According to a history and guide to the cemetery, published by the Harrogate Borough Council, the Simpson family in the North Yorkshire area can be traced back to the 16th century.
Alderman James Simpson was an "eminent builder" in Harrogate, first apprenticing with his uncle, James Simpson. He was elected to the Board of the Improvement Commissioners in 1870. Alderman Simpson was interested in the development of a public market for the town, with providing an adequate sewage system, and acquiring Harlow Moor for public benefit.
He served as Mayor from 1892 - 1893.
Simpson was the builder of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Beckwithshaw, North Yorkshire, England, a Grade II historic structure.
Alderman James Simpson was an "eminent builder" in Harrogate, first apprenticing with his uncle, James Simpson. He was elected to the Board of the Improvement Commissioners in 1870. Alderman Simpson was interested in the development of a public market for the town, with providing an adequate sewage system, and acquiring Harlow Moor for public benefit.
He served as Mayor from 1892 - 1893.
Simpson was the builder of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Beckwithshaw, North Yorkshire, England, a Grade II historic structure.
According to a history and guide to the cemetery, published by the Harrogate Borough Council, the Simpson family in the North Yorkshire area can be traced back to the 16th century.
Alderman James Simpson was an "eminent builder" in Harrogate, first apprenticing with his uncle, James Simpson. He was elected to the Board of the Improvement Commissioners in 1870. Alderman Simpson was interested in the development of a public market for the town, with providing an adequate sewage system, and acquiring Harlow Moor for public benefit.
He served as Mayor from 1892 - 1893.
Simpson was the builder of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Beckwithshaw, North Yorkshire, England, a Grade II historic structure.
Alderman James Simpson was an "eminent builder" in Harrogate, first apprenticing with his uncle, James Simpson. He was elected to the Board of the Improvement Commissioners in 1870. Alderman Simpson was interested in the development of a public market for the town, with providing an adequate sewage system, and acquiring Harlow Moor for public benefit.
He served as Mayor from 1892 - 1893.
Simpson was the builder of the Church of St Michael and All Angels, Beckwithshaw, North Yorkshire, England, a Grade II historic structure.
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