Who was Peleg Simmons?

Peleg Simmons (1716–1807) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Peleg Simmons 1716–1807

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 3 independent trees

Born 21 Dec 1716 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Died 4 Jan 1807 · Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

Father William Simmons

Mother Abigail Church

Siblings Abigail Simmons, Benjamin Simmons, Ichabod Simmons, John Simmons, Joseph Simmons, Lydia Simmons, Mary Simmons, Mercy Simmons, Rebecca Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Simmons , William Simmons

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Immediate Family

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William Simmons

Abigail Church

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Children

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Biography

In 1716, Peleg Simmons entered the world in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States, born to william simmons and abigail church. Peleg Simmons passed away in 1807 in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States.

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Birth of Peleg Simmons in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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Death of Peleg Simmons in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Peleg Simmons

This ancestor line traces from Leicestershire, England (1480) to Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States (1716) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Peleg Simmons (1716–1807) was born in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States and died in Little Compton, Newport, Rhode Island, United States. 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Peleg 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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