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Benjamin Jasper Simmons 1853–1931 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1853

Birth Location: Brunswick County, N.C.

Death Date: 8 May 1931

Death Location: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Simmons

Mother: Rebecca Ward

Spouse(s): Eliza Ward

Children(s): Jonathan Simmons, Forney Simmons, Dougald Simmons, Benjamin Jr, Nicy Simmons, Lilly Simmons, Martha Simmons

The story of Benjamin Jasper Simmons began in 1853 in Brunswick County, N.C.. Benjamin Jasper Simmons married Eliza Jane Ward, and had children including Benjamin Jasper Simmons Jr, Dougald Mccoy Simmons, Forney Pumoroy Simmons, Jonathan Linton Simmons, Lilly Almire Simmons, Martha Simmons, Nicy E Simmons. Benjamin Jasper Simmons passed away in 1931 in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Jasper Simmons began in 1853 in Brunswick County, N.C..
  • Benjamin Jasper Simmons married Eliza Jane Ward, and had children including Benjamin Jasper Simmons Jr, Dougald Mccoy Simmons, Forney Pumoroy Simmons, Jonathan Linton Simmons, Lilly Almire Simmons, Martha Simmons, Nicy E Simmons.
  • Benjamin Jasper Simmons passed away in 1931 in Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Simmons
1818–1880
Birth Location: Brunswick County, NC
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Rebecca Ward
1833–1911
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Ward
1859–1928
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Jonathan Simmons
1878–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Forney Simmons
1883–1977
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
FS
Dougald Simmons
1892–1930
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
DS
Benjamin Jr
1889–1956
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
BJ
Nicy Simmons
1892–1987
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
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Lilly Simmons
1894–1965
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
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Martha Simmons
1887–1920
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
MS

Benjamin Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Simmons
1853–1931
Birth Place: Brunswick County, N.C.
Parents
Benjamin M Simmons
1818–1880
Brunswick County, NC
Rebecca (A) Ward
1833–1911
North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1779–1852
South Carolina, USA
Mary (Leannah) Soule
1780–1860
North Carolina, United States
Simon (P Ward) Jr.
1804–1880
Columbus Co.
Sarah (Sally) Cartrette
1806–
Columbus Co.
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1731–
Joseph Soule
1761–
Elizabeth Simmons
1765–1820
Simon Sr.
1787–1871
Rachel ______
1787–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Simons
1693–1742
Joseph Soule
1731–1790
Thomas Sr
1730–1810
Amelia Hathaway
1735–1790

