Leslie Howard Simpson1,2

#20084, (1896 - 1977)
FatherJohn Simpson2 (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

BirthLeslie Howard Simpson was born on 25 May 1896 in Manitoba.1,2
 
(with Parents) 1901 CensusLeslie H Simpson appeared on the 1901 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 4 years old and born 25 May 1896 in Manitoba.2 
(with Parents) 1906 CensusLeslie appeared on the 1906 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 10 years old and born in Manitoba.3 
(with Parents) 1911 CensusHe appeared on the 1911 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 15, born in May 1896 in Manitoba and attended school 10 months.4 
CEFHe volunteered for the Canadian Expeditionary Force on 31 Dec 1914 at Winnipeg, Manitoba. The attestation papers included the following information: born 25-5-1896 in Winnipeg, student, single, next-of-kin father John of 58 St James Pl., Winnipeg.
Description on enlistment: age 18 years 7 months, 5' 6", expanded chest 37 1/2", fair complexion, blue eyes, fair hair, Presbyterian.5
Leslie Howard Simpson
CEF attestation papers
(front of form)
Leslie Howard Simpson
CEF attestation papers
(back of form)
(with Parents) 1916 CensusLeslie Simpson was enumerated on the 1916 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba in his parents' household. He was 20 years old, born in Manitoba, and was presently serving overseas in France.6 
(with Parents) 1921 CensusLeslie Howard appeared on the 1921 Census of Winnipeg, Manitoba with his parents. He was 24, born in Manitoba, and worked for Ronald Briggs Chartered Accts as a bookkeeper, earning $1500 the previous year.7 
MarriageHe married Sophie Brun on 6 Dec 1930 in Selkirk, Manitoba.
Their marriage was registered twice: 6 Dec 1930 in Selkirk and 17 Jan 1931 in St Boniface.8,9,10 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in Catherine McLean's 1933 obituary as son Lester of Toronto.11 
Item On 30 Jan 1937, Leslie Howard Simpson registered his birth.1 
(Mentioned) ObituaryHe was mentioned in his father John Simpson's 1946 obituary as son L H of Ottawa.12 
DeathLeslie died on 16 Nov 1977 in Langley, British Columbia.
Details from the registration: died in hospital, usual residence 22222 - 48th Ave Langley, married to Sophie Brun, occupation Civil Servant for Dept Veterans Affairs, born May 25th 1896 in Winnipeg Manitoba, father John Simpson born Manitoba, mother Katherine McLean born Manitoba. The informant was his wife Sophie. Burial in Langley Lawn Cemetery.8 
Research Note Sophie died in Langley in 1987. 
Last Edited31 Aug 2014

Citations

  1. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Leslie Howard Simpson, #1896-12920106 [registered 1/30/1937].
  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. 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, Leslie Howard Simpson, Regimental Number 420234.
  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. 1921 Census for Canada. Image from Library and Archives Canada viewed at Ancestry.com. Manitoba, Winnipeg South, SD 16, Page 4.
  8. British Columbia Death Registration. Leslie Howard Simpson, #77-09-017262.
  9. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Leslie Howard Simpson & Sophie Brun marriage, #1930-058230.
  10. Province of Manitoba online indexes to Vital Records. Leslie Howard Simpson & Sophie Brun marriage, #1931-003020.
  11. Winnipeg Free Press, Catherine Simpson obituary, 27 December 1933, Page 1. Image viewed at FindMyPast.
  12. Winnipeg Free Press, John Simpson obituary, 25 November 1946, Page 10. Image viewed at FindMyPast.