James Luther Simpson

b. 22 April 1896, d. 28 September 1958

Parents

FatherMartin Luther Simpson b. 21 May 1858, d. 18 Aug 1921
MotherMartha Jane Jordan b. 10 Jul 1863, d. 13 Jul 1942
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Birth22 Apr 1896 James Luther Simpson was born on 22 Apr 1896 in Owensville, Indiana. 
Possible Birthdate3 Apr According to at least one source, his birthdate was 3 Apr. 
1900 Census
(with Parents) 		20 Jun 1900 James appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, as James L. Simpson, in the household of his parents, Martha and Martin Luther Simpson. 
1910 Census
(with Parents) 		21 Apr 1910 James appeared in the 1910 Federal Census of Montgonery, Gibson County, Indiana, as James L. Simpson, in the household of his parents, Martha and Martin Luther Simpson. 
Marriage27 Mar 1916 James Luther Simpson married first Grace Merle Larsen, daughter of James Preston Larsen and Jessie Ellen Temple, on 27 Mar 1916 in Stoddard County, Missouri.
1920 Census20 Jan 1920 James Luther Simpson appeared as head of household in the 1920 Federal Census of Castor Township, Stoddard County, Missouri, as James L. Simpson. Living with him was his wife, Grace. He is a married white male, age 23. He rents his home. He can read and write. He was born in Indiana. His father and mother were born in Indiana. He can speak English. His occupation is farmer on a general farm. He works on his own account. His farm is number 129 on the farm schedule. 
Marriageabout 1926 James Luther Simpson married second Norma Carson about 1926. 
1930 Census3 Apr 1930 James Luther Simpson appeared as head of household in the 1930 Federal Census of Clarkdale, Yavapai County, Arizona. Living with him was his wife, Norma. His children, Martin, were listed as living with him. 
1940 Census11 Apr 1940 James appeared in the 1940 Federal Census of Meta, Osage County, Missouri, with his wife, Norma. Their son, Martin, was listed as living with them. 
Death28 Sep 1958 James Luther Simpson died on 28 Sep 1958 in Meta, Osage County, Missouri, at age 62.
Burialafter 28 Sep 1958 He was buried after 28 Sep 1958 in Meta Southside Cemetery, located in Meta, Osage County, Missouri. 

Children of James Luther Simpson and Grace Merle Larsen
2 of 3 known children of James Luther Simpson and Grace Merle Larsen may still be living. 

Children of James Luther Simpson and Norma Carson

There are no known children of James Luther Simpson and Norma Carson.
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