John Simpson (buried 1903)

At a glance

At a glance
Surname: 
Simpson
First name: 
John
Other Christian names: 
Gender: 
Male
Children: 
Yes
Burial number: 
422
Born: 
11/3/1835
Died: 
12/10/1903
Buried: 
15/10/1903
Occupation: 
Assistant Draper; Draper; Linen Draper; General Draper;
Heene Hallmark: 
No
Commonwealth War Grave: 
No

The Grave

The grave
Cemetery area: 
EB
Cemetery row: 
2
Cemetery plot: 
45
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https://what3words.com/logs.trying.formal
Burial remains: 
Unknown
The headstone
Headstone inscription: 
In loving memory of John Simpson formerly of Guildford born March 11th 1835 departed Oct 12th 1903. Albert John Simpson son of the above born Nov 22nd 1876 departed January 14th 1904 "At rest"

Life story

Life story

John Simpson was born in North Burton, Yorkshire, on March 11th, 1835, to William and Ann Simpson, he had two older brothers, Richard 9yrs, and Robert 8yrs; his father was a Farmer. When he was 25yrs old, he was an Assistant Draper at 27/28 High St., Guildford, Surrey; the shop was owned by 60yr old Thomas Horn, Linen Draper, also from Yorkshire, and eventually, John Simpson took over the business.

In 1871, aged 35 yrs. he married Emily Hall, 21yrs, at Eton, Burnham, Buckinghamshire. In 1891, John and Emily, were living at Burlington House, Semaphore Road, Holy Trinity, Guildford, with 3 children, Albert John, 14yrs, Charles, 10yrs, and Ruby, 4yrs.

By 1901, the family had moved to 76, North Street, Guildford, with sons, William 27yrs, Albert John 24yrs, and Ruby 13yrs.

Shortly afterwards, John retired, and moved to Worthing, with Emily, Albert, and Ruby, they lived at Wye House, Downview Road, where John died, on 12th October 1903, aged 68yrs. Probate was granted to Emily Simpson, widow, Ernest Simpson, Draper, Albert John Simpson, and Arthur Henry Frewin, Gentleman. Effects £27593 12s 5d. Value 2020 - £3.3m.

Burial researcher: 
Maggi Martin

Further information

Birth
Date born: 
11/03/1835
Marriage
Marriage 1
Spouse one first names: 
Emily
Spouse one last name: 
Hall
Marriage one date: 
15/08/1871
Marriage one address: 
Burnham, Buckinghamshire, England

Death

Death (details)
Date of death: 
12/10/1903
Age (at time of death): 
68
Cause of death: 
Unknown
Address at time of death: 
Wye House, Downview Road, Worthing, Sussex, England
Personal effects
Probate pounds: 
£27,593

Census and miscellaneous information

Census information
1841 census: 

Walkington, Yorks.

William aged 30, farmer. Ann aged 29. Richard aged 9. Robert aged 8. John aged 5. Plus 8 labourers and servants.

1851 census: 

Quay Road, Bridlington, Yorks.

John aged 15, visiting Elizabeth Simpson, widow, boarding house proprietor.

1861 census: 

27/28, High Street, Guildford, Surrey.

Thomas Horn, 60yrs, Linen Draper, John Simpson, 25yrs, Assistant Draper, plus 8 Assistant Drapers and 1 domestic servant.

1871 census: 

27 and 28 High Street, Guildford, Surrey.

John aged 33, linen draper. Plus 7 shop men, 1 cashier, 1 dressmaker, 1 milliner and 2 servants.

1881 census: 

27/28, High Street, Guildford, Surrey.

John Simpson, 45yrs, Draper, wife, Emily, 31yrs, 2 children, Albert, 4yrs, Charles 1yr, plus 8 assistant drapers and 4 domestic servants.

1891 census: 

Burlington House, Semaphore Road, Guildford, Surrey.

John Simpson, 55yrs, Linen Draper, wife, Emily, 41yrs, 3 children, Albert, 14yrs, Charles, 10yrs, Ruby, 4yrs, niece, Mabel Hall, 7yrs, plus 1 domestic servant.

1901 census: 

76, North Street, Guildford.

John Simpson, 65yrs, General Draper, wife, Emily, 51yrs, William Simpson, 27yrs, Draper, Albert Simpson, 24yrs, Ruby Simpson, 13yrs, plus 5 residential Assistant Drapers, and 4 domestic servants.