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Jonas Simmons 1812 – 1886 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1812

Birth Location: Albany Co., New York

Death Date: 18-Dec-1886

Death Location: Laclede, Linn Co., Missouri

Father: Jonas Simmons

Mother: Sarah Alkenbergh

Spouse(s): Eliza Wilcox*, Mary Simons

Children(s): Daniel Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Kate Simons

The story of Jonas Simmons began in 1812 in Albany Co., New York. In 1650, Jonas Simmons resided in Burlington; Mercer, New Jersey, USA. In 1850, Jonas Simmons resided in Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA. Jonas Simmons married Eliza Wilcox*, Mary Simons, and had children including Daniel Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Kate Simons. Jonas Simmons passed away in 1886 in Laclede, Linn Co., Missouri.

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Biography

  • The story of Jonas Simmons began in 1812 in Albany Co., New York.
  • In 1650, Jonas Simmons resided in Burlington; Mercer, New Jersey, USA.
  • In 1850, Jonas Simmons resided in Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA.
  • Jonas Simmons married Eliza Wilcox*, Mary Simons, and had children including Daniel Simmons, Sarah Simmons, Kate Simons.
  • Jonas Simmons passed away in 1886 in Laclede, Linn Co., Missouri.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonas Simmons
1778 – 1843
Birth Location: Manortown, Columbia Co., New York
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Sarah Alkenbergh
1782 –
Birth Location: New York
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Spouses(s)

Eliza Wilcox*
1810 – 1880
Birth Location: Albany Co., New York
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Mary Simons
1819 –
Birth Location: –
MS

Children(s)

Daniel Simmons
1839 – 1916
Birth Location: Trenton, Mercer, NJ
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Sarah Simmons
1841 – 1914
Birth Location: Trenton, Mercer Co., New Jersey
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Kate Simons
1843 –
Birth Location: –
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Jonas Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Jonas Simmons
1812 – 1886
Birth Place: Albany Co., New York
Parents
Jonas Simmons
1778 – 1843
Manortown, Columbia Co., New York
Sarah Alkenbergh
1782 –
New York
Grandparents
Balthasar Simons
1740 – 1824
Rhinebeck, Dutchess, New York, United States
Anna (Catharina) Jacobi
1739 – 1822
Red Hook, Dutchess, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
Johann Simons
1716 – 1818
Anna Bonesteel
1713 – 1769
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Simon
1679 – 1751
Anna Stirner
1687 – 1740

