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We remember Alexander Simpson
We remember Alexander Simpson
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Catherine Gray Simpson
Source:7605090
1872
1874
sibling
David Simpson
Source:7605090
1874
1876
1878
sibling
Elizabeth Jane Simpson
Source:7605090
1878
1880
sibling
Margaret Hyslop Simpson
Source:7605090
1880
1883
sibling
James Ray Simpson
Source:7605090
1883
1887
sibling
John Whitehill Simpson
Source:7605090
1887
1890
sibling
Andrew Mcnair Simpson
Source:7605090
1890
1891
location
Dundee Buildings, Albion Place, Clerkenwell
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7605090
1891
1893
sibling
William Percival Simpson
Source:7605090
1893
1899
marriage
Alice Ann Gxxxxxxx
Source:7546088
20th March 1899
1901
location
Devonshire Street, Islington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7605083
1901
1902
children
Leslie Alexander Simpson
Source:7546088
19th January 1902
1905
children
Elsie Alice Simpson
Source:7546088
31st January 1905
1908
children
Malcolm Robert Simpson
Source:7546088
9th February 1908
1911
employment
Letterpress Printers Manager
Source:7605079
1911
1911
location
12 Cornwall Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7605079
1911
1916
enlistment
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:7546088
24th June 1916
1917
service
British Army
Pioneer
280268
Royal Engineers
Source:7546088
4th June 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
WR 27353
Royal Engineers
Source:7546088
21st November 1917
1919
discharge
Source:7546083
21st March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7605074
24th April 1919
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
27353
Royal Engineers
347th Road Construction Company
Source:7546083
1954
death
St Albans, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:7605074
24th February 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alexander |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Simpson |
| Source | 4041688 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Cornwall Road, St Albans, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 1911 | |
| Devonshire Street, Islington | United Kingdom | their own address | 1901 | |
| Dundee Buildings, Albion Place, Clerkenwell | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 27353 | Royal Engineers | 347th Road Construction Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 280268 | Royal Engineers | Pioneer | ||
| British Army | WR 27353 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Alexander Simpson | son | 19th January 1902 | |
| Malcolm Robert Simpson | son | 9th February 1908 | |
| Elsie Alice Simpson | daughter | 31st January 1905 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Gray Whitehill | mother | ||
| James Rae Simpson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Gray Simpson | sister | 1872 | |
| David Simpson | brother | 1874 | |
| Elizabeth Jane Simpson | sister | 1878 | |
| Margaret Hyslop Simpson | sister | 1880 | |
| James Ray Simpson | brother | 1883 | |
| John Whitehill Simpson | brother | 1887 | |
| Andrew Mcnair Simpson | brother | 1890 | |
| William Percival Simpson | brother | 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ann Gxxxxxxx | wife | 20th March 1899 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Caroline17536 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Caroline17536 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline17536 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline17536 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Caroline17536 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Probate index entry | Caroline17536 | |
| Link to his brother James Ray Simpson | Caroline17536 | |
| Link to his brother John Whitehill Simpson | Caroline17536 |
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