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Cora E Simmons 1886–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1886

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1 May 1942

Death Location: Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Simon Simmons

Mother: Mary Ward

Spouse(s): John Edwards

Children(s): John Edwards, Levy Edwards, Ema Edwards, Alice Edwards

The story of Cora E Simmons began in 1886 in North Carolina, USA. In 1900, Cora E Simmons resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA. Cora E Simmons married John James Edwards, and had children including Alice Bertie Edwards, Ema Edwards, John Henry Edwards, Levy Duvance Edwards. Cora E Simmons passed away in 1942 in Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Cora E Simmons began in 1886 in North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Cora E Simmons resided in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA.
  • Cora E Simmons married John James Edwards, and had children including Alice Bertie Edwards, Ema Edwards, John Henry Edwards, Levy Duvance Edwards.
  • Cora E Simmons passed away in 1942 in Chadbourn, Columbus 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)

John Edwards
1876–1954
Birth Location: North Carolina
JE

Children(s)

John Edwards
1908–1996
Birth Location: North Carolina
JE
Levy Edwards
1910–1987
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
LE
Ema Edwards
1914–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EE
Alice Edwards
1916–2008
Birth Location: Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
AE

Cora Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Cora Simmons
1886–1942
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
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

Cora Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Cora (E) Simmons (May 1886–1 May 1942) m. John (James) Edwards (14 October 1876–24 September 1954)
  1. 1. John (Henry) Edwards 1908–1996 m. Versa (Leona) Todd 1915–2005
    1. 1. Johnny (Boyd) Edwards 1937–1989
    2. 2. Henry (Branton) Edwards 1942–1979
    3. 3. Doris (Eileen) Edwards 1940–1940
  2. 2. Levy (DuVance) Edwards 1910–1987 m. Hessie (Rea) Elliott 1917–1965
    1. 1. Odis (Odell) Edwards 1940–1982
  3. 3. Ema Edwards 1914–
  4. 4. Alice (Bertie) Edwards 1916–2008 m. Taft Nobles 1909–1972
    1. 1. Ester (Carlene) Nobles 1933–1991
    2. 2. Wadis (Earl) Nobles 1936–1997
    3. 3. J. (W.) Nobles 1941–1997
    4. 4. JoAnne Nobles 1948–2019 m. Johnnie (M) Johnson 1945–1997

Cora Simmons's Timeline

9 Records

1885
6 May 1885
Birth of Cora E Simmons in Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
1886
May 1886
Birth of Cora E Simmons in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Cora E Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 14
Cora E Simmons resided here in Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 24
Cora E Simmons resided here in Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 44
Cora E Simmons resided here in Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 49
Cora E Simmons resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 54
Cora E Simmons resided here in Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1942
1 May 1942
Age 56
Death of Cora E Simmons in Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1885
    Event Place: Brunswick County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 24-31B
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341416
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241184
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [6] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1886
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Waccamaw, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: 1184; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241184

    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241184

    Genealogy Event 4
    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: 6B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 1241184

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chadbourn, Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341416

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 24-31B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whiteville, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02893; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 24-31B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1942
    Event Place: Whiteville, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chadbourn, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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