Last Update - 28 November 2015

Simpson, Hugh - 1827 - (Father James Simpson a weaver}

Simpson, George McNeight - 27th. April 1836 - (Father James Simpson) - (Mother Jane McNeight)

Simpson, Robert Taylor - 7th. June 1842 - (Father James Simpson) - (Mother Jane Wright)

Simpson, Mary - 4th. November 1846 - (Wife to Henry Orr) - Mother of William John Orr

Simpson, Thomas - 21st. October 1851 - (Father William Simpson) - (Mother Jane Catherine Mackie)
Simpson, Jane - 8th. September 1855 - (Father William Simpson) - (Mother Jane Catherine Mackie)
Simpson, William - 15th. May 1859 - (Father William Simpson) - (Mother Jane Catherine Mackie)
Simpson, Ellen - 1st. August 1861 - (Father William Simpson) - (Mother Jane Catherine Mackie)
Simpson, Thomas - Eliza - 13th. April 1863 - (Father William Simpson) - (Mother Jane Catherine Mackie)
Simpson, Catherine - 9th. March 1866 - (Father William Simpson) - (Mother Jane Catherine Mackie)

Sympson, Sarah - 15th. September 1852 - (Wife to John Maxwell) - Mother of Henry W. Maxwell

Simpson, Ann - 9th. July 1858 - (Father Andrew Sympson a carter) - (Mother Mary Robb)

Simpson, Andrew - 8th. September 1861 - (Father James Simpson) - (Mother Annabell Elliot)
Simpson, Margaret - 9th. April 1865 - (Father James Simpson) - (Mother Annabell Elliot)
Simpson, David - 12th. November 1866 - (Father James Simpson) - (Mother Annabell Elliot)

Simpson, Mary - 28th. April 1864 - (Father Thomas Simpson) - (Mother Jane Caughley)
Simpson, Robert - 15th. April 1867 - (Father Thomas Simpson) - (Mother Jane Caughley)
Simpson, Thomas George - 20th. November 1870 - (Father Thomas Simpson) - (Mother Jane Caughley)

Simpson, Ann "Annie" - 13th. September 1864 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ East Street - Present at birth Martha Simpson Grandmother of East Street
Simpson, Eliza - 19th. September 1866 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret Gilmor or McNeight) @ East Street
Simpson, Margaret - 19th. November 1868 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ East Street
Simpson, Maggie - November 1869 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McKnight) - {sic}
Simpson, Hugh - 19th. March 1871 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ Ballyharry - Present at birth Sarah McKee of East Street
Simpson, Sarah - 27th. May 1874 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ East Street
Simpson, George - 30th. May 1877 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ Blaris
Simpson, Harriett - 30th. October 1878 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ Hillsborough
Simpson, Hannah - September 1887 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) @ Lisburn
There was another daughter Sadie martha Simpson born Co.Down - Can anyone help ... ?

Simpson, Catherine - 9th. March 1866 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Catherine Mackey}

Simpson, William John - 18th. April 1867 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Mary Magee or Neilson}

Simpson, Eliza - 1868 - (Wife to Elisha Francis) - Mother of Thomas Francis
Simpson, Eliza - 1871 - (Wife to Elisha Francis) - Mother of William Francis

Simpson, John - 6th. August 1869 - (Father John Simpson) - (Mother Agnes Skillin)
Simpson, Agnes - 11th. September 1871 - (Father John Simpson) - (Mother Agnes Skillin)

Simpson, Andrew McCutcheon - 14th. October 1869 - (Father Andrew Davidson Simpson) - (Mother Ellen McCutcheon)
Simpson, John Davidson - 6th. August 1873 - (Father Andrew Davidson Simpson) - (Mother Ellen McCutcheon)

Simpson, Sarah Eliza - 1874 - (Wife to Thomas Stevenson) - Mother of John Stevenson

Simpson, Robert Francis - 18th. July 1874 - (Father Robert Simpson) - (Mother Mary Jane Daley)

Simpson, William Robert - 12th. May 1880 - {Father James Simpson} - {Mother Agnes Jane Boyd}

Simpson, James - 1887

Simpson, Margaret - 10th. October 1888 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Agnes McGimpsey}
Simpson, William - 8th. June 1891 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Agnes McGimpsey}
Simpson, Catherine - 26th. July 1893 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Agnes McGimpsey}
Simpson, Agnes - 22nd. July 1896 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Agnes McGimpsey}
Simpson, Jane - 22nd. July 1899 - {Father William Simpson} - {Mother Agnes McGimpsey}

