Who was Mary Simmons?

Mary Simmons (1908–1996) was born in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA and died in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Olive Simmons 1908–1996

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Oct 1908 · Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA

Died 29 Jan 1996 · Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

Father Jess Wiilliam H Simmons

Mother Minnie Martha Simmons

Spouse Sterling Herbert Montgomery Sr

Children Sterling Herbert Montgomery Jr

Siblings Lena Liota Simmons, Russel William Simmons

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jess Wiilliam H Simmons

Minnie Martha Simmons

Spouse(s)

Sterling Herbert Montgomery Sr

Children

Sterling Herbert Montgomery Jr

Biography

The story of Mary Olive Simmons began in 1908 in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA. Mary Olive Simmons married sterling herbert montgomery sr, and had children including sterling herbert montgomery jr. Mary Olive Simmons passed away in 1996 in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.

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Life Timeline

1908

Birth of Mary Olive Simmons in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA

Birth

1996

Death of Mary Olive Simmons in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Simmons

This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA (1908) across 11 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Simmons (1908–1996) was born in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, USA and died in Cedar Grove, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. 2 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, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Mary 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 11 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.
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