Jean Craig Simpson

Jean Craig Simpson

• Father: Thomas Simpson b. circa 8 January 1833, d. 12 November 1907
• Mother: Jennett Brown b. 16 June 1834, d. 23 April 1908

• Jean Craig Simpson was born circa 8 February 1869 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• She was known as Jeannie.
• Thomas Simpson and Jennett Brown, appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1870 in Buffalo, New York, and it appears that Jean Craig Simpson has been identified as Jennett Brown (?).. Other members of the household included Jean Craig Simpson, Thomas R. Simpson, William H. Simpson, James Laurel Simpson and John L. Simpson.
• 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 Jean Craig Simpson, Thomas R. Simpson, James Laurel Simpson, John L. Simpson, Arthur Burtis Simpson, Alexander Burtis Simpson, William H. Simpson, Mary Cannon and William Richard Simpson. 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.
• She married Howard James Dunn, son of James H. Dunn and Sarah E. Teeling, on 14 October 1891 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at West Avenue Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. W. C. McGarvey officiating.
• The following appeared in The Illustrated Buffalo Express: The marriage of Miss Jennie Craig Simpson and Mr. Howard James Dunn was solemnized on Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock in the West Avenue Presbyterian Church. The ushers were Mr. Roscoe Wickson, Mr. William H. Clemens and Mr. Arthur Simpson. The maids were Miss Nellie Wallace and Miss Annie Kidd. The bride was attended by her neice and nephew, little Ada and Walter Simpson. At the altar, where palms and fens were artistically grouped, the wedding party were met by the groom and his bestman, Mr. Alexander Morse. The Rev. W. C. McGarvey read the marriage service, after which the bridal party with their friends and relatives adjourned to the home of the bride. The bride's gown was of white faille, trimmed with pearl ornaments. She carried a bouquet of lilies of the valley. The maids, in white dresses, carried bunches of ferns. The favors to the maids were moonstone rings and to the ushers clover leaf scarf pins set with moonstones. Mr. and Mrs. Dunn will be at home after November 10th at 638 Bouck Avenue.
• Thomas Simpson and Jennett Brown appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Buffalo, New York, enumerated near Thomas' sister Margaret Wilson.. Other members of the household included Jean Craig Simpson, Arthur Burtis Simpson, Alexander Burtis Simpson and Howard James Dunn.
• Howard James Dunn and Jean Craig Simpson appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 162 St James Place. Other members of the household included Thomas Warren Dunn. Also in the household was one female domestic servant.
• She was a clerk, according to the 1900 census.
• In November 1907, in Erie County, New York, Thomas Simpson's estate was probated, naming his heirs at law and next of kin surviving: Janet Simpson (age 73, Wife, Buffalo, New York), Thomas Simpson (age 52, Son, Pine Valley, New York), William Simpson (age 50, Son, Olean, New York), James Simpson (age 47, Son, Pine Grove, West Virginia), John Simpson (age 42, Son, Chicago, Illinois), Arthur Simpson (age 36, Son, Long Island City, New York), Jennie S. Dunn (age 38, Daughter, Buffalo, New York), Alexander Simpson (age 34, Son, Jamaica, New York).
• In April 1908, in Erie County, New York, Janet Simpson's estate was probated, naming his heirs at law and next of kin surviving: Thomas Simpson (age 52, Son, South Dayton, New York), William Simpson (age 50, Son, Olean, New York), James Simpson (age 48, Son, Pine Grove, West Virginia), John Simpson (age 46, Son, Chicago, Illinois), Arthur Simpson (age 41, Son, Long Island City, New York), Jennie S. Dunn (age 39, Daughter, Buffalo, New York), Alexander Simpson (age 34, Son, Jamaica, New York).
• Howard James Dunn and Jean Craig Simpson appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 638 Lafayette Avenue living in the family home inherited by Jeannie Simpson Dunn.. Other members of the household included Thomas Warren Dunn, Ralph James Dunn, Theodore Simpson Dunn and Howard Teeling Dunn.
• Howard James Dunn and Jean Craig Simpson appeared in the New York state census of 1 June 1915 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 151 Summit. Other members of the household included Ralph James Dunn, Theodore Simpson Dunn, Howard Teeling Dunn and Sarah E. Teeling.
• Howard James Dunn and Jean Craig Simpson appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 503 West Delavan Avenue. Other members of the household included Ralph James Dunn, Theodore Simpson Dunn, Howard Teeling Dunn and Sarah E. Teeling.
• The following appeared on 31 August 1922 in The Buffalo Express: Howard T. Dunn, who has been at the state military camp at Plattsburg during August, has been the guest over the week-ends of his mother, Mrs. Howard J. Dunn, at Saranac Lake.
• The following appeared on 21 November 1922 in The Buffalo Express: [Died] November 19, 1922, in Buffalo, Theodore Simpson Dunn, son of Howard J. and Jean Simpson Dunn, brother of Warren T., Ralph J., and Howard T. Dunn. The funeral will take place from the family residence, No. 503 West Delavan avenue on Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend. Burial at the convenience of the family.
• Jean Craig Simpson became a widow at the 24 August 1925 death of her husband Howard James Dunn.
• The following appeared on 25 August 1925 in The Buffalo Morning Express: [Died] August 24, 1925, in Buffalo, Howard J. Dunn, husband of Jean Simpson Dunn, and father of T. Warren, Ralph J., Howard T. and the late Theodore S. Dunn, son of Sarah E. and the late James H. Dunn. The funeral will take place from the family residence, No 503 West Delavan avenue, on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.
• At the time of her death Jean Craig Simpson was living in Buffalo, New York, at 503 West Delavan Avenue.
• Jean Craig Simpson died on 30 July 1928 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Buffalo General Hospital.
• She was interred at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
• The following appeared in a local newspaper: [Died] In Buffalo, July 30, 1928, Jeannie Simpson Dunn, beloved wife of the late Howard J. Dunn; mother of Warren T., Ralph J., Howard T. and the late Theodore S. Dunn; sister of William H. Simpson of Olean, NY, Alexander Simpson of Hollis, LI, Arthur Simpson of Clarksburg, WVa, and John L. Simpson of Chicago, Ill. The funeral will take place from the family residence, 503 West Delavan avenue on Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. Friends are invited to attend.

• Last Edited: 18 May 2015