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George Simmons\Symons 1671–1720

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 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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3 researchers on YourRoots have George Simmons\Symons in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 3 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: C — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 2 Oct 1671 · Saint James Parish, Lothian, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA
Died 14 Jun 1720 · Herring Creek, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA
Spouse Elizabeth Eliza Knighton
Children Elizabeth Ursula Aldridge Simmons

Researchers connected through George Simmons\Symons 1671–1720

and 2 more tree owners connected with George Simmons\Symons 1671–1720

Immediate Family

Biography

George Simmons, Symons was born in 1671 in Saint James Parish, Lothian, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA. George Simmons, Symons married elizabeth eliza knighton, and had children including elizabeth ursula aldridge simmons. George Simmons, Symons passed away in 1720 in Herring Creek, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA.

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Life Timeline

1671
Birth of George Simmons, Symons in Saint James Parish, Lothian, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA
Birth
1720
Death of George Simmons, Symons in Herring Creek, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Simmons\Symons

This ancestor line traces from All Hallows The Less, London, London, England (1629) to Saint James Parish, Lothian, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA (1671) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Simmons\Symons (1671–1720) was born in Saint James Parish, Lothian, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA and died in Herring Creek, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA. 3 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have George 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 3 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.

Related Records

George Simmons\Symons's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
George Simmons\Symons PTP
1671–1720
Saint James Parish, Lothian, Anne Arundel County, Maryland Colony, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Simmons\Symons's Descendants

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George Simmons\Symons PTP 1671–1720