John Simpson was born on 25 November 1698 in Sutton cum Lound, NTT. He was baptized on 25 November 1698 in Sutton cum Lound, NTT. He died on 5 April 1784 at the age of 85 in Stoke Hall DBY. John was buried after 5 April 1784 in Babworth NTT. The Victoria History of the County of York East Riding Vol III - Page 172
"In 1675--6 John Dealtry conveyed the manor to Thomas Langley and Samuel Walker and by 1705 it had probably passed to Francis Elwick, who then had the advowson. Elwick's granddaughter Frances married John Eyre, and in 1726 she sold the manor to William Simpson. The estate comprised 483 a. in 1766. It was presumably another William Simpson who by will dated 1766 devised the manor to trustees to hold successively for his brothers John and Lindley Simpson. After Lindley's death it passed before 1785, under the terms of the will, to John Bridgman, son of William Simpson's niece Elizabeth and her husband Sir Henry Bridgman, Bt. John Bridgman took the name Simpson on succeeding to the estates, and in 1788 he sold the manor and 349 a. to John Ramsey (d. 1801)."

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Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford

Plaque in Babworth church NTT gives his date of death Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Stringer.

Spouse: Elizabeth Stringer. Elizabeth Stringer and John Simpson were married on 23 January 1728 in Clowne DBY. Children were: Elizabeth Simpson.


John Bridgeman Simpson was born on 13 May 1763 in Babworth NTT. According to Wikipedia John Bridgeman Simpson (13 May 1763 – 5 June 1850) of Babworth Hall, Nottinghamshire was born John Bridgeman, a younger son of Sir Henry Bridgeman, later 1st Baron Bridgeman. He assumed the surname and arms of Simpson by Act of Parliament. He died on 5 June 1850 at the age of 87 in Babworth NTT. He was buried after 5 June 1850 in Babworth NTT. Born as Bridgeman but took the name Simpson when he was elected to Parliament. Parents: Henry Bridgeman and Elizabeth Simpson.

Spouse: Grace Estwicke. Grace Estwicke and John Bridgeman Simpson were married on 27 November 1793 in St Marylebone LND. Married as John Bridgeman Children were: William Bridgman Simpson.

Spouse: Henrietta Frances Worsley. Henrietta Frances Worsley and John Bridgeman Simpson were married on 3 June 1784 in St James, Piccadily, LND.


Lilian B Simpson was born about 1875 in Letchford SAL. She appeared in the census in 1881 in Darrington RG11 4588 Folio 76. She appeared in the census in 1901 in Darrington RG13 4297 Folio 25/26. Parents: Orlando Bridgeman Simpson and Catherine Maria Cotes.


Lindley Simpson was born before 14 December 1708 in Eckington WOR. He was baptized on 14 December 1708 in Eckington WOR. He died on 8 February 1785 at the age of 76 in Babworth NTT. South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
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White's Directory of Nottinghamshire 1853
Babworth Charities: Lindley Simpson, in 1781, left a share in the canal, for the instruction of poor children and yearly distribution of the Bible. The school at Lane Houses was rebuilt in 1771, with £15 left by William and Mrs Simpson. Clerk's Field, at Lane Houses, belongs to the parish clerk, but the donor is unknown.

The Victoria History of the County of York East Riding Vol III - Page 172
"In 1675--6 John Dealtry conveyed the manor to Thomas Langley and Samuel Walker and by 1705 it had probably passed to Francis Elwick, who then had the advowson. Elwick's granddaughter Frances married John Eyre, and in 1726 she sold the manor to William Simpson. The estate comprised 483 a. in 1766. It was presumably another William Simpson who by will dated 1766 devised the manor to trustees to hold successively for his brothers John and Lindley Simpson. After Lindley's death it passed before 1785, under the terms of the will, to John Bridgman, son of William Simpson's niece Elizabeth and her husband Sir Henry Bridgman, Bt. John Bridgman took the name Simpson on succeeding to the estates, and in 1788 he sold the manor and 349 a. to John Ramsey (d. 1801)."