Simpson, Sarah - 30th. June 1902 - (Father William Simpson a widower and stone cutter) - (Mother Sarah Maggie Paden) - 2nd. Wife
Simpson, Robert - 18th. September 1904 - (Father William Simpson a widower and stone cutter) - (Mother Sarah Maggie Paden)

Simpson, Sarah - 12th. March 1915 - (Wife to John Connolly) - Mother of Margaret Jane Connolly
Simpson, Sarah - 9th. May 1917 - (Wife to John Connolly) - Mother of William James Connolly

Simpson, Agnes a knitter - 23rd. May 1919 - (Wife to William Moore) - Mother of Agnes McGimpsey Simpson Moore

Simpson, Robert - 5th. April 1921 - {Mother Elizabeth Mary Connolly Irvine} - @ Court Street

Simpson, Ellen - 16th. March 1955 - Neice to William and Mary Arnold - H
Simpson, James - 28th. February 1959 - Nephew to William and Mary Arnold and husband of Agnes

H = Headstone Image

Simpson, Phoebe - 29th. August 1846 - Daughter of William (1858) - H
Simpson, Phoebe - 28th. April 1847 aged 49 - {b.c1798} - Wife to William (1858) - H
Simpson, George - Surgeon R.N. - 17th. November 1849 aged 27 - {b.c1822} - Son of William (1858) - H
Simpson, Margaret - 3rd. January 1851 aged 35 - {b.c1816} - Daughter of William (1858) - H
Simpson, William - Royal Navy Surgeon - 7th. January 1858 aged 72 - {b.c1786} - H
12th. February 1858 - The Will of William Simpson late of Newtownards in the County of Down Surgeon deceased who died 7 January 1858 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Joseph Faren Merchant and James Magill Stationer both of Belfast in the County of Antrim and Silas Evans of Newtownards aforesaid Gentleman the Executors. - Effects under £800
Simpson, Anna - 2nd. September 1892 aged 72 - Of Conway Square - 2nd. Wife to William (1858) - H
7th. November 1892 - The Will of Anna Simpson late of Newtownards County Down Widow who died 2 September 1892 at same place was proved at Belfast by the Reverend William Todd Martin of Belfast Professor and George Jamison of Landaff Villa Strandtown said County Book-keeper the Executors. - She had a daughter Dora Jamison - A daughter Anna - A son George - A son David - She had property on High Street, Frances Street and Conway Square and land at greenwell Street and Old Movilla Road - Effects £116-3s-6d

Simpson, Jane - 8th. March 1865 aged 62 years - (1803-1865) - (Wife of James Simpson) H
Simpson, William - 8th. March 1866 aged 38 years - (1828-1866) - (Son of James Simpson) H
Simpson, Andrew - 21st. March 1867 aged 35 years - (1832-1865) - (Son of James Simpson) H
Simpson, Catherine - 11th. November 1900 - (Wife of William Simpson 1828-1866) H
14th. August 1901 - Probate of the Will of Catherine Simpson late of East Street Newtownards County Down Widow who died 11 November 1900 granted at Belfast to The Reverend William Wright Presbyterian Minister and George Bailie Librarian. - Effects £5 - Image
Simpson, James - 12th. March 1930 - (Father William Simpson 1828-1866) - (Mother Catherine Simpson 1900) H

Simpson, Robert - 2nd. November 1867 - Innkeeper
27th. November 1867 - Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Robert Simpson late of Newtownards County Down Innkeeper deceased who died 2 November 1867 at same place were granted at Belfast to Jane Simpson of Newtownards aforesaid the Widow of said deceased. - Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Robert Simpson late of Newtownards County Down Innkeeper deceased who died 2 November 1867 at same place were granted at Belfast to Jane Simpson of Newtownards aforesaid the Widow of said deceased. - Effects under £600
Simpson, Jane - 1st. May 1882 - A spinster
3rd. October 1892 - Letters of Administration of the personal estate of Jane Simpson late of Newtownards County Down Spinster who died 1 May 1892 at same place were granted at Belfast to Jane Beresford of Newtownards Spinster the Administratrix. (By Court Order.) - Effects £46-16s

Simpson, Hugh - 19th. October 1933 aged 62

Simpson, Jane - 4th. July 1872 - A widow of South Street
6th. September 1872 - The Will of Jane Simpson late of South-street Newtownards County Down Widow deceased who died 4 July 1872 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oath of Andrew Davidson Simpson son of Newtownards aforesaid Merchant the sole Executor. - Her mother was Martha - A grandson Robert Simpson - She had a house in Castle Place occupied by Robert Roddy - Effects under £200

Simpson, Andrew McCutcheon - 1889 aged 20 years 2 months and 16 days -Son of A.D. and Ellen Simpson - Funeral from the home of his Uncle David H.P.Simpson at 46 8th. Avenue New York USA on 1st. January 1890 one P.M.

Simpson, Thomas - 21st. January 1897 - A grocer of 58 and 60 William Street
27th. August 1897 - Probate of the Will of Thomas Simpson late of William-street Newtownards County Down Grocer who died 21 January 1897 granted at Belfast to Mary Simpson daughter of William Street Spinster and Robert Simpson son of Ballyholme Bangor National School Teacher. - He had a son John - Effects £112-12s-2d

Simpson, Fanny - 10th. September 1900 - A widow of 47 Mill Street
26th. November 1900 - Probate of the Will of Fanny Simpson late of 47 Mill-street Newtownards County Down Widow who died 10 September 1900 granted at Belfast to Thomas Simpson Hogg Physician and Surgeon and The Reverend Robert Allen Evangelist - Effecst £373

Simpson, William Graham - 12th. June 1905 - Son of William Simpson Surgeon R.N. @ Melbourne, Australia

Simpson, John - WW1-  IMAGE

Simpson, Thomas - WW1 - Gunner - Royal Field Artillery

Simpson, William - 1st. July 1916 - Lance Corporal 18767 - 13th. Btn. Royal Irish Rifles

Simpson, Rev.Robert Taylor - 1917 - Newspaper Report - The Witness 6th. November 1914 (Friday)
We regret to announce the death of the Rev. Robert Taylor Simpson, M.A., of John Street Manse, Dungannon, which occurred at his residence on Friday evening at the age of eighty-three years. The deceased gentleman was a native of Newtownards and received his preliminary education in the Model School in that town, under the late Mr. Mann Harbinson, afterwards talking his B.A. and M.A. degrees in Queen's University, Belfast. He subsequently worked in conjunction with the celebrated Rev. Hugh Hanna, D.D., minister of St. Enoch's Church, Belfast, where he had very valuable experience of Presbyterian Church life in the city, and rendered excellent service. In the year 1870 Rev. Mr. Simpson was ordained to the church of Corvalley congregation, which is under the charge of the Bailieborough Presbytery, and he ministered there with great acceptance and distinction for eight years, when, he accepted a call to his late church, John Street Second Presbyterian, Dungannon, preaching his first sermon there on the third Sabbath in September, 1878. During his thirty-six years ministry in Dungannon he was most attentive to the wants of the congregation, and being possessed of fine business instincts his advice was eagerly sought by members of the congregation, and was always readily given. He was greatly interested in politics, and when the late Mr. Gladstone launched forth his Home Rule proposals Mr. Simpson at once threw himself into the fray, opposing with the utmost energy and tenacity the Liberal leader's policy. He addressed meetings and canvassed throughout the length and breadth of the United Kingdom against the measure, and was very largely instrumental in the formation of the Ulster Loyalist Anti-Repeal Union, afterwards known as the Ulster Loyalist Union, which rendered such valuable service at the period. At the outset of its career he was appointed honorary secretary and he carried out the duties of that office with untiring zeal and great success for many years, until the fusion of the organisation in the Ulster Unionist Council three years ago. He was pre-deceased several years by his wife, but is survived by two sons -- Dr. W. S. Simpson, M.D., Southampton, and Mr. John C. Simpson, Dungannon -- and one daughter, Miss Barbara E. Simpson, B.A., Dungannon, with whom the utmost sympathy of the whole community is expressed in their bereavement
On Monday afternoon the remains were laid to rest in the Town Cemetery, amidst general expressions of regret. The coffin, which was covered with beautiful wreaths, was borne into the church by the members of the committee, the chief mourners being Dr. W. A. Simpson, M.B., B.Ch,, Southampton; Mr. John C. Simpson. Dungannon; and Miss Barbara E. Simpson, B.A., Dungannon, children of the deceased. The church was crowded to its utmost capacity, and the funeral service was conducted by Rev. Robert M'Clean, Castlecaulfield, who paid an eloquent tribute to the memory of the deceased. A portion of Scripture was read by Rev. Thomas Bole, B.A., Upper Clonaneese, and prayer was offered by Rev. John Davidson, LL.D., Glennan, ex-Moderator of the General Assembly. As the cortege passed through the streets on its way to the cemetery all business was suspended and the shops and private dwelling-houses were closed. The service at the graveside was conducted by Rev. Samuel Lindsay, Dungannon, and Rev. S. D. M'Kee, M.A., Minterburn. Amongst the general public present, in addition to a large number of clergymen of all denominations, were the Earl of Ranfurly, G.C.M.G., and the Jewish Rabbi, Belfast.
At Monday's meeting of Dungannon Urban Council the Earl of Ranfurly, who presided, referred to the many excellent qualities of the late Rev. Mr. Simpson, and proposed a resolution testifying to his worth and expressing deep regret at his death be adopted. The resolution was seconded by Mr. John Beatty, and passed in silence.

Simpson, Andrew Davidson - 15th. July 1924 - Registrar of Marriages of North Street
15th. January 1925 - Simpson Andrew Davidson of North Street Newtownards county Down superintendent registrar of marriages died 15 July 1924 Probate Belfast 15 January to Alexander Stewart solicitor. Effects £885-7s-11d

Erected by Thomas Simpson - Movilla Cemetery
Simpson, Mary - 16th. March 1925 aged 30 - {b.c1895} - Wife to Thomas Simpson

Simpson, Ann "Annie" - 12th. November 1928 aged 64

Erected by Sadie Simpson - H
Paden, James - 17th. March 1948 - Uncle to above
Simpson, Sarah - 4th. April 1951 - Mother of above Sadie

Simpson, R.F. - 18th. November 1943 aged 23 - Flight Serjeant 415030 Air Gunner/Wireless Operator Royal New Zealand Airforce H - Image Courtesy of Joe Tate

Simpson, Hugh a weaver of East Street - 28th. January 1851 - (Father James Simpson a weaver) - Married Elizabeth Massey or Murphy a seamstress of Little Francis Street - (Father Edward Massey a miner)
Witnesses were Joseph Mossey and William McKim

Simpson, Jane - 2nd. October 1852 aged 47 - {b.c1805} - (Father John Simpson) - Married James Bennett aged 56 - {b.c1796} - {Father Andrew Bennet}

Simpson, Isabella - 23rd. July 1853 - (Father William Simpson) - Married James Poole

Simpson, Thomas - 6th. December 1853 aged 23 - (Father James Simpson) - Married Jane Caughley

Simpson, Sarah Eliza - 1st. December 1855 - (Father James Simpson) - Married Thomas Stevenson

Simpson, Hugh - 14th. December 1855 - {Father James Simpson} - Married Sarah Conway - {Father James Conway}

Simpson, Andrew a carter - 15th. August 1857 - (Father James Sympson a labourer) - Married Mary Robb
Witnesses were James Robb and William Simpson

Simpson, James - 16th. September 1859 - {Father William Simpson} - married Margaret Blakely - {Father William Blakely}

Simpson,James - 27th. April 1860 - (Father William Simpson) - Married Eliza McDeed

Simpson, Jane - 10th. November 1860 aged 45 - (Father John Simpson) - Married Robert Long

Simpson, Hugh a weaver of East Street -13th. February 1864 - (Father James Simpson a weaver) - Married Margaret Jane Gilmore nee McNeight - A widow who's husband had been killed in India - @ St.Marks

See births above for his 2nd. wife. Margaret McNeight

Simpson, William a widower - 14th. January 1865 aged 33 - {Father James Simpson} - Married Eliza McCullough aged 31 - {Father James McCullough}

Simpson, Eliza - 22nd. August 1866 aged 23 - Married Elisha Francis aged 21

Simpson, James a bottled water manufacturer of Belfast - 14th. January 1879 - (Father William Simpson a weaver) - Married Agnes Jane Boyd
Witnesses were David McCroskerie and Anna ...........

