; tax of 2 cents
100 ac. in Indian Draft $6.50/$100.00/$650.00; tax of 65 cents
70 ac. in Indian Draft $.50/--$35.00; tax of 4 cents
3 roads $1.33/--/$5.00; tax of 1 cent
40 ac. (new grant) $.25/--$10.00; tax of 1 cent
*Value of land per acre, incl. bldg's/sum added to the land on account of bldg's/total value of land incl. bldg's/amt. of tax
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Book "Alleghany County, VA Wills, Inventories and Sales 1822-1876", abstracted by Louise M. Perkins, edited by Marsha Martin 1998, publ. Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society, Covington, VA
p. 94
Appraisal Bill of the personal estate of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 27 Sep 1850: includes 12 chairs, clock, watch, 2 bed steads and bedding, 6 black bottles, 8 books, walnut table, 2 spiggots, smooth bore gun, pouch and horn, 2 fur skins, farm implements, 20 bu. oats, sadle, hogs, corn, cows, horses, whip and other items in the total amount of $267.27. Appraised by JNO J. JOHNSTON., A. McCallister and James Harvey. P-32-34
Sale Bill of the personal property of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 28 Sep 1850: includes chairs sold to Wm. Keyser and Wright Smith, chest to Eliza Simpson, clock and watch to Peter Woodward, six black bottles to Archibald McCallister, table to James Harvey, hogs to James Cosby and Mary Simpson, and other items to various persons in the amount of $293.54 1/4. Sale by Washington Simpson. P-34
Buyers: Martin Mays, R. Simpson, Robert Dickson, John Cox, A. Cox, Andrew Kincaid, Wm. Simpson, Fleming Keyser, J. J. JOHNSON (JOHNSTON), Jefferson Sprowel (Sproul), John Griffith, Right (Wright) Smith, Matthew Mays
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"Alleghany Co., VA Court & Deed Records"
John's son, Washington, with John S. Kincaid & Matthew T. Mays as securities, was made administrator of John's estate in court Sept. 16, 1850 so John was deceased prior to that date. On October 7, 1852, a deed was recorded selling part of John Simpson's real estate. Sellers were: Ann Eliza Simpson, Mary Simpson, wife of John Simpson deceased, Preston Simpson, Rezin Simpson, Rachael Simpson wife of Preston Simpson, Mary Jane Simpson wife of Rezin Simpson.
On February 18, 1854, Washington & Mary Jane Simpson, Rezin & Patsy Ann Simpson, & Preston Simpson sold two tracts of lands lying in Alleghany County in the Indian Draft joining the lands of Archibald McCallister & James Harvey, to Ann Eliza Simpson, a total of 120 acres.
On April 21, 1856, Ann Eliza Simpson & Washington & Martha Simpson sold 132 acres to Richard Smith. 80 acres were Ann Eliza's from the original John Simpson holdings and 52 acres was land Washington purchased from Kenny & Absolem Dru(e)ssler, altogether 132 acres for the sum of $606.00. Ann Eliza's share was $491.00 and Washington's share was $115.00. $202.00 was due immediately from Richard Smith with the balance due two years from the 11th day of April 1856 with the said lenders retaining a lien upon the said lands for the unpaid payments.
On May 3, 1858, Richard & Jane C. Smith sold the land to James Harvey because Richard was unable to make good on the payment of the loan. On April 15, 1858, Richard Smith had to sell one of his slaves to Archibald McCallister for the sum of $250.00.
=====================
See Ann Simpson Masterson Cook (Gilbert and Tamar Simpson's daughter for connection to Fountain Co., IN.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19533780/ann-cook
On 5 October, 1772 Gilbert Simpson wrote a letter from his home in Loudoun County to George Washington proposing a partnership in the settlement and development of Washington's property along the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania. Washington had claimed this 1644 acre tract in 1768. Simpson's proposal was that they would share the labor and livestock costs and that Gilbert would be the manager of the venture.
=================
On 11 October, 1802, Gilbert Simpson (of Pohick, Fairfax Co., VA) prepared his will. He mentions his daughter, Ann JOHNSTON, who inherited the estate; granddaughters, Ann and Sarah Johnston; grandson, Dennis Johnston, and nephew JOHN SIMPSON, who inherited 20 pounds. The will was witnessed by James H. Blake, Beverly R. Wagener (Waggoner), and John Speak. In his will, Gilbert emancipated his favorite slave, Nell, and she was given a house and lot consisting of one and a half acres of land. The following 16 May, JOHN SIMPSON, executor, stated why he should not be executor of the estate and WILLIAM JOHNSTON, husband of Ann, was executor when the will was probated on 18 July, 1803. Beginning in 1811, William Johnston, Sr. is shown as owner of the 400 acres on Pohick Creek previously owned by Simpson. The nephew, John Simpson, named in the will is not positively identified. Although John Simpson of Loudoun County had a son named John, there is a significant conflict regarding his date of birth. The birthdate 12 June 1767 is on his tombstone. A transcription of John Simpson's family Bible states an unknown John Simpson was born on 12 June 1774. (Source: Neibling, Robt. C.)
Fairfax Co., VA Will Book I-1 18011806, LVA microfilm reel 29, pp. 262
At a court held for Fairfax County the 18th day of July 1803 -- This last will and testament of Gilbert Simpson deceased was presented in Court by John Simpson Executor therein named, and the same being proved by the oath of James H. Blake a witness thereto who also deposed that Beverly R. Wagener and John Speake subscribed and signed the said Will as Witnesses at the request and in presence of the said Testator and in presence of this deponent is ordered to be recorded and the said Executor having in open Court refused to take upon himself the burthin and executirion thereof, whereupon administration with the Will Annexed of the said Decedents Estate is granted William Johnston, he having together with William Payne and Francis Keene his Securities entered into and acknowledged a Bond for the same. Conditioned as the law directs -- Wm. Moss Clk. Fx. Cty.
========================
Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society Newsletter, July 2000", p. 5
Simpson Creek Settled in 1790's Note: Copied by Gay Arritt from its collection of manuscripts obtained from the Virginia State Library.
Simpson Creek, in the northeast corner of Alleghany County, and emptying into the Cowpasture River, received its name from an early settler, James Simpson.
Note: James Simpson. husband of Jane (Muldraugh)Muldrow and Gilbert Simpson, husband of Tamar Johnston were brothers. They located in Kentucky after the Rev. War. John Simpson "fur trapper" who partnered with the Pringle brothers may have been another brother.
======================
Name: Mary Porter
Gender: Female
Spouse Name: John Simpson
Spouse Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Apr 1805
County: Bath
State: Virginia
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
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Bath Co., Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists 1817-1839 FHL 2024470
1793 thru 1796 Joseph Simpson, (son of James Simpson) no slaves, 1 horse
1791, Jun. 7 Botetourt, VA Grant Bk 24, p.161 (LVA Digital Library)
Commonwealth of Virginia to SIMPSON, JAMES, by Grant:
200 acres on the north side of Jacksons River. (Note: sold by Joseph Simpson POA for James Simpson, dec'd 1793, of Fayette Co., KY, Oct. 24, 1793 to Harmentrout (Armentrout), George.)
1797 Joseph Simpson, no slaves, 2 horses
1804 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+, 2 horses (year that John Simpson & Mary Porter were married)
1804 Adam Porter, 4 slaves age 16+, 10 horses & mules
1810 John Simpson, 2 slaves age 16+, 1 horse
1817-1820 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+. no slaves age 12+, 1 horse
1821 John Simpson, 1 slave 16+
1822 Alleghany County was created from parts of Botetourt County, Bath County, and Monroe County (now in West Virginia)
bef 1825 Adam Porter, deceased
1825 John Simpson, 2 slaves 16+, 1 horse, 1 carryall & harness value $30
1827 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 1 horse
1828 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 2 horses
1829 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1830 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1831 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 4 horses
31 Dec 1834 John Simpson bought 50 acres, incl. pond, from Mary Taylor (widow of Wm) on contract
Alleghany Co., VA Surveyors Entry Book", April 20. 1828
John Simpson enters 50 acres of land in Alleghany County in the Indian Draught joining the NW side of the land Preston Simpson (son of John& Mary Porter Simpson) purchased of Reuben Knox and sold to John Cox and the land of the heirs of Wm. Taylor, dec'd, to run with and from said lands for quantity by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 500 acres N. 14.828 sold to Andrew Damron 23rd May 1822.
"Alleghany County Heritage 1746-1997, Vol. 1", publ. Shirley Grose & Assoc., P.O. Box 773, Summersville, WV 27751, p. 11
MORRIS HILL (& Indian Draft)
Northwest of Covington (VA) is the large area known as Morris Hill. In the 1880's, some people referred to this as Masters. The road there was known as the Hunterville Turnpike. It ran from Morris Hill through Kincaid to Hot Springs. Today, a lot of this area's history is buried under Lake Moomaw, which was created by the Gathright Dam. The pass between Morris Hill and Callaghan is known as Indian Draft. It is believed that the Columbian Inn was located there.
=================================
"Alleghany Co., VA Land Tax* Books 1822-1850, 1853-1863", LVA Microfilm
John Simpson is taxed in 1845 for an additional 100 acres & 70 acres in the Indian Draft, tranferred by Mary Taylor.
John Simpson is taxed in 1846 for an additional 3 acres & 3 roads in the Indian Draft (New Grant)
John Simpson is taxed in 1850 for an additional 40 acres in the Indian Draft joining McCallister (New Grant)
John Simpson (11 miles north of Court House)
8 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--/$8.00; Tax of 1 cent
14 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--$$14.00; tax of 2 cents
100 ac. in Indian Draft $6.50/$100.00/$650.00; tax of 65 cents
70 ac. in Indian Draft $.50/--$35.00; tax of 4 cents
3 roads $1.33/--/$5.00; tax of 1 cent
40 ac. (new grant) $.25/--$10.00; tax of 1 cent
*Value of land per acre, incl. bldg's/sum added to the land on account of bldg's/total value of land incl. bldg's/amt. of tax
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Book "Alleghany County, VA Wills, Inventories and Sales 1822-1876", abstracted by Louise M. Perkins, edited by Marsha Martin 1998, publ. Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society, Covington, VA
p. 94
Appraisal Bill of the personal estate of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 27 Sep 1850: includes 12 chairs, clock, watch, 2 bed steads and bedding, 6 black bottles, 8 books, walnut table, 2 spiggots, smooth bore gun, pouch and horn, 2 fur skins, farm implements, 20 bu. oats, sadle, hogs, corn, cows, horses, whip and other items in the total amount of $267.27. Appraised by JNO J. JOHNSTON., A. McCallister and James Harvey. P-32-34
Sale Bill of the personal property of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 28 Sep 1850: includes chairs sold to Wm. Keyser and Wright Smith, chest to Eliza Simpson, clock and watch to Peter Woodward, six black bottles to Archibald McCallister, table to James Harvey, hogs to James Cosby and Mary Simpson, and other items to various persons in the amount of $293.54 1/4. Sale by Washington Simpson. P-34
Buyers: Martin Mays, R. Simpson, Robert Dickson, John Cox, A. Cox, Andrew Kincaid, Wm. Simpson, Fleming Keyser, J. J. JOHNSON (JOHNSTON), Jefferson Sprowel (Sproul), John Griffith, Right (Wright) Smith, Matthew Mays
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"Alleghany Co., VA Court & Deed Records"
John's son, Washington, with John S. Kincaid & Matthew T. Mays as securities, was made administrator of John's estate in court Sept. 16, 1850 so John was deceased prior to that date. On October 7, 1852, a deed was recorded selling part of John Simpson's real estate. Sellers were: Ann Eliza Simpson, Mary Simpson, wife of John Simpson deceased, Preston Simpson, Rezin Simpson, Rachael Simpson wife of Preston Simpson, Mary Jane Simpson wife of Rezin Simpson.
On February 18, 1854, Washington & Mary Jane Simpson, Rezin & Patsy Ann Simpson, & Preston Simpson sold two tracts of lands lying in Alleghany County in the Indian Draft joining the lands of Archibald McCallister & James Harvey, to Ann Eliza Simpson, a total of 120 acres.
On April 21, 1856, Ann Eliza Simpson & Washington & Martha Simpson sold 132 acres to Richard Smith. 80 acres were Ann Eliza's from the original John Simpson holdings and 52 acres was land Washington purchased from Kenny & Absolem Dru(e)ssler, altogether 132 acres for the sum of $606.00. Ann Eliza's share was $491.00 and Washington's share was $115.00. $202.00 was due immediately from Richard Smith with the balance due two years from the 11th day of April 1856 with the said lenders retaining a lien upon the said lands for the unpaid payments.
On May 3, 1858, Richard & Jane C. Smith sold the land to James Harvey because Richard was unable to make good on the payment of the loan. On April 15, 1858, Richard Smith had to sell one of his slaves to Archibald McCallister for the sum of $250.00.
=====================
See Ann Simpson Masterson Cook (Gilbert and Tamar Simpson's daughter for connection to Fountain Co., IN.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19533780/ann-cook
This John Simpson may be the nephew of Gilbert Simpson (of Pohick, Fairfax Co., VA). He also may be a grandson or grand nephew of Gilbert Simpson of Loudoun Co., George Washington's manager of the Pennsylvania plantation,
On 5 October, 1772 Gilbert Simpson wrote a letter from his home in Loudoun County to George Washington proposing a partnership in the settlement and development of Washington's property along the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania. Washington had claimed this 1644 acre tract in 1768. Simpson's proposal was that they would share the labor and livestock costs and that Gilbert would be the manager of the venture.
=================
On 11 October, 1802, Gilbert Simpson (of Pohick, Fairfax Co., VA) prepared his will. He mentions his daughter, Ann JOHNSTON, who inherited the estate; granddaughters, Ann and Sarah Johnston; grandson, Dennis Johnston, and nephew JOHN SIMPSON, who inherited 20 pounds. The will was witnessed by James H. Blake, Beverly R. Wagener (Waggoner), and John Speak. In his will, Gilbert emancipated his favorite slave, Nell, and she was given a house and lot consisting of one and a half acres of land. The following 16 May, JOHN SIMPSON, executor, stated why he should not be executor of the estate and WILLIAM JOHNSTON, husband of Ann, was executor when the will was probated on 18 July, 1803. Beginning in 1811, William Johnston, Sr. is shown as owner of the 400 acres on Pohick Creek previously owned by Simpson. The nephew, John Simpson, named in the will is not positively identified. Although John Simpson of Loudoun County had a son named John, there is a significant conflict regarding his date of birth. The birthdate 12 June 1767 is on his tombstone. A transcription of John Simpson's family Bible states an unknown John Simpson was born on 12 June 1774. (Source: Neibling, Robt. C.)
Fairfax Co., VA Will Book I-1 18011806, LVA microfilm reel 29, pp. 262
At a court held for Fairfax County the 18th day of July 1803 -- This last will and testament of Gilbert Simpson deceased was presented in Court by John Simpson Executor therein named, and the same being proved by the oath of James H. Blake a witness thereto who also deposed that Beverly R. Wagener and John Speake subscribed and signed the said Will as Witnesses at the request and in presence of the said Testator and in presence of this deponent is ordered to be recorded and the said Executor having in open Court refused to take upon himself the burthin and executirion thereof, whereupon administration with the Will Annexed of the said Decedents Estate is granted William Johnston, he having together with William Payne and Francis Keene his Securities entered into and acknowledged a Bond for the same. Conditioned as the law directs -- Wm. Moss Clk. Fx. Cty.
========================
Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society Newsletter, July 2000", p. 5
Simpson Creek Settled in 1790's Note: Copied by Gay Arritt from its collection of manuscripts obtained from the Virginia State Library.
Simpson Creek, in the northeast corner of Alleghany County, and emptying into the Cowpasture River, received its name from an early settler, James Simpson.
Note: James Simpson. husband of Jane (Muldraugh)Muldrow and Gilbert Simpson, husband of Tamar Johnston were brothers. They located in Kentucky after the Rev. War. John Simpson "fur trapper" who partnered with the Pringle brothers may have been another brother.
