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William Solomon Simmons 1839–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 July 1839

Birth Location: Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America

Death Date: 3 April 1921

Death Location: Newton County, Texas, United States of America

Father: John Simmons

Mother: Margarett Rimes

Spouse(s): Nancy Bond

Children(s): Jessie Simmons

In 1839, William Solomon Simmons entered the world in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to John Richard Simmons And Margarett Rimes. In 1860, William Solomon Simmons resided in Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA. In 1880, William Solomon Simmons resided in Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA. William Solomon Simmons married Nancy L Bond, and had children including Jessie E Simmons. William Solomon Simmons passed away in 1921 in Newton County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1839, William Solomon Simmons entered the world in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America, born to John Richard Simmons And Margarett Rimes.
  • In 1860, William Solomon Simmons resided in Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1880, William Solomon Simmons resided in Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA.
  • William Solomon Simmons married Nancy L Bond, and had children including Jessie E Simmons.
  • William Solomon Simmons passed away in 1921 in Newton County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Simmons
1816–1885
Birth Location: Pike Co, Miss
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Margarett Rimes
1821–1889
Birth Location: Capeah Co Miss
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Spouses(s)

Nancy Bond
1843–1907
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Jessie Simmons
1888–1963
Birth Location: Newton, Newton, Texas, United States
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William Simmons's Ancestors

Self
William Simmons
1839–1921
Birth Place: Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
Parents
John Richard Simmons
1816–1885
Pike Co, Miss
Margarett Rimes
1821–1889
Capeah Co Miss
Grandparents
Willis (Simmons) Sr
1784–1862
Wilkes County, Georgia, United States of America
Jane Goslin
1785–1851
Georgia, United States of America
William (Rimes) (Rhymes)
1789–1834
Halifax, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1748–1819
Sarah Simmons
1764–1826
John Ghostlin
1755–1785
Judith Davis
1762–1851
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezekiel Gosling
1713–1765
Elizabeth Masters
1717–1802
Evan II
1740–1812

William Simmons's Descendants

1.
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William (Solomon) Simmons (14 July 1839–3 April 1921) m. Nancy (L) Bond (5 October 1843–1907)
  1. 1. Jessie (E) Simmons 1888–1963 m. Artie (Missie) Dubose 1877–1964 m. Atenuisa Simmons 1880–
    1. 1. Oma Simmons 1900–1961 m. James (Austin Whitehead) Sr 1906–1981
    2. 2. Balton (Dewey) Simmons 1899–1983
    3. 3. Mamie (Gertrude) Simmons 1908–1989 m. William (S) Watson 1905–
    4. 4. Vera (Mae) Simmons 1905–1974 m. Charles (J) Ward 1890–1984

William Simmons's Timeline

6 Records

1839
14 July 1839
Birth of William Solomon Simmons in Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 21
William Solomon Simmons resided here in Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 41
William Solomon Simmons resided here in Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 61
William Solomon Simmons resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 71
William Solomon Simmons resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
1921
3 April 1921
Age 82
Death of William Solomon Simmons in Newton County, Texas, United States of America
Newton County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 July 1839
    Event Place: Pike County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Newton, Texas; Roll: 1321; Page: 548B; Enumeration District: 055
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas; Roll: 1662; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0051
    [5] 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: Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 796; Family History Library
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375594
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana, 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: Ward 1, Washington, Louisiana; Roll: M653_426; Page: 796; Family History Library

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Texas, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Newton, Texas; Roll: 1321; Page: 548B; Enumeration District: 055

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas; Roll: 1662; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0051

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Newton, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 14b; Enumeration District: 0108; FHL microfilm: 1375594

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 April 1921
    Event Place: Newton County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newton County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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