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Jonas J Simmons 1806–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1806

Birth Location: Randolph, Virginia, United States

Death Date: Nov 23 1892

Death Location: Queens, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA

Father: Henry Simmons

Mother: Catherine Snyder

Spouse(s): Sarah Cowger, Sarah Woofter

Children(s): Jonas Simmons, John Simmons, Emmanuel Simmons, Jacob Simmons, John Simmons, Margaret Simmons, William Simmons, Martha Simmons, Charles Simmons, Alexander Simmons, Nancy Simmons

Jonas J Simmons was born in 1806 in Randolph, Virginia, United States, the child of Henry Simmons And Catherine Snyder. In 1850, Jonas J Simmons resided in District 52, Randolph, Virginia. Jonas J Simmons married Sarah Lydia Woofter, Sarah Nancy Cowger, and had children including Alexander Lester Simmons, Charles See Simmons, Emmanuel Simmons, Jacob Simmons, John B Simmons, John T Simmons, Jonas Isom Simmons, Margaret See Simmons, Martha J Simmons, Nancy Simmons, William Lewis Simmons. Jonas J Simmons passed away in 1892 in Queens, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • Jonas J Simmons was born in 1806 in Randolph, Virginia, United States, the child of Henry Simmons And Catherine Snyder.
  • In 1850, Jonas J Simmons resided in District 52, Randolph, Virginia.
  • Jonas J Simmons married Sarah Lydia Woofter, Sarah Nancy Cowger, and had children including Alexander Lester Simmons, Charles See Simmons, Emmanuel Simmons, Jacob Simmons, John B Simmons, John T Simmons, Jonas Isom Simmons, Margaret See Simmons, Martha J Simmons, Nancy Simmons, William Lewis Simmons.
  • Jonas J Simmons passed away in 1892 in Queens, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Simmons
1784–1838
Birth Location: Pendleton, Virginia, United States
HS
Catherine Snyder
1765–1810
Birth Location: Pendleton, Virginia, United States
CS

Spouses(s)

Sarah Cowger
1807–1898
Birth Location: , Randolph, Virginia, USA
SC
Sarah Woofter
1818–
Birth Location: Freemansburg, West Virginia, United States
SW

Children(s)

Jonas Simmons
1847–1916
Birth Location: Upshur, Virginia, United States
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John Simmons
1840–1911
Birth Location: Maryland
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Emmanuel Simmons
1824–1864
Birth Location: , , Virginia, USA
ES
Jacob Simmons
1836–1863
Birth Location: , Randolph, West Virginia, USA
JS
John Simmons
1837–1892
Birth Location: , Randolph, West Virginia, USA
JS
Margaret Simmons
1838–1919
Birth Location: , Randolph, West Virginia, USA
MS
William Simmons
1841–1930
Birth Location: , Randolph, West Virginia, USA
WS
Martha Simmons
1842–1930
Birth Location: , Randolph, West Virginia, USA
MS
Charles Simmons
1842–1927
Birth Location: , Lewis, West Virginia, USA
CS
Alexander Simmons
1846–1916
Birth Location: , Randolph, West Virginia, USA
AS
Nancy Simmons
1850–
Birth Location: , Randolph, Virginia, USA
NS

Jonas Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Jonas Simmons
1806–1892
Birth Place: Randolph, Virginia, United States
Parents
Henry Simmons
1784–1838
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Catherine Snyder
1765–1810
Pendleton, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
John (Michael) Simmons
1749–1837
Tulpehocken, Berks, Pennsylvania, United States
Anna (Mary) Simmons
1765–1837
Pendleton County, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John SIMMONS
1707–1794
Anna Margaretha
1711–1800
SIMMONS
1710–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Simon
1682–1788

