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Lewis Simmons 1811–1898 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Apr 1811

Birth Location: Pendleton, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 11 March 1898

Death Location: Hightown, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Thomas *

Mother: Catherine Varner

Spouse(s): Malinda Puffenbarger

Children(s): Hannah Simmons, Margaret Waybright, Elizabeth Wimer, Sarah Simmons, Susan Simmons, John Simmons, William Simmons, Clara Simmons, William Simmons

Lewis Simmons was born in 1811 in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA, the child of Thomas Simmons And Catherine Varner. In 1840, Lewis Simmons resided in Pendleton, Virginia, USA. In 1850, Lewis Simmons resided in District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA. Lewis Simmons married Malinda Hanna Puffenbarger, and had children including Clara E Simmons, Elizabeth Frances Simmons Wimer, Hannah Martha Simmons, John S Simmons, Margaret Ann Simmons Waybright, Sarah Jane Simmons, Susan Catherine Simmons, William J Simmons, William Jay Adam Simmons. Lewis Simmons passed away in 1898 in Hightown, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Lewis Simmons was born in 1811 in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA, the child of Thomas Simmons And Catherine Varner.
  • In 1840, Lewis Simmons resided in Pendleton, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1850, Lewis Simmons resided in District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA.
  • Lewis Simmons married Malinda Hanna Puffenbarger, and had children including Clara E Simmons, Elizabeth Frances Simmons Wimer, Hannah Martha Simmons, John S Simmons, Margaret Ann Simmons Waybright, Sarah Jane Simmons, Susan Catherine Simmons, William J Simmons, William Jay Adam Simmons.
  • Lewis Simmons passed away in 1898 in Hightown, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas *
1790–1880
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
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Catherine Varner
1780–1870
Birth Location: Gräfenhausen, Württemberg, Deutschland
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Spouses(s)

Malinda Puffenbarger
1822–1896
Birth Location: Crabbottom, Highland County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Hannah Simmons
1865–1954
Birth Location: Highland County, Virginia, United States
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Margaret Waybright
1848–1936
Birth Location: Crabbottom, Highland County, Virginia, USA
MW
Elizabeth Wimer
1839–1923
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
EW
Sarah Simmons
1859–1938
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
SS
Susan Simmons
1843–1908
Birth Location: Highland (Pendleton) County, Virginia (West Virginia), United States
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John Simmons
1853–1919
Birth Location: Highland County, Virginia, USA
JS
William Simmons
1855–1932
Birth Location: Crabbottom, Highland, Virginia, USA
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Clara Simmons
1862–1915
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
CS
William Simmons
1858–
Birth Location: Virginia
WS

Lewis Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Lewis Simmons
1811–1898
Birth Place: Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Thomas Simmons *
1790–1880
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Catherine Varner
1780–1870
Gräfenhausen, Württemberg, Deutschland
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

Lewis Simmons's Descendants

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Lewis Simmons (10 Apr 1811–11 March 1898) m. Malinda (Hanna) Puffenbarger (6 March 1822–16 January 1896)
  1. 1. Hannah (Martha) Simmons 1865–1954 m. Saul Simmons 1867–1955
    1. 1. Thomas (Claude) Simmons 1896–1969
    2. 2. Hazel (M. Simmons) Moyers 1903–1946
    3. 3. Russell (Louis) Simmons 1898–1956
    4. 4. Andrew (Jackson) Simmons 1908–1984
    5. 5. Sebert (Solomon) Simmons 1906–1992
    6. 6. Mollie (Catherine) Simmons 1890–1929
    7. 7. Mondell Simmons 1902–1968
    8. 8. Sarah (Alice Simmons) Puffenbarger 1893–1988 m. Charles (Kenten) Puffenbarger 1887–1975
      1. 1. Alfred (Dice) Puffenbarger 1915–1994 m. Laura (Virginia Layne) Shaver 1918–1983 m. Claris (Louise) Harlow 1915–1962
      2. 2. William (Paul) Puffenbarger 1912–1989
      3. 3. Infant (Son) Puffenbarger 1924–1924
  2. 2. Margaret (Ann Simmons) Waybright 1848–1936 m. Andrew (Jackson) Waybright 1851–1937
    1. 1. Hannah Waybright 1886–1943
    2. 2. Charles (Pinkney) Waybright 1878–1950
    3. 3. W. (P.) Waybright 1874–1886
    4. 4. Glen Waybright 1882–
  3. 3. Elizabeth (Frances Simmons) Wimer 1839–1923 m. Aaron Wimer 1837–1912
    1. 1. Lillie (Catherine) Wimer 1876–1968
    2. 2. Ephraim (J) Wimer 1859–1936
    3. 3. Solomon (K.) Wimer 1865–1921
    4. 4. Sarah (Eleanor) Wimer 1867–1938
    5. 5. Rosa (Alice) Wimer 1871–1960
    6. 6. Lizzie (Naomi) Wimer 1875–1954
    7. 7. Clara Wimer 1880–1880
  4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Simmons 1859–1938
  5. 5. Susan (Catherine) Simmons 1843–1908
  6. 6. John (S.) Simmons 1853–1919
  7. 7. William (Jay Adam) Simmons 1855–1932
  8. 8. Clara (E.) Simmons 1862–1915
  9. 9. William (J.) Simmons 1858–

Lewis Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1811
10 Apr 1811
Birth of Lewis Simmons in Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1840
1840
Age 29
Lewis Simmons resided here in Pendleton, Virginia, USA
Pendleton, Virginia, USA
1850
1850
Age 39
Lewis Simmons resided here in District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA
District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 49
Lewis Simmons resided here in New Hamden, Highland, Virginia, USA
New Hamden, Highland, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 59
Lewis Simmons resided here in Circleville, Mount Freedom, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Circleville, Mount Freedom, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 69
Lewis Simmons resided here in Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia, USA
Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia, USA
1898
11 March 1898
Age 87
Death of Lewis Simmons in Monterey, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
Monterey, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Apr 1811
    Event Place: Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 183c; Enumeration District: 047
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Circleville, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1697; Page: 394A
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Highland, Virginia; Roll: M653_1354; Page: 191; Family History Library Film: 8053
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 25, Highland, Virginia; Roll: 952; Page: 97a
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Pendleton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Pendleton, Virginia; Roll: 572; Page: 146; Family History Library Film: 0029690

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 25, Highland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 25, Highland, Virginia; Roll: 952; Page: 97a

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: New Hamden, Highland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Highland, Virginia; Roll: M653_1354; Page: 191; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Circleville, Mount Freedom, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Circleville, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1697; Page: 394A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Blue Grass, Highland, Virginia; Roll: 1373; Page: 183c; Enumeration District: 047

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 March 1898
    Event Place: Monterey, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hightown, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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