======================
Name: Mary Porter
Gender: Female
Spouse Name: John Simpson
Spouse Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Apr 1805
County: Bath
State: Virginia
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
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Bath Co., Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists 1817-1839 FHL 2024470
1793 thru 1796 Joseph Simpson, (son of James Simpson) no slaves, 1 horse
1791, Jun. 7 Botetourt, VA Grant Bk 24, p.161 (LVA Digital Library)
Commonwealth of Virginia to SIMPSON, JAMES, by Grant:
200 acres on the north side of Jacksons River. (Note: sold by Joseph Simpson POA for James Simpson, dec'd 1793, of Fayette Co., KY, Oct. 24, 1793 to Harmentrout (Armentrout), George.)
1797 Joseph Simpson, no slaves, 2 horses
1804 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+, 2 horses (year that John Simpson & Mary Porter were married)
1804 Adam Porter, 4 slaves age 16+, 10 horses & mules
1810 John Simpson, 2 slaves age 16+, 1 horse
1817-1820 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+. no slaves age 12+, 1 horse
1821 John Simpson, 1 slave 16+
1822 Alleghany County was created from parts of Botetourt County, Bath County, and Monroe County (now in West Virginia)
bef 1825 Adam Porter, deceased
1825 John Simpson, 2 slaves 16+, 1 horse, 1 carryall & harness value $30
1827 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 1 horse
1828 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 2 horses
1829 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1830 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1831 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 4 horses
31 Dec 1834 John Simpson bought 50 acres, incl. pond, from Mary Taylor (widow of Wm) on contract
Alleghany Co., VA Surveyors Entry Book", April 20. 1828
John Simpson enters 50 acres of land in Alleghany County in the Indian Draught joining the NW side of the land Preston Simpson (son of John& Mary Porter Simpson) purchased of Reuben Knox and sold to John Cox and the land of the heirs of Wm. Taylor, dec'd, to run with and from said lands for quantity by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 500 acres N. 14.828 sold to Andrew Damron 23rd May 1822.
"Alleghany County Heritage 1746-1997, Vol. 1", publ. Shirley Grose & Assoc., P.O. Box 773, Summersville, WV 27751, p. 11
MORRIS HILL (& Indian Draft)
Northwest of Covington (VA) is the large area known as Morris Hill. In the 1880's, some people referred to this as Masters. The road there was known as the Hunterville Turnpike. It ran from Morris Hill through Kincaid to Hot Springs. Today, a lot of this area's history is buried under Lake Moomaw, which was created by the Gathright Dam. The pass between Morris Hill and Callaghan is known as Indian Draft. It is believed that the Columbian Inn was located there.
=================================
"Alleghany Co., VA Land Tax* Books 1822-1850, 1853-1863", LVA Microfilm
John Simpson is taxed in 1845 for an additional 100 acres & 70 acres in the Indian Draft, tranferred by Mary Taylor.
John Simpson is taxed in 1846 for an additional 3 acres & 3 roads in the Indian Draft (New Grant)
John Simpson is taxed in 1850 for an additional 40 acres in the Indian Draft joining McCallister (New Grant)
John Simpson (11 miles north of Court House)
8 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--/$8.00; Tax of 1 cent
14 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--$$14.00; tax of 2 cents
100 ac. in Indian Draft $6.50/$100.00/$650.00; tax of 65 cents
70 ac. in Indian Draft $.50/--$35.00; tax of 4 cents
3 roads $1.33/--/$5.00; tax of 1 cent
40 ac. (new grant) $.25/--$10.00; tax of 1 cent
*Value of land per acre, incl. bldg's/sum added to the land on account of bldg's/total value of land incl. bldg's/amt. of tax
---------------------
Book "Alleghany County, VA Wills, Inventories and Sales 1822-1876", abstracted by Louise M. Perkins, edited by Marsha Martin 1998, publ. Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society, Covington, VA
p. 94
Appraisal Bill of the personal estate of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 27 Sep 1850: includes 12 chairs, clock, watch, 2 bed steads and bedding, 6 black bottles, 8 books, walnut table, 2 spiggots, smooth bore gun, pouch and horn, 2 fur skins, farm implements, 20 bu. oats, sadle, hogs, corn, cows, horses, whip and other items in the total amount of $267.27. Appraised by JNO J. JOHNSTON., A. McCallister and James Harvey. P-32-34
Sale Bill of the personal property of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 28 Sep 1850: includes chairs sold to Wm. Keyser and Wright Smith, chest to Eliza Simpson, clock and watch to Peter Woodward, six black bottles to Archibald McCallister, table to James Harvey, hogs to James Cosby and Mary Simpson, and other items to various persons in the amount of $293.54 1/4. Sale by Washington Simpson. P-34
Buyers: Martin Mays, R. Simpson, Robert Dickson, John Cox, A. Cox, Andrew Kincaid, Wm. Simpson, Fleming Keyser, J. J. JOHNSON (JOHNSTON), Jefferson Sprowel (Sproul), John Griffith, Right (Wright) Smith, Matthew Mays
------------------
"Alleghany Co., VA Court & Deed Records"
John's son, Washington, with John S. Kincaid & Matthew T. Mays as securities, was made administrator of John's estate in court Sept. 16, 1850 so John was deceased prior to that date. On October 7, 1852, a deed was recorded selling part of John Simpson's real estate. Sellers were: Ann Eliza Simpson, Mary Simpson, wife of John Simpson deceased, Preston Simpson, Rezin Simpson, Rachael Simpson wife of Preston Simpson, Mary Jane Simpson wife of Rezin Simpson.
On February 18, 1854, Washington & Mary Jane Simpson, Rezin & Patsy Ann Simpson, & Preston Simpson sold two tracts of lands lying in Alleghany County in the Indian Draft joining the lands of Archibald McCallister & James Harvey, to Ann Eliza Simpson, a total of 120 acres.
On April 21, 1856, Ann Eliza Simpson & Washington & Martha Simpson sold 132 acres to Richard Smith. 80 acres were Ann Eliza's from the original John Simpson holdings and 52 acres was land Washington purchased from Kenny & Absolem Dru(e)ssler, altogether 132 acres for the sum of $606.00. Ann Eliza's share was $491.00 and Washington's share was $115.00. $202.00 was due immediately from Richard Smith with the balance due two years from the 11th day of April 1856 with the said lenders retaining a lien upon the said lands for the unpaid payments.
On May 3, 1858, Richard & Jane C. Smith sold the land to James Harvey because Richard was unable to make good on the payment of the loan. On April 15, 1858, Richard Smith had to sell one of his slaves to Archibald McCallister for the sum of $250.00.
=====================
See Ann Simpson Masterson Cook (Gilbert and Tamar Simpson's daughter for connection to Fountain Co., IN.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19533780/ann-cook
On 5 October, 1772 Gilbert Simpson wrote a letter from his home in Loudoun County to George Washington proposing a partnership in the settlement and development of Washington's property along the Youghiogheny River in Pennsylvania. Washington had claimed this 1644 acre tract in 1768. Simpson's proposal was that they would share the labor and livestock costs and that Gilbert would be the manager of the venture.
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On 11 October, 1802, Gilbert Simpson (of Pohick, Fairfax Co., VA) prepared his will. He mentions his daughter, Ann JOHNSTON, who inherited the estate; granddaughters, Ann and Sarah Johnston; grandson, Dennis Johnston, and nephew JOHN SIMPSON, who inherited 20 pounds. The will was witnessed by James H. Blake, Beverly R. Wagener (Waggoner), and John Speak. In his will, Gilbert emancipated his favorite slave, Nell, and she was given a house and lot consisting of one and a half acres of land. The following 16 May, JOHN SIMPSON, executor, stated why he should not be executor of the estate and WILLIAM JOHNSTON, husband of Ann, was executor when the will was probated on 18 July, 1803. Beginning in 1811, William Johnston, Sr. is shown as owner of the 400 acres on Pohick Creek previously owned by Simpson. The nephew, John Simpson, named in the will is not positively identified. Although John Simpson of Loudoun County had a son named John, there is a significant conflict regarding his date of birth. The birthdate 12 June 1767 is on his tombstone. A transcription of John Simpson's family Bible states an unknown John Simpson was born on 12 June 1774. (Source: Neibling, Robt. C.)
