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Sarah Ann Simmons 1849–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 June 1849

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 12 November 1914

Death Location: Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, United States of America

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Spouse(s): Simon Shepherd

Children(s): Alice Shepard, Laura Shepard, John Shepard, Elija Sheppard, Lurena Sheppard, Simon Jr, Elizah Shepherd

In 1849, Sarah Ann Simmons entered the world in North Carolina, born to Franklin Simmons And Alice Simmons. In 1860, Sarah Ann Simmons resided in Newton, Catawba, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Sarah Ann Simmons resided in Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA. Sarah Ann Simmons married Simon Shepherd, and had children including Alice Elizabeth Shepard, Elija Sheppard, Elizah Shepherd, John T Shepard, Laura E Shepard, Lurena Sheppard, Simon Shepherd Jr. Sarah Ann Simmons passed away in 1914 in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Sarah Ann Simmons entered the world in North Carolina, born to Franklin Simmons And Alice Simmons.
  • In 1860, Sarah Ann Simmons resided in Newton, Catawba, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Sarah Ann Simmons resided in Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA.
  • Sarah Ann Simmons married Simon Shepherd, and had children including Alice Elizabeth Shepard, Elija Sheppard, Elizah Shepherd, John T Shepard, Laura E Shepard, Lurena Sheppard, Simon Shepherd Jr.
  • Sarah Ann Simmons passed away in 1914 in Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Sarah Simmons
1849–1914
Birth Place: North Carolina
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Sarah Simmons's Descendants

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Sarah (Ann) Simmons (14 June 1849–12 November 1914) m. Simon Shepherd (Jun 1839–3 April 1917)
  1. 1. Alice (Elizabeth) Shepard 1876–1954 m. John (Henry) Gilmer 1868–1950
    1. 1. Justine Gilmer 1907–2006 m. Chester Ward 1903–1997
      1. 1. Virginia (Ann) Ward 1930–2014 m. Ervin Bell 1930–1992
        1. 1. Maureen Bell 1951–1980
      2. 2. Wilma Ward 1927–2021
    2. 2. Hazel Gilmer 1899–1932
    3. 3. Henry Gilmer 1903–1967
    4. 4. Blanche Gilmer 1905–
    5. 5. Jester Gilmer 1908–1974
    6. 6. Carl (A) Gilmer 1910–1973
    7. 7. Zephyr (Oretha) Gilmer 1914–2001
    8. 8. Zelma Gilmer 1913–1932
  2. 2. Laura (E.) Shepard 1877–1879
    1. 1. Betty Smith 1892–
  3. 3. John (T.) Shepard 1872–
  4. 4. Elija Sheppard 1883–
  5. 5. Lurena Sheppard 1887–
  6. 6. Simon (Shepherd) Jr 1871–1940
  7. 7. Elizah Shepherd 1885–1926

Sarah Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1849
14 June 1849
Birth of Sarah Ann Simmons in North Carolina
North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 11
Sarah Ann Simmons resided here in Newton, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
Newton, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Sarah Ann Simmons resided here in Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA
Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA
1892
29 Apr 1892
Age 43
Sarah Ann Simmons resided here in Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Sarah Ann Simmons resided here in Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Sarah Ann Simmons resided here in Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
1914
12 November 1914
Age 65
Death of Sarah Ann Simmons
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Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 June 1849
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina; Roll: 970; Page: 35a; Enumeration District: 079
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: 1339; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0137
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: M653_891; Page: 435; Family History Library Film:
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1260; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1375273
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Newton, Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Catawba, North Carolina; Roll: M653_891; Page: 435; Family History Library Film:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Pollocksville, Jones, North Carolina; Roll: 970; Page: 35a; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 29 Apr 1892
    Event Place: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Edmond Sun; Publication Date: 29 Apr 1892; Publication Place: Edmond, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Guthrie, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: 1339; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0137

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Guthrie Ward 5, Logan, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1260; Page: 2a; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1375273

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 November 1914
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Guthrie, Logan County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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