Virginia Henrietta "Hattie" Simpson

1850 - 1926  (76 years)

• Name	Virginia Henrietta "Hattie" Simpson  [1]
  Relationship	with Gustave Jean Baptiste Pitard
  Born	2 Oct 1850	Alexandria, Virginia
  Gender	Female
  Census	1900	Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas
  aged 49 (born Oct. 1850); born in Virginia as with both parents
  Obituary	Obit, Weimar Mercury, December 24, 1926, Transcribed by Judy Talkington McCormick, Hattie Virginia (Simpson) In the death of Mrs. Hattie S. McCormick, which occurred at the family home in this city Thursday afternoon of last week, there passed away one of the most beloved and useful women of our community. Mrs. McCormick was ill but a comparatively brief time, but it was realized from the first that her illness was of a serious nature. Everything possible was done for her by physician, family and friends, but it was of no avail, for God had called her and she went peacefully to sleep, to awaken with her loved ones gone on before. The body was tenderly prepared for burial, and interment took place Friday afternoon in the family plot at the Masonic Cemetery in the presence of a large gathering of mourning relatives and friends, Rev. J. C. Wilson of Eagle Lake, her former pastor, officiating in a touching burial service. The pall bearers were Messrs. Emil Fahrenthold, Geo. Herder, Jr., Sam C. Holloway, Sam P. Doggett, Henry Brasher, Jr., and Chas. D. Ammann. Mrs. Hattie McCormick was a daughter of the late J. H. and Emily Dye Simpson, and was born in Alexandria, Va., Oct. 2, 1850. She came to Texas in 1862 with her father's family and settled near Oakland, this county. She was married to Mr. Stephen McCormick on Oct. 27th, 1870 and moved to Weimar in 1880. Eight children were born to the, two of whom are dead: Helen, who died in infancy, and Robert, who died Oct. 8, 1919. The surviving children are Mrs. Jno. C. Hubbard of this city, Mrs. Peyton Irving of Dallas, Mrs. Hallie Vinson of Austin, Mrs. G. E. Aldredge of Fort Worth, Messrs. Alexis McCormick of Madisonville and Stephen McCormick of this city. Eight grand children and two sisters: Mrs. Helen Tomlinson of Hillsboro and Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Manassas, Va., also survive. She, with her husband, united with the Methodist Church at Weimar in the early eighties and was ever a faithful, consistent member of the church, the missionary and aid societies. Up to a short time before her death she was one of the most active workers of the Methodist Church, and it seemed ever to be a labor of love to her. She was ever ready with purse and hands to do anything and everything possible for the good of the Cause. Her cheerful presence and active work will be sadly missed in those organizations. Mrs. McCormick was a most devoted wife and mother, one of the best friends and neighbors anyone ever possessed, and she will be sadly missed in every circle of our community. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones. ____________________ Obit, Colorado Citizen, December 22, 1926; Transcribed by Dennis Boatright: Weimar Lady Passes Mrs. Hattie Virginia McCormick, widow of the late Steve McCormick, passed out of this life at her home in Weimar last Thursday, after a lingering illness. Rev. J. C. Wilson of Eagle Lake conducted funeral services at the home Friday and the remains were laid to rest in the Masonic Cemetery at Weimar. A number from here attended. Mrs. McCormick was a sister of the late French Simpson, and a member of one of the first families of Virginia, having been born in Virginia and coming to this section many years ago. She was dearly beloved lady of her city. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. J. B. Johnson of Manassas, Va. and Mrs. E. A. Tomlinson of Hillsboro, Texas, four daughters Mrs. J. C. Hubbard of Weimar, Mrs. Hallie Vinson of Austin and Mrs. Ella Boyce Aldridge of Dallas and two sons, Steve of Weimar and Alexis of Houston, to whom our sympathy is extended.
  Religion	Methodist
  Died	16 Dec 1926	Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas
  Buried	Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas   [2]
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  Person ID	I4158	lansdalepitard
  Last Modified	11 Apr 2021

  
  

  Father	James Hendley Simpson           b. 12 Mar 1819, Loudoun Co., Virginia           d. 9 Feb 1880, Columbus, Colorado Co., Texas  (Age 60 years)
  Mother	Emily Dye           b. 20 Aug 1820, Union Mills, Fairfax Co., Virginia           d. 22 May 1891, Columbus, Colorado Co., Texas  (Age 70 years)
  Married	10 Sep 1844	Virginia
  Family ID	F6612	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Spouse / Partner	Stephen Montgomery McCormick, Sr.           b. 30 Apr 1843, Fairfax Co., Virginia           d. 22 Jun 1907, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas  (Age 64 years)
  Married	27 Oct 1870
  Children	+ 1. Robert Hendley McCormick           b. 27 Aug 1871, Oakland, Colorado Co., Texas           d. 8 Oct 1919, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas  (Age 48 years) + 2. Willie Friench McCormick           b. 17 Dec 1873, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas           d. 16 Jun 1960, Dallas, Dallas Co., Texas  (Age 86 years) + 3. Anita Wade McCormick           b. 20 Mar 1876, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas   4. Helen McCormick           b. 12 Apr 1878, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas           d. 2 May 1879, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas  (Age 1 years) + 5. Hallie Emily McCormick           b. 16 Sep 1879, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas           d. Houston, Harris Co., Texas 6. Stephen Montgomery McCormick, Jr.           b. 25 Jan 1883, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas           d. 11 Nov 1948, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas  (Age 65 years) + 7. Alexis McCormick           b. 19 Jun 1885, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas 8. Ella Boyce McCormick           b. 8 Oct 1889, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas
  Last Modified	11 Apr 2021
  Family ID	F2869	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  		Born - 2 Oct 1850 - Alexandria, Virginia  Census - 1900 - Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas  Died - 16 Dec 1926 - Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas  Buried - - Weimar Masonic Cemetery, Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas   = Link to Google Earth
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  Stephen & Hattie Simpson McCormick

  
  

• Reference

  Pitard, Derrick. "Virginia Henrietta "Hattie" Simpson". Genealogy at Pitard.net. https://ancestors.pitard.net/getperson.php?personID=I4158&tree=1sttree (accessed June 22, 2021).