William B. Simpson, son of James and Mary Simpson, was born in Logan County, Ohio, April 4, 1839, and died at his home in Jackson Center, Ohio, Nov. 29, 1901.
On May 4, 1867, he was married to Silvia Maxson. Four children were born to them, of which two survive. In 1862 he enlisted as a private in the 99th regiment Ohio Infantry. He was honorably discharged July 18, 1865, with rank of sergeant. Previous to the Civil War, Bro Simpson united with the Seventh-day Baptist church in Logan County, Ohio, and after the war he removed to Jackson Centre, and joined the Seventh-day Baptist church at that place, where he remained a member until he was called to join the church triumphant.
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