YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Joseph Wathen Simms 1878–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 MAR 1878

Birth Location: Marion Co, KY, USA

Death Date: 11 JUN 1944

Death Location: Marion Co, KY, USA

Father: John Simms

Mother: Susan Abell

Spouse(s): Mary Abell

Children(s): Anna Simms

Joseph Wathen Simms was born in 1878 in Marion Co, KY, USA, the child of John Dallas Simms And Susan Chandler Abell. In 1880, Joseph Wathen Simms resided in Lebanon Junction, KY, USA. In 1900, Joseph Wathen Simms resided in North Lebanon, Marion Co., KY, USA. Joseph Wathen Simms married Mary Lallie Abell, and had children including Anna Evelyn Simms. Joseph Wathen Simms passed away in 1944 in Marion Co, KY, USA.

Find more search results for Joseph Simms
JS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Joseph Wathen Simms was born in 1878 in Marion Co, KY, USA, the child of John Dallas Simms And Susan Chandler Abell.
  • In 1880, Joseph Wathen Simms resided in Lebanon Junction, KY, USA.
  • In 1900, Joseph Wathen Simms resided in North Lebanon, Marion Co., KY, USA.
  • Joseph Wathen Simms married Mary Lallie Abell, and had children including Anna Evelyn Simms.
  • Joseph Wathen Simms passed away in 1944 in Marion Co, KY, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Simms's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Simms
1878–1944
Birth Place: Marion Co, KY, USA
Parents
John Dallas Simms
1844–1915
KY, USA
Susan (Chandler) Abell
1847–1904
Hardinsburg, Breckinridge Co., KY, USA
Grandparents
John Simms
1802–1879
KY, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Wathen
1802–1876
Lebanon Junction, KY, USA
Samuel (B.) Abell
1812–1861
Washignton Co., KY, USA
Hettie (Behetheland) Jeffries
1823–1856
Washignton Co., KY, USA
Great-Grandparents
Henry Wathen
1766–1851
Mary Spalding
1773–1847
Jesse Abell
1778–1846
Rebecca Abell
1778–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Wathen
1731–1774
Anne Langley
1735–1791
Robert Abell
1756–1802
Margaret Mills
1760–1818
Edmund Abell
1760–1828
Elizabeth Thompson
1764–1820

Joseph Simms's Descendants

1.
JS
Joseph (Wathen) Simms (15 MAR 1878–11 JUN 1944) m. Mary (Lallie) Abell (19 MAR 1881–1957)
  1. 1. Anna (Evelyn) Simms 1910–1989

Joseph Simms's Timeline

6 Records

1878
15 MAR 1878
Birth of Joseph Wathen Simms in Marion Co, KY, USA
Marion Co, KY, USA
1880
1880
Age 2
Joseph Wathen Simms resided here in Lebanon Junction, KY, USA
Lebanon Junction, KY, USA
1900
1900
Age 22
Joseph Wathen Simms resided here in North Lebanon, Marion Co., KY, USA
North Lebanon, Marion Co., KY, USA
1910
1910
Age 32
Joseph Wathen Simms resided here in New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, USA
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, USA
1940
1940
Age 62
Joseph Wathen Simms resided here in Lebanon Junction, KY, USA
Lebanon Junction, KY, USA
1944
11 JUN 1944
Age 66
Death of Joseph Wathen Simms in Marion Co, KY, USA
Marion Co, KY, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 MAR 1878
    Event Place: Marion Co, KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lebanon Junction, KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: North Lebanon, Marion Co., KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: New Orleans, Orleans Parish, LA, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Lebanon Junction, KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 27 APR 1942
    Event Place: Lebanon Junction, KY, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 JUN 1944
    Event Place: Marion Co, KY, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE