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Richard Simons 1715–1784 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1715

Birth Location: Methwold , Norfolk, England

Death Date: 6 Jun 1784

Death Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England

Father: Richard Simons

Mother: Elizabeth Newton

Spouse(s): Ann Ockley

Children(s): Richard Simons, Mary Simons, Sarah Simons, Martha Simons, John Simons, William Simons, Elizabeth Simons

The story of Richard Simons began in 1715 in Methwold , Norfolk, England. In 1716, Richard Simons resided in England. Richard Simons married Ann Ockley, and had children including Elizabeth Simons, John Simons, Martha Simons, Mary Simons, Olive Simons, Richard Simons, Sarah Simons, William Simons. Richard Simons passed away in 1784 in Methwold, Norfolk, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Richard Simons began in 1715 in Methwold , Norfolk, England.
  • In 1716, Richard Simons resided in England.
  • Richard Simons married Ann Ockley, and had children including Elizabeth Simons, John Simons, Martha Simons, Mary Simons, Olive Simons, Richard Simons, Sarah Simons, William Simons.
  • Richard Simons passed away in 1784 in Methwold, Norfolk, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Simons
1686–1784
Birth Location: Norfolk, England
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Elizabeth Newton
1686–
Birth Location: Methwold , Norfolk, England
EN

Spouses(s)

Ann Ockley
1722–1770
Birth Location: England
AO

Children(s)

Richard Simons
1739–1802
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
RS
Mary Simons
1741–
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
MS
Sarah Simons
1742–
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
SS
Martha Simons
1743–1782
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
MS
John Simons
1745–
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
JS
William Simons
1746–1746
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
WS
Elizabeth Simons
1748–1748
Birth Location: Methwold, Norfolk, England
ES

Richard Simons's Ancestors

Self
Richard Simons
1715–1784
Birth Place: Methwold , Norfolk, England
Parents
Richard Simons
1686–1784
Norfolk, England
Elizabeth Newton
1686–
Methwold , Norfolk, England
Grandparents
Thomas Simons
1654–1691
Great-Grandparents
Margarett Normansell
1625–1679
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Theobald
1660–
Emry Theobald
1660–

Richard Simons's Descendants

1.
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Richard Simons (Abt. 1715–6 Jun 1784) m. Ann Ockley (1722–30 Jun 1770)
  1. 1. Richard Simons 1739–1802 m. Sarah Newton 1736–1772
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Simons 1768–1806 m. Richard Ribbens 1765–1839
      1. 1. John Ribbens 1799–1862 m. Margaret Oliver 1802–1885
        1. 1. George Ribbens 1847–1906 m. Jane Kingsland 1856–1927
        2. 2. Oliver Ribbens 1835–1884
        3. 3. Richard Ribbens 1828–1892
        4. 4. Elisabeth (Sarah) Ribbens 1838–1919
        5. 5. Solomon (Benjamin) Ribbens 1839–1913
        6. 6. Mary (Ann) Ribbens 1843–1911
        7. 7. James Ribbens 1825–1885 m. Elizabeth Smallbones 1824–1893
        8. 8. Joseph Ribbens 1830–1876
        9. 9. Jeremiah Ribbens 1827–1842
        10. 10. John Ribbens 1832– m. Eliza Beaver 1827–1923
      2. 2. Jane Ribbens 1806–1882 m. William Chapman 1802–1880 m. William Hollands 1779–1848
        1. 1. Peter (Murray) Chapman 1827–1834
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Murray) Chapman 1833–1914
        3. 3. Thomas Chapman 1840–1896
        4. 4. Henry (George) Chapman 1844–1907
        5. 5. James (Ribbens) Chapman 1846–1892
        6. 6. William Chapman 1833–1881
        7. 7. Jane Chapman 1836–1918
        8. 8. Richard Chapman 1829–1845
        9. 9. Mary (Ann) Hollands 1819–1906 m. George Saddleton 1811–1899
      3. 3. Rebecca Ribbens 1806–1807
      4. 4. Jeremiah Ribbens 1801–1862
      5. 5. William Ribbens 1794–1855 m. Rachel Creed 1801–1850
        1. 1. Richard Ribbens 1820–1839
        2. 2. Ann (Elizabeth) Ribbens 1822–1901
        3. 3. Soloman (Benjamin) Ribbens 1839–
      6. 6. Mary (Anne) Ribbens 1801–1897
      7. 7. James Ribbens 1797–1860
    2. 2. William Simons 1765–1830
      1. 1. Younge Simons 1814– m. Mary Bayldon 1820–
      2. 2. John Simons –1796
    3. 3. John Simons 1775–1869
    4. 4. Alice Simons 1787–1822
  2. 2. Mary Simons 1741–
  3. 3. Sarah Simons 1742–
  4. 4. Martha Simons 1743–1782
  5. 5. John Simons 1745–
  6. 6. William Simons 1746–1746
  7. 7. Elizabeth Simons 1748–1748

Richard Simons's Timeline

4 Records

1708
20 Dec 1708
Richard Simons was baptized in East Horsley,Surrey,England
East Horsley,Surrey,England
1715
Abt. 1715
Birth of Richard Simons in Methwold , Norfolk, England
Methwold , Norfolk, England
1716
6 Nov 1716
Age 1
Richard Simons resided here in England
England
1784
6 Jun 1784
Age 69
Death of Richard Simons in Methwold, Norfolk, England
Methwold, Norfolk, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1715
    Event Place: Methwold , Norfolk, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1708
    Event Place: East Horsley,Surrey,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: Surrey, England
    Record Source: London, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1716
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: UK, Register of Duties Paid for Apprentices' Indentures

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1784
    Event Place: Methwold, Norfolk, England
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