Floyd McLean Simpson1

#23975, (1904 - 1982)
FatherWilliam Simpson2 (1865 - 1919)
MotherFlora McLean2 (1875 - 1954)
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

BirthFloyd McLean Simpson was born on 27 Mar 1904 in Carman, Manitoba.1
 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusFloyd MacClane (?) Simpson appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was born in August [the enumerator did not fill in the year] in Manitoba, age 7, attended school, and had $52 of life insurance costing $5.3 
(with Parents) 1916 CensusFloyd appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 12 years old, born in Manitoba.4 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in William Simpson's 1919 obituary as son Floyd at home.5 
(with Mother) 1921 CensusFloyd appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his widowed mother and 3 siblings. He was 17 years old, born in Manitoba, and earned $1200 the previous year as a drummer in an orchestra.6 
MarriageFloyd McLean Simpson married Phyllis M McDougall on 16 Jun 1923 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.7
 
Newspaper Published 18 May 1929 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

Jasper Park Orchestra

Irvin Plumm, and his Jasper Park Lodge orchestra, the members of which have become so well known, both individually and collectively, to radio audiences for their performances over CNRW in the course of the last two years, are leaving this week-end for Jasper, where they will play during the summer. They have been at the Fort Garry hotel during the winter season. Don Skiles? and Den Skiles, twin brothers, have been with Mr Plumm since he organized the orchestra four years ago. Den is the saxophonist and Don the violinist. The voice of Floyd Simpson, the drummer, has been heard in many songs. Paul Dalman is the trumpeter, and Allan Vickers the pianist. The orchestra will return again in the fall to the Fort Garry hotel.8
 
Residence-Moved Circa 1933, they moved to Vancouver.9 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Wilbert Clare Simpson's 1946 obituary as brother Floyd of Vancouver.10 
Newspaper Published 15 Jul 1949 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

Mrs Floyd M Simpson of Vancouver, formerly of Winnipeg, arrived by airplane, Sunday, to spend the next two weeks visiting in Winnipeg. She will be the guest of her parents, Mr and Mrs D J McDougall, Kenwood apts and her brother-in-law and sister, Mr and Mrs Myron Gibbons, Brandon court.11
 
NoteHis birth was registered on 8 Mar 1960 in Manitoba. This may have been in preparation for the new Canadian Federal Pension.1 
(Widowed) DeathHis wife Phylys died on 4 Sep 1965.9 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Edwin Ray Simpson's 1980 obituary as brother Floyd of Coquitlam BC.12 
DeathFloyd McLean Simpson died on 25 Dec 1982 in New Westminster, British Columbia.
Details from the registration: died in hospital, usual residence 1419 Cartier Street Coquitlam, widowed from Phylys Marilyn McDougall, retired Musician, born March 27th 1904 in Carman Manitoba, age 78, father Bill Simpson born Winnipeg, mother Florence McLean born Winnipeg. The informant was daughter Shirley P Hunter of Coquitlam. Cremation.13 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Vloyd Mc-Lean Simpson birth, #1904-21317946, mother's name Florence McLean, registered 08/03/1960.
  2. 1906 Census for Northwest Provinces. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg District, Subdistrict 4C, Page 2.
  3. 1911 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg, Subdistrict Winnipeg 30, Page 16.
  4. 1916 Census for Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, ED 2, Page 36.
  5. Winnipeg Free Press, 14 October 1919, Page 5. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  6. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 20, Page 16.
  7. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Floyd M L Simpson & Phyllis M McDougall marriage, #1923-023183.
  8. Winnipeg Free Press, "Jasper Park Orchestra", 18 May 1929, page 26. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  9. British Columbia Death Registration. Phylys Marilyn Simpson, #65-09-011373.
  10. Winnipeg Free Press, 3 June 1946, page 19. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  11. Winnipeg Free Press, 15 July 1949, Social and Personal, page 12. Image viewed at Ancestry.
  12. Winnipeg Free Press, 23 February 1980, page 42. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  13. British Columbia Death Registration. Floyd McLean Simpson, #82-09-021432.