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George Henry Simmons 1857–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: July 1857

Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 23 Apr 1945

Death Location: Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Solomon Simmons

Mother: Elizabeth Rexroad

Spouse(s): Martha Simmons, Elizabeth Piner

Children(s): Wilmer Simmons, Charles Simmons, Harry Simmons, Clara Simmons, Tracy Simmons

The story of George Henry Simmons began in 1857 in Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA. In 1860, George Henry Simmons resided in District 1, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, US. In 1900, George Henry Simmons resided in Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA. George Henry Simmons married Elizabeth Ann Piner, Martha Jane Simmons, and had children including Charles Forrest Simmons, Clara R Simmons, Harry G Simmons, Tracy Virginia Simmons, Wilmer Eugene Simmons. George Henry Simmons passed away in 1945 in Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of George Henry Simmons began in 1857 in Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, George Henry Simmons resided in District 1, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, US.
  • In 1900, George Henry Simmons resided in Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA.
  • George Henry Simmons married Elizabeth Ann Piner, Martha Jane Simmons, and had children including Charles Forrest Simmons, Clara R Simmons, Harry G Simmons, Tracy Virginia Simmons, Wilmer Eugene Simmons.
  • George Henry Simmons passed away in 1945 in Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Simmons
1810–1868
Birth Location: VA
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Elizabeth Rexroad
1811–1877
Birth Location: Pendleton Co, VA
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Spouses(s)

Martha Simmons
1861–1886
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Piner
1871–1937
Birth Location: Rawley Springs, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
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Children(s)

Wilmer Simmons
1894–1965
Birth Location: Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
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Charles Simmons
1892–1965
Birth Location: Spring Creek, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Harry Simmons
1897–1948
Birth Location: Rockingham, Virginia, USA
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Clara Simmons
1885–1962
Birth Location: Spring Creek, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
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Tracy Simmons
1909–1925
Birth Location: Virginia
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George Simmons's Ancestors

Self
George Simmons
1857–1945
Birth Place: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Solomon Simmons
1810–1868
VA
Elizabeth (Isabella) Rexroad
1811–1877
Pendleton Co, VA
Grandparents
Michael (Simmons) Jr.
1786–1850
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Wimer
1787–1872
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1754–1835
Catherine Wooten
1746–1833
Philip Wimer
1757–1840
Sarah Simmons
1765–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Simons
1707–1794
Maria Fey
1710–1800
Henry Weimer
1730–1771
Maria Weimer
1730–1771
Leonard Simmons
1725–1808
Catharina Simmons
1740–1788

George Simmons's Descendants

1.
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George (Henry) Simmons (July 1857–23 Apr 1945) m. Martha (Jane) Simmons (25 Apr. 1861–June 1886) m. Elizabeth (Ann) Piner (31 Jan 1871–21 Jun 1937)
  1. 1. Wilmer (Eugene) Simmons 1894–1965 m. Margie (Elizabeth) Wheelbarger 1899–1971
    1. 1. Norris (Henry) Simmons 1933–2013
    2. 2. Herschel (Joseph) Simmons 1923–1991
    3. 3. Garnett (Eugene) Simmons 1920–1978
    4. 4. Frances (Elizabeth) Simmons 1927–2010
  2. 2. Charles (Forrest) Simmons 1892–1965 m. Ada (Susan) Evers 1894–1916 m. Mary (Jane) Miller 1891–1974
    1. 1. Mary (Virginia) Simmons 1914–2000
    2. 2. Roy (Forest Simmons) Sr. 1916–2002 m. Annie (Louella) Miller 1920–2017
    3. 3. Ray (Evers) Simmons 1916–2002 m. Carrie (Evelyn) Hollen 1916–2011
      1. 1. Jerry (Ray) Simmons 1942–2021
    4. 4. Ruth (Elma) Simmons 1921–1976
    5. 5. Ralph (Miller Simmons) Sr. 1928–1951
  3. 3. Harry (G) Simmons 1897–1948 m. Millie (Mae) Deter 1900–1959
    1. 1. Boyd (George) Simmons 1920–2001 m. Annabelle (Elizabeth) Noss 1924–2018
      1. 1. Beverly (Jean) Simmons 1946–1972
    2. 2. Harry (Gordon Simmons) Jr. 1921–1944
    3. 3. Harold (Bennie) Simmons 1924–2014 m. Irene Kautz 1923–1966
    4. 4. Thelma (Elizabeth) Simmons 1925–1985 m. Robert (Burns) Sullinger 1907–1965
    5. 5. Helen (Deter) Simmons 1929–2015
    6. 6. Beryl Simmons 1925–
  4. 4. Clara (R) Simmons 1885–1962 m. Kennie (Eli) Bodkin 1893–1976
    1. 1. Clora (Esther) Bodkin 1917–2001
    2. 2. Minor (Eugene) Bodkin 1918–1986
    3. 3. Beulah (Mae) Bodkin 1920–2003
  5. 5. Tracy (Virginia) Simmons 1909–1925

George Simmons's Timeline

9 Records

1857
July 1857
Birth of George Henry Simmons in Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 3
George Henry Simmons resided here in District 1, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
District 1, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 43
George Henry Simmons resided here in Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 53
George Henry Simmons resided here in Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 63
George Henry Simmons resided here in Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 73
George Henry Simmons resided here in Ashby, Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Ashby, Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 78
George Henry Simmons resided here in Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia
Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 83
George Henry Simmons resided here in Ashby Mag Dist, Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
Ashby Mag Dist, Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
1945
23 Apr 1945
Age 88
Death of George Henry Simmons in Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
Rockingham County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: July 1857
    Event Place: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04291; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 83-5
    [2] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 086851-089400
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342193
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 1726; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0056
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M653_1379; Page: 454; Family History Libr
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: T624_1647; Page: 17b; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375660
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Harrisonburg, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: District 1, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: M653_1379; Page: 454; Family History Libr

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ottobine, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: 1726; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 0056

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: T624_1647; Page: 17b; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375660

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 84

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ashby, Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 2342193

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04291; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 83-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ashby Mag Dist, Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ashby, Rockingham, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04291; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 83-5

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brillion, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1945
    Event Place: Rockingham County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Bridgewater, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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