Born in 1737 and baptised at Pytchley, Northamptonshire on 1 June 1838 at age 1 year. Married Susan Maudlin on 23 May 1763 in Northamptonshire. They had 7 children: - Elizabeth Simpson - Ann Simpson born 1766 - William Simpson born 1768 and died 1837 - Mary Simpson born 1769 - Samuel Simpson born 1772 - Frances Simpson born 1775 - Hannah Simson born 1776