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Preston Simmons 1849–1909 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1849

Birth Location: Louisiana

Death Date: 15 Jun 1909

Death Location: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: William Simmons

Mother: Margret Mccain

Spouse(s): Letitia Mccain

Children(s): Robert Sr, Margaret Mccain, George Sr, Mary Simmons, Martha Simmons

The story of Preston Simmons began in 1849 in Louisiana. Preston Simmons married Letitia Mccain, and had children including George William Simmons Sr, Margaret Agnes Mccain, Martha Mattie E Simmons, Mary Lorne Simmons, Robert Berkeley Simmons, Robert Berkley Simmons Sr. Preston Simmons passed away in 1909 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Preston Simmons began in 1849 in Louisiana.
  • Preston Simmons married Letitia Mccain, and had children including George William Simmons Sr, Margaret Agnes Mccain, Martha Mattie E Simmons, Mary Lorne Simmons, Robert Berkeley Simmons, Robert Berkley Simmons Sr.
  • Preston Simmons passed away in 1909 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Simmons
1793–1874
Birth Location: South Carolina
WS
Margret Mccain
1820–1837
Birth Location: Louisiana
MM

Spouses(s)

Letitia Mccain
1875–1943
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
LM

Children(s)

Robert Sr
1904–1984
Birth Location: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
RS
Margaret Mccain
1898–1943
Birth Location: Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
MM
George Sr
1896–1972
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
GS
Mary Simmons
1894–1902
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
MS
Martha Simmons
1900–1901
Birth Location: Louisiana, USA
MS

Preston Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Preston Simmons
1849–1909
Birth Place: Louisiana
Parents
William Winter Simmons
1793–1874
South Carolina
Margret Mccain
1820–1837
Louisiana
Grandparents
Robert Simons
1758–1850
Charleston, Dorchester, South Carolina, United States
Anne Miller
1762–1843
Long Cane, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Edward McCain
1787–1850
Dublin, Ireland
Mary (Nancy) Bennett
1790–1832
Elbert, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
1713–1772
Ann Keating
1718–1784
Rev. III
1727–1821
Jane Pickens
1738–1824
1757–1808
Elizabeth Tarpley
1751–1821
2nd-Great-Grandparents
1672–1717
Mary Pre
1670–1737
Robert Millar
1664–1732
Helen Meldrum
1700–1800
Andrew Sr
1699–1756
Nancy Davis
1705–1760
Peter Bennett
1724–1778
Frances Vardeman
1729–1809
James Tarpley
1692–1765
Mary Tarpley
1708–1758

Preston Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Preston Simmons (abt 1849–15 Jun 1909) m. Letitia Mccain (1875–1943)
  1. 1. Robert (Berkley Simmons) Sr 1904–1984
  2. 2. Margaret (Agnes) Mccain 1898–1943 m. Enoch (Marvin) Welch 1894–1962
    1. 1. Wilfred Welch 1916–
    2. 2. Harold (T) Welch 1919–2002 m. Altha Welch 1934–2016
    3. 3. Cedric (A.) Welch 1928–2007
  3. 3. George (William Simmons) Sr 1896–1972 m. Mildred Simmons 1908–
    1. 1. George (W Simmons) Jr 1924–
  4. 4. Mary (Lorne) Simmons 1894–1902
  5. 5. Martha ((Mattie) E.) Simmons 1900–1901

Preston Simmons's Timeline

10 Records

1847
Nov 1847
Birth of Preston Simmons in Louisiana, United States
Louisiana, United States
1847
Nov 1847
Birth of Preston Simmons in Louisiana, USA
Louisiana, USA
1849
abt 1849
Birth of Preston Simmons in Louisiana
Louisiana
1870
1870
Age 21
Preston Simmons resided here in Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 21
Preston Simmons resided here in Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Preston Simmons resided here in 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Preston Simmons resided here in 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Preston Simmons resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Preston Simmons resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1909
15 Jun 1909
Age 60
Death of Preston Simmons in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1847
    Event Place: Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 184A; Enumeration District: 195
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 233B; Family History Library Film: 552034
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240585
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Nov 1847
    Event Place: Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1849
    Event Place: Louisiana

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 3, Franklinton, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 233B; Family History Library Film: 552034

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 3, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M593_535; Page: 233B; Family History Library Film: 552034

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 184A; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 4th Ward, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: 473; Page: 184A; Enumeration District: 195

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1240585

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Franklinton
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, St. Tammany Farmer; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1909; Publication Place: Covington, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.658561,0.18587187,0.69039

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1909
    Event Place: Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, St. Tammany Farmer; Publication Date: 19 Jun 1909; Publication Place: Covington, Louisiana, United States of America; ,0.658561,0.18587187,0.69039

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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