Simpson, Jane a needlewoman - 18th. December 1884 - (Father William Simpson a weaver) - Married Robert Nevin Witnesses were James Graham and Lizzie Montgomery

Simpson, William a stone cutter of Church Street - 22nd. June 1888 - (Father William Simpson a weaver) - Married Agnes McGimpsey
Witnesses were George Bailie and Catherine Simpson

Simpson, Catherine a mill worker - 31st. October 1888 - (Father William Simpson a weaver) - Married George Bailie Witnesses were John Bowman and Lizzie Montgomery

Simpson, William a widower and stone cutter of Church Street - 25th. July 1901 - (Father William Simpson a deceased weaver) - Married Sarah Maggie Paden
Witnesses were Samuel Stevenson and Lizzie Paden

Simpson, Hugh - 17th. July 1907 - (Father Hugh Simpson a weaver of East Street) - (Mother Margaret McNeight) - Married  Martha Nesbitt

Simpson, Agnes a knitter - 30th. July 1915 - (Father William Simpson a stone cutter) - Married William Moore
Witnesses were Samuel Moore and Catherine Simpson

Simpson, Rev. James - 24th. August 1790 - Minister of 1st. Presbyterian Church Simpson, Rev. James - 1798 - Radical and supporter of the United Irishmen - Arrested and convicted - Petitioner was his wife Simpson, Rev. James - May 1799 - 1st.Presbyterian - Transported to USA

1842 - NEWTOWNARDS. -- ALLEGED HOMICIDE BY A STEPFATHER. -- On Thursday the 23d instant, much excitement was created in this town, by the death of a young lad named Smyth, who was reported to have met his death from brutal ill-treatment by his step-father. An inquest was held on the body on Friday, by Dr. Tyrrell of Banbridge, coroner for the county of Down, and a respectable jury. However, after the examination of the body, by a medical gentleman of experience -- Dr. Simpson of Newtownards -- the charge against the person accused was clearly disproved, and the fact established that the boy had died from natural disease. The jury, after a brief consultation, returned a verdict in accordance with the evidence.

Simpson, Dr. William R.N. - Of Conway Square - 1846 and 1852 - Physcian and Surgeon at the fever Hospital on Russell Place

Simpson, Robert - 1852 - A publican of Castle Place

Simpson, Anna - 1863 - Of Conway Square - Leased a house,offices and yard from the Marquis of Londonderry
Simpson, Anna - 1876 - Owned 9 acres of land.

Simpson, Robert - 1863 - Of Court Street - Leased a house,offices and yard from William Wilson

Simpson, Andrew Davidson - 19th. February 1869 - The Will of John Robert Davidson late of Comber County Down Woollendraper deceased who died 24 January 1869 at same place was proved at Belfast by the oaths of Samuel Davidson of Lisbane (Comber) Farmer Andrew Davidson Simpson of Newtownards Ironmonger (both in County Down) and Andrew Davidson of Belfast Commercial Traveller the Executors. - Effects under £1,500 - Image

Simpson, Jane - 13th. July 1878 - Witness to the marriage of Thomas Arnold and Ellen Mackey

Simpson, Andrew Davidson - 1886 - Town Commissioner and District Registrar the Crescent North Street
Simpson, Andrew Davidson - 1910 - Town Commissioner and District Registrar the Crescent North Street
Simpson, Andrew Davidson - 1918 - District Registrar the Crescent North Street

1901 Census - Residents of a house 31 in East Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 146 in East Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 30 in High Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 43 in Regent Street Part of. (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census - Residents of a house 23 in West Street Part of (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1901 Census of 30 William Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census

1911 Census - Residents of a house 10 in Conway Square (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 171 in Greenwell Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 2 in North Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 29 in Pound Street (Newtownards Urban, Down) - {She was still there in 1930}

Agnes was named after her mother Agnes McGimpsey - 1st. Wife of William Simpson
Catherine "Katie" was also the daughter of Agnes McGimpsey

1911 Census - Residents of a house 19 in Thomas Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 72 in William Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

1911 Census - Residents of a house 82 in William Street (Newtownards Urban, Down)

Simpson, John - 1911 - Member of Rosetta Football Club -  IMAGE

Simpson, Thomas Herbert - 28th. August 1933 - In her will - Arnold, Mary of William Street Newtownards county Down widow died 8 February 1933 at The Mental Hospital Downpatrick Probate Belfast 28 August to Thomas Herbert Simpson grocer. Effects £211 10s. 2d.

Many thanks to Paul Simpson for the update on his Newtownards family records.
Simpson, Hugh, Margaret and Hugh. - These are my father’s Grandfather, his daughter and son
Hugh, 28 Jan 1851 is my Great-grandfather, he was born c1827, his father was James. They both may have come from Scotland (but no proof).   The son Hugh b 19/03/1871 is my grandfather,  
I know my grand father Hugh was born in East Street 1871, and obviously the family was there when his sister Margaret was b in 1868. Their father, Hugh is shown as in East street January 1851, but not on the 1863 list.

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