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Benjamin Harvey Simmons 1917–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jun 1917

Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.

Death Date: 9 February 1981

Death Location: Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA

Father: Jonathan Simmons

Mother: Cecelia Babson

Spouse(s): Hazel Thomas, Hazel Thomas

Children(s):

In 1917, Benjamin Harvey Simmons entered the world in Columbus Co., N.C., born to Jonathan Linton Simmons And Cecelia C Babson. In 1920, Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina. Benjamin Harvey Simmons married Hazel Foster Thomas, Hazel Thomas. Benjamin Harvey Simmons passed away in 1981 in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1917, Benjamin Harvey Simmons entered the world in Columbus Co., N.C., born to Jonathan Linton Simmons And Cecelia C Babson.
  • In 1920, Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina.
  • Benjamin Harvey Simmons married Hazel Foster Thomas, Hazel Thomas.
  • Benjamin Harvey Simmons passed away in 1981 in Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Simmons
1878–1938
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
JS
Cecelia Babson
1883–1920
Birth Location: Columbus Co., N.C.
CB

Spouses(s)

Hazel Thomas
1916–
Birth Location: –
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Hazel Thomas
1917–
Birth Location: Lee, North Carolina
HT

Children(s)

Benjamin Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Simmons
1917–1981
Birth Place: Columbus Co., N.C.
Parents
Jonathan Linton Simmons
1878–1938
North Carolina, USA
Cecelia (C.) Babson
1883–1920
Columbus Co., N.C.
Grandparents
B.J. Simmons
1854–
North Carolina
Benjamin (Jasper) Simmons
1853–1931
Brunswick County, N.C.
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1818–1880
Rebecca Ward
1833–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Simmons
1779–1852
Mary Soule
1780–1860
Simon Jr.
1804–1880
Sarah Cartrette
1806–

Benjamin Simmons's Timeline

11 Records

1917
11 June 1917
Birth of Benjamin Harvey Simmons in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA
1917
11 Jun 1917
Birth of Benjamin Harvey Simmons in Columbus Co., N.C.
Columbus Co., N.C.
1920
1920
Age 3
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
1920
1920
Age 3
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina
Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina
1930
1930
Age 13
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935-1993
Age 18
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Riverview, FL
Riverview, FL
1950
1950
Age 33
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Sanford, North Carolina, USA
Sanford, North Carolina, USA
1952
1952
Age 35
Benjamin Harvey Simmons resided here in Sanford, North Carolina, USA
Sanford, North Carolina, USA
1981
9 Feb 1981
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Harvey Simmons in Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
1981
9 February 1981
Age 64
Death of Benjamin Harvey Simmons in Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA
Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 June 1917
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Columbus Co., N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-42-6358; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 672.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: 1684; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 217.0; FHL microfilm: 2341418.
    [5] Florida Death Index
    [6] North Carolina Birth Index
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: .
    [8] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 672.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Bug Hill, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: 1684; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 217.0; FHL microfilm: 2341418.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cedar Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Riverview, FL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sanford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Sanford, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1981
    Event Place: Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 237-42-6358; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 February 1981
    Event Place: Riverview, Hillsborough, Florida, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Conway, Horry County, South Carolina, USA
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