John W. Simpson

John W. Simpson was an early settler in the White County area. His land was granted to him by the government as compensation for services rendered during the American Revolution. Simpson was commissioned by the State Legislature on September 26, 1828 as Major-general of the Second Division of the state militia.Miller, Chas. A. The Official and Political Manual of the State of Tennessee. Nashville: Marshall & Bruce, Stationers, 1890.
He died sometime prior to 1840.Seals, Monroe. History of White County. Unknown: Unknown, 1935.
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Category:White County settlers
Category:American Revolution veterans