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Penelope “Penny” 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): William Hartsfield, Octavia Fitzgerald, John Hartsfield, Sara Denwiddie

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

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Biography

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

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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 (“Penny”) Simmons (27 April 1806–1 October 1901) m. Richard Hartsfield (6 June 1805–26 July 1891)
  1. 1. William (Sydney) Hartsfield 1834–1923 m. Sarah (Caroline (Callie) Lane) Summer 1835–1900
    1. 1. Frances (Elizabeth) Hartsfield 1866–1947 m. Joseph (Mathews) Wade 1864–1955
      1. 1. Mattie Fitzgerald 1889–1957 m. Gerald Fitzgeral 1883–1937
        1. 1. Robt (W) Fitzgerald 1911–
        2. 2. Geraldine Fitzgerald 1909–
      2. 2. Callie (M) Wade 1898–
      3. 3. Earnest (S) Wade 1892–
    2. 2. Sally Hartsfield 1875–1960
    3. 3. Denie Hartsfield 1863–1958 m. James Harrison 1856–
      1. 1. Sidney (P) Harrison 1897–
      2. 2. William (H) Harrison 1884–
    4. 4. Oriana Hartsfield 1869–1915 m. James (Clement) Dew 1858–1930
    5. 5. Tonsy Hartsfield 1862–
    6. 6. Willie Hartsfield 1858–
    7. 7. Martin Hartsfield 1864–
  2. 2. Octavia (W) Fitzgerald 1842–1902
  3. 3. John (Carroll) Hartsfield 1829–1876
    1. 1. Actaria Hartsfield 1858–
    2. 2. Mary Hartsfield 1860–
  4. 4. Sara (Francis) Denwiddie 1836–1914

Penelope Simmons's Timeline

6 Records

1806
27 April 1806
Birth of Penelope “Penny” Simmons in North Carolina
North Carolina
1850
1850
Age 44
Penelope “Penny” Simmons resided here in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Penelope “Penny” Simmons resided here in District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
District 5, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 74
Penelope “Penny” Simmons resided here in Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
Brazil, Gibson, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 94
Penelope “Penny” 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 “Penny” Simmons
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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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