In Babworth church is a plaque that says "In this vault is interred CATHARINE SIMPSON, daughter of the Hon. and Rev. Henry Brydges, D.D. brother to James, first Duke of Chandois; she died justly lamented, 1st May, 1771. In testimony of his high and sincere regard for ‘her most amiable disposition and good heart, this monument was erected by her disconsolate widower, Lindley Simpson. Also in the same vault lie the remains of LINDLEY SIMPSON, of Babworth, Esq. who departed this life justly regretted, the 8th day of February, in the year of our Lord. 1785."
Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Stringer.

Spouse: Catherine Brydges.


Living (private). Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Stringer.


Olga H Simpson was born about 1879 in St George Hanover Square LND. She appeared in the census in 1881 in Darrington RG11 4588 Folio 76. She appeared in the census in 1901 in Darrington RG13 4297 Folio 25/26. Parents: Orlando Bridgeman Simpson and Catherine Maria Cotes.


Orlando Bridgeman Simpson was born on 27 July 1838 in Babworth NTT. He was baptized on 7 October 1838 in Babworth NTT. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Darrington RG11 4588 Folio 76. Orlando appeared in the census in 1901 in Darrington RG13 4297 Folio 25/26. He died on 5 July 1907 at the age of 68 in Wentbridge YKS. Date and place of death from Probate record He was buried on 9 July 1907 in Darrington with Wentbridge YKS. Parents: William Bridgman Simpson and Frances Laura FitzWilliam.

Spouse: Catherine Maria Cotes. Catherine Maria Cotes and Orlando Bridgeman Simpson were married on 30 April 1873 in St George Hanover Square, LND. Children were: Lilian B Simpson, Evelyn M Simpson, Olga H Simpson.


Samuel Simpson was born before 22 July 1669. South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford Parents: Living and Living.


Thomas Simpson died before 1727 in Babworth NTT. South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Stringer.


Living (private).

Spouse: Living. Children were: Francis Simpson, Ellinor Simpson, William Simpson, Elizabeth Simpson, Samuel Simpson, John Simpson, Dorothy Simpson.


William Simpson was born before 14 June 1666. South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford Parents: Living and Living.


William Simpson was born before 5 May 1696 in Babworth NTT. He was baptized on 5 May 1696 in Babworth NTT. A Will signed by he was Proven in 1768. William died on 16 January 1768 at the age of 71 in Babworth NTT. Memorial Plaque in Babworth church reads " William Simpson, late of Stainforth in the county of York Esq. and Frances his wife daughter of John Elwick Esq. formerly of the same place and widow of John Eyre late of Bramley in the county of York Esq. died 16 Jan1768 at 71 she jjth April ____ at 63. 4 Children died in infancy. Second wife Eliz Warrington of Wrexham. Hon. John Bridgeman Simpson second son of Henry Lord Bradford. Cath____ Simpson daughter of Hon. Rev. Henry Brydges, brother to first Duke of Chandois. Lady Frances Lanra wife of the Rev. William Bridgeman Simpson and daughter of Charles William Firth, Earl Fitzwilliam K.G."

Will names brothers Lindley and John Simpson.

The Victoria History of the County of York East Riding Vol III - Page 172
"In 1675--6 John Dealtry conveyed the manor to Thomas Langley and Samuel Walker and by 1705 it had probably passed to Francis Elwick, who then had the advowson. Elwick's granddaughter Frances married John Eyre, and in 1726 she sold the manor to William Simpson. The estate comprised 483 a. in 1766. It was presumably another William Simpson who by will dated 1766 devised the manor to trustees to hold successively for his brothers John and Lindley Simpson. After Lindley's death it passed before 1785, under the terms of the will, to John Bridgman, son of William Simpson's niece Elizabeth and her husband Sir Henry Bridgman, Bt. John Bridgman took the name Simpson on succeeding to the estates, and in 1788 he sold the manor and 349 a. to John Ramsey (d. 1801)."

