George Simpson
George was born on July 8th, 1833 in
Drainie, Moray, Scotland.
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George's father was
William Simpson and his mother was
Rebekah Rack. His paternal grandparents were
William Simpson and
Rachel; his maternal grandparents were
William Rack (of Brocklesby) and
Sarah Mumby (of Keelby). He had three brothers and five sisters, named
George,
James,
John,
Rachel,
Sarah,
Rebecca,
Diana and
Jane. He was the youngest of the nine children. He had a half-brother named
Thomas.