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Abel Simmons Esq 1724–1807 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1724

Birth Location: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 20 Apr 1807

Death Location: Ashford, Connecticut, USA

Father: Jacob Sr.

Mother: Mary Crane

Spouse(s): Mercy Haven, Hannah Reed

Children(s): Rebecca Simmons, Chloe Simmons, Abel Jr., Sarah Simmons, Reuben Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons, Hannah Simmons, Phebe Simmons, Stephen Col., William Simmons, Polly Simmons, ROXANNE SIMMONS, Lyman Simmons, Olive Simmons, ABEL SIMMONS

In 1724, Abel Simmons Esq entered the world in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA, born to Jacob Simons Sr And Mary Crane. In 1776, Abel Simmons Esq resided in Connecticut, USA. In 1790, Abel Simmons Esq resided in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States. Abel Simmons Esq married Hannah Reed, Mercy Haven, and had children including Abel Simmons, Abel Simmons Jr, Chloe Simmons, Elizabeth Betsy Simmons, Hannah Simmons, Lyman Simmons, Olive Simmons, Phebe Pheba Simmons, Polly Simmons, Rebecca Simmons, Reuben Simmons, Roxanne Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Stephen Simmons Col, William Simmons. Abel Simmons Esq passed away in 1807 in Ashford, Connecticut, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1724, Abel Simmons Esq entered the world in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA, born to Jacob Simons Sr And Mary Crane.
  • In 1776, Abel Simmons Esq resided in Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1790, Abel Simmons Esq resided in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States.
  • Abel Simmons Esq married Hannah Reed, Mercy Haven, and had children including Abel Simmons, Abel Simmons Jr, Chloe Simmons, Elizabeth Betsy Simmons, Hannah Simmons, Lyman Simmons, Olive Simmons, Phebe Pheba Simmons, Polly Simmons, Rebecca Simmons, Reuben Simmons, Roxanne Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Stephen Simmons Col, William Simmons.
  • Abel Simmons Esq passed away in 1807 in Ashford, Connecticut, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Abel Esq's Ancestors

Self
Abel Esq
1724–1807
Birth Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Jacob Simons Sr.
1685–1762
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Mary Crane
1689–1776
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, United States
Grandparents
John Crane
1658–1735
Wethersfield, Connecticut
Deborah Griswold
1661–1700
Norwich, New London, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin I
1630–1691
Mary Backus
1632–1717
Francis Griswold
1629–1671
Mary Tracy
1635–1671
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Crane
1594–1658
Mary Daggett
1613–1707
William II
1606–1661
Sara CHARLES
1603–1643
Edward Griswold
1607–1691
Margaret Hicks
1610–1670
Stephen II
1596–1654
Tryphosa Lee
1596–1655

Abel Esq's Descendants

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Abel (Simmons) Esq (3 Nov 1724–20 Apr 1807) m. Mercy Haven (15 Mar 1747–3 Jun 1828) m. Hannah Reed (7 Apr 1722–1 Dec 1765)
  1. 1. Rebecca Simmons 1751–1829
  2. 2. Chloe Simmons 1749–
  3. 3. Abel (Simmons) Jr. 1753–1816 m. Hannah Holmes 1754–1832
  4. 4. Sarah Simmons 1755–1841
  5. 5. Reuben Simmons 1756–1756
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Betsy) Simmons 1759–
  7. 7. Hannah Simmons 1761–1832 m. Perez Steel 1758–1836
    1. 1. Perez (Steele) Jr. 1787–1866
    2. 2. Lucella Steele 1782–1782
    3. 3. Aaron Steel 1783–1841
    4. 4. Lucella Steele 1785–1858 m. William Tuttle 1779–1841
      1. 1. William (Austin) Tuttle 1810–1864
    5. 5. Clarissa Steele 1789–
    6. 6. Orinda Steele 1792–
    7. 7. Stephen Steele 1797–
    8. 8. Hannah Steele 1794–
    9. 9. Harriet Steele 1801–
    10. 10. John Steele 1804–1804
  8. 8. Phebe ("Pheba") Simmons 1763–
  9. 9. Stephen (Simmons) Col. 1765–1835
  10. 10. William Simmons 1778–1847
  11. 11. Polly Simmons 1780–1837
  12. 12. ROXANNE SIMMONS 1782–1840
  13. 13. Lyman Simmons 1783–1861
  14. 14. Olive Simmons 1785–
  15. 15. ABEL SIMMONS 1787–1868

Abel Esq's Timeline

6 Records

1724
3 Nov 1724
Birth of Abel Simmons Esq in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
1776
1776-1881
Age 52
Abel Simmons Esq resided here in Connecticut, USA
Connecticut, USA
1790
1790
Age 66
Abel Simmons Esq resided here in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States
1800
1800
Age 76
Abel Simmons Esq resided here in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
1807
20 Apr 1807
Age 83
Death of Abel Simmons Esq in Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States
Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States
1807
1807
Age 83
Abel Simmons Esq - Probate in Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1724
    Event Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1776-1881
    Event Place: Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Roll of state officers and members of General Assembly of Connecticut from 1776 to 1881 : with an appendix giving the congressi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut; Series: M637; Roll: 1; Page: 284; Image: 542; Family History Library Film: 0568141

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut; Series: M32; Roll: 2; Page: 836; Image: 392; Family History Library Film: 205619

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Stowell genealogy : a record of the descendants of Samuel Stowell, of Hingham, Mass.
    [2] History of the Simmons family : from Moses Simmons, 1st, (Moyses Symonson) ship "Fortune" 1621 to and including the eleventh ge
    [3] History of the Simmons family : from Moses Simmons, 1st, (Moyses Symonson) ship "Fortune" 1621 to and including the eleventh ge

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Apr 1807
    Event Place: Ashford, Windham, Connecticut, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut
    [2] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ashford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Connecticut, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Collection of Cemetery Inscriptions and Newspaper Notices, Connecticut State Library; Hartford, Connecticut

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1807
    Event Place: Hartford, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: Connecticut, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Connecticut State Library (Hartford, Connecticut); Probate Place: Hartford, Connecticut

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