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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

In 1911, James Simmons entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to James Simmons and Celestine Robinson. In 1920, James Simmons resided in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA. James Simmons married Dorthy Jones, and had children including Clithia Jones, Greta Jones, Sandra Simmons, Alida Blunt. James Simmons passed away in 2001 in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, James Simmons entered the world in Louisiana, USA, born to James Simmons and Celestine Robinson.
  • In 1920, James Simmons resided in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA.
  • James Simmons married Dorthy Jones, and had children including Clithia Jones, Greta Jones, Sandra Simmons, Alida Blunt.
  • James Simmons passed away in 2001 in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Simmons's Ancestors

Self
James Simmons
1911 – 2001
Birth Place: Louisiana, USA
Parents
James Simmons
1876 –
Louisiana, USA
Celestine Robinson
1880 –
Louisiana
Grandparents
Hanibal Simmons
1835 –
Louisiana, USA
Johana Williams
1858 – 1918
Louisiana
William Robinson
1850 –
Louisiana
Sarah Williams
1856 –
Louisiana
Great-Grandparents
Johnathan Simione
1803 –
Ann Lewis
1810 –
John Williams
1810 –
Ann Williams
1822 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Simmons's Descendants

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James Simmons (02/17/1911 – 11 Feb 2001) m. Dorthy Jones (4 Mar 1924 – 24 May 1992)
  1. 1. Clithia Jones (1960 – ) m. James Dibble (1950 – )
    1. 1. Jaylynn Dibble (2000 – )
  2. 2. Greta Jones (15 Sep 1962 – )
  3. 3. Sandra Simmons
  4. 4. Alida Blunt

James Simmons's Timeline

3 Records

1911
02/17/1911
Birth of James Simmons in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
James Simmons resided here in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
2001
11 Feb 2001
Age 90
Death of James Simmons in Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America
Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02/17/1911
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 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
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gretna, Jefferson, Louisiana; Roll: T625_615; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 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 Date: 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

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