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Lora Simpson 1871–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 August 1871

Birth Location: Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 1 April 1959

Death Location: University Place, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Father: James Simpson

Mother: Sarah Kees

Spouse(s): William Simmons

Children(s): Glenn Simmons, Paul Simmons

Lora Simpson was born in 1871 in Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America, the child of James Simpson And Sarah Elizabeth Kees. In 1880, Lora Simpson resided in Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Lora Simpson resided in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, USA. Lora Simpson married William M Simmons, and had children including Glenn Leon Simmons, Paul E Simmons. Lora Simpson passed away in 1959 in University Place, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Lora Simpson was born in 1871 in Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America, the child of James Simpson And Sarah Elizabeth Kees.
  • In 1880, Lora Simpson resided in Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Lora Simpson resided in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, USA.
  • Lora Simpson married William M Simmons, and had children including Glenn Leon Simmons, Paul E Simmons.
  • Lora Simpson passed away in 1959 in University Place, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Simpson
1843–1931
Birth Location: Illinois
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Sarah Kees
1848–1925
Birth Location: Ohio
SK

Spouses(s)

William Simmons
1870–1957
Birth Location: Illinois
WS

Children(s)

Glenn Simmons
1895–1946
Birth Location: Hersman, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
GS
Paul Simmons
1897–1968
Birth Location: Illinois
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Lora Simpson's Ancestors

Self
Lora Simpson
1871–1959
Birth Place: Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
James Simpson
1843–1931
Illinois
Sarah (Elizabeth) Kees
1848–1925
Ohio
Grandparents
john (oliver Kees) keys
1812–1852
Adams County, Ohio, USA
orinda (lorinda hull) mccoy
1816–
Great-Grandparents
john keys
1760–1846
margaret donaghe
1780–1839
John II
1782–1865
Hannah Newkirk
1787–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Roger keys
1718–1781
sarah adair
1717–1754
william donaghe
1750–
John Hull
1745–1809
*Rebecca *
1748–1834
Abraham Newkirk
1764–1840

Lora Simpson's Descendants

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Lora Simpson (26 August 1871–1 April 1959) m. William (M) Simmons (abt 1870–24 May 1957)
  1. 1. Glenn (Leon) Simmons 1895–1946 m. Ora (V) Fife 1894–
    1. 1. Lorrine Simmons 1921–
    2. 2. Robert (Glenn) Simmons 1924–1994
    3. 3. Dean Simmons 1926–
  2. 2. Paul (E) Simmons 1897–1968

Lora Simpson's Timeline

9 Records

1871
26 August 1871
Birth of Lora Simpson in Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 9
Lora Simpson resided here in Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois, USA
Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Lora Simpson resided here in Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, USA
Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Lora Simpson resided here in Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Lora Simpson resided here in Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Lora Simpson resided here in Versailles, Brown, Illinois, USA
Versailles, Brown, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Lora Simpson resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 69
Lora Simpson resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1959
1 April 1959
Age 88
Death of Lora Simpson in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 August 1871
    Event Place: Mount Sterling, Brown County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4388; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 42-19
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T625_1937; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 328
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Versailles, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 407; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340142
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 176; Family History Film: 1254176; Page: 523C; Enumeration District: 037
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; Roll: 128; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240128
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T624_118; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0193; FHL microfilm: 1374131
    [8] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Illinois, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mount Sterling, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 176; Family History Film: 1254176; Page: 523C; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pueblo, Pueblo, Colorado; Roll: 128; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0107; FHL microfilm: 1240128

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Denver Ward 15, Denver, Colorado; Roll: T624_118; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0193; FHL microfilm: 1374131

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Tacoma Ward 5, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T625_1937; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 328

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Versailles, Brown, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Versailles, Brown, Illinois; Roll: 407; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 2340142

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4388; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 42-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington; Roll: T627_4388; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 42-19

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 April 1959
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: University Place, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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