John Frederick Simpson1

#20081, (1888 - 1957)
FatherJohn Simpson2 (1861 - 1946)
MotherCatherine McLean2,1 (c 1864 - 1933)
RelationshipsGreat-grandson of Hector McLean
Great-grandson of Angus McKinnon
Extended Family
ChartsAngus McKinnon & Mary McFadyen - 5 generations of descendants
Hector McLean & Mary McGillivray - 5 generations of descendants

Child of John Frederick Simpson and Charlotte Louise Whaley
  • Barbara Jean Simpson10

Life Events

CalledJohn Frederick Simpson went by the name of Fred. 
BirthHe was born on 27 Sep 1888 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.2,1
 
(with Parents) 1891 CensusJohn Fred appeared on the 1891 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 2 1/2, born in Manitoba, and parents born in Ontario.3 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusJohn F Simpson appeared on the 1901 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 12, born 27 September 1888 in Manitoba, and attended school 12 months.2 
(with Parents) 1906 CensusFrederick appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 17 years old and born in Manitoba.4 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusHe appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 19, born in September 1891 in Manitoba, and was employed as an advertising bookkeeper in a print office. He worked 52 weeks for total wages of $960. He had $1000 of life insurance costing $28.5 
CEFHe volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 23 Aug 1915 at Sewell, Manitoba. The attestation papers included the following information: John Frederick Simpson, born Winnipeg, next-of-kin Mrs John Simpson of 58 St James Place Winnipeg, born Sept 27 - 1888, Bookkeeper, not married, no military service, signed 'J Fred Simpson'; written across face of paper is 'Discharge January 21st 1916'; Physical form states: age 26 yrs 11 months, 5 ft 6 in, fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Presbyterian.6
John Frederick Simpson
CEF attestation papers
(front of form)
John Frederick Simpson
CEF attestation papers
(back of form)
(with Parents) 1916 CensusFred J Simpson was enumerated on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba in his parents' household. He was 26, single, born in Manitoba, and an accountant for a newspaper. Fred was presently at Camp Hughes in military service.7 
MarriageHe married Charlotte Louise Whaley on 18 Sep 1920 in Winnipeg.8
 
1921 CensusJ Fred and Louise Simpson appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba. They rented their 4 room apartment in a brick building for $58. Fred was 32, born in Manitoba, parents born in Ontario, of Scotch origin, occupation accountant in a private office, earning $2400 the previous year. Louise was 26, born in Ontario, parents born in Ontario, Irish origin. Their religion was Congregational.9 
1930 CensusJohn F and C Louise Simpson appeared on the 1930 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at 2334 South Bronson. They rented their home for $45 a month and had a radio. John was 41, first married at 32, born in Canada, parents born in Canada, occupation office clerk for Union Oil Co. Louise was 35, married at 25, born in Canada, parents born in Canada. They immigrated in 1923; John had filed his first papers, Louise was an alien. They had one daughter, Barbara J (2.)10 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his mother's 1933 obituary as son J Fred of Los Angeles, Cal.11 
1940 CensusJ Fred and Louise appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, at 2334 South Bronson Avenue. Fred was 51, born in Canada, had one year of high school, and had his first citizenship papers. He worked 54 hours a week as a book keeper in retail mens clothing, earning $2150 the previous year. Louise was 45, born in Canada, and had 4 years of high school. They had a daughter, Barbara, who was 12 years old.12 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his father John Simpson's 1946 obituary as son J F Simpson of Los Angeles, Calif.13 
DeathJohn died on 3 Sep 1957 in Los Angeles County, California.14,15
 
Last Edited20 Jul 2016

Citations

  1. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Frederick Simpson birth, #1895-004428.
  2. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 12 Winnipeg, subdist C-2, family 114, page 13.
  3. 1891 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba,Winnipeg City (10), Ward 3 (c), page 4.
  4. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 10 Winnipeg, subdist 4E Ward 4, page 46.
  5. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 24 Winnipeg City, sub-dist 15 Winnipeg, page 4.
  6. Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, John Frederick Simpson, Regimental Number 461177.
  7. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South (15), City of Winnipeg (ED 6), Page 18.
  8. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. John Frederick Simpson & Charlotte Louise Whaley marriage, #1920, 046232.
  9. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 18, Page 14.
  10. 1930 Federal Census for United States, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, ED 237, Page 8B. Image viewed at Ancestry.com.
  11. Winnipeg Free Press, Catherine Simpson obituary, 27 December 1933, Page 1. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  12. United States 1940 Federal Census, California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, ED 60-343, Page 1B.
  13. Winnipeg Free Press, John Simpson obituary, 25 November 1946, Page 10. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  14. Website Find A Grave. text information only; birthdate agrees; no photo of gravestone; record for Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale).
  15. California Death Index, 1940-1997, compiled by State of California, Sacramento. Text index at Ancestry and FamilySearch. John Frederick Simpson, born 27 Sep 1888 Canada, d 3 Sep 1957 Los Angeles, mother's maiden name Maclean.