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James Simmons 1832–1913 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1832

Birth Location: North Carolina or West Virginia

Death Date: 10 Oct 1913

Death Location: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA

Father:

Mother: Charles Simmons

Spouse(s): Amy\Amie Jones

Children(s): Charles Senior, Junius Simmons, Virginia Simmons, James Simmons, Chaney Simmons, Rebecca Simmons

The story of James Simmons began in 1832 in North Carolina or West Virginia. In 1870, James Simmons resided in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA. In 1880, James Simmons resided in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA. James Simmons married Amy Amie Jones, and had children including Chaney Simmons, Charles Simmons Senior, D R Hili, James Simmons, Junius Simmons, Rebecca Simmons, Virginia Simmons. James Simmons passed away in 1913 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of James Simmons began in 1832 in North Carolina or West Virginia.
  • In 1870, James Simmons resided in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1880, James Simmons resided in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.
  • James Simmons married Amy Amie Jones, and had children including Chaney Simmons, Charles Simmons Senior, D R Hili, James Simmons, Junius Simmons, Rebecca Simmons, Virginia Simmons.
  • James Simmons passed away in 1913 in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Simmons
1811–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Amy\Amie Jones
1834–1923
Birth Location: Fluvanna County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Charles Senior
1879–1916
Birth Location: Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, USA
CS
Junius Simmons
1859–1895
Birth Location: Hale County, Alabama, USA
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Virginia Simmons
1862–1934
Birth Location: Hale County, Alabama, USA
VS
James Simmons
1863–1918
Birth Location: Hale County, Alabama, USA
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Chaney Simmons
1866–
Birth Location: Hale County, Alabama, USA
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Rebecca Simmons
1870–
Birth Location: Hale County, Alabama, USA
RS

James Simmons's Ancestors

Self
James Simmons
1832–1913
Birth Place: North Carolina or West Virginia
Parents
Charles Simmons
1811–
North Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Simmons's Descendants

1.
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James Simmons (Apr 1832–10 Oct 1913) m. Amy\Amie Jones (11 November 1834–20 May 1923)
  1. 1. Charles (Simmons) Senior 1879–1916 m. Julia White 1884–1919
    1. 1. Charley Simmons 1917– m. Viola Nelson 1915–1961
      1. 1. Willie (Gene) Simmons 1942–1996
      2. 2. Mary (Alice aka Aunt Molly) Simmons 1936–2018 m. Walter (Rize) Todd 1925–2016
      3. 3. Jesse (J) Simmons 1939–2021 m. Betty (Jean) Drain 1941–2014
      4. 4. Edward (Leon Simmons) Bouce 1948–1989
      5. 5. Eddie (Carver) Simmons 1943–1944
      6. 6. Leroy Nelson 1934–2006
    2. 2. Chaney Simmons 1904–1917
    3. 3. Bennie (Mae) Simmons 1909–1999 m. Alfred (Pride) Senior 1905–1962
      1. 1. Ida (Anita) Pride 1938–2007 m. Robert (Lee) Mosley 1937–2000
      2. 2. Herman Pride 1941–2008 m. Lestine Ponds 1939–1989
    4. 4. Blanche Simmons 1911–1999 m. Charles (Henry) Gates 1902–1968
      1. 1. Julia (L) Gates 1930–2013 m. Willie (James) Sales 1924–
    5. 5. Willie (Mae) Simmons 1911–2004 m. Raz Williamson 1876– m. Eugene Bunkley 1909–1986 m. Edward Miles 1911–1994 m. Josh Shelby 1899–1969
      1. 1. Clarence (Williamson) Senior 1925–2000 m. Edda (R) Farmer 1918–1997
    6. 6. Julia Simmons 1914–1980 m. Harold (Lovelle) Ashford 1912–1990 m. Cleveland McBride 1904–1980
      1. 1. Dave (Edward) Ashford 1938–1967
  2. 2. Junius Simmons 1859–1895 m. Mamie (B) Jordan 1872–1913
    1. 1. Mamie (Juanita) Simmons 1890–1964 m. Alfonza Noble 1884–1952 m. Henry (Clay) Stephens 1895–1948 m. Charles (A) Alleyne 1905–
      1. 1. Maurine Stephens 1923–2005 m. Ollie (Jewell) Kyle 1922– m. Martin Whetstone 1926– m. Herman Williams 1914–1971
        1. 1. Henry (Grady) Kyle 1943–1943
      2. 2. Imogene Stephens 1924–2013 m. Billie (Daniel) Senior 1926–1993
    2. 2. Annie (Ceola) Simmons 1894–1990 m. Irvin (V Elligan) Senior 1879–1963
      1. 1. Donald (Leslie Elligan) Sr 1918–2000 m. Ophelia (Elizabeth) Robinson 1920–1999
        1. 1. Donald (Leslie Elligan) Junior 1944–2017
      2. 2. Irvin (Elligan) Junior 1915–2009 m. Florence (J) Elligan 1919–2002
      3. 3. Maria (Juanita) Elligan 1914–2008 m. Warner (Calvin) Thornhill 1919–1986
        1. 1. Melva (Ceola) Thornhill 1940–1940
      4. 4. Ceola Elligan 1911–1972 m. Cecil (Nathaniel Solomon) Senior 1920–1975 m. Claud (M) Roberts 1904–
        1. 1. Cecil (Nathaniel Solomon) Junior 1946–2023 m. Venetta (Elizabeth) Lansden 1946–1997
      5. 5. James (Simmons Elligan) Senior 1926–2021 m. Johnnie (Mae) Wells 1925–2020
    3. 3. Julius (Jordan) Simmons 1892–1963
    4. 4. Ross Simmons 1896–1942 m. Blanche 1895–
      1. 1. Carolina Simmons 1915–1919
  3. 3. Virginia Simmons 1862–1934 m. Daniel Jones 1860–1931
    1. 1. Blanche (Iola) Moss 1884–1942 m. Clifford (James) Cochran 1877–1913 m. Samuel (Crawford) Mcgregor 1881–1950
      1. 1. Doloris (Carmen) McGregor 1930–1991
  4. 4. James Simmons 1863–1918
    1. 1. James (Jim) Simmons 1884–
  5. 5. Chaney Simmons 1866–
  6. 6. Rebecca Simmons 1870–
    1. 1. Charles Jones 1893–

James Simmons's Timeline

6 Records

1832
Apr 1832
Birth of James Simmons in North Carolina
North Carolina
1870
1870
Age 38
James Simmons resided here in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
James Simmons resided here in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
James Simmons resided here in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 78
James Simmons resided here in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
1913
10 Oct 1913
Age 81
Death of James Simmons in Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1832
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 340A; Enumeration District: 058
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Roll: M593_18; Page: 63B; Family History Library Film: 545517
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1240018
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Roll: T624_15; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374028

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Place: North Carolina or West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Roll: M593_18; Page: 63B; Family History Library Film: 545517

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Roll: 15; Page: 340A; Enumeration District: 058

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1240018

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama; Roll: T624_15; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1374028

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Fact

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1913
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama, Death Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greensboro, Hale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
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