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Clara R Simmons 1885–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1885

Birth Location: Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 5 May 1962

Death Location: Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: George Simmons

Mother: Elizabeth Piner

Spouse(s): Kennie Bodkin

Children(s): Clora Bodkin, Minor Bodkin, Beulah Bodkin

The story of Clara R Simmons began in 1885 in Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1900, Clara R Simmons resided in Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Clara R Simmons resided in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA. Clara R Simmons married Kennie Eli Bodkin, and had children including Beulah Mae Bodkin, Clora Esther Bodkin, Minor Eugene Bodkin. Clara R Simmons passed away in 1962 in Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Clara R Simmons began in 1885 in Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Clara R Simmons resided in Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Clara R Simmons resided in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA.
  • Clara R Simmons married Kennie Eli Bodkin, and had children including Beulah Mae Bodkin, Clora Esther Bodkin, Minor Eugene Bodkin.
  • Clara R Simmons passed away in 1962 in Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Simmons
1857–1945
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Piner
1871–1937
Birth Location: Rawley Springs, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Kennie Bodkin
1893–1976
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
KB

Children(s)

Clora Bodkin
1917–2001
Birth Location: Sugar Grove, Montgomery County, Virginia, United States of America
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Minor Bodkin
1918–1986
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
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Beulah Bodkin
1920–2003
Birth Location: Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
BB

Clara Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Clara Simmons
1885–1962
Birth Place: Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
George Henry Simmons
1857–1945
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Piner
1871–1937
Rawley Springs, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Solomon Simmons
1810–1868
VA
Elizabeth (Isabella) Rexroad
1811–1877
Pendleton Co, VA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Jr.
1786–1850
Elizabeth Wimer
1787–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1754–1835
Catherine Wooten
1746–1833
Philip Wimer
1757–1840
Sarah Simmons
1765–1821

Clara Simmons's Descendants

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Clara (R) Simmons (17 Aug 1885–5 May 1962) m. Kennie (Eli) Bodkin (27 Sept. 1893–Apr. 1976)
  1. 1. Clora (Esther) Bodkin 1917–2001
  2. 2. Minor (Eugene) Bodkin 1918–1986
  3. 3. Beulah (Mae) Bodkin 1920–2003

Clara Simmons's Timeline

8 Records

1885
17 Aug 1885
Birth of Clara R Simmons in Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 15
Clara R Simmons resided here in Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 35
Clara R Simmons resided here in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Clara R Simmons resided here in Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
Clara R Simmons resided here in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia
Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 55
Clara R Simmons resided here in Sugar Grove District, Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Sugar Grove District, Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Clara R Simmons resided here in Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1962
5 May 1962
Age 77
Death of Clara R Simmons in Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1885
    Event Place: Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-6
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 125
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342285
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA, USA; Virginia, Birth Registers, 1853-1911
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: 3526; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 36-10

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1968; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 125

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2342285

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Sugar Grove District, Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: 3526; Page: 18; Enumeration District: 36-10

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1962
    Event Place: Sugar Grove, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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