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Willis Welch Simmons 1875–1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Nov 1875

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 18 Mar 1934

Death Location: Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: William Simmons

Mother: Caroline Stanton

Spouse(s): Minnie Odom

Children(s): Clarence Simmons, Elbert Simmons, Mamie Simmons, Margie Simmons, Simmons None, Hilliary Simmons

The story of Willis Welch Simmons began in 1875 in Alabama. In 1880, Willis Welch Simmons resided in Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, USA. Willis Welch Simmons married Minnie Odom, and had children including Clarence R Simmons, Elbert Simmons, Hilliary Simmons, Mamie Simmons, Margie Simmons, Simmons. Willis Welch Simmons passed away in 1934 in Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Welch Simmons began in 1875 in Alabama.
  • In 1880, Willis Welch Simmons resided in Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, USA.
  • Willis Welch Simmons married Minnie Odom, and had children including Clarence R Simmons, Elbert Simmons, Hilliary Simmons, Mamie Simmons, Margie Simmons, Simmons.
  • Willis Welch Simmons passed away in 1934 in Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Simmons's Ancestors

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Willis Simmons
1875–1934
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
William S Simmons
1818–1883
, , Georgia, USA
Caroline Stanton
1848–1926
Pollard, Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Simmons's Descendants

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Willis (Welch) Simmons (22 Nov 1875–18 Mar 1934) m. Minnie Odom (1881–1960)
  1. 1. Clarence (R.) Simmons 1899–1983 m. Florence (Juanita) Simmons 1901–
    1. 1. Milma Simmons 1924–
  2. 2. Elbert Simmons 1900–1972 m. Connie (Ciola) Simmons 1902–1960
    1. 1. Ervin (Edward) Simmons 1934–1967
    2. 2. Medrie (M) Simmons 1924–
    3. 3. Carroll (D) Simmons 1926–2000
    4. 4. Andrew (W) Simmons 1929–2008 m. Thelma (Marie) Simmons 1931–2021
  3. 3. Mamie Simmons 1905–
  4. 4. Margie Simmons 1908–
  5. 5. Simmons 1910–
  6. 6. Hilliary Simmons 1914–

Willis Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1875
22 November 1875
Birth of Willis Welch Simmons in Alabama
Alabama
1875
22 Nov 1875
Birth of Willis Welch Simmons
None
1880
1880
Age 5
Willis Welch Simmons resided here in Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, USA
Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Willis Welch Simmons resided here in Carson, Washington, Alabama, USA
Carson, Washington, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Willis Welch Simmons resided here in Water Works, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
Water Works, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
1934
18 March 1934
Age 59
Death of Willis Welch Simmons in Butler, AL
Butler, AL
1934
18 Mar 1934
Age 59
Death of Willis Welch Simmons
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 November 1875
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Water Works, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: T625_231; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 135
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Nov 1875

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Pollard, Escambia, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Carson, Washington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Carson, Washington, Alabama; Roll: T624_36; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1374049

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Water Works, Santa Rosa, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Water Works, Santa Rosa, Florida; Roll: T625_231; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 135

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 March 1934
    Event Place: Butler, AL

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1934

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brewton, Escambia County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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