Fairfax Co., VA Will Book I-1 18011806, LVA microfilm reel 29, pp. 262
At a court held for Fairfax County the 18th day of July 1803 -- This last will and testament of Gilbert Simpson deceased was presented in Court by John Simpson Executor therein named, and the same being proved by the oath of James H. Blake a witness thereto who also deposed that Beverly R. Wagener and John Speake subscribed and signed the said Will as Witnesses at the request and in presence of the said Testator and in presence of this deponent is ordered to be recorded and the said Executor having in open Court refused to take upon himself the burthin and executirion thereof, whereupon administration with the Will Annexed of the said Decedents Estate is granted William Johnston, he having together with William Payne and Francis Keene his Securities entered into and acknowledged a Bond for the same. Conditioned as the law directs -- Wm. Moss Clk. Fx. Cty.
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Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society Newsletter, July 2000", p. 5
Simpson Creek Settled in 1790's Note: Copied by Gay Arritt from its collection of manuscripts obtained from the Virginia State Library.
Simpson Creek, in the northeast corner of Alleghany County, and emptying into the Cowpasture River, received its name from an early settler, James Simpson.
Note: James Simpson. husband of Jane (Muldraugh)Muldrow and Gilbert Simpson, husband of Tamar Johnston were brothers. They located in Kentucky after the Rev. War. John Simpson "fur trapper" who partnered with the Pringle brothers may have been another brother.
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Name: Mary Porter
Gender: Female
Spouse Name: John Simpson
Spouse Gender: Male
Marriage Date: 9 Apr 1805
County: Bath
State: Virginia
Source Information
Ancestry.com. Virginia, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1740-1850
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Bath Co., Virginia Personal Property Tax Lists 1817-1839 FHL 2024470
1793 thru 1796 Joseph Simpson, (son of James Simpson) no slaves, 1 horse
1791, Jun. 7 Botetourt, VA Grant Bk 24, p.161 (LVA Digital Library)
Commonwealth of Virginia to SIMPSON, JAMES, by Grant:
200 acres on the north side of Jacksons River. (Note: sold by Joseph Simpson POA for James Simpson, dec'd 1793, of Fayette Co., KY, Oct. 24, 1793 to Harmentrout (Armentrout), George.)
1797 Joseph Simpson, no slaves, 2 horses
1804 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+, 2 horses (year that John Simpson & Mary Porter were married)
1804 Adam Porter, 4 slaves age 16+, 10 horses & mules
1810 John Simpson, 2 slaves age 16+, 1 horse
1817-1820 John Simpson, 1 slave age 16+. no slaves age 12+, 1 horse
1821 John Simpson, 1 slave 16+
1822 Alleghany County was created from parts of Botetourt County, Bath County, and Monroe County (now in West Virginia)
bef 1825 Adam Porter, deceased
1825 John Simpson, 2 slaves 16+, 1 horse, 1 carryall & harness value $30
1827 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 1 horse
1828 John Simpson, 4 slaves 16+, 2 horses
1829 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1830 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 3 horses
1831 John Simpson, 5 slaves 16+, 4 horses
31 Dec 1834 John Simpson bought 50 acres, incl. pond, from Mary Taylor (widow of Wm) on contract
Alleghany Co., VA Surveyors Entry Book", April 20. 1828
John Simpson enters 50 acres of land in Alleghany County in the Indian Draught joining the NW side of the land Preston Simpson (son of John& Mary Porter Simpson) purchased of Reuben Knox and sold to John Cox and the land of the heirs of Wm. Taylor, dec'd, to run with and from said lands for quantity by part of Land Office Treasury Warrant for 500 acres N. 14.828 sold to Andrew Damron 23rd May 1822.
"Alleghany County Heritage 1746-1997, Vol. 1", publ. Shirley Grose & Assoc., P.O. Box 773, Summersville, WV 27751, p. 11
MORRIS HILL (& Indian Draft)
Northwest of Covington (VA) is the large area known as Morris Hill. In the 1880's, some people referred to this as Masters. The road there was known as the Hunterville Turnpike. It ran from Morris Hill through Kincaid to Hot Springs. Today, a lot of this area's history is buried under Lake Moomaw, which was created by the Gathright Dam. The pass between Morris Hill and Callaghan is known as Indian Draft. It is believed that the Columbian Inn was located there.
