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George Washington Simpson

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George Washington Simpson Veteran

Birth
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Death
21 Feb 1903 (aged 82)
Nanticoke, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Hanover, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Civil War Veteran
Lieutenant, Co. I, 67th Pennsylvania Infantry

Nanticoke Man Dead

George W. Simpson, an old and prominent resident of Nanticoke, died at his home on Main St., that place, this morning at 4:20 o'clock. He caught a slight cold several weeks ago which later developed into pneumonia and his death soon followed.

He was one of Nanticoke's most representative citizens and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

He was a veteran of the Civil War and won distinction in battle. He was 82 years old and resided in Nanticoke for over 30 years.

He is survived by eight children: George and John at home, Mrs. Jacob Roberts, Sr., Wilkes-Barre; W.P. Simpson, Scranton; Harry Simpson, Nanticoke; W.W. Davenport, Scranton; Mrs. J. Willard Good, Wilkes-Barre.

The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from his late home. Rev. Dr. Coxe of Alden, will officiate. Interment will be made in Hanover Cemetery.
Civil War Veteran
Lieutenant, Co. I, 67th Pennsylvania Infantry

Nanticoke Man Dead

George W. Simpson, an old and prominent resident of Nanticoke, died at his home on Main St., that place, this morning at 4:20 o'clock. He caught a slight cold several weeks ago which later developed into pneumonia and his death soon followed.

He was one of Nanticoke's most representative citizens and was loved and respected by all who knew him.

He was a veteran of the Civil War and won distinction in battle. He was 82 years old and resided in Nanticoke for over 30 years.

He is survived by eight children: George and John at home, Mrs. Jacob Roberts, Sr., Wilkes-Barre; W.P. Simpson, Scranton; Harry Simpson, Nanticoke; W.W. Davenport, Scranton; Mrs. J. Willard Good, Wilkes-Barre.

The funeral will take place on Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock from his late home. Rev. Dr. Coxe of Alden, will officiate. Interment will be made in Hanover Cemetery.


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