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Elizabeth Simmons 1628–1687

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 11 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 11 trees
Death year and location consistent across 11 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth Simmons in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 25 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 11 independent trees

Born 11 Sep 1628 · Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Died 14 Jul 1687 · Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Father Thomas Simmons
Mother Elizabeth Nash (1609–1680)
Siblings William Simmons I

Researchers connected through Elizabeth Simmons 1628–1687

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1628, Elizabeth Simmons entered the world in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, born to thomas simmons and elizabeth nash. Elizabeth Simmons passed away in 1687 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Family Data Collection - Births

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Marriage Records U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

  4. 4
    Record LDS Online Family History

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Elizabeth Simmons in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Birth
1687
Death of Elizabeth Simmons in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Elizabeth Simmons

This ancestor line traces from Ossory, Kilkenny, Ireland (1000) to Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA (1628) across 25 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Elizabeth Simmons (1628–1687) was born in Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts and died in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts. 11 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 11 researchers on YourRoots have Elizabeth in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 25 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Elizabeth Simmons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Elizabeth Simmons PTP
1628–1687
Plymouth, Plymouth, Massachusetts
Parents
Unknown
Elizabeth Nash PTP
1609–1680
Duxbury, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Thomas Nash PTP
1589–1658
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Margaret Porter PTP
1593–1648
Felstead, Essex, , England

Elizabeth Simmons's Descendants

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Elizabeth Simmons PTP 1628–1687