Jonas Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Jonas Simmons (1812 – 18-Dec-1886) m. Eliza Wilcox* (abt 1810 – After 1880) m. Mary Simons (abt 1819 – )
  1. 1. Daniel Simmons (08-Feb-1839 – 28-Sep-1916) m. Catherine (Clinton) Austin (17 Aug 1839 – 29 April 1896)
    1. 1. Florence Simmons (01 Oct 1860 – )
    2. 2. Ellen (Palmer) Simmons (09 Nov 1862 – )
    3. 3. Jr (Daniel) Simmons (Jul 1869 – Sep 1869)
  2. 2. Sarah Simmons (abt 1841 – 1914) m. Sherman (Minor) Johnson (11 DEC 1835 – 1895) m. Emerson (C.) Wright (MAY 1835 – 5 APR 1923)
    1. 1. George (Minor) Johnson (ABT 1861 – 20 Apr 1925) m. Emma Griffith (May 1865 – 14 February 1933) m. Emma Johnson (abt 1871 – )
      1. 1. Frank Johnson (Dec 1893 – )
      2. 2. C (E) Johnson (May 1895 – )
      3. 3. Albert Johnson (abt 1903 – )
    2. 2. Ina (Marian) Johnson (abt 1863 – 29 AUG 1935)
    3. 3. Lizzie (Francis Johnson Richardson) Evans (26 NOV 1868 – 1949) m. Frank (Herbert) Richardson (25 OCT 1866 – 16 SEP 1943) m. William Evans (abt 1870 – )
      1. 1. Vera (Leigh) Richardson (30/6/1890 – 21/7/1890)
      2. 2. John (Minor) Richardson (May 1892 – )
      3. 3. Carl (Kenton) Richardson (28 Sep 1894 – 26 SEP 1934) m. Ellen (Perseus) Wilson (1898-06-28 – November 1918) m. Bessie (May) Locke (10 Oct 1897 – 4 Oct 1950)
        1. 1. Fred (Minor) Richardson (23 SEP 1917 – 1995-05-01) m. Aletha (May) Thompson (October 03, 1930 – April 20, 1994) m. Annie Krebs
        2. 2. Lee (Kenton) Richardson (23 Jun 1921 – 14 May 1983) m. Patricia (Catherine) Burns (14 Jan 1923 – 9 Nov 1995)
        3. 3. Frank (Horace) Richardson (Sep 29 1922 – 16 Apr 1985)
        4. 4. Erma (Helen) Richardson (22 Jun 1924 – 12 May 2007) m. Clarence (Red) Storey (13 Nov 1920 – Jul 8, 2003) m. Clarence (E) Storey
      4. 4. Lee (Calvin) Richardson (5 Oct 1896 – 24 Mar 1968) m. Philomena ((May) Van) Peer (22 June 1897 – 15 July 1982)
        1. 1. Lee (C) Richardson (30 Jul 29 – ) m. Lucile (Emma) Trayer (10 Apr 1932 – )
        2. 2. Edwin (Andrew) Richardson (13 Aug 36 – )
      5. 5. Nellie (Darlene Richardson McClellan Vibber) Erikson (28 Jan 1899 – 3 Jan 1984) m. Archie (Charles) McClellan (22 Aug 1893 – march 1975) m. Charles (Victor) Vibber (27 Nov 1889 – 16 Jun 1968)
        1. 1. Herbert (Charles) McClellan (13 OCT 1918 – 11 Jun 2008) m. Margaret (Theresa) Buckley (15 JUL 1920 – 11 JUN 1974)
    4. 4. Eugene Johnson (DEC 1869 – )
    5. 5. Sarah Johnson (abt 1871 – )
    6. 6. Daniel Johnson (abt 1876 – )
    7. 7. Gertrude Johnson (abt 1878 – AFT 1930)
    8. 8. Maud Johnson (MAR 1880 – )
    9. 9. Charles (Waldron) Johnson (30 DEC 1884 – 23 SEP 1956)
      1. 1. Bernice (C) Shedden (abt 1916 – )
  3. 3. Kate Simons (abt 1843 – )

Jonas Simmons's Timeline

10 Records

1650
1650-1883
Jonas Simmons resided here in Burlington; Mercer, New Jersey, USA
Burlington; Mercer, New Jersey, USA
1812
1812
Birth of Jonas Simmons in Albany Co., New York
Albany Co., New York
1850
1850
Age 38
Jonas Simmons resided here in Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Jonas Simmons resided here in Albany County, NY
Albany County, NY
1863
1863
Age 51
Jonas Simmons resided here in New York, USA
New York, USA
1865
1865
Age 53
Jonas Simmons resided here in Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1866
1866-1867
Age 54
Jonas Simmons resided here in Niagara, New York, USA
Niagara, New York, USA
1868
1868
Age 56
Jonas Simmons resided here in Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 58
Jonas Simmons resided here in Lockport Ward 1, Niagara, New York, United States
Lockport Ward 1, Niagara, New York, United States
1886
18-Dec-1886
Age 74
Death of Jonas Simmons in Laclede, Linn Co., Missouri
Laclede, Linn Co., Missouri

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Albany Co., New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lockport Ward 1, Niagara, New York; Roll: M593_1054; Page: 163B; Image: 331; Family History Library Film: 552553
    [2] New York, State Census, 1865
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cohoes, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 213A; Image: 278

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1650-1883
    Event Place: Burlington; Mercer, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: History of Burlington and Mercer counties, New Jersey, with biographical sketches of many of their pioneers and prominent men

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cohoes, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cohoes, Albany, New York; Roll: M432_474; Page: 213A; Image: 278

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Albany County, NY
    Record Source: New York Census, 1790-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1863
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists, 1862-1918

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866-1867
    Event Place: Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Indexed County Land Ownership Maps, 1860-1918, Collection Number: G&M_6; Roll Number: 6
    [2] Boyd's Lockport city directory : with a business directory of Niagara County and an appendix, 1866-7

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1868
    Event Place: Lockport, Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989 (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lockport Ward 1, Niagara, New York, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lockport Ward 1, Niagara, New York; Roll: M593_1054; Page: 163B; Image: 331; Family History Library Film: 552553

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Niagara, New York, USA
    Record Source: The Lockport city directory, for the year ending September 1st, 1868

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18-Dec-1886
    Event Place: Laclede, Linn Co., Missouri
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