Simpkin, Henry
From Helderberg Hilltowns of Albany County, NY
Birth
Henry, born in Westerlo, N. Y., February 4, 1836, is a brother of Robert P. Simpkin, and a son of Robert L. Simpkin and Phoebe Powell, he of Westerlo, and she of Long Island.[1]
Occupation
Henry Simpkin was reared on the farm, and with the exception of three years spent in Coeymans, has followed farming in the town of Westerlo. He has a farm of 120 acres where he resides and another of forty acres. In politics they are both Republicans and attend the M. E. church. [1]
Marriage & Children
In 1857 he married Louise H., daughter of John Freely and Elsie Traver, both natives of Greene county, and they have a son and a daughter:[1]
- Victor Simpkin, who married Ella, a daughter of William Applebee and Mariette Applebee of Westerlo. Victor resides on the homestead and carries on the farm.[1]
- Grace L. Simpkin, born January 15, 1888.[1]
Death
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