Pictures

William Penn and Iva Nonnie Moon Simpson family picture 1899

Top row –  Alexander Hamilton, William Thomas, Iola, Cora Middle row –  Joseph Harrison, William Penn, Iva Nonnie, James Franklin Bottom row –  Oliver Orion, Myrtle Vivian (on lap)

The Simpson barn on Pleasant Hill Road in Duluth, now site of a shopping center and homes.

Originally built for $1700, the 100 acre farm was purchased for $4500.

Extended Simpson family c.1899

Note that brothers Jim, Joe, and Orion are identified

(Joe and Orion are murdered in 1922 by Vic Dowis, Jim died of leukemia at age 39)

Picture taken at Alex’s funeral

Adults standing (L-R):  Leon & Laura Pitts, Frank & Catherine (Paul’s kids), Roy Alvin & Kathy Janis & Francine Pitts

Children standing (L-R):  Rufus & Ronald Wade Pitts, Lindberg Smith (Janice’s son)

Sitting (L-R):  Mary Crosby & dau. Jennifer, Winona Pitts, Missy Griner, Randolph Smith, Kevin & Donnie Griner

Picture taken at Alex Sr.’s funeral.  Standing (l-r):  Idelle, Weyman, Ruby, Paul, Mitsuko, Alexander Jr.

Sitting (l-r):  Bill and Nona Pitts, Janice and Roy Smith