1887

Mary was born on December 16, 1887,  in Morven, Anson County, North Carolina, a daughter of Richard Columbus Morrison and Kate Davidson Morrison Morrison.

1900 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on June 23, 1900, Richard C Morrison (38) rented a home in Rutherford County, North Carolina with his wife of 6 years, Allis E Morrison (25). She was reported to be the mother of 3 living children. Also in the home was his daughter from a previous marriage, Mary L Morrison (13), and his children with his current wife; Roy W Morrison (5), Alice G Morrison (3) and Richard C Morrison (1 month old). All family members were reported to have been born in North Carolina.

1920 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on January 5, 1920, Arthur T Simpson (35) rented a home in Wateree Township, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with his wife Mary L Simpson (32) and their son Arthur T Simpson, Jr (3). All family members were reported to have been born in South Carolina, except for Mary who was born in South Carolina. Arthur T Simpson was a farmer and Mary L Simpson was a teacher in a public school.

1926

On April 27, 1936, Mary A. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article BOARD ELECTS TEACHERS FOR SCHOOL AT BLANEY.

On September 22, 1926, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “School At Blaney Begins Year’s Work.“

1927

On May 15, 1927, Mrs. Arthur T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney.”

On June 5, 1927, Mrs. Arthur T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney.”

On September 11, 1927, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney School Will Open Soon.”

On September 12, 1927, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Faculty of Blaney Unusually Strong.“

1928

On September 16, 1928, Mrs. A. T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney“

On September 17, 1928, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “BLANEY“

1929

On March 3, 1929, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article, BLANEY.

On March 3, 1929, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article, BLANEY.

On September 1, 1929, Mrs. A. T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney.”

1930 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on May 9, 1930, Mary M Simpson (42), rented a house in Wateree Township, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with her son, Arthur T. Simpson (14). All family members were reported to have been born in South Carolina. Mary M Simpson was a teacher in public schools.

1931

On August 26, 1931, Mrs. A. T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article, “School at Blaney.”

1938

On September 1, 1938, Mrs. A. T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article, “Blaney School Start Year’s Work Next Week.“

1940 Census Information:

According to the United States census reported on May 12, 1940, Mary Morrison Simpson (53) rented a house on Church Street, in Wateree Township, Kershaw County, South Carolina, with her son, Arthur Thomas Simpson (24). All family members were reported to have been born in South Carolina, except Mary who was born in North Carolina and lived in a rural part of Kershaw County, South Carolina on April 1, 1935. Mary Morrison Simpson was a teacher in public schools.

1940

On April 21, 1940, Mrs. A. T. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article, “Child Health Pay Plans Made; County Chairmen Announced.”

1941

On September 5, 1941, Mrs. Mary M. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney School To Open Fall Term On Sept. 10.“

On September 5, 1941, Mrs. Mary M. Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Blaney Schools Open September 10.“

1945

On January 13, 1945, Mrs. Mary Simpson was mentioned in the newspaper article “Captain Simpson Killed in Action.”

1955

Mary Morrison Simpson, 68, passed away on December 26, 1955. Burial was in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.