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Thomas Jefferson Simmons 1827–1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Sep 1827

Birth Location: Osyka, Pike, Mississippi

Death Date: 6 Jan 1879

Death Location: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: John Simmons

Mother: Mary HOPE

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Fisher

Children(s): Martin Simmons, Silas Simmons, Henry Simmons, Flora Simmons, Hiram Simmons, Thomas Simmons

The story of Thomas Jefferson Simmons began in 1827 in Osyka, Pike, Mississippi. In 1870, Thomas Jefferson Simmons resided in Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA. Thomas Jefferson Simmons married Elizabeth H Fisher, and had children including Flora Simmons, Henry Norman Simmons, Hiram John Simmons, Martin Van Buren Simmons, Silas Dean Simmons, Thomas J Simmons. Thomas Jefferson Simmons passed away in 1879 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas Jefferson Simmons began in 1827 in Osyka, Pike, Mississippi.
  • In 1870, Thomas Jefferson Simmons resided in Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • Thomas Jefferson Simmons married Elizabeth H Fisher, and had children including Flora Simmons, Henry Norman Simmons, Hiram John Simmons, Martin Van Buren Simmons, Silas Dean Simmons, Thomas J Simmons.
  • Thomas Jefferson Simmons passed away in 1879 in Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Simmons
1804–1881
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Mary HOPE
1809–1850
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Fisher
1841–1928
Birth Location: Alabama
EF

Children(s)

Martin Simmons
1877–1915
Birth Location: Louisiana
MS
Silas Simmons
1875–1904
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Henry Simmons
1867–1941
Birth Location: Louisiana
HS
Flora Simmons
1865–1961
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Hiram Simmons
1854–1912
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Thomas Simmons
1870–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Thomas Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Simmons
1827–1879
Birth Place: Osyka, Pike, Mississippi
Parents
John Simmons
1804–1881
South Carolina
Mary ((Polly) Ann) HOPE
1809–1850
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Jefferson) Simmons (23 Sep 1827–6 Jan 1879) m. Elizabeth (H.) Fisher (15 October 1841–8 March 1928)
  1. 1. Martin (Van Buren) Simmons 1877–1915
  2. 2. Silas (Dean) Simmons 1875–1904
  3. 3. Henry (Norman) Simmons 1867–1941 m. Lozane (C) Poole 1871–
    1. 1. Thomas (Abner) Simmons 1890–
    2. 2. Colier (A) Simmons 1892–
    3. 3. Rosa (A) Simmons 1894–
    4. 4. Bertha (A) Simmons 1896–
    5. 5. Martin (A) Simmons 1898–
  4. 4. Flora Simmons 1865–1961 m. Richard (Reymore) Jenkins 1861–1943
    1. 1. Charlie (Thomas) Jenkins 1889–1964
    2. 2. Ruth (V) Jenkins 1891–1975
    3. 3. Elizabeth Brumfield 1882–1985
    4. 4. Elma Jenkins 1895–1990
    5. 5. Veda Jenkins 1903–1995
    6. 6. Edith (S) Jenkins 1886–1951
    7. 7. Flora (M) Jenkins 1899–1986
    8. 8. Lillie (J) Jenkins 1884–1980
    9. 9. Fred (Amile) Jenkins 1888–1978
    10. 10. Daniel (Percy Jenkins) II 1901–1974
    11. 11. Mary (Ophelia) Jenkins 1880–1880
    12. 12. Nancy (Ethel) Jenkins 1894–1897
    13. 13. Infant (Son) Jenkins 1898–1898
    14. 14. Richard Jenkins 1906–
  5. 5. Hiram (John) Simmons 1854–1912 m. Massey (Nancy) Simmons 1866–1939
    1. 1. Dixie (S) Palmer 1907–1973
    2. 2. Thomas (H) Simmons 1886–
    3. 3. Louisa (L) Simmons 1888–
    4. 4. Laura Seal 1889–1966 m. Joseph (Colson) Seal 1878–1960
      1. 1. Maurice (Colson) Seal 1913–1959
      2. 2. Vera (L) Seal 1901–1954 m. Luther (Monroe) Varnado 1897–1973
        1. 1. Harold (Varnado) Sr 1930–2007 m. Peggy Varnado 1935–2016
        2. 2. Lutha (Mae Boutwell) Wise 1929–2012 m. Homer (Boutwell) Jr 1928–1958 m. James (Douglas) Wise 1926–2011
        3. 3. Luda (Mae) Varnado 1929–1978
      3. 3. Joseph (L) Seal 1903–
      4. 4. Ernest Seal 1905–
      5. 5. Vanda Seal 1907–
    5. 5. Henry (F) Simmons 1893–
    6. 6. Courtney (A) Simmons 1895–
    7. 7. Hiram (Luther) Simmons 1898–
    8. 8. Massie (Fannie) Simmons 1899–
    9. 9. Hulond Simmons 1902–
  6. 6. Thomas (J.) Simmons 1870–

Thomas Simmons's Timeline

3 Records

1827
23 Sep 1827
Birth of Thomas Jefferson Simmons in Osyka, Pike, Mississippi
Osyka, Pike, Mississippi
1870
1870
Age 43
Thomas Jefferson Simmons resided here in Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1879
6 Jan 1879
Age 52
Death of Thomas Jefferson Simmons in Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA
Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Sep 1827
    Event Place: Osyka, Pike, Mississippi
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 220B; Family History Library Film: 552034
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Page: 220B; Family History Library Film: 552034

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: Bala Chitto Simmons family

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1879
    Event Place: Washington Parish, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklinton, Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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