South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford Parents: John Simpson and Elizabeth Stringer.

Spouse: Living.

Spouse: Francis Elwick. Francis Elwick and William Simpson were married on 23 March 1726 in Vicar General Marriage Licence Allegations London. Francis is mentioned in a Will dated 1715 as Frances Eyre and in a Will dated 1738 as Frances Simpson


William Bridgman Simpson was born on 8 September 1813 in Babworth NTT. He was baptized on 3 April 1814 in Babworth NTT. He died in June 1895 at the age of 81 in East Retford Registration District. Parents: John Bridgeman Simpson and Grace Estwicke.

Spouse: Frances Laura FitzWilliam. Frances Laura FitzWilliam and William Bridgman Simpson were married on 23 June 1837 in Babworth NTT. Children were: Orlando Bridgeman Simpson.


John Slade was born about 1648.

Spouse: Freelove Page. Freelove Page and John Slade were married on 19 June 1680 in Archbishop of Canterbury Marriage Licences. Captain John SLADE of Rotheriff SRY Mariner Widower aged about 31
Mrs Freelove Page of Wapping, par of Stepney MDX Spinster aged about 17 with consent of her father Gregory PAGE
Alleged by Charles WALLIS of London Goldsmith
At St Mary Le Savoy, St James Clerkenwell or (blank)


Hugh Sleigh died in 1733 in Langton Hall YKS. Parents: Living.

Spouse: Elizabeth Atkinson. Elizabeth Atkinson and Hugh Sleigh were married on 7 July 1703 in Kirk Bramwith YKS.


Living (private).

Children were: Hugh Sleigh.


Living (private).

Spouse: Baldwin Leighton. Children were: Edward Leighton, Baldwin Leighton, Thomas Leighton, Francis Leighton.


Cleophus Smith died about 1616 in PCC Will proved.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Sara Smith.


Sara Smith was born before 23 July 1598 in London. She died about 1644 at the age of 46 in London. A Will signed by she was Proven on 26 November 1644. Information on the SMITH family from Boyd's Inhabitants of London seen at Society of Genealogists London. Parents: Cleophus Smith and Living.

Spouse: Timothye Elwicke. Sara Smith and Timothye Elwicke were married on 21 May 1616 in St.Antholin London LND. Children were: Sarah Elwick, Elizabeth Elwick, Timothy Elwick, Anne Elwick, James Elwick, Cleophas Elwick, James Elwick, Lucie Elwick, John Elwick, Edward Elwick, Samuel Elwick.


Alice Anne Spencer was born in September 1846 in Wellingborough Registration District. She was baptized on 2 May 1847 in Rushden NTH. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. Alice appeared in the census in 1861 in Margate HO9 535 Folio 61. She appeared in the census in 1871 in Ramsgate RG10 996 Folio 71. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.


Benjamin Spencer was born before 6 March 1835 in Islington LND. He was baptized on 6 March 1835 in St Clement, City Road, Islington, LND. He appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.


Elizabeth Spencer was born before 7 March 1728 in Braithwell YKS. She was baptized on 7 March 1728 in Braithwell YKS. Parents: William Spencer and Margaret Eyre.


Ellen Emma Spencer was born in June 1849 in Wellingborough Registration District. She was baptized on 27 January 1850 in Rushden NTH. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. Ellen appeared in the census in 1861 in Margate HO9 535 Folio 61. She appeared in the census in 1871 in Ramsgate RG10 996 Folio 71. She appeared in the census in 1881 in Clapham RG11 631 Folio 14. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.


George Spencer was born about 1801 in Higham Ferrers NTH. He appeared in the census in 1841 in Rushden HO107 802 Book 11 Folio 6. He appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. George appeared in the census in 1871 in Camberwell RG10 737 Folio 113. He appeared in the census in 1881 in Camberwell RG11 695 Folio 61. He died in June 1881 at the age of 80 in Camberwell Registration District. The Faculty Office Marriage Licence Allegation is dated 24 Nov 1826 George SPENCER is aged 25 years, a Bachelor and of Higham Ferrers in Northampton, Sarah ELWICK is a spinster minor aged 19 years of St George Camberwell.

