YourRoots Logo SIGN UP
banner

Got DNA tested?

Upload your data to unlock more DNA matches across Ancestry, 23andMe, and MyHeritage — totally FREE.

SIGN UP

William Henry Simmons 1803 – 1868 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 July 1803

Birth Location: Georgia, United States

Death Date: 1868

Death Location: Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States

Father: Thomas Simmons

Mother: Rebecca None

Spouse(s): Bridget Edmonds

Children(s): Rebecca Simmons, John Simmons, Sara Simmons, William Simmons, Carrie Simmons, B Simmons

According to available records, William Henry Simmons Sr. was born in 1803 in Georgia, United States, the child of Thomas Simmons and Rebecca. Following those early years, William Henry Simmons Sr. married Bridget Biddie SIMMONS Edmonds, and their family grew to include Rebecca Ellen Simmons, John S Simmons, Sara Catherine Simmons, William Henry Huntley Simmons, Carrie Lucas Simmons and B Simmons. In the later years of life, William Henry Simmons Sr. died in 1868 in Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States.

Find more search results for William Simmons
WS

Family tree

Parents

Thomas Simmons
1778 – 1849
Birth Location: Surry County, Virginia, USA
TS
Rebecca None
1762 – 1829
Birth Location: –
R

Spouses(s)

Bridget Edmonds
1828 – 1905
Birth Location: Fethard Parish, Tipperary, Ireland
BE

Children(s)

Rebecca Simmons
1848 – 1868
Birth Location: Macon, Alabama, United States
RS
John Simmons
1851 –
Birth Location: Macon, Alabama, United States
JS
Sara Simmons
1851 – 1927
Birth Location: Macon, Alabama, United States
SS
William Simmons
1854 – 1915
Birth Location: Macon County, Alabama, USA
WS
Carrie Simmons
1861 – 1914
Birth Location: Macon County, Alabama, USA
CS
B Simmons
1830 –
Birth Location: Ireland
BS

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Year: 20 July 1803
    Event Place: Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cross Keys, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M593_26; Page: 180A; Family History Library Film: 545525

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Year: 1870
    Event Place: Cross Keys, Macon, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cross Keys, Macon, Alabama; Roll: M593_26; Page: 180A; Family History Library Film: 545525

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Year: 1868
    Event Place: Tallapoosa, Alabama, United States
Find more search results for William Simmons

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE