Nancy Simison (1772–1837)
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- Born
- 1772
- Died
- 1837
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was Nancy Simison born? 1772.
When did Nancy Simison die? 1837.

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Nancy Simison (1772–1837) was born in 1772, and died in 1837, at about age 65. A cemetery record documents Nancy's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Nancy's life.

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The world Nancy lived through
1776 · age 4 — The Declaration of Independence was signed
1787 · age 15 — The U.S. Constitution was signed
1790 · age 18 — The first U.S. census was taken
1803 · age 31 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States
1812 · age 40 — The War of 1812 began
1825 · age 53 — The Erie Canal opened
Questions about Nancy Simison
When was Nancy Simison born?
Nancy Simison was born in 1772.
When did Nancy Simison die?
Nancy Simison died in 1837.
How old was Nancy Simison at the time of death?
Nancy Simison was about 65 years old.
Where is Nancy Simison buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Nancy's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Nancy Simison died?
In 1837, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren.
What major events happened during Nancy Simison's lifetime?
During Nancy's lifetime: the Declaration of Independence was signed (1776, age 4); the U.S. Constitution was signed (1787, age 15); the first U.S. census was taken (1790, age 18); the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States (1803, age 31); the War of 1812 began (1812, age 40); the Erie Canal opened (1825, age 53).
Which U.S. censuses would include Nancy Simison?
Federal censuses taken during Nancy's lifetime and now public: 1790, 1800, 1810, 1820, 1830.
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AncestryData, "Nancy Simison (1772–1837)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/nancy-simison-1772-1837-e9f25d73/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Born 1808
Died 1847

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