Spouse: Sarah Elwick. Sarah Elwick and George Spencer were married on 25 November 1826 in St George Camberwell SRY. Children were: Martha Spencer, Benjamin Spencer, Thomas Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Maria Spencer, Alice Anne Spencer, Ellen Emma Spencer.


Henry Eyre Spencer was born before 23 August 1727 in Braithwell YKS. He was baptized on 23 August 1727 in Braithwell YKS. Parents: William Spencer and Margaret Eyre.


Margaret Spencer was born before 7 March 1728 in Braithwell YKS. She was baptized on 7 March 1728 in Braithwell YKS. She died before 16 September 1793 at the age of 65 in Ainderby House YKS. Margaret was buried on 16 September 1793 in Ainderby Steeple YKS. Death reported in The Leeds Intelligencer of 16 Sep 1793 Parents: William Spencer and Margaret Eyre.

Spouse: Edward Elwick. Margaret Spencer and Edward Elwick were married on 31 August 1751 in Hatfield YKS. Children were: William Elwick, Ursula Elwick, Ursula Elwick, Edward Elwick.


Maria Spencer was born in September 1844 in Wellingborough Registration District. She was baptized on 6 October 1844 in Rushden NTH. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.


Martha Spencer was born about 1830 in Higham Ferrers NTH. She appeared in the census in 1881 in Minster in Thanet RG11 983 Folio 21. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.

Spouse: Living.


Sarah Spencer was born before 11 May 1733 in Braithwell YKS. She was baptized on 11 May 1733 in Braithwell YKS. Parents: William Spencer and Margaret Eyre.


Sarah Spencer was born in September 1842 in Wellingborough Registration District. She was baptized on 23 October 1842 in Rushden NTH. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. Sarah appeared in the census in 1861 in Margate HO9 535 Folio 61. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.


Thomas Spencer was born before 3 April 1670 in Sheffield YKS. He was baptized on 3 April 1670 in Sheffield YKS. He died before 21 June 1703 at the age of 33 in Sheffield YKS. Thomas was buried on 21 June 1703 in Sheffield YKS.

Spouse: Living. Children were: William Spencer.


Thomas Spencer was born in December 1839 in St James Clerkenwell Registration District. He was baptized on 23 October 1842 in Rushden NTH. He appeared in the census in 1851 in Margate HO107 1629 Folio 399. Thomas appeared in the census in 1881 in Minster in Thanet RG11 983 Folio 21. Parents: George Spencer and Sarah Elwick.


Thomas Charles Spencer was born before 7 January 1734 in Braithwell YKS. He was baptized on 7 January 1734 in Braithwell YKS. Parents: William Spencer and Margaret Eyre.


William Spencer was born about 1695 in Bramley Grange YKS. He died in 1737 at the age of 42 in France. Parents: Thomas Spencer and Living.

Spouse: Margaret Eyre. Margaret Eyre and William Spencer were married on 4 December 1726 in Wickersley YKS. Children were: Henry Eyre Spencer, Elizabeth Spencer, Margaret Spencer, William Spencer, Sarah Spencer, Thomas Charles Spencer.


William Spencer was born before 28 May 1731 in Braithwell YKS. He was baptized on 28 May 1731 in Braithwell YKS. Parents: William Spencer and Margaret Eyre.


Living (private).

Spouse: Darwin Elwick.


Living (private). Parents: Eddie Sholto Stewart and Annie Helena C Elwick.


Eddie Sholto Stewart was born on 10 May 1899 in Bridge Registration District. He appeared in the 1939 Register in 19 Anstey Road, Birmingham, WAR. He died on 3 March 1974 at the age of 74 in Bournemouth DOR.

Spouse: Annie Helena C Elwick. Annie Helena C Elwick and Eddie Sholto Stewart were married in December 1926 in Birmingham Registration District. Children were: Living, Living.


Living (private). Parents: Eddie Sholto Stewart and Annie Helena C Elwick.


Elizabeth Stringer was born about 1670. She died on 8 February 1746 at the age of 76 in Babworth NTT. South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford

In Babworth church is a plaque that says "To the memory of JOHN SIMPSON, Esq. (son of William Simpson, Esq. late of this place,) who died February 5th, 1727, and in the 57th year of his age; this monument was erected by Elizabeth, his relict, daughter of Francis Stringer, Esq. late of Sutton upon Lound, in this county. They had issue, six sons William, Francis, John, Gervase, Thomas, and Lindley, and four daughters, Elizabeth, Mary, Jane, and Eleanor: of the sons, two lye buried near this place, Francis and Thomas; and of the daughters, one, Eleanor, the rest still survive. Underneath. ELIZABETH SIMPSON, relict of John Simpson, died the 8th February, 1746, aged 76, and was buried near the remains of her beloved husband, in the chancel of this church." Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: John Simpson. Children were: William Simpson, John Simpson, Lindley Simpson, Thomas Simpson, Living, Living, Living, Ellinor Simpson, Francis Simpson, Living.


Elizabeth Stringer was born about 1710. She died about 1785 at the age of 75. South Yorkshire by Joseph Hunter ISBN 0 85409 529 2 Volume I - Page 184
Pedigree of Simpson of Stainford

On a plaque in Babworth church NTT is "Within the family vault of this church are deposited the remains of the REV. JOHN SIMPSON, late of Stoke Hall, in the county of Derby, who died the 5th day of April, in the year of our Lord, 1784, aged 85. Religion the most pure, learning the most profound, were his characteristics; every moral and social virtue he possessed and exercised in an eminent and amiable degree: he was honoured and beloved by all who knew him, so his death was universally lamented. Lady Bridgeman, his only surviving child, erects this monument in grateful remembrance of him. And also to the memory of her dear mother, who departed this life, in the year 1785, aged 75. She was the daughter of Thomas Stringer, Esq. of Deptford, in the county of Kent, and grandaughter of Admiral Benbow, of immortal memory."
Parents: Living.

Spouse: John Simpson. Elizabeth Stringer and John Simpson were married on 23 January 1728 in Clowne DBY. Children were: Elizabeth Simpson.


Living (private).

Spouse: Living. Children were: Elizabeth Stringer.


Living (private).

Children were: Elizabeth Stringer.


Living (private).

Children were: Living.


Living (private). Parents: Living.

Spouse: Miles Barnes.


Benjamin Thwaites was born (date unknown).

Spouse: Elizabeth Thwaites. Elizabeth Thwaites and Benjamin Thwaites obtained a marriage license on 5 July 1718 in Royal Chapel of St James, Kensington, MDX.


Elizabeth Thwaites was born before 13 August 1672 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. She was baptized on 13 August 1672 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. Parents: William Thwaites and Frances.


Elizabeth Thwaites was born before 19 July 1695 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. She was baptized on 19 July 1695 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. Parents: James Thwaites and Dorothy Child.

Spouse: Benjamin Thwaites. Elizabeth Thwaites and Benjamin Thwaites obtained a marriage license on 5 July 1718 in Royal Chapel of St James, Kensington, MDX.


Emma Thwaites was born before 19 June 1694 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. She was baptized on 19 June 1694 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. She died before 14 December 1721 at the age of 27 in London. Emma was buried on 14 December 1721 in St Magnus the Martyr, City of London, LND. Parents: James Thwaites and Dorothy Child.


Francis Thwaites was born before 26 November 1663 in Stepney LND. She was baptized on 26 November 1663 in St Dunstan Stepney LND. Parents: William Thwaites and Frances.

Spouse: Living.