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History of the Wigle Family and Their Descendants, The Wigle Family, Kingsville, Ontario, 1931.

1901 personal census, Mersea Twp, Essex Co., ON, K2-14:
Malott Gowan, M, Married, 19 March 1872, 29, born Ont, origin: French, Can, Meth, Farmer Son;
Cynthia H., F, wife, Married, 3 Oct 1876, 24, born Ont, origin: Scotch, Can, Meth;
Alta M. F., F., daughter, Single, 2 Dec 1897, 3, born Ont, origin: French, Can, Meth.

Commemorative Biographical Record of the County of Essex, J. H. Beers & Co., Toronto, 1905, p. 13-14:
Robert Simpson, of the well-known lumber firm of Robert Simpson & Son, of Mersea township, County of Essex, has for the last thirty-three been identified with the growth and development of that township. He is of Scotch descent on his father's side, but is a native Canadian, having been born in Saltfleet township, County of Wentworth, Ontario.
      Grandfather Edward Simpson was a native of Aberdeenshire, Scotland, where he lived, and was a miller by occupation. His son, Robert, father of Robert, whose name introduces this sketch, was also born in Aberdeenshire, and lived there until he grew to manhood. In 1830 he left home, and came to Canada ... settling down as a farmer in Saltfleet township, County of Wentworth. After seventeen years on that farm he moved to Barton township and rented a farm which he carried on for seven years. He then moved to the vicinity of Hamilton where he carried on a farm for six years, and then sold out, and, coming to Mersea township, there passed the remainder of his life, dying Sept. 3, 1892, at the residence of his daughter. He was interred in the Lake View Cemetery at Leamington. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and a Conservative in politics. During the Rebellion of 1837-38 he served as a private in the British army. He married Miss Margaret English, daughter of Thomas English, of the County of Wentworth. She was also a member of the Presbyterian Church. She died in April, 1859, and is buried in the Barton cemetery. Their children were ... Robert, who is mentioned below...
     Robert Simpson was born in Saltfleet township, County of Wentworth, May 12, 1845, and attended the district school in his native place, remaining on the home farm until he was seventeen years old... he came to the County of Essex and located on Concession A, Mersea township, going into business ... engaged in the manufacture of lumber... In 1886 he established a mill in Romney township, County of Kent where for several years the business was carried on by himself, when his son Robert became his partner. For some time the business has been carried on on an extensive scale in Mersea township, where the firm owns 325 acres of land. A part of their land is under cultivation, and Mr. Simpson engages in farming in addition to looking after his mill interests...
     On May 30, 1864, Robert Simpson married Elizabeth Catherine Burkholder, who was born in Barton township, County of Wentworth, July 15, 1843, daughter of Elijah Burkholder. To this union have been born the following children: ... Cynthia Helena, who married Gowan Malott, of Mersea (they have three children, Alto, Mildred and Arthur)... All the family attend the Methodist Church. In politics Mr. Simpson is a Conservative, and has served as one of the school trustees... He is an enterprising and progressive citizen, and possesses the friendship and respect of all his neighbours.

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Robert Simpson †1892   Margaret English †1859    
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Robert Simpson 1845-   Elizabeth Catherine Burkholder 1843-
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Cynthia Helena Simpson 1876-