Jonas Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Jonas (J) Simmons (1806–Nov 23 1892) m. Sarah (Nancy) Cowger (1807–10 Nov 1898) m. Sarah (Lydia) Woofter (3 Apr 1818–)
  1. 1. Jonas (Isom) Simmons 1847–1916 m. Mary (L. " Polly ") Wolfe 1849–1935
    1. 1. Floyd (Hezekiah) Simmons 1885–1974 m. Mary (E) Launders 1884–1978
      1. 1. Wallace (S) Simmons 1914–1992 m. Anna (Mae) Simmons 1916–2003 m. Mary (Beatrice) Williamson 1924–1983
        1. 1. Mary (Lee) Stefi 1949–2017
      2. 2. Fletcher (C) Simmons 1909–1971 m. Ewllery (V) Simmons 1911–1995
      3. 3. Fletcher (J) Simmons 1909–1971
      4. 4. Walace Simmons 1914–1992 m. Mary (Beatrice) Williamson 1924–1983
    2. 2. Charles (Loyal) Simmons 1882–1966 m. Minnie Simmons 1875–1956
      1. 1. Dortha Newhook 1904–
      2. 2. George Newhook 1907–
      3. 3. Edward Newhook 1890–
    3. 3. William (Ison) Simmons 1870–1953 m. Florence Simmons 1873–1939
      1. 1. Woodford (Harmon) Simmons 1911–2005
      2. 2. Carrie (E) Sweker 1897–1970 m. Floyd (Bruce) Swecker 1894–1944
        1. 1. Howard (Floyd) Swecker 1939–1939
        2. 2. Ruby (Marjorie) Swecker 1921–1999
        3. 3. Edith Sweker 1925–
      3. 3. Gladys (Alice) Simmons 1907–1990
      4. 4. Foye Simmons 1913–1917
      5. 5. Infant (twin) Simmons 1895–1895
      6. 6. Hoey Simmons 1914–1918
    4. 4. Laura (Cecelia) Simmons 1879–1940
    5. 5. Ida Simmons 1868–
    6. 6. Florence Simmons 1875–
    7. 7. Mary (A) Buchanan 1874–1963 m. James Buckhannon 1868–1930
      1. 1. Blanch (E) Buchanan 1893–1979
      2. 2. Charles (W) Buchanan 1895–1959
      3. 3. Gertrude (F) Buchanan 1899–
      4. 4. Wordford (D) Buchanan 1902–1953
      5. 5. Forest (J) Buchanan 1906–
      6. 6. Elwin (W) Buchanan 1910–1980
      7. 7. Mary Buchanan 1914–
      8. 8. Mary (Lavera) Buchanan 1913–1992
      9. 9. Elain Adkins 1907–
      10. 10. Jessie Simons 1912–
    8. 8. Audra Swecker 1880–1953 m. Branch (Robinson Lloyd) Swecker 1869–1947 m. Anna (May) Swecker 1902–1938
      1. 1. Adam Swecker 1905–1987
      2. 2. Kenneth (Carroll) Swecker 1912–1946
      3. 3. Lenna Swecker 1922–
      4. 4. Ray Swecker 1916–
      5. 5. Oscar Swecker 1900–1986 m. Audrey McGraw 1912–2002
      6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Swecker 1908–
      7. 7. Bennie Swecker 1908–
      8. 8. Ethel (Ona) Swecker 1893–1965
      9. 9. Anna (May) Swecker 1902–1938 m. Audra Swecker 1880–1953 m. George Simmons 1896–1971
        1. 1. Elden Simmons 1926–
        2. 2. Clyde Simmons 1924–
        3. 3. Carl Simmons 1921–
        4. 4. Mary Simmons 1923–
      10. 10. Lucy (V) Swecker 1919–
      11. 11. Lucy (Virginia) Swecker 1918–1923
      12. 12. Ray (Mason) Swecker 1915–1971 m. Elsie (Mae) Daniels 1918–1971
        1. 1. Thomas (Grey) Swecker 1937–2006 m. Elsie (Mae) Daniels 1918–1971
        2. 2. Delores (Anne) Swecker 1936–1936
      13. 13. Lena (Marie) Swecker 1921–1945
      14. 14. Maud (B) Swecker 1902–
      15. 15. Hazel (Leona) SWECKER 1906–1990 m. Charles (Fay Coon) (koon 1894–1962
        1. 1. Carroll (Frank Coon) (Koon 1929–1983
        2. 2. Waren (W) Koon 1926–
        3. 3. Oehrn Koon 1925–2009 m. Arlene (Fast) Conn 1929–2006
  2. 2. John (B.) Simmons 1840–1911
  3. 3. Emmanuel Simmons 1824–1864
  4. 4. Jacob Simmons 1836–1863
  5. 5. John (T) Simmons 1837–1892
  6. 6. Margaret (See) Simmons 1838–1919
  7. 7. William (Lewis) Simmons 1841–1930
  8. 8. Martha (J) Simmons 1842–1930
  9. 9. Charles (See) Simmons 1842–1927
  10. 10. Alexander (Lester) Simmons 1846–1916
  11. 11. Nancy Simmons 1850–

Jonas Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1804
1804
Birth of Jonas J Simmons in Virginia
Virginia
1806
1806
Birth of Jonas J Simmons in Randolph, Virginia, United States
Randolph, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 44
Jonas J Simmons resided here in District 52, Randolph, Virginia
District 52, Randolph, Virginia
1864
1864
Age 58
Death of Jonas J Simmons in , Upshur, West Virginia, USA
, Upshur, West Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Jonas J Simmons resided here in Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia, United States
Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 74
Jonas J Simmons resided here in Union/ Middle Fork, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Union/ Middle Fork, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
1892
Nov 23 1892
Age 86
Death of Jonas J Simmons in Helvetia, Randolph County, West Virginia
Helvetia, Randolph County, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1806; Birth city: Pendleton Co; Birth state: VA
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union Middle Fork, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 285A; Enumeration District: 056
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 297B; Image: 22; Family History Library Film: 553190
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 32B; Image: 68
    [6] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Randolph, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union Middle Fork, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 285A; Enumeration District: 056

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 52, Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M432_972; Page: 32B; Image: 68

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 297B; Image: 22; Family History Library Film: 553190

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Union Middle Fork, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Union Middle Fork, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 285A; Enumeration District: 056

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Weston, Lewis, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Battelle, Lewis, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1691; Page: 297B; Image: 22; Family History Library Film: 553190

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1864
    Event Place: , Upshur, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1806; Birth city: Pendleton Co; Birth state: VA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 23 1892
    Event Place: Helvetia, Randolph County, West Virginia

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Queens, Upshur County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
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