Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson

b. 2 November 1889, d. 5 January 1988
Cynthia (Cole) Simpson and sons

Parents

FatherWilliam Franklin Simpson b. 9 Nov 1837, d. 11 Jul 1903
MotherCynthia Ann Cole b. 28 Oct 1859, d. 30 Mar 1948
Relationship6th great-grandson of Richard Simpson
Appears on chartsDescendants (with spouses) of Richard Simpson
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Information

Name Variation  Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson was also known as Harry Edgar Franklin Simpson. 
Birth2 Nov 1889 He was born on 2 Nov 1889 in Farm, Nashville, Jasper County, Missouri. 
Possible Birthdate4 Nov 1889 According to at least one source, his birthdate was 4 Nov 1889 birthplace was Nashville, Missouri. 
1900 Census
(with Parents)
12 Jun 1900 Edgar appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Nashville Township, Barton County, Missouri, as Harrison Simpson, in the household of his parents, Cynthia and William Franklin Simpson. He is a single white male. Son of head of household. Born November 1889, age 10. He was born in Missouri. His father was born in Indiana, his mother in Missouri. He attended school 7 months. 
Marriage24 Sep 1918 Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson and Anna Elizabeth Wise were married on 24 Sep 1918 in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. 
1920 Census3 Jan 1920 Edgar appeared in the 1920 Federal Census of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, as Harry Simpson. He is a married white male, age 25. Lives at 3024 North May Street. He rents his home. He can read, wirte, and speak English. He was born in Missouri. His mother and father were born in U.S. His occupation is stationary foreman in waterwork. He is an employee. 
1930 Census18 Apr 1930 Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson appeared as head of household in the 1930 Federal Census of Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, as well as his mother, Cynthia Ann Simpson
Residence5 Jan 1988  On 5 Jan 1988 Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson lived in 2017 N. 30th Street, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. 
Death5 Jan 1988 He died on 5 Jan 1988 in Providence Place, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas, at age 98. Cause of death: cardiopulmonary arrest due to, or as a consequence of sepsis. 
Funeral8 Jan 1988 His funeral was held at Fulton-Nickel Funeral Home on 8 Jan 1988 in 1319 North 18th, Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas. 
Burial8 Jan 1988 He was buried on 8 Jan 1988, age 98, in Mount Hope Cemetery, located in Kansas City, Wyandotte County, Kansas.
Obituary13 Jan 1988 Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson's obituary appeared in the Journal Herald on 13 Jan 1988 on page 14. 

Children of Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson and Anna Elizabeth Wise

3 of 3 known children of Edgar Franklin Harrisson Simpson and Anna Elizabeth Wise may still be living. 

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  • Cynthia (Cole) Simpson and sons
  • Alta, Becky, Harry, Dollie, Lettie