Source file
Will, probate, inventory, and estate accounts for William Simpson of Kent County, Delaware.
Delaware Public Archives, Dover, Kent County probate file of William Simpson, will dated 13 November 1757, proved 10 December 1757; "Kent, Delaware, United States records," images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSRM-493W-8?view=explore : accessed 22 May 2026), images 348-354 of 812; RG3545.000, Roll 200, "Simpson, John to Sipple, Garrett, Jr."; Image Group Number 104426529.
William Simpson made his will on 13 November 1757, naming wife Urcilla, son Moses Simpson, and daughters Joan, Elizabeth, and Jemima. The will was proved at Dover on 10 December 1757, and the inventory was appraised on 19 December 1757.
The probate file is the core source for William’s death window, household structure, executors, and estate plan.