Elizabeth Simpson
- Born: 1836, Upper Russell St., Brighton, Sussex, England
- Christened: 27 Mar 1836, St. Nicholas, Brighton, Sussex, England 1
- Married: 8 Sep 1862, St. Thomas, Stepney, Middlesex, England 2
 Research Notes:
Elizabeth daughter of Thomas May Simpson of Upper Russell St., bricklayer, and Harriet (baptismal record)
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At the time of the 1871 England Census Elizabeth Copley, age 34, born in Brighton Sussex, naval engineer's wife, was living at 1 Crown Gardens, Brighton St. Peter. With her were children (born in Brighton): Henry (5), Frederick (3), Elizabeth (1), Louisa (7 mos), and lodger Thomas Simpson (38) of Brighton, married, bricklayer.
At the time of the 1881 England Census Elizabeth Copley, age 43, born in Brighton Sussex, widow, lodging house keeper, was at 20 Caledonian Rd., Brighton St. Peter. With her were children (born in Brighton): Henry (13) and Harriette (10), scholar.
Marriage Information:
Elizabeth married Francis Borough Copley, son of John Borough Copley and Ann Mockett, on 8 Sep 1862 in St. Thomas, Stepney, Middlesex, England. (Francis Borough Copley was christened on 25 May 1840 in St. Nicholas, Deptford, Kent, England and died on 3 Mar 1875 at sea.)
Marriage Notes:
Francis Borough Copley, of full age, bachelor, engineer, resident of Stepney, son of John Borough Copley, engineer, and
Elizabeth Simpson, of full age, spinster, resident of Brighton Sussex, daughter of Thomas Simpson, builder
Married by Licence
Witnesses: Frederick George Williams, Hannah Smith Copley
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