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Richard Luther Simmons 1875–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: October 1875

Birth Location: Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 09 Jun 1951

Death Location: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: L. Simmions

Mother: Harriet Simmions

Spouse(s): Lettie Simmons, Lettie Carroll

Children(s): Robert Simmons, Minnie SIMMONS, Harrell Simmons, Arville Simmons, Minnie Ferrington, Harold SIMMONS, Roy Simmons, Louis SIMMONS, Arville Simmons, Dgt Simmons, J Simmons, Verlon Simmons, Alvin Simmons

The story of Richard Luther Simmons began in 1875 in Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America. In 1880, Richard Luther Simmons resided in 1st and 5th Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA. In 1900, Richard Luther Simmons resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA. Richard Luther Simmons married Lettie Carroll, Lettie Simmons, and had children including Alvin C Simmons, Arville W Simmons, Arville Worth Simmons, Dgt Carter Simmons, Harold L Simmons, Harrell Simmons, J D Simmons, Louis M Simmons, Minnie Mae Ferrington, Minnie Mae Simmons, Robert Willie Simmons, Roy Simmons, Verlon J Simmons. Richard Luther Simmons passed away in 1951 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Luther Simmons began in 1875 in Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Richard Luther Simmons resided in 1st and 5th Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1900, Richard Luther Simmons resided in Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA.
  • Richard Luther Simmons married Lettie Carroll, Lettie Simmons, and had children including Alvin C Simmons, Arville W Simmons, Arville Worth Simmons, Dgt Carter Simmons, Harold L Simmons, Harrell Simmons, J D Simmons, Louis M Simmons, Minnie Mae Ferrington, Minnie Mae Simmons, Robert Willie Simmons, Roy Simmons, Verlon J Simmons.
  • Richard Luther Simmons passed away in 1951 in Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Richard Simmons
1875–1951
Birth Place: Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
L. M. Simmions
1853–1923
Elbe, Coffee, Alabama, United States
Harriet Simmions
1850–
Louisiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Richard (Luther) Simmons (October 1875–09 Jun 1951) m. Lettie Simmons (Apr 1876–29 Dec 1941) m. Lettie Carroll (abt 1877–)
  1. 1. Robert (Willie) Simmons 1898–1968 m. Willie (Kate McClammy Anderson) 4c 1905–1984
    1. 1. Robert (W. "Dick" Simmons) Jr 1923–1993 m. Marjorie (Louise) Singer 1922–1997
      1. 1. Lenot (Donovan) Simmons 1947–2021 m. Linda (Faye) Gordon 1948–2021
      2. 2. Harold (David) Simmons 1944–1981
  2. 2. Minnie (Mae) SIMMONS 1911–1994
  3. 3. Harrell Simmons 1916–
  4. 4. Arville (W) Simmons 1917–
  5. 5. Minnie (Mae) Ferrington 1911–1994
  6. 6. Harold (L.) SIMMONS 1908–1980
  7. 7. Roy Simmons 1904–
  8. 8. Louis (M.) SIMMONS 1905–1972
  9. 9. Arville (Worth) Simmons 1915–2000
  10. 10. Dgt (Carter) Simmons 1900–
  11. 11. J (D) Simmons 1900–
  12. 12. Verlon (J) Simmons 1902–
  13. 13. Alvin (C) Simmons 1913–

Richard Simmons's Timeline

10 Records

1875
October 1875
Birth of Richard Luther Simmons in Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 5
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in 1st and 5th Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1st and 5th Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 25
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 42
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in Winn County, Louisiana, USA
Winn County, Louisiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in Joyce Laying Camp, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Joyce Laying Camp, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 8, Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in Richland, Louisiana
Richland, Louisiana
1940
1940
Age 65
Richard Luther Simmons resided here in Police Jury Ward 5, Richland, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 5, Richland, Louisiana, USA
1951
09 Jun 1951
Age 76
Death of Richard Luther Simmons in Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1951
09 Jun 1951
Age 76
Death of Richard Luther Simmons in New Hope Cemetery, Winn, La
New Hope Cemetery, Winn, La

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1875
    Event Place: Chatham, Jackson Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Winn County

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: 1st and 5th Ward, Red River, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: 1st and 5th Ward, Red River, Louisiana; Roll: 467; Page: 12C; Enumeration District: 042

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Jackson, Louisiana; Roll: 566; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Winn County, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Louisiana; Registration County: Winn County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Joyce Laying Camp, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Joyce Laying Camp, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T625_636; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Franklin, Louisiana; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0020; FHL microfilm: 2340528

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richland, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richland, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01444; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42-18

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 5, Richland, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richland, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01444; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 42-18

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1951
    Event Place: Pineville, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jun 1951
    Event Place: New Hope Cemetery, Winn, La

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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