William Alexander Simpson1,2

#20082, (1891 - 1917)
FatherJohn Simpson1 (1861 - 1946)
MotherCatherine McLean1,2 (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

Life Events

BirthWilliam Alexander Simpson was born on 23 Jun 1891 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.2,1
 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusWilliam A Simpson appeared on the 1901 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 9, born 23 June 1891 in Manitoba, and attended school 12 months.1 
(with Parents) 1906 CensusWilliam appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 15 years old and born in Manitoba.3 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusHe appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 18, born in June 1893 in Manitoba, and was employed as an real estate bookkeeper in an office. He worked 52 weeks for total wages of $800. He had $1000 of life insurance costing $28.4 
CEFHe volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 1 Jun 1915 at. The attestation papers included the following information: Unit: 61st Overseas Battn, Rank: Hon. Capt., William Alexander Simpson, born Winnipeg, address 58 St James' Place Winnipeg, born 23 June 1891, next-of-kin father John Simpson of 58 St James' Place, Financial Agent, Presbyterian, belongs to 16th Regt Active Militia Unit [second page of attestation is not available online - Oct 2007].5
William Alexander Simpson
CEF attestation paper
(with Parents) 1916 CensusW A Simpson was enumerated on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba in his parents' household. He was 24, single, born in Manitoba, and a real estate agent. William was presently serving overseas in England.6 
DeathWilliam died on 15 Aug 1917 in France.7
 
Burial Lieut W A Simpson, 8th Battalion (Manitoba Regiment) is recognized on the Vimy Memorial.7 
Newspaper Published 11 Feb 1918. Young United Church in Winnipeg held a memorial service to honor the 43 church members who fell in battle, of 300 members of the church who enlisted. [The list includes]
Lieut W. A. Simpson, Aug 15, 1917.8 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his mother's 1933 obituary as son W.A. who was killed overseas in the Great War.9 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. 1901 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 12 Winnipeg, subdist C-2, family 114, page 13.
  2. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. William Alexander Simpson birth, #1895-004432 [birthdate indexed as 06/23/1895].
  3. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 10 Winnipeg, subdist 4E Ward 4, page 46.
  4. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. District 24 Winnipeg City, sub-dist 15 Winnipeg, page 4.
  5. Canadian Expeditionary Force Attestation Papers & Enlistment Forms. Library and Archives Canada, (http://www.collectionscanada.ca/archivianet/020110_e.html), online images, William Alexander Simpson (officers did not have regimental numbers).
  6. 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.
  7. Website Commonwealth War Graves Commission Debt of Honour Register (http://www.cwgc.org/).
  8. Winnipeg Free Press, "Memorial Service at Young Church", 11 February 1918, Page 5. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  9. Winnipeg Free Press, Catherine Simpson obituary, 27 December 1933, Page 1. Image viewed at FindMyPast.