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Richard Burl Simmons 1876 – 1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA

Death Date: 04 Jun 1945

Death Location: Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA

Father: Henry Simmons

Mother: Rebecca Moore

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Thomas

Children(s): May Simmons, Henry Simmons, Nevin Simmons, Elmer Simmons, Clyde Simmons, Milton Simmons, Jack Simmons, Herbert Simmons

The story of Richard Burl Simmons began in 1876 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA. In 1880, Richard Burl Simmons resided in Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida, United States. In 1910, Richard Burl Simmons resided in Hague, Alachua County, Florida, USA. Richard Burl Simmons married Elizabeth Betsey Thomas, and had children including May Simmons, Henry Simmons, Nevin Simmons, Elmer Simmons, Clyde Simmons, Milton Simmons, Jack P Simmons, Herbert Simmons. Richard Burl Simmons passed away in 1945 in Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA.

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Reliability Score:
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Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Burl Simmons began in 1876 in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA.
  • In 1880, Richard Burl Simmons resided in Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida, United States.
  • In 1910, Richard Burl Simmons resided in Hague, Alachua County, Florida, USA.
  • Richard Burl Simmons married Elizabeth Betsey Thomas, and had children including May Simmons, Henry Simmons, Nevin Simmons, Elmer Simmons, Clyde Simmons, Milton Simmons, Jack P Simmons, Herbert Simmons.
  • Richard Burl Simmons passed away in 1945 in Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Simmons
1847 – 1930
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Rebecca Moore
1851 – 1930
Birth Location: Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Thomas
1880 – 1938
Birth Location: Alachua, Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Children(s)

May Simmons
1901 – 1990
Birth Location: Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Henry Simmons
1903 –
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Nevin Simmons
1907 – 2000
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Elmer Simmons
1909 – 2000
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Clyde Simmons
1911 – 2000
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Milton Simmons
1912 – 2000
Birth Location: Florida, USA
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Jack Simmons
1914 – 2010
Birth Location: Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Herbert Simmons
1918 –
Birth Location: Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
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Richard Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Richard Simmons
1876 – 1945
Birth Place: Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Parents
Henry Simmons
1847 – 1930
Georgia, USA
Rebecca (Ann Matilda) Moore
1851 – 1930
Alachua County, Florida, USA
Grandparents
James Moore
1827 – 1865
Florida, USA
Amelia (Permelia) Moore
1839 – 1912
Florida, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Richard Simmons's Descendants

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Richard (Burl) Simmons (31 Aug 1876 – 04 Jun 1945) m. Elizabeth (Betsey) Thomas (03 Feb 1880 – 07 Nov 1938)
  1. 1. May Simmons (1901 – Before 1990)
  2. 2. Henry Simmons (1903 – )
  3. 3. Nevin Simmons (1907 – Before 2000)
  4. 4. Elmer Simmons (Jan 1909 – Before 2000)
  5. 5. Clyde Simmons (abt 1911 – Before 2000) m. Mabel (Clare) Saunders (16 Aug 1911 – 14 Jun 2004)
    1. 1. Gerald (Clyde) Simmons (23 Aug 1939 – ) m. Judith (Madonna) Zeis (01 Jun 1942 – )
  6. 6. Milton Simmons (1912 – Before 2000)
  7. 7. Jack (P) Simmons (1914 – Before 2010)
  8. 8. Herbert Simmons (abt 1918 – )

Richard Simmons's Timeline

9 Records

1876
31 Aug 1876
Birth of Richard Burl Simmons in Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida, United States
Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida, United States
1910
1910
Age 34
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Hague, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Hague, Alachua County, Florida, USA
1917
1917
Age 41
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Precinct 26, Alachua, Florida
Precinct 26, Alachua, Florida
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 64
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Alachua County, Florida, USA
Alachua County, Florida, USA
1945
1945
Age 69
Richard Burl Simmons resided here in Alachua County, Florida, USA
Alachua County, Florida, USA
1945
04 Jun 1945
Age 69
Death of Richard Burl Simmons in Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Gainesville, Alachua County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Florida State Census, 1867-1945
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Alachua, Florida; Roll: T627_573; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-44.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mounteocha, Alachua, Florida; Roll: T625_214; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 462.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 26, Alachua, Florida; Roll: 306; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 711.0; FHL microfilm: 2340041.
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Alachua County, Florida; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida; Roll: 125; Family History Film: 1254125; Page: 12C; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0025.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hague, Alachua, Florida; Roll: T624_156; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374169.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Alachua, Florida; Roll: 125; Family History Film: 1254125; Page: 12C; Enumeration District: 001; Image: 0025.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hague, Alachua County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hague, Alachua, Florida; Roll: T624_156; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0016; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374169.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Alachua County, Florida; Roll: ; Draft Board: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mounteocha, Alachua, Florida; Roll: T625_214; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 21; Image: 462.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 26, Alachua, Florida
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 26, Alachua, Florida; Roll: 306; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 711.0; FHL microfilm: 2340041.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Alachua County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Alachua, Florida; Roll: T627_573; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1-44.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Alachua County, Florida, USA
    Record Source: Florida State Census, 1867-1945

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1945
    Event Place: Mounteocha, Alachua County, Florida, USA
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