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Riley King Simmons 1865–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: October 1865

Birth Location: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 4 Jul 1933

Death Location: Daisy, Pike, Arkansas, USA

Father: Grant Sr

Mother: Kissiah Simmons

Spouse(s): Luvena Perry

Children(s): Jessie Simmons, James Simmons, Idie Simmons, Malachi Simmons, Alex Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons, Lee Simmons, Icie Simmons, Frances Simmons, Mary Simmons, King Simmons, Curtis Simmons, Columbia Simmons, Riley Simmons, Kizzia Simmons, Sue Simmons, Ophelia Simmons

In 1865, Riley King Simmons entered the world in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA, born to Grant Grantler Lee Simmons Sr And Kissiah Simmons. In 1870, Riley King Simmons resided in District 11, Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. In 1880, Riley King Simmons resided in District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, USA. Riley King Simmons married Luvena Tennessee Tennie Tinny Perry, and had children including Alex Ardelle Simmons, Columbia A Simmons, Curtis C Simmons, Elizabeth Octava Simmons, Frances Cordelia Simmons, Icie Simmons, Idie P Simmons, James Thomas Tom Simmons, Jessie Levi Simmons, King Washington Simmons, Kizzia M Simmons, Lee A Simmons, Malachi Mike Simmons, Mary Ellen Simmons, Ophelia Fannie Jane Simmons, Riley Leander Simmons, Sue Simmons. Riley King Simmons passed away in 1933 in Daisy, Pike, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1865, Riley King Simmons entered the world in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA, born to Grant Grantler Lee Simmons Sr And Kissiah Simmons.
  • In 1870, Riley King Simmons resided in District 11, Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1880, Riley King Simmons resided in District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, USA.
  • Riley King Simmons married Luvena Tennessee Tennie Tinny Perry, and had children including Alex Ardelle Simmons, Columbia A Simmons, Curtis C Simmons, Elizabeth Octava Simmons, Frances Cordelia Simmons, Icie Simmons, Idie P Simmons, James Thomas Tom Simmons, Jessie Levi Simmons, King Washington Simmons, Kizzia M Simmons, Lee A Simmons, Malachi Mike Simmons, Mary Ellen Simmons, Ophelia Fannie Jane Simmons, Riley Leander Simmons, Sue Simmons.
  • Riley King Simmons passed away in 1933 in Daisy, Pike, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Riley Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Riley Simmons
1865–1933
Birth Place: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Grant "Grantler" Lee Simmons Sr
1822–1880
Alabama, USA
Kissiah Simmons
1825–1901
Alabama
Grandparents
William Simmons
1779–1853
Pendleton, Anderson County, South Carolina, United States of America
Sarah ("Sally") Haygood
1796–1891
Pendleton, Anderson, South Carolina, United States
James (Lewis) Hanks
1795–1856
Nelson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Rebecca (E) Hanks
1802–1888
Elizabethtown, Hardin County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Simmons
1765–1822
Jane Reid
1771–1815
George Hagood
1765–1834
Betsy Ferris
1768–1827
William Sr.
1764–1851
Elizabeth Hanks
1766–1844
Benjamin Sr
1760–1840
Mary Martin
1743–1843
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Reid
1740–1811
Agnes Reid
1745–1825
William Sr
1735–1812
Sarah Johnston
1735–1826
Nancy Hanks
1737–1808
Hanna Cole
1725–1816

Riley Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Riley (King) Simmons (October 1865–4 Jul 1933) m. Luvena (Tennessee 'Tennie' 'Tinny') Perry (1 Mar 1867–1955)
  1. 1. Jessie (Levi) Simmons 1898–1976 m. Esther (Valerie) Funderburk 1903–2002
    1. 1. Effie (J) Simmons 1927–2005 m. William (Ank) Skinner 1925–2012
      1. 1. Dian Gordon 1949–2024 m. William (P) Gordon 1933–2005
    2. 2. Clarence (E) Simmons 1921–1987
    3. 3. Lessie (Burl) Simmons 1922–2006
    4. 4. Essie Simmons 1925–
    5. 5. Edward ('Preacher') Simmons 1930–1994
    6. 6. Florence (Oradell) Simmons 1928–2003
    7. 7. Jessie (Doyle) Simmons 1940–2000
    8. 8. Essie (L 'Toot') Simmons 1924–2012
    9. 9. Snow (V) Simmons 1935–1937
  2. 2. James (Thomas "Tom") Simmons 1894–1969
  3. 3. Idie (P) Simmons 1897–1976
  4. 4. Malachi ("Mike") Simmons 1896–1983
  5. 5. Alex (Ardelle) Simmons 1890–1949
  6. 6. Elizabeth (Octava) Simmons 1891–1971
  7. 7. Lee (A) Simmons 1893–
  8. 8. Icie Simmons 1899–
  9. 9. Frances (Cordelia) Simmons 1901–1990
  10. 10. Mary (Ellen) Simmons 1903–1987
    1. 1. Geneva (Lewella) Mack 1921–2003
  11. 11. King (Washington) Simmons 1904–1974
  12. 12. Curtis (C) Simmons 1908–1968
  13. 13. Columbia (A) Simmons 1886–1973
  14. 14. Riley (Leander) Simmons 1893–1975
  15. 15. Kizzia (M) Simmons 1888–1969
  16. 16. Sue Simmons 1899–
  17. 17. Ophelia (Fannie Jane) Simmons 1906–1987

Riley Simmons's Timeline

4 Records

1865
October 1865
Birth of Riley King Simmons in Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 5
Riley King Simmons resided here in District 11, Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 15
Riley King Simmons resided here in District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1933
4 Jul 1933
Age 68
Death of Riley King Simmons in Daisy, Pike, Arkansas, USA
Daisy, Pike, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: October 1865
    Event Place: Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 102d; Enumeration District: 170
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 11, Waynesboro, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 1284; Page: 102d; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1933
    Event Place: Daisy, Pike, Arkansas, USA

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