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Jesse J Simmons 1939–2021 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Oct 1939

Birth Location: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA

Death Date: August 2021

Death Location: Detroit Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father: Charley Simmons

Mother: Viola Nelson

Spouse(s): Betty Drain

Children(s):

In 1939, Jesse J Simmons entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Charley Simmons And Viola Nelson. In 1935, Jesse J Simmons established residence. In 1940, Jesse J Simmons resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Jesse J Simmons married Betty Jean Drain, and had children including Delois Loett Simmons, Dennis Dwight Simmons, Frances Chestina Simmons, Irish Lynn Simmons, Stephanie D Simmons, Yvette Simmons. Jesse J Simmons passed away in 2021 in Detroit Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1939, Jesse J Simmons entered the world in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA, born to Charley Simmons And Viola Nelson.
  • In 1935, Jesse J Simmons established residence.
  • In 1940, Jesse J Simmons resided in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Jesse J Simmons married Betty Jean Drain, and had children including Delois Loett Simmons, Dennis Dwight Simmons, Frances Chestina Simmons, Irish Lynn Simmons, Stephanie D Simmons, Yvette Simmons.
  • Jesse J Simmons passed away in 2021 in Detroit Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Simmons
1939–2021
Birth Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Parents
Charley Simmons
1917–
Alabama
Viola Nelson
1915–1961
Gordonville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Simmons) Senior
1879–1916
Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama, USA
Julia White
1884–1919
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Oscar Nelson
1892–
Gordonville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Emma Blackmon
1892–1916
Gordonville, Lowndes, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Simmons
1832–1913
Amy\Amie Jones
1834–1923
Benjamin White
1844–1899
Rachael Spencer
1849–1930
Alfred Nelson
1862–1940
Sally Kelly
1865–1902
Wash Blackmon
1856–1937
Ruby Townsend
1861–1953
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Charles Simmons
1811–
Dolly Jones
1800–
J White
1806–
John Spencer
1825–1872
Mary Fields
1825–
Frank Nelson
1832–1917
Rosa Soil\Grant
1835–1902
Noah Blackmon
1839–
James Townsend
1825–
Riner\Rhina\Rhima Townsend
1837–1900

Jesse Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1935
1935
Jesse J Simmons resided here
None
1939
30 Oct 1939
Birth of Jesse J Simmons in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 1
Jesse J Simmons resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1957
Jul 1957
Age 18
Jesse J Simmons was married in Jefferson, Alabama
Jefferson, Alabama
1985
1985
Age 46
Jesse J Simmons resided here in Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
1986
1986
Age 47
Jesse J Simmons resided here in Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI
2021
August 2021
Age 82
Death of Jesse J Simmons in Detroit Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Oct 1939
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00091; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 68-25

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Jul 1957
    Event Place: Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: Alabama, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00091; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 68-25

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00091; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 68-25

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1985
    Event Place: Detroit, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1986
    Event Place: Detroit, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: August 2021
    Event Place: Detroit Wayne, Michigan, USA

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