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Franklin W. Simmons 1829–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 October 1829

Birth Location: Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 14 October 1909

Death Location: Runge, Karnes County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Thomas SIMMONS

Mother: Barcenia Hope

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Simmons

Children(s): Charles Simmons, C. Simmons, C. Simmons, Emeline Simons, Samuela Simons

In 1829, Franklin W. Simmons entered the world in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Thomas Tom Rev Simmons And Barcenia Barcenca Hope. In 1870, Franklin W. Simmons resided in Lavaca, Texas, USA. In 1880, Franklin W. Simmons resided in Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas, USA. Franklin W. Simmons married Elizabeth Ann Simmons, and had children including C Ella Simmons, C J Simmons, Charles Simmons, Emeline Simons, Samuela Simons. Franklin W. Simmons passed away in 1909 in Runge, Karnes County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, Franklin W. Simmons entered the world in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to Thomas Tom Rev Simmons And Barcenia Barcenca Hope.
  • In 1870, Franklin W. Simmons resided in Lavaca, Texas, USA.
  • In 1880, Franklin W. Simmons resided in Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas, USA.
  • Franklin W. Simmons married Elizabeth Ann Simmons, and had children including C Ella Simmons, C J Simmons, Charles Simmons, Emeline Simons, Samuela Simons.
  • Franklin W. Simmons passed away in 1909 in Runge, Karnes County, Texas, United States of America.

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Franklin Simmons's Ancestors

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Franklin Simmons
1829–1909
Birth Place: Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
Thomas "Tom" (Rev) SIMMONS
1806–1880
Barnwell, Barnwell, South Carolina, USA
Barcenia ("Barcenca") Hope
1813–1885
Osyka, Pike, Mississippi, United States
Grandparents
James Hope
1779–1831
, York, SC
Isabella Smith
1783–1859
York, York, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Hope
1759–1830
Elizabeth Harbison
1764–1843
Mary Henry
1749–1819
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Hope
1729–1802
Agnes Kinkead
1722–1804
Rachel Porter
1735–1811
William (McCune)
1725–1805
Margaret McKeown
1725–1781

Franklin Simmons's Descendants

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Franklin (W.) Simmons (12 October 1829–14 October 1909) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Simmons (6 April 1825–19 November 1901)
  1. 1. Charles Simmons 1866–1936 m. Dollie Fairchild 1869–1957
    1. 1. Ema (A) Simmons 1899–1982 m. Adam Dupree 1880–1946 m. Walter (Pery) Conner 1897–1963
      1. 1. Kenneth (Laverne) Dupree 1935–2017 m. Barbara (Pearl) White 1933–
      2. 2. Jack Conner 1921–2005 m. Jane (M.) Conner 1926–2021
    2. 2. Maude Simmons 1894–1964
    3. 3. Colhi Simmons 1892–1984
    4. 4. Mimi Simmons 1895–
    5. 5. Ernir Simmons 1897–
    6. 6. Ruth Simmons 1907–
    7. 7. Collie (Christmond) Simmons 1892–1984
    8. 8. Maude (Ann) Norris 1894–1964
    9. 9. Charles (Roy) Simmons 1908–1970
    10. 10. Minnie (L) Simmons 1897–
  2. 2. C. (J.) Simmons 1857–
  3. 3. C. (Ella) Simmons 1872–
  4. 4. Emeline Simons 1852–
  5. 5. Samuela Simons 1854–

Franklin Simmons's Timeline

4 Records

1829
12 October 1829
Birth of Franklin W. Simmons in Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 41
Franklin W. Simmons resided here in Lavaca, Texas, USA
Lavaca, Texas, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
Franklin W. Simmons resided here in Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas, USA
1909
14 October 1909
Age 80
Death of Franklin W. Simmons in Karnes County, Texas, United States of America
Karnes County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 October 1829
    Event Place: Copiah County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: 1316; Page: 382A; Enumeration District: 078
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lavaca, Texas; Roll: M593_1595; Page: 461B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lavaca, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lavaca, Texas; Roll: M593_1595; Page: 461B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Lavaca, Texas; Roll: 1316; Page: 382A; Enumeration District: 078

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 October 1909
    Event Place: Karnes County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Runge, Karnes County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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