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Penelope Simmons 1806–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 April 1806

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 1 October 1901

Death Location: Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Richard Hartsfield

Children(s): Mary Hartsfield, Octavia Fitzgerald, John Hartsfield, William Hartsfield, Sara Denwiddie

In 1806, Penelope Simmons entered the world in North Carolina, born to Wiley Simmons And Mary. In 1850, Penelope Simmons resided in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. In 1870, Penelope Simmons resided in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA. Penelope Simmons married Richard Hartsfield, and had children including John Carroll Hartsfield, Mary W Hartsfield, Octavia W Fitzgerald, Sara Francis Denwiddie, William Sidney Hartsfield. Penelope Simmons passed away in 1901 in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1806, Penelope Simmons entered the world in North Carolina, born to Wiley Simmons And Mary.
  • In 1850, Penelope Simmons resided in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1870, Penelope Simmons resided in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA.
  • Penelope Simmons married Richard Hartsfield, and had children including John Carroll Hartsfield, Mary W Hartsfield, Octavia W Fitzgerald, Sara Francis Denwiddie, William Sidney Hartsfield.
  • Penelope Simmons passed away in 1901 in Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Richard Hartsfield
1805–1891
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Mary Hartsfield
1839–1880
Birth Location: Tennessee
MH
Octavia Fitzgerald
1842–1902
Birth Location: Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
OF
John Hartsfield
1829–1876
Birth Location: Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
JH
William Hartsfield
1834–1923
Birth Location: –
WH
Sara Denwiddie
1836–1914
Birth Location: Brazil, Gibson, USA
SD

Penelope Simmons's Ancestors

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Penelope Simmons
1806–1901
Birth Place: North Carolina
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Penelope Simmons's Descendants

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Penelope Simmons (27 April 1806–1 October 1901) m. Richard Hartsfield (6 June 1805–26 July 1891)
  1. 1. Mary (W.) Hartsfield 1839–1880 m. Joseph (H.) Ragan 1835–1866 m. Edward Toms 1839– m. Edward Toms 1839–
    1. 1. Benjamin Ragan 1856– m. Mary (L) Ragan 1859–
      1. 1. Eldon (Bennett) Ragan 1884–1945 m. Cora Benthall 1888–1966
        1. 1. Annie (Louise) Dixon 1914–1985
        2. 2. Marion (B.) Ragan 1910–1928
      2. 2. Annie (B) Ragan 1897–
      3. 3. Russell Ragan 1890–
      4. 4. Fred Ragan 1882–
      5. 5. Linden Ragan 1893–
      6. 6. Ed Ragan 1882–
      7. 7. Jodie (B) Ragan 1878–
    2. 2. Joseph (Henry) Ragan 1865–1944 m. Lillian (J) Ragan 1882–1966
      1. 1. Henry Ragan 1902–1924
      2. 2. Virginia Ragan 1897–
      3. 3. Mary Rogan 1892–
    3. 3. Edward (F.) Toms 1876–1907 m. Lillian Willis 1875–1907
      1. 1. Myra (Belle Toms) McDonald 1904–1999 m. Stuart (Akin) McDonald 1905–1964
  2. 2. Octavia (W) Fitzgerald 1842–1902 m. Robert (C) Fitzgeral 1836–1905
    1. 1. Gerald Fitzgeral 1883–1937 m. Mattie Fitzgerald 1889–1957
      1. 1. Robt (W) Fitzgerald 1911–
      2. 2. Geraldine Fitzgerald 1909–
    2. 2. Lena Donalsen 1867–
    3. 3. Robert Fitzgeral 1878–
    4. 4. Sudie (Fitzgerald) Wade 1870–
    5. 5. George Fitzgerald 1876–
    6. 6. Edward Fitzgerald 1864–
    7. 7. James Fitzgerald 1873–
    8. 8. Richard (W.) Fitzgerald 1861–1884
    9. 9. Mary (S.) Fitzgerald 1871–
    10. 10. Lavinna Fitzgeraldn 1867–
  3. 3. John (Carroll) Hartsfield 1829–1876
    1. 1. Octavia Hartsfield 1858–1943
    2. 2. Mary Hartsfield 1860–
  4. 4. William (Sidney) Hartsfield 1834–1923
  5. 5. Sara (Francis) Denwiddie 1836–1914 m. Marcus (L) Grady 1827– m. Alexander (McCollum “Mack”) Dinwiddie 1821–
    1. 1. Kate Dinwiddie 1879–
    2. 2. Mack Dinwiddie 1876–1894
    3. 3. William Dinwiddie 1854–
      1. 1. Kittie (T) Dinwiddie 1882–
    4. 4. Mary Dinwiddie 1870–
    5. 5. Marky Grady 1863–
    6. 6. George Dinwiddie 1858–
    7. 7. William (P) Dinwiddie 1852–
    8. 8. Mary Dinwiddie 1854–
    9. 9. Marcus Dinwiddie 1863–1891

Penelope Simmons's Timeline

6 Records

1806
27 April 1806
Birth of Penelope Simmons in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 44
Penelope Simmons resided here in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Penelope Simmons resided here in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 74
Penelope Simmons resided here in Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 94
Penelope Simmons resided here in Civil District 25, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 25, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1901
1 October 1901
Age 95
Death of Penelope Simmons
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 April 1806
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1255; Page: 273C; Enumeration District: 036
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1528; Page: 271A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 25, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1571; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241571
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 878; Page: 265b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 5, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 878; Page: 265b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 5, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1528; Page: 271A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1255; Page: 273C; Enumeration District: 036

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 25, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 25, Gibson, Tennessee; Roll: 1571; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1241571

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 October 1901
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gibson County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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