Simpson, Jane Cross (F)

Surname: Simpson (née Bell)
Forename(s): Jane Cross
b. 12 November 1811. d. 17 June 1886. Nationality: Scottish. VIAF.
Hymn writer and poet. Née Bell. Born in Glasgow. Alternative signature: “Jane C. Simpson.” Contributed to periodicals such as Good Words and the Scottish Christian Herald. Married her half-cousin, James Bell Simpson, on 2 July 1837. Author of Linda, and Other Poems (1879). Biographical information: ODNB. (JS, AC)

Poems associated with this person

Total poems: 8
Poem title Date Periodical Roles id #
No Tidings 1873 Good Words Poet 2461
I Know Not 1875 Good Words Poet 2542
Above Rubies 1875 Good Words Poet 2527
A Dream 1875 Good Words Poet 2565
Hope Deferred 1876 Good Words Poet 2606
Indivisible 1877 Good Words Poet 2634
The Border Land 1880 Good Words Poet 3592
A Look 1882 Good Words Poet 3940