William Richard Simpson

William Richard Simpson

• Father: William H. Simpson b. 22 March 1856, d. 21 July 1929
• Mother: Mary Cannon b. September 1857, d. 7 February 1941

• William Richard Simpson was born on 28 August 1876 in New York.
• Thomas Simpson and Jennett Brown appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 470 Bouck (later Lafayette). Other members of the household included William Richard Simpson, Thomas R. Simpson, James Laurel Simpson, John L. Simpson, Jean Craig Simpson, Arthur Burtis Simpson, Alexander Burtis Simpson, William H. Simpson and Mary Cannon. Son Thomas also was enumerated in Cattaraugus County with his wife Elizabeth and daughter Jessie. Also, son William and wife and child are enumerated in both places.
• William H. Simpson and Mary Cannon appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York. Other members of the household included William Richard Simpson, James L. Wilson. The family also was enumerated in the household of William's father in Buffalo.
• He married Mae Gail (?) circa 1898.
• William Richard Simpson and Mae Gail (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York, at 109 East Henly Street.
• He was a plumber, according to the 1900 census.
• William Richard Simpson and Mae Gail (?) appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Other members of the household included William Richard Simpson Jr.
• William Richard Simpson registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Cherryvale, Montgomery County, Kansas, living with his wife Mae Gail at 716 West 4th, Coffeyville, and employed as account department manger, Sinclair Refrig Co., 111 Worhington, Chicago.
• William Richard Simpson and Mae Gail (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Coffeyville, Montgomery County, Kansas, at 910 Lincoln. Other members of the household included William Richard Simpson Jr.
• He was a manager in a refinery, according to the 1920 census.
• The following appeared on 8 July 1926 in The Portville Review: Thomas A. Simpson, assistant to the managing directors of the United States Shipping Board at Washington, died suddenly July 6th at his home in Washington, D. C. Mr. Simpson was a son of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Simpson of Olean and left Olean about twenty years ago. At one time he was secretary of the American Mexican commission settling various claims. [:CR;]      Mr. Simpson is survived by his wife and one one; one sister, Mrs. C. W. Stackhouse of Olean; two brothers, William R. Simpson of Marcushook, Pa., and Walter H. Simpson of Denver, Colo.
• William Richard Simpson appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri, at 1016 Locust Street living in a hotel.
• He was a salesman with an oil refinery, according to the 1930 census.
• William Richard Simpson died on 5 July 1931 at age 54 in Wichita County, Kansas.
• He was interred at Mount View Cemetery, Olean, Cattaraugus County, New York.
• The following appeared on 6 July 1931 in The Olean Evening Times: William R. Simpson, fifty-five years old, of Augusta, Kansas, formerly of Olean, died suddenly in Wichita, Kansas, Sunday, according to word received in this city.
       Mr. Simpson was the eldest son of the late William H. Simpson and Mrs. Mary Simpson of this city. He had spent his early youth in Olean and was well known here. He attended the local puclic schools and was a graduate of Olean High School.
       Mr. Simpson was associated wit the White Eagle Oil Refinery and had been doing experimental work for that concern. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Mae Gail Simpson, one son, William R. SWimspon, Jr., his mother, Mrs. Mary Wimpson, this city; one brother, Walter H. Simpson, Denver, Color., one sister, Mrs. Charles W. Stackhouse, this city.
       the body will be brought to Olean and will be removed to the Simpson residence, 235 North Second Street. Mrs. Simpson and son are accompanying the body here. Arrangements for the funeral are incomplete.
       Mr. Simpson was active in Masonci Circles and was also a member of the Benevlent and Protective Order of Eks.

• Last Edited: 29 Apr 2014