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Jonas Simmons 1805–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1805

Birth Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1892

Death Location: Helvitia,Randolph,West Virginia,United States

Father: Captain Simmons

Mother: Catherine Snyder

Spouse(s): Sarah Cowger

Children(s): Adam Simmons, Hezekiah Simmons, Enoch Simmons, Emanuel Simmons, John Simmons

In 1805, Jonas Simmons entered the world in Randolph, West Virginia, United States, born to Captain Henry William Simmons And Catherine Snyder. In 1870, Jonas Simmons resided in Battelle, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA. Jonas Simmons married Sarah Cowger, and had children including Adam Simmons, Emanuel Simmons, Enoch Simmons, Hezekiah Simmons, John Simmons. Jonas Simmons passed away in 1892 in Helvitia,Randolph,West Virginia,United States.

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Biography

  • In 1805, Jonas Simmons entered the world in Randolph, West Virginia, United States, born to Captain Henry William Simmons And Catherine Snyder.
  • In 1870, Jonas Simmons resided in Battelle, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA.
  • Jonas Simmons married Sarah Cowger, and had children including Adam Simmons, Emanuel Simmons, Enoch Simmons, Hezekiah Simmons, John Simmons.
  • Jonas Simmons passed away in 1892 in Helvitia,Randolph,West Virginia,United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Captain Simmons
1784–1838
Birth Location: Pendleton, Virginia, United States
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Catherine Snyder
1783–1820
Birth Location: ,Pendleton, Va
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Cowger
1806–1898
Birth Location: Pendleton, West Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Adam Simmons
1832–1892
Birth Location: Valley Head, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
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Hezekiah Simmons
1826–1910
Birth Location: Elkwater, Randolph County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Enoch Simmons
1825–
Birth Location: Pendleton, West Virginia, United States
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Emanuel Simmons
1824–1864
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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John Simmons
1835–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Jonas Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Jonas Simmons
1805–1892
Birth Place: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Captain Henry William Simmons
1784–1838
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Catherine Snyder
1783–1820
,Pendleton, Va
Grandparents
John (Johann Michael Simmons) Sr.
1754–1835
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Catherine (Warren) Wooten
1746–1833
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Hans Simons
1707–1794
Maria Fey
1710–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jonas Simmons's Descendants

