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Mary Ely 1831–1856 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1831

Birth Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 1856

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Ely

Mother: Sarah Ely

Spouse(s): Charles Simmons

Children(s): Sarah None, Anna Jones, William Simmons, Andrew Simmons, Philip Simmons, Luella Simmons

The story of Mary Ely began in 1831 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Mary Ely married Charles Henry Simmons, and had children including Andrew J Simmons, Anna Jones, Luella Simmons, Philip J Simmons, Sarah, William F Simmons. Mary Ely passed away in 1856 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Ely began in 1831 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Mary Ely married Charles Henry Simmons, and had children including Andrew J Simmons, Anna Jones, Luella Simmons, Philip J Simmons, Sarah, William F Simmons.
  • Mary Ely passed away in 1856 in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Ely
1803–1865
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
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Sarah Ely
1810–1856
Birth Location: Logan County, Kentucky, USA
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Spouses(s)

Charles Simmons
1842–
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Sarah None
1870–
Birth Location: Kentucky
S
Anna Jones
1887–1980
Birth Location: Adair County, Kentucky, USA
AJ
William Simmons
1869–
Birth Location: Kentucky
WS
Andrew Simmons
1872–1944
Birth Location: Kentucky
AS
Philip Simmons
1874–
Birth Location: Kentucky
PS
Luella Simmons
1876–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LS

Mary Ely's Ancestors

Self
Mary Ely
1831–1856
Birth Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Samuel C. Ely
1803–1865
Kentucky, United States of America
Sarah (M) Ely
1810–1856
Logan County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Ferguson) Simrall
1766–1811
Mary Simrall
1778–1833
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Sarah Ferguson
1744–1814
Maj. Gilkeson
1748–1793
Sarah Vance
1749–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ferguson
1697–1755
Mary Ferguson
1695–

Mary Ely's Descendants

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Mary Ely (1831–1856) m. Charles (Henry) Simmons (1842–)
  1. 1. Sarah 1870– m. William Ayers 1869–1956
    1. 1. Linda Washington 1900–1973 m. Howard Washington 1902–1971 m. William (T) Roberts 1893–1953
      1. 1. Washeeola Jennings 1928–1993 m. Walter (Jennings) Sr 1921–2012
      2. 2. Denver (Edward) Washington 1920–1994
      3. 3. William (H) Washington 1920–1997 m. Helmar Washington 1919–2006 m. Mae Nelson 1920–1987
    2. 2. Theodore (Roosevelt) Ayers 1902–1958 m. Bessie Cuthbertson 1910–
    3. 3. Murray (Deshay) Ayers 1905–
    4. 4. Charles (W) Ayers 1907–
    5. 5. Henrietta Lovely 1911–1983 m. Zuma (M) Chatman 1903–1970 m. Theodore Lovely 1905–1968
      1. 1. Janet (Marie) Chatman 1937–2022 m. Benjamin (F Davis) Jr 1934–2007
      2. 2. Theodore (Lovely) Jr 1947–2007
    6. 6. Willie (Mae Ayers) Ford 1890–1963 m. Charles Ford 1882–
    7. 7. Mary (R) Ayers 1910–
    8. 8. Wesley (Swisher) Ayers 1907–1991 m. Ella (Mae) Ayers 1923–1982
  2. 2. Anna Jones 1887–1980 m. Marshall Jones 1883–1950
    1. 1. Ada (M) Easton 1909–
    2. 2. Josephine Easton 1909–
    3. 3. Roumania Hardin 1911–1992 m. William Nixon 1908–1979
    4. 4. Lena (Walker) Jones 1914–1975
    5. 5. Frances Jones 1927–2008 m. Robert (Bibbs) Jr –1994
    6. 6. Dora (Eveline) Eastern 1907–1917
    7. 7. James (Ella) Eastern 1909–1985
    8. 8. Annie (M) Townsend 1909–1985
    9. 9. Sue (Lillian) Jones 1921–1994
    10. 10. James (C) Jones 1909–
    11. 11. Irena Jones 1915–
  3. 3. William (F.) Simmons 1869–
  4. 4. Andrew (J.) Simmons 1872–1944
  5. 5. Philip (J.) Simmons 1874–
  6. 6. Luella Simmons 1876–

Mary Ely's Timeline

6 Records

1831
1831
Birth of Mary Ely in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
1856
21 September 1856
Age 25
Death of Mary Ely in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
1856
1856
Age 25
Burial of Mary Ely in Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
1870
1870
Age 39
Mary Ely resided here in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 49
Mary Ely resided here in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 89
Mary Ely resided here in Louisville Ward 10, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville Ward 10, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1831
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 10, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_581; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 170
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Page: 406B; Enumeration District: 162
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Roll: 429; Page: 406B; Enumeration District: 162

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Louisville Ward 10, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Louisville Ward 10, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: T625_581; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 September 1856
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 62723.51 79B 3

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, Presbyterian Historical Society; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; U.S., Presbyterian Church Records, 1701-1907; Accession Number: 62723.51 79B 3
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