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"Alleghany Co., VA Land Tax* Books 1822-1850, 1853-1863", LVA Microfilm
John Simpson is taxed in 1845 for an additional 100 acres & 70 acres in the Indian Draft, tranferred by Mary Taylor.
John Simpson is taxed in 1846 for an additional 3 acres & 3 roads in the Indian Draft (New Grant)
John Simpson is taxed in 1850 for an additional 40 acres in the Indian Draft joining McCallister (New Grant)
John Simpson (11 miles north of Court House)
8 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--/$8.00; Tax of 1 cent
14 ac. in Indian Draft $1.00/--$$14.00; tax of 2 cents
100 ac. in Indian Draft $6.50/$100.00/$650.00; tax of 65 cents
70 ac. in Indian Draft $.50/--$35.00; tax of 4 cents
3 roads $1.33/--/$5.00; tax of 1 cent
40 ac. (new grant) $.25/--$10.00; tax of 1 cent
*Value of land per acre, incl. bldg's/sum added to the land on account of bldg's/total value of land incl. bldg's/amt. of tax
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Book "Alleghany County, VA Wills, Inventories and Sales 1822-1876", abstracted by Louise M. Perkins, edited by Marsha Martin 1998, publ. Alleghany Highlands Genealogical Society, Covington, VA
p. 94
Appraisal Bill of the personal estate of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 27 Sep 1850: includes 12 chairs, clock, watch, 2 bed steads and bedding, 6 black bottles, 8 books, walnut table, 2 spiggots, smooth bore gun, pouch and horn, 2 fur skins, farm implements, 20 bu. oats, sadle, hogs, corn, cows, horses, whip and other items in the total amount of $267.27. Appraised by JNO J. JOHNSTON., A. McCallister and James Harvey. P-32-34
Sale Bill of the personal property of JOHN SIMPSON, dated 28 Sep 1850: includes chairs sold to Wm. Keyser and Wright Smith, chest to Eliza Simpson, clock and watch to Peter Woodward, six black bottles to Archibald McCallister, table to James Harvey, hogs to James Cosby and Mary Simpson, and other items to various persons in the amount of $293.54 1/4. Sale by Washington Simpson. P-34
Buyers: Martin Mays, R. Simpson, Robert Dickson, John Cox, A. Cox, Andrew Kincaid, Wm. Simpson, Fleming Keyser, J. J. JOHNSON (JOHNSTON), Jefferson Sprowel (Sproul), John Griffith, Right (Wright) Smith, Matthew Mays
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"Alleghany Co., VA Court & Deed Records"
John's son, Washington, with John S. Kincaid & Matthew T. Mays as securities, was made administrator of John's estate in court Sept. 16, 1850 so John was deceased prior to that date. On October 7, 1852, a deed was recorded selling part of John Simpson's real estate. Sellers were: Ann Eliza Simpson, Mary Simpson, wife of John Simpson deceased, Preston Simpson, Rezin Simpson, Rachael Simpson wife of Preston Simpson, Mary Jane Simpson wife of Rezin Simpson.
On February 18, 1854, Washington & Mary Jane Simpson, Rezin & Patsy Ann Simpson, & Preston Simpson sold two tracts of lands lying in Alleghany County in the Indian Draft joining the lands of Archibald McCallister & James Harvey, to Ann Eliza Simpson, a total of 120 acres.
On April 21, 1856, Ann Eliza Simpson & Washington & Martha Simpson sold 132 acres to Richard Smith. 80 acres were Ann Eliza's from the original John Simpson holdings and 52 acres was land Washington purchased from Kenny & Absolem Dru(e)ssler, altogether 132 acres for the sum of $606.00. Ann Eliza's share was $491.00 and Washington's share was $115.00. $202.00 was due immediately from Richard Smith with the balance due two years from the 11th day of April 1856 with the said lenders retaining a lien upon the said lands for the unpaid payments.
On May 3, 1858, Richard & Jane C. Smith sold the land to James Harvey because Richard was unable to make good on the payment of the loan. On April 15, 1858, Richard Smith had to sell one of his slaves to Archibald McCallister for the sum of $250.00.
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See Ann Simpson Masterson Cook (Gilbert and Tamar Simpson's daughter for connection to Fountain Co., IN.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19533780/ann-cook