Benjamin Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Jasper) Simmons (1853–8 May 1931) m. Eliza (Jane) Ward (31 May 1859–07 Aug 1928)
  1. 1. Jonathan (Linton) Simmons 1878–1938 m. Cecelia (C.) Babson 1883–1920 m. Stella Mckinney 1884–1966 m. Cecelia Babston 1884–1957
    1. 1. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1902–1953 m. Ella (E) Reynolds 1902–
      1. 1. J (C) Simmons 1923–
      2. 2. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1926–2002
    2. 2. Jonathan (Lacy) Simmons 1906– m. Laura Simmons 1906–
      1. 1. Vernon Simmons 1890–
      2. 2. Jerome Simmons 1920–
    3. 3. Florida (Mag) Simmons 1908–
    4. 4. James (Edison) Simmons 1911–1971
    5. 5. Verlie (Adell) Simmons 1914–2004 m. Charles (Loyd) Thomas 1908–1987
    6. 6. Benjamin (Harvey) Simmons 1917–1981 m. Hazel Thomas 1916– m. Hazel (Foster) Thomas 1917–
    7. 7. George (E) Simmons 1912–
    8. 8. Edith Simmons 1903–
    9. 9. Pansy Simmons 1910–
    10. 10. Lee Simmons 1907–1914
    11. 11. Fay (Clyde) Simmons 1902–1953 m. Ella (E) Reynolds 1902–1993
      1. 1. J (C) Simmons 1923–
      2. 2. Clyde Simmons 1926–
    12. 12. Johnanthan (Lacy) Simmons 1905–1965 m. Laura Simmons 1906–
      1. 1. Vernon Simmons 1890–
      2. 2. Jerome Simmons 1920–
    13. 13. Florida (Mae) Simmons 1908–1947
    14. 14. George (Eddison) Simmons 1911–1985
    15. 15. Virlie Simmons 1915–
  2. 2. Forney (Pumoroy) Simmons 1883–1977 m. Virginia (W) Ganus 1880– m. Blanche (F) Long 1907–1996 m. Jannie (W) Gurganious 1883–
    1. 1. Mamie (L.) Simmons 1910–
    2. 2. Roy (Barden) Simmon 1913–1956 m. Bertha Simmons 1906–
    3. 3. Roy (Harden) Simmons 1927–1975
    4. 4. David Simmons 1916–
    5. 5. Jettie Simmons 1925–
    6. 6. Ray (Ronald) Simmons 1939–1993
  3. 3. Dougald (McCoy) Simmons 1892–1930 m. Lillie McKeithan 1883–1905 m. Nola (V.) Hardwick 1887–1928 m. Lillie Mckeithan 1883–
    1. 1. Lulu (M) Simmons 1909–1936
    2. 2. William (M.) Simmons 1910–1936
    3. 3. Frances (A) Simmons 1913–
    4. 4. Goley (B) Simmons 1915–1988 m. John (G.) Ward 1915–
    5. 5. Ethel Simmons 1921–1992
    6. 6. Mary (R) Simmons 1923–2002
    7. 7. Lennon (M.) Simmons 1926–
    8. 8. Mae Simmons 1910–
    9. 9. Lester Simmons 1911–
    10. 10. Reba Simmons 1917–
    11. 11. Annie (R) Simmons 1919–1999
    12. 12. Leamon (Coy) Simmons 1927–1980
    13. 13. Bertha (Reba) Simmons 1918–2001
    14. 14. Olie Simmons 1913–
    15. 15. Leamon Simmons 1927–1980
    16. 16. Jesse (Benjaman) Simmons 1916–1919
    17. 17. Ethel (L) Simmons 1925–
    18. 18. Mary (R) Simmons 1926–
    19. 19. Leoh Simmons 1910–
    20. 20. Olie Simmons 1913–
    21. 21. Lester Simmons 1911–
    22. 22. Mary Simmons 1923–
  4. 4. Benjamin (Jasper Simmons) Jr 1889–1956 m. Emma Smith 1893–1982
    1. 1. Robert (E) Simmons 1920–2002
    2. 2. James (Rosco) Simmons 1924–1997
    3. 3. Jasper (Cleo) Simmons 1917–1919
  5. 5. Nicy (E.) Simmons 1892–1987 m. Jake (B) Sasser 1897–
    1. 1. Earlie Sasser 1920–
    2. 2. Herman Sasser 1921–
    3. 3. Elbert Sasser 1923–
  6. 6. Lilly (Almire) Simmons 1894–1965 m. Willarm (Edward) Ward 1886– m. William (Eddie) Ward 1886–1955
    1. 1. Evie (L) Ward 1921–
    2. 2. William (G) Ward 1925–
    3. 3. Wesley (M) Ward 1916–
    4. 4. Wesley (Monroe) Ward 1915–1945 m. Esther Vance 1915–1978
    5. 5. Ever (L) Ward 1921–
    6. 6. William (Gordon) Ward 1925–1981
  7. 7. Martha Simmons 1887–1920

Benjamin Simmons's Timeline

17 Records

1853
1853
Birth of Benjamin Jasper Simmons in Brunswick County, N.C.
Brunswick County, N.C.
1854
12 Jun 1854
Age 1
Birth of Benjamin Jasper Simmons in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
1854
12 June 1854
Age 1
Birth of Benjamin Jasper Simmons in Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 7
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 17
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 27
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 47
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 47
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 57
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1910
1910
Age 57
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 67
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 67
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 77
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 77
Benjamin Jasper Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1931
08 May 1931
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Jasper Simmons in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
1931
8 May 1931
Age 78
Death of Benjamin Jasper Simmons in Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1854
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 88.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417.
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0236.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 97B; Family History Library Film: 552624
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 205; Image: 408.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [10] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 June 1854
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1853
    Event Place: Brunswick County, N.C.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: 205; Image: 408.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1125; Page: 97B; Family History Library Film: 552624
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Anderson, Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Family History Film: 1254959; Page: 35A; Enumeration District: 050; Image: 0236.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lee Township, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T623_1189; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 34.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 12; Image: 88.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417.

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 May 1931
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection, Source Vendor: NC State Archives. North Carolina Deaths, 1908-67; Certificate: .
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 May 1931
    Event Place: Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nakina, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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