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Ophelia Ann Simmons 1846 – 1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1846

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 1921

Death Location: Randolph, West Virginia, United States

Father: Valentine Simmons

Mother: Jemima Grimm

Spouse(s): John Swecker

Children(s): Joseph Swecker, Branch Swecker, Jacob Swecker, Elizabeth Swecker, John Swecker, Jane Swecker, Walter Swecker, Flora Swecker, Adam Swecker

Ophelia Ann Simmons was born in 1846 in West Virginia, the child of Valentine Simmons and Jemima Grimm. In 1860, Ophelia Ann Simmons resided in Randolph, Virginia, United States. In 1870, Ophelia Ann Simmons resided in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States. Ophelia Ann Simmons married John Calvin Swecker, and had children including Joseph B. Swecker, Branch Robinson Lloyd Swecker, Jacob Swecker, Elizabeth M. Swecker, John Swecker, Jane B. Swecker, Walter Swecker, Flora Swecker, Adam Swecker. Ophelia Ann Simmons passed away in 1921 in Randolph, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • Ophelia Ann Simmons was born in 1846 in West Virginia, the child of Valentine Simmons and Jemima Grimm.
  • In 1860, Ophelia Ann Simmons resided in Randolph, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1870, Ophelia Ann Simmons resided in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States.
  • Ophelia Ann Simmons married John Calvin Swecker, and had children including Joseph B. Swecker, Branch Robinson Lloyd Swecker, Jacob Swecker, Elizabeth M. Swecker, John Swecker, Jane B. Swecker, Walter Swecker, Flora Swecker, Adam Swecker.
  • Ophelia Ann Simmons passed away in 1921 in Randolph, West Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Valentine Simmons
1811 – 1899
Birth Location: , Pendleton, Virginia, USA
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Jemima Grimm
1811 – 1912
Birth Location: Pendleton, , Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

John Swecker
1845 – 1923
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Children(s)

Joseph Swecker
1868 – 1956
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Branch Swecker
1869 – 1947
Birth Location: Valley Head, Randolph WV
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Jacob Swecker
1873 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Elizabeth Swecker
1875 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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John Swecker
1876 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Jane Swecker
1878 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Walter Swecker
1879 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Flora Swecker
1884 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Adam Swecker
1885 –
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Ophelia Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Ophelia Simmons
1846 – 1921
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Valentine Simmons
1811 – 1899
, Pendleton, Virginia, USA
Jemima Grimm
1811 – 1912
Pendleton, , Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Henry Simmons
1784 – 1838
Pendleton, Virginia, USA
Catherine Snyder
1783 – 1820
Pendelton, VA, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ophelia Simmons's Descendants

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Ophelia (Ann) Simmons (abt 1846 – 1921) m. John (Calvin) Swecker (abt 1845 – 8 Feb 1923)
  1. 1. Joseph (B.) Swecker (abt 1868 – 22 Aug 1956)
  2. 2. Branch (Robinson Lloyd) Swecker (22 JAN 1869 – 07 May 1947) m. Audria (M) Simmons (27 Aug 1880 – 28 Dec 1953)
    1. 1. Ethel (Ona) Swecker (1893 – 23 Mar 1965)
    2. 2. Oscar Swecker (10 Dec 1900 – Jun 1986) m. Audrey McGraw (1912 – 09 APR 2002)
    3. 3. Maud (B) Swecker (abt 1902 – )
    4. 4. Anna (May) Swecker (08 Sep 1902 – 25 Feb 1938) m. Audria (M) Simmons (27 Aug 1880 – 28 Dec 1953) m. George Simmons (28 Jan 1896 – 13 Nov 1971)
      1. 1. Carl Simmons (abt 1921 – )
      2. 2. Mary Simmons (abt 1923 – )
      3. 3. Clyde Simmons (abt 1924 – )
      4. 4. Elden Simmons (abt 1926 – )
      5. 5. Fred Simmons (abt 1928 – )
    5. 5. Adam Swecker (12 Sep 1905 – Jul 1987)
    6. 6. Hazel (Leona) SWECKER (16 Sep 1906 – 27 Dec 1990) m. Charles (Fay Coon) (koon (8 Jun 1894 – 4 Mar 1962)
      1. 1. Oehrn Koon (23 Oct 1925 – 07 August 2009) m. Arlene (Fast) Conn (29 January 1929 – 7 December 2006)
      2. 2. Waren (W) Koon (abt 1926 – )
      3. 3. Lois (F) Koon (abt 1928 – )
      4. 4. Carroll (Frank Coon) (Koon (6 Jul 1929 – 18 Nov 1983)
    7. 7. Bennie Swecker (1908 – )
    8. 8. Benjamin (Franklin) Swecker (12 Aug 1908 – )
      1. 1. Betty (Van) Pelt (20 May 1932 – )
    9. 9. Kenneth (Carroll) Swecker (19 JUN 1912 – 29 DEC 1946)
    10. 10. Ray (Mason) Swecker (30 May 1915 – 12 NOV 1971) m. Elsie (Mae) Daniels (4 JUL 1918 – 3 JAN 1971)
      1. 1. Delores (Anne) Swecker (28 JUN 1936 – 28 JUN 1936)
      2. 2. Thomas (Grey) Swecker (31 DEC 1937 – 17 MAR 2006) m. Janet (Faye) Collett m. Elsie (Mae) Daniels (4 JUL 1918 – 3 JAN 1971)
      3. 3. Betty (Juan) Swecker (abt 1939 – )
    11. 11. Ray Swecker (abt 1916 – )
    12. 12. Lucy (Virginia) Swecker (01 Mar 1918 – 28 Dec 1923)
    13. 13. Lucy (V) Swecker (abt 1919 – )
    14. 14. Lena (Marie) Swecker (01 Sep 1921 – 12 Feb 1945)
    15. 15. Lenna Swecker (abt 1922 – )
  3. 3. Jacob Swecker (abt 1873 – )
  4. 4. Elizabeth (M.) Swecker (abt 1875 – )
  5. 5. John Swecker (abt 1876 – )
  6. 6. Jane (B.) Swecker (abt 1878 – )
  7. 7. Walter Swecker (abt 1879 – )
  8. 8. Flora Swecker (1884 – )
  9. 9. Adam Swecker (1885 – )

Ophelia Simmons's Timeline

8 Records

1846
abt 1846
Birth of Ophelia Ann Simmons in West Virginia
West Virginia
1860
1860
Age 14
Ophelia Ann Simmons resided here in Randolph, Virginia, United States
Randolph, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 24
Ophelia Ann Simmons resided here in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 34
Ophelia Ann Simmons resided here in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 54
Ophelia Ann Simmons resided here in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
1910
1910
Age 64
Ophelia Ann Simmons resided here in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
1920
1920
Age 74
Ophelia Ann Simmons resided here in Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
1921
1921
Age 75
Death of Ophelia Ann Simmons in Randolph, West Virginia, United States
Randolph, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1846
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 163; Image: 1055
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 055
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 459B; Image: 434; Family History Library Film: 553197
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1771; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241771
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 34; Image: 43; Family History Library Film: 805374
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1696; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375709
    [7] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Randolph, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Randolph, Virginia; Roll: M653_1374; Page: 34; Image: 43; Family History Library Film: 805374

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 459B; Image: 434; Family History Library Film: 553197

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 275A; Enumeration District: 055

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: 1771; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1241771

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1696; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1375709

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1971; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 163; Image: 1055

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Valley Head, Randolph, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Mingo, Randolph, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1698; Page: 459B; Image: 434; Family History Library Film: 553197

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Randolph, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Randolph County, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012
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