Mercy
SIMPSON
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Born: 13 May 1759 in York, Maine, New England
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Mercy married Benjamin SIMPSON abt. 1783 . The couple had (at least) 4 children.
Benjamin SIMPSON was born 2 January 1755 in York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach). Benjamin died 23 March 1849 in Biddeford, Maine, USA (Biddeford Pool). Benjamin was the child of Joshua SIMPSON and Maria (Mariah) BRADBURY.
Mercy SIMPSON died 22 September 1838
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Spouse & Children of Mercy SIMPSON
Benjamin SIMPSONMarriage date: abt. 1783
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Benjamin SIMPSON was the child of Joshua SIMPSON and Maria (Mariah) BRADBURY
Children of Benjamin SIMPSON and Mercy SIMPSON
George SIMPSONDied: 5 May 1863,
Joshua SIMPSONDied: 22 December 1872,
Ebenezer SIMPSON 
Benjamin SIMPSONDied: 15 December 1795, York, Massachusetts (District of Maine)
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Birth — 175913 May 1759
York, Maine, New England
1784 - The bifocal lens is invented (Benjamin Franklin, United States)The oil lamp is invented (Aimé Argand, Switzerland)
1786 Birth of ChildGeorge SIMPSON was born 10 March 1786, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
Mercy was 26 years old.
1788 Birth of ChildJoshua SIMPSON was born 25 October 1788, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
Mercy was 29 years old.
1791 Birth of ChildEbenezer SIMPSON was born 20 May 1791, Saco, Maine, USA (Pepperrellborough)
Mercy was 32 years old.
1795 Birth of ChildBenjamin SIMPSON was born 9 December 1795, York, Maine, USA (Cape Neddick) (York Beach)
Mercy was 36 years old.
Record added: 2/7/2026 11:46:11 AM
Last updated: 2/7/2026 11:51:03 AM
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The name Maine is probably a practical nautical term which refers to the region being a mainland (separate from the many surrounding islands). Reference to the area as 'Maine' in writing first appeared in 1622. (statesymbolsusa.org)Prior to 1685 - New England
1686 - 1689 - Dominion of New England
1690 - 1775 - New England
1776 - 1820 - Massachusetts (District of Maine)
March 15, 1820 - Maine becomes 23rd U.S. state
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