Wilbert Clare Simpson1

#23976, (1906 - 1946)
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

BirthWilbert Clare Simpson was born on 8 Jun 1906 in Winnipeg, Manitoba.2,1
 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusWilbert Clare appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was born in September [the enumerator did not fill in the year] in Manitoba, age 5, and had $28 of life insurance costing $5.3 
(with Parents) 1916 CensusClare appeared on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 10 years old, born in Manitoba.4 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in William Simpson's 1919 obituary as son Clare at home.5 
(with Mother) 1921 CensusClair appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his widowed mother and 3 siblings. He was 15 years old, born in Manitoba, and attended school.6 
NoteHis birth was registered on 30 Oct 1926 in Winnipeg.1 
Passenger ListClare W Simpson was listed on a manifest dated 30 Sep 1927 in Winnipeg. Details from the card: Clare W Simpson, travelling alone, age 21 yr 3 months, male, single, Laborer, born Winnipeg, Canadian, had $100, last residence Viking Hotel in Winnipeg, destination Seattle, never before in the US, not joining anyone, purpose of trip to reside, 5' 11" medium complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, nearest relative mother Florence of same address, given immigrant visa.7 
MarriageWilbert Clare Simpson married Marie Marsden Strachan on 19 Jan 1929 in Winnipeg.8
 
DeathWilbert died on 2 Jun 1946.9
 
ObituaryHis obituary was published on 3 Jun 1946 in the Winnipeg Free Press.

CLARE SIMPSON
Clare Wilbert Simpson, 39, ex-ray technician at the King Edward hospital, and active in lacrosse and speed skating circles, died Sunday. Mr Simpson resided at suite B, Brandon court. Born in Winnipeg he had played lacrosse with the Argonauts and later in Seattle with the coast league. Mr Simpson is survived by his widow Marie; two daughters, Jacqueline and Joan, both at home; two brothers, Roy, of Winnipeg; Floyd, of Vancouver; also one sister, Mrs C Davies, of Seattle. The funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2.45 pm in Clark Leatherdale funeral chapel, with Rev HB Duckworth officiating. Burial will be in Brookside cemetery.10
 
BurialHe was buried on 5 Jun 1946 in Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba.9 
Research Note He is buried in the same plot as his mother Florance.11 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his brother Edwin Ray Simpson's 1980 obituary as brother Clare who predeceased him.12 
Last Edited30 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Wilbert Clare Simpson birth, #1906-10811265, mother's name Flora McLean, registered 30/10/1926.
  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. U.S. Records of Aliens Pre-Examined in Canada, 1917-1954. Clare W Simpson, Winnipeg, 30 Sep 1927. Image of card manifest viewed at Ancestry.com.
  8. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Claire Wilbert Simpson & Marie Marsden Strachen, #1929-003095.
  9. Burial Database for Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, online http://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/cemetery_brookside_alpha.stm, Clare Wilbert Simpson, burial order # 34926, Section-Lot-Grave D2-2305-0.
  10. Winnipeg Free Press, 3 June 1946, page 19. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  11. Burial Database for Brookside Cemetery, Winnipeg, Manitoba, online http://www.winnipeg.ca/ppd/cemetery_brookside_alpha.stm, Florance Simpson, burial order # 44831, Section-Lot-Grave D2-2305-0.
  12. Winnipeg Free Press, 23 February 1980, page 42. Image viewed at FindMyPast.