Nancy Simison (1772–1837)

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    Born
    1772
    Died
    1837

    When was Nancy Simison born? 1772.

    When did Nancy Simison die? 1837.

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    Life story

    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

    1. 1776 · age 4 — The Declaration of Independence was signed

    2. 1787 · age 15 — The U.S. Constitution was signed

    3. 1790 · age 18 — The first U.S. census was taken

    4. 1803 · age 31 — The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States

    5. 1812 · age 40 — The War of 1812 began

    6. 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.

    How many people named Nancy Simison are on AncestryData?

    2 people named Nancy Simison are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.

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    Life events

    1. Birth

      1772

      Source: Names in Stone

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    2. Death

      1837

      Source: Names in Stone

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    3. Burial

      Source: Names in Stone

      www.namesinstone.com
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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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    Sources

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    Died 1847

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