Permelia Simpson

b. 22 January 1841, d. 21 April 1913

Parents

FatherJames Monroe Simpson b. 1820
MotherDelia Simpson
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Relationship5th great-granddaughter of Richard Simpson
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Name Variation  Permelia Simpson was also known as Parmelia. 
Birth22 Jan 1841 She was born on 22 Jan 1841. 
Birth1842 She was born in 1842 in Gibson County, Indiana. 
1850 Census
(with Parents) 		12 Sep 1850 Permelia appeared in the 1850 Federal Census of Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, as Permelia Simpson, in the household of her parents, Cicley and James Monroe Simpson. She is a 8 year old female. She was born in Indiana. She attended school within the year. 
1860 Census
(with Parents) 		27 Jun 1860 Permelia appeared in the 1860 Federal Census of Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, as Permelia Simpson, in the household of her parents, Charlotte and James Monroe Simpson. 
Marriage7 Feb 1861 Permelia Simpson and Alfred W. Sprague, son of Alden Sprague and Sophronia Eldredge, were married on 7 Feb 1861 in Gibson County, Indiana. 
1870 Census
(Spouse of Head) 		5 Jul 1870 Permelia appeared in the 1870 Federal Census of Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, with her husband, Alfred W. Sprague. 
1880 Census
(Spouse of Head) 		14 Jun 1880 Permelia appeared in the 1880 Federal Census of Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana, as Permelia Sprague, with her husband, Alfred W. Sprague, and their children, James, Charles, Callie, John and Ada. She is a married white female, age 39. Wife of head of household. Her occupation is keeping house. She was born in Indiana. Her mother and father were born in Indiana. 
1900 Census
(Spouse of Head) 		5 Jun 1900 Permelia appeared in the 1900 Federal Census of Montgomery, Gibson County, Indiana, as Parmelia Sprague, with her husband, Alfred W. Sprague. Their son, Horace, was listed as living with them. She is a married white female, age 58. Wife of head of household. Born July 1841. Married 39 years. Mother of 9 children, 5 still living. He was born in Indiana. Her father was born in Arkansas, her mother in Indiana. She can read, write, and speak English. 
1910 Census
(Spouse of Head) 		25 Apr 1910 Permelia appeared in the 1910 Federal Census of Montgomery Township, Gibson County, Indiana, as Permelia Sprague, with her husband, Alfred W. Sprague. She is a married white female, age 68. Wife of head of household. Married 49 years. Mother of 9 children, 5 still living. She was born in Indiana. Her father was born in Indiana, her mother in Kentucky. She can speak English. She has no occupation. She can read and write. 
Death21 Apr 1913 Permelia Simpson died on 21 Apr 1913 in Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana, at age 72. Cause of death: carcinoma of liver.
Burialafter 21 Apr 1913 She was buried after 21 Apr 1913 in Owensville Cemetery, located in Owensville, Gibson County, Indiana. 

Children of Permelia Simpson and Alfred W. Sprague
All known children of Permelia Simpson and Alfred W. Sprague are deceased. 
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