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Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons 1894–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1894

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 9 Jul 1991

Death Location: Waverly, Sussex, Virginia, United States

Father: John Simmons

Mother: Damsel Smith

Spouse(s): William Seal

Children(s): William Sr, Leslie Jr, Smokey None, Reba SEAL, Gladys SEAL, Durward SEAL, Melvin SEAL, Anna SEAL, Edward Seal, Jesse Seal, Evelyn Seal, Edward Seal

In 1894, Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons entered the world in Virginia, born to John William Simmons And Damsel Willie Smith. Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons married William P Seal, and had children including Anna Eloise Seal, Durward Seal, Edward M Seal, Edward Moyler Seal, Evelyn Byrd Seal, Gladys Louise Seal, Harold T Seal, Jesse Dayton Seal, Leslie Lewis Seal Jr, Melvin Pusey Seal, Reba Virginia Seal, Smokey, William Billy Francis Seal Sr. Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons passed away in 1991 in Waverly, Sussex, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons entered the world in Virginia, born to John William Simmons And Damsel Willie Smith.
  • Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons married William P Seal, and had children including Anna Eloise Seal, Durward Seal, Edward M Seal, Edward Moyler Seal, Evelyn Byrd Seal, Gladys Louise Seal, Harold T Seal, Jesse Dayton Seal, Leslie Lewis Seal Jr, Melvin Pusey Seal, Reba Virginia Seal, Smokey, William Billy Francis Seal Sr.
  • Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons passed away in 1991 in Waverly, Sussex, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Simmons
1845–1907
Birth Location: Southampton, Virginia, United States
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Damsel Smith
1860–1915
Birth Location: Northampton, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

William Seal
1881–1950
Birth Location: Southampton, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

William Sr
1917–1981
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
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Leslie Jr
1926–1998
Birth Location: Newsoms, Southampton, Virginia, USA
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Smokey None
1931–1995
Birth Location: Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America
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Reba SEAL
1919–2009
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
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Gladys SEAL
1934–1986
Birth Location: Southampton County, Virginia, United States
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Durward SEAL
1923–1977
Birth Location: Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
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Melvin SEAL
1933–1992
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Anna SEAL
1921–2002
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Edward Seal
1921–1983
Birth Location: Virginia
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Jesse Seal
1928–1985
Birth Location: Newsoms, Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America
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Evelyn Seal
1930–2003
Birth Location: Petersburg, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Edward Seal
1926–1983
Birth Location: Virginia
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Deborah Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Deborah Simmons
1894–1991
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
John William Simmons
1845–1907
Southampton, Virginia, United States
Damsel (Willie) Smith
1860–1915
Northampton, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Thomas SIMMONS
1797–1889
Southampton, Virginia, United States
Martha (Ann) MYRIC
1824–1889
Southampton, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Deborah Simmons's Descendants

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Deborah (Anne “Ora”) Simmons (abt 1894–9 Jul 1991) m. William (P) Seal (3 Nov 1881–Abt 4 Mar 1950)
  1. 1. William ("Billy" Francis Seal) Sr 1917–1981 m. Virginia (Mason HALL) Bain 1924–2017
  2. 2. Leslie (Lewis SEAL) Jr 1926–1998
    1. 1. Leslie (Lewis SEAL) Jr 1951–1999
  3. 3. Smokey 1931–1995
  4. 4. Reba (Virginia) SEAL 1919–2009 m. Tom (Dewitt Rivers) Jr 1918–1995
  5. 5. Gladys (Louise) SEAL 1934–1986
  6. 6. Durward SEAL 1923–1977 m. Mary Irene 1920–1988
  7. 7. Melvin (Pusey) SEAL 1933–1992
  8. 8. Anna (Eloise) SEAL 1921–2002 m. Wallace (Reed) Champion 1924– m. Russell (David) GALLUP 1920–1961
  9. 9. Edward (Moyler) Seal 1921–1983
  10. 10. Jesse (Dayton) Seal 1928–1985 m. Emily (Beatrice) BENDALL 1931–2008
  11. 11. Evelyn (Byrd) Seal 1930–2003
  12. 12. Edward (M) Seal 1926–1983

Deborah Simmons's Timeline

19 Records

1893
27 Aug 1893
Birth of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Sebrell, Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America
Sebrell, Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America
1894
abt 1894
Birth of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Virginia
Virginia
1895
May 1895
Age 1
Birth of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Southampton, Virginia, USA
Southampton, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons resided here in Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia
Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 26
Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons resided here in Craddock, Norfolk, Virginia
Craddock, Norfolk, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 36
Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons resided here in Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia
Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia
1930
1930
Age 36
Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons resided here in Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia, United States
Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia, United States
1935
1935
Age 41
Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons resided here in Rural, Southampton, Virginia
Rural, Southampton, Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons resided here in Newville, Sussex, Virginia, United States
Newville, Sussex, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Flactem Manor, Prince George County, Virginia, United States of America
Flactem Manor, Prince George County, Virginia, United States of America
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Petersburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
1991
9 Jul 1991
Age 97
Death of Deborah Anne “Ora” Simmons in Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States
Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Sebrell, Southampton County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newville, Sussex, Virginia; Roll: T627_4297; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 92-4.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 224-72-6456; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1966.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: 2462; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 38.0.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [7] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1895
    Event Place: Southampton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: T623_1729; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 62.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1894
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Craddock, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T625_1900; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 225; Image: 173.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jerusalem, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: T623_1729; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 62.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Craddock, Norfolk, Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Craddock, Norfolk, Virginia; Roll: T625_1900; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 225; Image: 173.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: 2462; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 38.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Berlin and Ivor, Southampton, Virginia; Roll: 2462; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 2; Image: 38.0.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Southampton, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newville, Sussex, Virginia; Roll: T627_4297; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 92-4.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newville, Sussex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newville, Sussex, Virginia; Roll: T627_4297; Page: 18A; Enumeration District: 92-4.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Flactem Manor, Prince George County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 224-72-6456; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: 1966.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] BillionGraves.com Burial Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Jul 1991
    Event Place: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waverly, Sussex, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] BillionGraves.com Burial Index
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