YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Got DNA tested?

Upload your data to unlock more DNA matches across Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHeritage — totally FREE.

SIGN UP

James Simmons 1911 – 2001 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02/17/1911

Birth Location: Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 11 Feb 2001

Death Location: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: James Simmons

Mother: Celestine Robinson

Spouse(s): Dorthy Jones

Children(s): Clithia Jones, Greta Jones, Sandra Simmons, Alida Blunt

According to available records, James Simmons was born in 1911 in Louisiana, USA, the child of James Simmons and Celestine Robinson. Following those early years, James Simmons married Dorthy Jones, and their family grew to include Clithia Jones, Greta Jones, Sandra Simmons and Alida Blunt. In the later years of life, James Simmons died in 2001 in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Simmons
JS

Family tree

Parents

James Simmons
1876 –
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
JS
Celestine Robinson
1880 –
Birth Location: Louisiana
CR

Spouses(s)

Dorthy Jones
1924 – 1992
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
DJ

Children(s)

Clithia Jones
1960 –
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
CJ
Greta Jones
1962 –
Birth Location: –
GJ
Sandra Simmons
Birth Location: –
SS
Alida Blunt
Birth Location: –
AB

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 02/17/1911
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010, U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Louisiana, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 519, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana; Roll: T625_615; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1920
    Event Place: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana; Roll: T625_615; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 3

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Gretna, Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Louisiana, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 519

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 11 Feb 2001
    Event Place: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Find more search results for James Simmons

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