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Ralph Simmons 1906–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 July 1906

Birth Location: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 22 September 1973

Death Location: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Raymond Simmons

Mother: Effie Fox

Spouse(s): Mabel Tichenor

Children(s): Melvin Simmons, Vernon Simmons

The story of Ralph Simmons began in 1906 in Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America. In 1910, Ralph Simmons resided in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Ralph Simmons resided in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA. Ralph Simmons married Mabel Louella Tichenor, and had children including Charlene Simmons, Edgar Simmons, Lula Simmons, M Arlene Simmons, Melvin Simmons, Vernon Simmons. Ralph Simmons passed away in 1973 in Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ralph Simmons began in 1906 in Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America.
  • In 1910, Ralph Simmons resided in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Ralph Simmons resided in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA.
  • Ralph Simmons married Mabel Louella Tichenor, and had children including Charlene Simmons, Edgar Simmons, Lula Simmons, M Arlene Simmons, Melvin Simmons, Vernon Simmons.
  • Ralph Simmons passed away in 1973 in Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Raymond Simmons
1873–1928
Birth Location: Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
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Effie Fox
1876–1928
Birth Location: Highland County, Virginia, USA
EF

Spouses(s)

Mabel Tichenor
1905–1999
Birth Location: Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
MT

Children(s)

Melvin Simmons
1926–
Birth Location: West Virginia
MS
Vernon Simmons
1929–2012
Birth Location: West Virginia
VS

Ralph Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Ralph Simmons
1906–1973
Birth Place: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Raymond Clay Simmons
1873–1928
Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Effie (M.) Fox
1876–1928
Highland County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Hansel) Fox
1844–1928
Pendleton County, West Virginia, USA
Louvina (Susan Henkle) *
1842–1929
Circleville, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Hinkle
1799–1867
Susanna *
1802–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John *
1765–1850
Margaret Helmick
1767–1838

Ralph Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Ralph Simmons (11 July 1906–22 September 1973) m. Mabel (Louella) Tichenor (12 April 1905–23 November 1999)
  1. 1. Melvin Simmons 1926–
  2. 2. Vernon Simmons 1929–2012 m. Ruth (Bennett) Simmons 1934–2023

Ralph Simmons's Timeline

8 Records

1906
11 July 1906
Birth of Ralph Simmons in Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 4
Ralph Simmons resided here in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Ralph Simmons resided here in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1928
1928
Age 22
Ralph Simmons resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 24
Ralph Simmons resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 29
Ralph Simmons resided here in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia
Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 34
Ralph Simmons resided here in Franklin Mag District, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin Mag District, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1973
22 September 1973
Age 67
Death of Ralph Simmons in Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States of America
Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 July 1906
    Event Place: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-4B
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-4B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Franklin Mag District, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04438; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 36-4B

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 September 1973
    Event Place: Charlottesville, Charlottesville City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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