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Jonas Simmons (1805–1892) m. Sarah Cowger (1806–10 Nov 1898)
  1. 1. Adam Simmons 1832–1892 m. Malinda (Zickafoose) * 1833–1918
    1. 1. Jonas (J Simmons) * 1856–1943 m. Tabitha (C) Strader 1858–1934
      1. 1. George (Washington Omer) Simmons 1884–
      2. 2. Sheridan (Andrew Simmons) * 1890–1978 m. Edith (Mae) Fogle 1906–1976
        1. 1. Harley (David) Simmons 1926–2007
        2. 2. Rolland (Earl Simmons) Sr. 1927–1986
        3. 3. Shirley (Naomi) Simmons 1930–2014 m. Elvin (N) Kier 1927–1994 m. Joseph (Veselko) Sr. 1927–1987
        4. 4. Delbert (M.) Simmons 1931–1949
        5. 5. Herbert (Lyle) Simmons 1933–1985
        6. 6. Omer (Lee) Simmons 1935–2009
        7. 7. Nancy (Carol Simmons) * 1938–2010 m. Billy (Charles) Kuhn 1934–2019
        8. 8. Elaine (Mae) Simmons 1928–2019
      3. 3. Frank (David) Simmons 1895–1973
      4. 4. Burton (Nebraska) Simmons 1898–1948
      5. 5. Permelia (Elizabeth Simmons) * 1889–1978 m. Grover (Cleveland) Elbon 1884–1972
        1. 1. Carda (Macel) Elbon 1922–2004
        2. 2. Frank (Burton) Elbon 1920–2003
        3. 3. Ralph (Junior Elbon) * 1909–1981 m. Goldie (Gwendolyn) Hyre 1911–1984 m. Minnie (Caroline) VanGilder 1908–1962
        4. 4. John (Jonas) Elbon 1912–2000
        5. 5. Glenna (Pauline) Elbon 1914–1967
        6. 6. Woodrow Elbon 1916–1977
        7. 7. Joseph (Peter) Elbon 1924–1987
      6. 6. Hiram (Wilson) Simmons 1887–1951
      7. 7. Jacob (Blain) Simmons 1885–1888
    2. 2. Henry (N) Simmons 1859–1946
    3. 3. Marion Simmons 1861–1945
    4. 4. Sheridan Simmons 1865–1927
    5. 5. Andrew Simmons 1870–1892
    6. 6. Nannie Simmons 1871–
    7. 7. Amanda (E) Simmons 1873–1913
    8. 8. Mary (Jane Simmons) * 1869–1952 m. Willis (Oscar Bruce) Ward 1865–1929
      1. 1. Jennings (Francis) Ward 1898–1986 m. Evelina Leigh 1902–1995
        1. 1. Carl (Lee) Ward 1921–1945
        2. 2. Junior (Lewis Ward) * 1922–2008 m. Wilda (Pauline) Heckert 1925–2015
      2. 2. Raymond (R) Ward 1896–1988
      3. 3. Elsie (May) Ward 1890–1975
      4. 4. Willis (Oscar Ward) * 1905–1968 m. Blanche (B) Kantner 1905–2003
        1. 1. Paula (Mae Ward) * 1927–2017 m. William (Howard) Davis 1924–1981
        2. 2. Rose (Mary) Ward 1930–1930
  2. 2. Hezekiah Simmons 1826–1910 m. Nancy Hinkle 1838–1900 m. Delilah (Lucy) Gear 1828–1865
    1. 1. Margaret (Ellen) Simmons 1852–1921 m. Joseph (W) Simmons 1849–1885 m. William (E) Simmons 1847–1924
      1. 1. Edward (H) Simmons 1874–1928
      2. 2. Otha (Y) Simmons 1871–
      3. 3. Minta (A) Simmons 1877–1900
      4. 4. Boliver (Hamilton) Simmons 1885–1970
      5. 5. William (Everett) Simmons 1892–1951
      6. 6. Evalina Simmons 1895–1983 m. Lanta (Clayburn) Weese 1888–1966
        1. 1. Russell (Ison) Weese 1914–1990
        2. 2. Arthur (Dewey) Weese 1916–1965
        3. 3. Wilson (Earl) Weese 1919–1930
        4. 4. Thelma Weese 1922–1963
      7. 7. Albert (Dewey) Simmons 1897–1969
    2. 2. Jordan (Miles) Simmons 1868–1952
    3. 3. William (J) Simmons 1851–
    4. 4. George (D) Simmons 1854–1884
    5. 5. Peter (Washington) Simmons 1856–1948
    6. 6. Sarah (Elizabeth) Simmons 1859–1939
    7. 7. Charles (Elihue) Simmons 1862–1941
    8. 8. Infant Simmons 1866–1866
    9. 9. Andrew (Mack) Simmons 1867–1930
    10. 10. Nancy (J) Simmons 1872–1944
    11. 11. Nettie (R) Simmons 1875–1957
    12. 12. John (M.) Simmons 1848–1929
  3. 3. Enoch Simmons 1825–
  4. 4. Emanuel Simmons 1824–1864
  5. 5. John Simmons 1835–

Jonas Simmons's Timeline

3 Records

1805
1805
Birth of Jonas Simmons in Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Randolph, West Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 65
Jonas Simmons resided here in Battelle, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
Battelle, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
1892
1892
Age 87
Death of Jonas Simmons in Helvitia,Randolph,West Virginia,United States
Helvitia,Randolph,West Virginia,United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1805
    Event Place: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 297B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Battelle, Weston, Lewis, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 297B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Helvitia,Randolph,West Virginia,United States
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