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Vernon Simmons 1929–2012 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1929

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 26 April 2012

Death Location: Riverton, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Ralph Simmons

Mother: Mabel Tichenor

Spouse(s): Ruth Simmons

Children(s):

The story of Vernon Simmons began in 1929 in West Virginia. In 1930, Vernon Simmons resided in Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA. Vernon Simmons married Ruth Bennett Simmons. Vernon Simmons passed away in 2012 in Riverton, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Vernon Simmons began in 1929 in West Virginia.
  • In 1930, Vernon Simmons resided in Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA.
  • Vernon Simmons married Ruth Bennett Simmons.
  • Vernon Simmons passed away in 2012 in Riverton, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ralph Simmons
1906–1973
Birth Location: Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
RS
Mabel Tichenor
1905–1999
Birth Location: Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
MT

Spouses(s)

Ruth Simmons
1934–2023
Birth Location: Riverton, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
RS

Children(s)

Vernon Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Vernon Simmons
1929–2012
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
Ralph Simmons
1906–1973
Blue Grass, Highland County, Virginia, United States of America
Mabel (Louella) Tichenor
1905–1999
Churchville, Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Raymond (Clay) Simmons
1873–1928
Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
Effie (M.) Fox
1876–1928
Highland County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Fox
1844–1928
Louvina *
1842–1929
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Solomon Hinkle
1799–1867
Susanna *
1802–1864

Vernon Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1928
25 December 1928
Birth of Vernon Simmons in West Virginia, United States of America
West Virginia, United States of America
1929
abt 1929
Birth of Vernon Simmons in West Virginia
West Virginia
1930
1930
Age 1
Vernon Simmons resided here in Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Vernon Simmons resided here in Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia
Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia
1940
1940
Age 11
Vernon Simmons resided here in Franklin Mag District, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Franklin Mag District, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
1946
1946
Age 17
Vernon Simmons resided here in Cherry Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
Cherry Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
2012
26 April 2012
Age 83
Death of Vernon Simmons in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 December 1928
    Event Place: West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 443
    [2] West Virginia, U.S., Births Index
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342285
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1929
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Franklin, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2342285

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Franklin Mag District, Franklin, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1946
    Event Place: Cherry Grove, Pendleton, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For West Virginia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 443

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 April 2012
    Event Place: Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverton, Pendleton County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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