YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Ephraim Simmons Sr. 1718–1801 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Mar 1718

Birth Location: North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Jan 1801

Death Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Father: Joseph Seamans

Mother: Elizabeth Bell

Spouse(s): Mary Pugh

Children(s): Jesse *, Ephraim Jr, Elizabeth Simmons, Bell Simmons, Jonathan Simmons, Col. Simmons, John Seamonds, Joel Simmons

Ephraim Simmons Sr. was born in 1718 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA, the child of Joseph Simmons Seamans And Elizabeth Charity Bell. Ephraim Simmons Sr. married Mary Bell Pugh, and had children including Bell Simmons, Col John Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons, Ephraim Simmons Seamonds Jr, Jesse Simmons, Joel Simmons, John Simmons Seamonds, Jonathan Simmons. Ephraim Simmons Sr. passed away in 1801 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Ephraim Sr.
ES

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Ephraim Simmons Sr. was born in 1718 in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA, the child of Joseph Simmons Seamans And Elizabeth Charity Bell.
  • Ephraim Simmons Sr. married Mary Bell Pugh, and had children including Bell Simmons, Col John Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons, Ephraim Simmons Seamonds Jr, Jesse Simmons, Joel Simmons, John Simmons Seamonds, Jonathan Simmons.
  • Ephraim Simmons Sr. passed away in 1801 in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ephraim Sr.'s Ancestors

Self
Ephraim Sr.
1718–1801
Birth Place: North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joseph Simmons Seamans
1693–1729
Richmond, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Charity) Bell
1687–1729
N Furnam Parish, Richmond, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ephraim Sr.'s Descendants

1.
ES
Ephraim (Simmons) Sr. (03 Mar 1718–19 Jan 1801) m. Mary (Bell) Pugh (1719–19 Jan 1801)
  1. 1. Jesse (Simmons) * 1747–1836 m. Mary (Lowery) Walker 1760–1835
    1. 1. Bell Simmons 1768–1844
    2. 2. John (A) Simmons 1778–1850
  2. 2. Ephraim (Simmons Seamonds) Jr 1748–1836
  3. 3. Elizabeth Simmons 1740–1815
  4. 4. Bell Simmons 1745–1776
  5. 5. Jonathan Simmons 1756–1833
  6. 6. Col. (John) Simmons 1740–1776 m. Lucy Thorpe\Thorp 1741–1766
    1. 1. Charles Simmons 1762–1836 m. Elizabeth (Ann Hannah) Drewry 1780–1809
      1. 1. Thomas (Owen) Simmons, 1797–1889 m. Ann Williams 1789–1832 m. Martha (Ann) Myrick 1824–1889
        1. 1. Villaroy (Preston) Simmons 1820–1899
        2. 2. Augustus (James) Simmons 1817–1870
        3. 3. Anthea Simmons 1822–
        4. 4. Martha (Thomas) Simmons 1824–1881
        5. 5. Zebulon Simmons 1821–
        6. 6. Eveline (L) Simmons 1828–1928
        7. 7. Mary (Willis) Simmons 1850–1922
        8. 8. John (William) Simmons 1845–1907
        9. 9. Alonzo (May) Simmons 1847–1919
        10. 10. Benjamin (Owen) Simmons 1842–1910
        11. 11. Ann (H) Simmons 1841–1885
        12. 12. Antoinette ("Netie" Rebekah) Simmons 1856–1932
        13. 13. Charles (Henry "Charlie") Simmons 1852–1930
        14. 14. Charles (Howard) Simmons 1853–1930
      2. 2. Alice (B) Simmons 1802–
        1. 1. Zeblon (L) Nicholson 1825–1869
      3. 3. Benjamin Simmons 1799–1850 m. Louisa Drewry, 1809–
      4. 4. Sally (E.) Simmons 1809–1870
      5. 5. John Simmons 1797–1844 m. Sarah (S. "Sally") Williams 1795–1849
        1. 1. Clementine Simmons 1832–1874
        2. 2. Hannah Simmons 1825–1860
        3. 3. Sarah Simmons 1834–
        4. 4. Henry Simmons 1837–1870
        5. 5. Mahala Simmons 1825–
        6. 6. Celia (Wyatt) Williams 1830–1921
  7. 7. John (Simmons) Seamonds 1745–1784
  8. 8. Joel Simmons 1757–1838

Ephraim Sr.'s Timeline

2 Records

1718
03 Mar 1718
Birth of Ephraim Simmons Sr. in North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA
North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA
1801
19 Jan 1801
Age 83
Death of Ephraim Simmons Sr. in Albemarle County, Virginia, USA
Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1718
    Event Place: North Farnham Parish, Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 8822.083; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Jan 1801
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE