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Oscar Wesley Simmons 1902–1994 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Jul 1902

Birth Location: Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 20 Jun 1994

Death Location: Hartmansville, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Solomon Simmons

Mother: Bertha Riggleman

Spouse(s): Elsie Eckard

Children(s): Freda Simmons, Beulah Simmons

In 1902, Oscar Wesley Simmons entered the world in Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA, born to Solomon Simmons And Bertha Bertie Ann Riggleman. In 1910, Oscar Wesley Simmons resided in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Oscar Wesley Simmons resided in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA. Oscar Wesley Simmons married Elsie Anna Eckard, and had children including Anna Simmons, Beulah Louise Simmons, Freda Ethel Simmons, Mildred F Westfall, Welford Simons. Oscar Wesley Simmons passed away in 1994 in Hartmansville, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1902, Oscar Wesley Simmons entered the world in Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA, born to Solomon Simmons And Bertha Bertie Ann Riggleman.
  • In 1910, Oscar Wesley Simmons resided in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Oscar Wesley Simmons resided in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA.
  • Oscar Wesley Simmons married Elsie Anna Eckard, and had children including Anna Simmons, Beulah Louise Simmons, Freda Ethel Simmons, Mildred F Westfall, Welford Simons.
  • Oscar Wesley Simmons passed away in 1994 in Hartmansville, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Solomon Simmons
1878–1935
Birth Location: Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, United States
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Bertha Riggleman
1879–1949
Birth Location: Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America
BR

Spouses(s)

Elsie Eckard
1904–1968
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Children(s)

Freda Simmons
1934–2000
Birth Location: Shaw, Mineral, West Virginia
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Beulah Simmons
1925–1997
Birth Location: Nethken Mine, West Virginia
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Oscar Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Oscar Simmons
1902–1994
Birth Place: Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA
Parents
Solomon Simmons
1878–1935
Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, United States
Bertha ("Bertie" Ann) Riggleman
1879–1949
Grant County, West Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oscar Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Oscar (Wesley) Simmons (3 Jul 1902–20 Jun 1994) m. Elsie (Anna) Eckard (abt 1904–1968)
  1. 1. Freda (Ethel) Simmons 1934–2000
  2. 2. Beulah (Louise) Simmons 1925–1997

Oscar Simmons's Timeline

11 Records

1902
3 Jul 1902
Birth of Oscar Wesley Simmons in Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA
Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 8
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 18
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 28
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1934
1934
Age 32
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 33
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Rural, Mind, West Virginia
Rural, Mind, West Virginia
1936
1936
Age 34
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Charleston; Kanawha; South Charleston, West Virginia, USA
Charleston; Kanawha; South Charleston, West Virginia, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 38
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 40
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1950
1950
Age 48
Oscar Wesley Simmons resided here in Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
1994
20 Jun 1994
Age 92
Death of Oscar Wesley Simmons in Preston Memorial Hospital, Kingwood, West Virginia
Preston Memorial Hospital, Kingwood, West Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Jul 1902
    Event Place: Hartmonsville, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 443
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4430; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-3
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-26-1033; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1964; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 76
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: 2546; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342280
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1690; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375703
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1690; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1375703

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1964; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 76

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: 2546; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342280

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Mind, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4430; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Charleston; Kanawha; South Charleston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Mineral, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4430; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 29-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Elk Garden, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for West Virginia 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 443

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Piedmont, Mineral, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jun 1994
    Event Place: Preston Memorial Hospital, Kingwood, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 232-26-1033; Issue State: North Carolina or West Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hartmansville, Mineral County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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