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Richard Clarence Simmons 1873–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Apr 1873

Birth Location: Kanawha, West Virginia

Death Date: 1929

Death Location: Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Jesse Simmons

Mother: Martha Hess

Spouse(s): Louisa Ryerant

Children(s): Augusta Simmons, Herbert Simmons, Pearl Simmons

In 1873, Richard Clarence Simmons entered the world in Kanawha, West Virginia, born to Jesse Simmons And Martha Jane Hess. In 1880, Richard Clarence Simmons resided in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA. In 1900, Richard Clarence Simmons resided in Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA. Richard Clarence Simmons married Louisa Ryerant, and had children including Augusta Gussie Simmons, Herbert Simmons, Pearl M Simmons. Richard Clarence Simmons passed away in 1929 in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Richard Clarence Simmons entered the world in Kanawha, West Virginia, born to Jesse Simmons And Martha Jane Hess.
  • In 1880, Richard Clarence Simmons resided in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, Richard Clarence Simmons resided in Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA.
  • Richard Clarence Simmons married Louisa Ryerant, and had children including Augusta Gussie Simmons, Herbert Simmons, Pearl M Simmons.
  • Richard Clarence Simmons passed away in 1929 in Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Simmons
1837–1912
Birth Location: Randolph County, Virginia, USA
JS
Martha Hess
1841–1910
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Louisa Ryerant
1876–1967
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
LR

Children(s)

Augusta Simmons
1901–
Birth Location: –
AS
Herbert Simmons
1897–1910
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
HS
Pearl Simmons
1899–1997
Birth Location: Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America
PS

Richard Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Richard Simmons
1873–1929
Birth Place: Kanawha, West Virginia
Parents
Jesse Simmons
1837–1912
Randolph County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Jane) Hess
1841–1910
Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Jonathan Simmons
1807–1862
Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Susannah Day
1815–1860
Pendleton County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Jr.
1786–1850
Elizabeth Wimer
1787–1872
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Sr.
1754–1835
Catherine Wooten
1746–1833
Philip Wimer
1757–1840
Sarah Simmons
1765–1821

Richard Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Clarence) Simmons (30 Apr 1873–1929) m. Louisa Ryerant (Apr 1876–1967)
  1. 1. Augusta ("Gussie") Simmons 1901–
  2. 2. Herbert Simmons 1897–1910
  3. 3. Pearl (M) Simmons 1899–1997 m. Michael (Quinn) Cassidy 1900–1976
    1. 1. Magdalen (Louise) Cassidy 1924–2011
    2. 2. Francis (Quinn) Cassidy 1926–2011 m. Virginia (Mae) Barron 1938–2011

Richard Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1873
30 Apr 1873
Birth of Richard Clarence Simmons in Kanawha, West Virginia
Kanawha, West Virginia
1880
1880
Age 7
Richard Clarence Simmons resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 27
Richard Clarence Simmons resided here in Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Richard Clarence Simmons resided here in Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
Richard Clarence Simmons resided here in Belmont County, Ohio, USA
Belmont County, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 47
Richard Clarence Simmons resided here in Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
1929
1929
Age 56
Death of Richard Clarence Simmons
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Apr 1873
    Event Place: Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: T625_1350; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Belmont County
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 1241; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0013
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: T624_1156; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375169
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: 1241; Page: 19; Enumeration District: 0013

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: T624_1156; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 1375169

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Belmont County, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Ohio; Registration County: Belmont County

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pultney, Belmont, Ohio; Roll: T625_1350; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1929
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pultney Township, Belmont County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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