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David Simmons 1796 – 1861 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 MAR 1796

Birth Location: West Copake, Columbia County, Province of New York, United States

Death Date: 20 AUG 1861

Death Location: Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada

Father: Sebastian Simmons

Mother: Margaretha Drum

Spouse(s):

Children(s): George Simmons

Early life: David Simmons arrived in West Copake, Columbia County, Province of New York, United States in 1796, born to Sebastian Simmons and Margaretha Gritje Drum. David Simmons formed a family that included George Simmons. David Simmons concluded life in Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada in 1861.

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Sebastian Simmons
1764 – 1815
Birth Location: Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, British Colonies
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Margaretha Drum
1774 – 1832
Birth Location: New Jersey, American Colonies
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Children(s)

George Simmons
1845 – 1920
Birth Location: Middleton Twp, Norfolk County, Ontario
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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 28 MAR 1796
    Event Place: West Copake, Columbia County, Province of New York, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 20 AUG 1861
    Event Place: Norfolk North, Ontario, Canada
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