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George Franklin Simmons 1876–1946 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 September 1876

Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 21 July 1946

Death Location: Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: George *

Mother: Mary Hayes

Spouse(s): Nannie Arnold

Children(s): Franklin Simmons, Maxie Simmons, Lottie Simmons, Ollie Simmons, Lily Simmons, Pansy Simmons, Martha Simmons, Charlie Simmons, Nancy Simmons, James Simmons

In 1876, George Franklin Simmons entered the world in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA, born to George Mcduffie Rev Simmons And Mary Elizabeth Hayes. In 1910, George Franklin Simmons resided in Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA. In 1918, George Franklin Simmons established residence. George Franklin Simmons married Nannie Lola Arnold, and had children including Charlie Clayton Simmons, Franklin Lindsey Simmons, James Julius Simmons, Lily Iola Simmons, Lottie Sue Simmons, Martha Lee Mattie Simmons, Maxie Lewis Simmons, Nancy Elizabeth Simmons, Ollie Delbert Simmons, Pansy Nita Simmons. George Franklin Simmons passed away in 1946 in Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1876, George Franklin Simmons entered the world in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA, born to George Mcduffie Rev Simmons And Mary Elizabeth Hayes.
  • In 1910, George Franklin Simmons resided in Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1918, George Franklin Simmons established residence.
  • George Franklin Simmons married Nannie Lola Arnold, and had children including Charlie Clayton Simmons, Franklin Lindsey Simmons, James Julius Simmons, Lily Iola Simmons, Lottie Sue Simmons, Martha Lee Mattie Simmons, Maxie Lewis Simmons, Nancy Elizabeth Simmons, Ollie Delbert Simmons, Pansy Nita Simmons.
  • George Franklin Simmons passed away in 1946 in Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Simmons's Ancestors

Self
George Simmons
1876–1946
Birth Place: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Parents
George McDuffie "Rev." Simmons *
1843–1928
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Mary (Elizabeth) Hayes
1839–1906
Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Andrew ("Jesse" Simmons) *
1815–1878
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Lesley
1820–1900
Pickens, Pickens, South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
George *
1790–1848
Naomi *
1795–1850
William Lesley
1795–1879
Rosannah *
1789–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Simmons
1770–1851
Nancy **
1775–
Philemon *
1757–1840
Elizabeth *
1760–
Moses *
1760–1837
Susan Glenn
1766–1837

George Simmons's Descendants

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George (Franklin) Simmons (8 September 1876–21 July 1946) m. Nannie (Lola) Arnold (3 June 1883–13 June 1957)
  1. 1. Franklin (Lindsey) Simmons 1913–2001
  2. 2. Maxie (Lewis) Simmons 1910–1968
  3. 3. Lottie (Sue) Simmons 1927–1985 m. Clarence (Eldin) Clevenger 1925–1990
    1. 1. Bonita (Joyce Clevenger) * 1949–2003 m. John (Thomas) O'Neill 1939–2010
    2. 2. Richard (Leroy) Clevenger 1947–2007
  4. 4. Ollie (Delbert) Simmons 1916–1994
  5. 5. Lily (Iola) Simmons 1902–1985
  6. 6. Pansy (Nita) Simmons 1921–2011
  7. 7. Martha (Lee Mattie) Simmons 1924–1994
  8. 8. Charlie (Clayton) Simmons 1918–2010
  9. 9. Nancy (Elizabeth) Simmons 1908–1991
  10. 10. James (Julius) Simmons 1904–1962

George Simmons's Timeline

6 Records

1876
8 September 1876
Birth of George Franklin Simmons in Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
George Franklin Simmons resided here in Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
1918
abt 1918
Age 42
George Franklin Simmons resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 59
George Franklin Simmons resided here in Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina
Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 64
George Franklin Simmons resided here in Woodruff Township, Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Woodruff Township, Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1946
21 July 1946
Age 70
Death of George Franklin Simmons in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 September 1876
    Event Place: Pickens County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-93
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375477
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1918

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Youngs, Laurens, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1464; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1375477

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1918
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1918

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-93

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Woodruff Township, Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Woodruff, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03840; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 42-93

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 July 1946
    Event Place: Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Enoree, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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