Who was Minnie Simmons?

Minnie Simmons (1887–1974) was born in Newton, Roane, West Virginia, USA and died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Minnie Martha Simmons 1887–1974

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 26 Dec 1887 · Newton, Roane, West Virginia, USA

Died 27 Mar 1974 · Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Father William Henry Simmons

Mother Mary Ellen Parsons

Spouse Jess Wiilliam H Simmons

Children Lena Liota Simmons, Mary Olive Simmons, Russel William Simmons

Siblings Calvin Peter Simmons, Goldie Mabel Simmons, Joseph Simmons, Mary Ellen Pitt Simmons, Otto Dempsey Simmons, Sarah Jane Simmons

Records

1900 United States Federal Census

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Henry Simmons

Mary Ellen Parsons

Spouse(s)

Jess Wiilliam H Simmons

Children

Lena Liota Simmons

Mary Olive Simmons

Russel William Simmons

Biography

The story of Minnie Martha Simmons began in 1887 in Newton, Roane, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Minnie Martha Simmons resided in Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia, USA. Minnie Martha Simmons married jess wiilliam h simmons, and had children including lena liota simmons, mary olive simmons, russel william simmons. Minnie Martha Simmons passed away in 1974 in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.

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Census 1900 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1887

Birth of Minnie Martha Simmons in Newton, Roane, West Virginia, USA

Birth

1900

Minnie Martha Simmons resided here in Smithfield, Roane, West Virginia, USA

Residence

1974

Death of Minnie Martha Simmons in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Minnie Simmons

This ancestor line traces from England (1320) to Newton, Roane, West Virginia, USA (1887) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Minnie Simmons (1887–1974) was born in Newton, Roane, West Virginia, USA and died in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Minnie 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 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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