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Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons 1871–1936 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1871

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 12 Feb 1936

Death Location: Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Joseph Simmons

Mother: Mary Hayes

Spouse(s): Mary Bacon

Children(s): Jessie Simmons

In 1871, Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Joseph Samuel Simmons And Mary Elizabeth Hayes. In 1880, Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided in Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA. In 1900, Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided in Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA. Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons married Mary Ozella Ozie Bacon, and had children including Jessie Marie Simmons. Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons passed away in 1936 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Joseph Samuel Simmons And Mary Elizabeth Hayes.
  • In 1880, Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided in Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1900, Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided in Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA.
  • Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons married Mary Ozella Ozie Bacon, and had children including Jessie Marie Simmons.
  • Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons passed away in 1936 in Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Simmons
1834–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Mary Hayes
1838–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Mary Bacon
1876–1936
Birth Location: Arkansas
MB

Children(s)

Jessie Simmons
1897–1986
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JS

Washington Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Washington Simmons
1871–1936
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Joseph Samuel Simmons
1834–1900
South Carolina
Mary (Elizabeth) Hayes
1838–1900
South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Washington Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Washington (Burns "Watt") Simmons (20 Mar 1871–12 Feb 1936) m. Mary (Ozella "Ozie") Bacon (15 Jul 1876–27 Nov 1936)
  1. 1. Jessie (Marie) Simmons 1897–1986

Washington Simmons's Timeline

8 Records

1871
20 Mar 1871
Birth of Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 9
Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided here in Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided here in Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided here in Greenville Ward 3, Hunt, Texas, USA
Greenville Ward 3, Hunt, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 49
Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided here in Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided here in Greenville, Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
Greenville, Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
1936
Abt 1936
Age 65
Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons resided here in Greenville, Texas, USA
Greenville, Texas, USA
1936
12 Feb 1936
Age 65
Death of Washington Burns "Watt" Simmons in Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1871
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1853; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 0184
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Garvin, Anderson, South Carolina; Roll: 1219; Page: 191D; Enumeration District: 027

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 6, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1853; Page: 42; Enumeration District: 0184

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Greenville Ward 3, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1936
    Event Place: Greenville, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Feb 1936
    Event Place: Greenville, Hunt, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenville, Hunt County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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