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Benjamin Aaron Simmons 1878–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Apr 1878

Birth Location: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 9 April 1949

Death Location: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Simon Simmons

Mother: Mary Ward

Spouse(s): Charity Milliken, Emma Simmons, Etta Carlisle, Mary Inman

Children(s): Otis Simmons, Goody Simmons, Henry Simmons, Bias Simmons, Montie Simmons, Ella Simmons

In 1878, Benjamin Aaron Simmons entered the world in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States, born to Simon Peter Simmons And Mary Eliza Ward. In 1880, Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. Benjamin Aaron Simmons married Charity C Milliken, Emma E Simmons, Etta Mae Carlisle, Mary Melinda Inman, and had children including Bias W Simmons, Ella Simmons, Goody Simmons, Henry Simmons, Montie Simmons, Otis Simmons. Benjamin Aaron Simmons passed away in 1949 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Benjamin Aaron Simmons entered the world in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States, born to Simon Peter Simmons And Mary Eliza Ward.
  • In 1880, Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • Benjamin Aaron Simmons married Charity C Milliken, Emma E Simmons, Etta Mae Carlisle, Mary Melinda Inman, and had children including Bias W Simmons, Ella Simmons, Goody Simmons, Henry Simmons, Montie Simmons, Otis Simmons.
  • Benjamin Aaron Simmons passed away in 1949 in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Simon Simmons
1850–1914
Birth Location: N.C.
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Mary Ward
1855–1925
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Spouses(s)

Charity Milliken
1893–
Birth Location: –
CM
Emma Simmons
1881–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Etta Carlisle
1881–1915
Birth Location: North Carolina
EC
Mary Inman
1882–1932
Birth Location: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
MI

Children(s)

Otis Simmons
1916–
Birth Location: North Carolina
OS
Goody Simmons
1901–
Birth Location: North Carolina
GS
Henry Simmons
1909–
Birth Location: North Carolina
HS
Bias Simmons
1913–1953
Birth Location: Brunswick County, North Carolina, USA
BS
Montie Simmons
1904–1994
Birth Location: North Carolina
MS
Ella Simmons
1906–1970
Birth Location: North Carolina
ES

Benjamin Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Simmons
1878–1949
Birth Place: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Simon Peter Simmons
1850–1914
N.C.
Mary (Eliza) Ward
1855–1925
North Carolina
Grandparents
Benjamin (M) Simmons
1818–1880
Brunswick County, NC
Rebecca (A) Ward
1833–1911
North Carolina, United States
Aron Ward
1829–1870
North Carolina
Nancy Unknown
1835–1915
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1779–1852
Mary Soule
1780–1860
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–
Henry Inman
1795–
Eliza Singletary
1810–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1731–
Joseph Soule
1761–
Elizabeth Simmons
1765–1820
Simon Sr.
1787–1871
Rachel ______
1787–
Simon Sr.
1787–1871
Rachel ______
1787–
James Jr
1760–1825

Benjamin Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Aaron) Simmons (1 Apr 1878–9 April 1949) m. Charity (C) Milliken (abt 1893–) m. Emma (E) Simmons (Jul 1881–) m. Etta (Mae) Carlisle (July 1881–13 September 1915) m. Mary (Melinda) Inman (November 1882–22 August 1932)
  1. 1. Otis Simmons 1916–
  2. 2. Goody Simmons 1901–
  3. 3. Henry Simmons 1909–
  4. 4. Bias (W) Simmons 1913–1953 m. Ethel (Geniva) Simmons 1915–1950
    1. 1. Rodgers (Rabon) Simmons 1936–2012
  5. 5. Montie Simmons 1904–1994
  6. 6. Ella Simmons 1906–1970 m. Harvey Caulk 1907–

Benjamin Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1878
1 Apr 1878
Birth of Benjamin Aaron Simmons in Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
1880
1880
Age 2
Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided here in Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 42
Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 52
Benjamin Aaron Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1949
9 April 1949
Age 71
Death of Benjamin Aaron Simmons in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1878
    Event Place: Brunswick, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1675; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 199.0; FHL microfilm: 2341409
    [3] 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
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241184
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375111
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lees, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    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 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1098; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 1375111

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1286; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1675; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 199.0; FHL microfilm: 2341409

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bladenboro, Bladen, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 April 1949
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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