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Lawrence Glenn Simmons was born 17 December 1900 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, (one source stated 12 Dec 1900.)^2,3,4 He was the son of William Glenn Simmons and Martha Jane "Jennie" Park.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household.¹

He arrived in New York 15 Dec 1927 on the SS Santa Marta from Christobal, Canal Zone. He resided at 69 Park Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina.⁶

Lawrence arrived in New York 11 Oct 1935 on the SS Atenas and had embarked at Puerto Castilla, Honduras. He was traveling with his brother Thomas and was living in Asheville, North Carolina.⁴

He arrived in New York 6 Jul 1938 on the SS Santa Maria from Guayaquil, Ecuador. He resided at 37 Winchester Drive, Asheville, North Carolina.⁷

His Social Security Number was 243-48-1989, issued in 1951 in North Carolina.³

Lawrence Glenn Simmons died in July 1983 at age 82 (last residence was Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.)³

Lawrence Gordon "Larry" Simmons was born 2 November 1928 in Columbia.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Park Simmons and Ruth Newton.²



His Social Security Number was 246-34-0600, issued before 1951 in North Carolina.¹

Lawrence Gordon "Larry" Simmons died 26 May 2000 at age 71.⁴

His obituary stated: "Simmons, Mr Lawrence G "Larry", age 72, of Birmingham, Alabama, died May 26, 2000. Born in Columbia, South America of American parents, he spent his childhood in Central American countries. He graduated high school in Ashville, North Carolina and went on to attend the University of Tennessee. He earned a BS degree in Civil Engineering in 1950, and worked for Rust Engineering for 32 years. He has been an active member of Huffman United Methodist Church for 45 years. He and his wife, Maude, recently celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary on April 12, 2000. Memorial service will be held Sunday, May 28, 2000 at 7:00 P.M. at Huffman United Methodist Church. Survivors: wife, Maude Simmons; son, David Simmons of Houston, Tex; daughter, Cathy S Bowlin and husband, Bert, of Clay, Ala; grandchildren, Lawrence E Bowlin and wife, Holly F, of Auburn, Jennifer P Robertson and husband, Tyson N of Clay; great grandchildren, Lindsey P and Cameron N Robertson of Clay; sister, Mary Cunningham of Manistee, Michigan; and other family members."⁴

Lisa Jane Simmons is the daughter of Noble Johnson Simmons III and Sandra Theobold.¹

Margaret Simmons was born between 1873 and 1874 in Georgia.² She was the daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Rebecca Catherine Conley.

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her mother's household.¹

Margaret Lucile Simmons was born between 1903 and 1904 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Margaret Lela Sims.

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Floyd Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.²

Margaret married Paul Queen between 1925 and 1926.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.³

Margaret May Simmons was born 3 July 1908 in North Carolina.^1,4 She was the daughter of William Glenn Simmons and Martha Jane "Jennie" Park.⁵

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.² Margaret May Simmons appeared on the 1930 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household; she was a stenographer for a law firm.³

Martha A Simmons was born between 1824 and 1825 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Jesse Simmons.

Martha married William F Powell, son of Thomas Powell and Isabella [-?-], 9 August 1843 in Chattooga Co, Georgia.^5,1,6

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of William F Powell.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in the household of William F Powell.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of William F Powell.³

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 2 June 1880. Household: Martha A Powell (55) and Julia I (dau - 28), residing in Summerville town - Martha was widowed.⁴

Martha R Simmons was born between July 1860 and 1861 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Rebecca Catherine Conley.

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her mother's household.²

Mary Simmons is the daughter of Russell Edwards Simmons Jr and Roberta F [-?-].¹

Mary A Simmons was born in October 1883 in Georgia. She was the daughter of William A Simmons and Helen Mariah McWhorter.

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

Mary Agnes Simmons was born 28 January 1926 in Tennessee.^1,2 She was the daughter of Robert Glenn Simmons and Katherine Warren.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Forsyth Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.¹

Mary married first Grady A Simmons.³

Her Social Security Number was 415-32-9191, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of Robert Glenn Simmons 10 January 1968.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Katherine Warren 13 September 1974.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Grady A Simmons 26 August 1976.⁵

Mary married second Bennett H Davis.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Katherine Moyers Simmons 10 July 1990.⁶

Mary Agnes Simmons died 3 October 1993 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 67.^2,7

Her obituary stated: "Davis, Mary Agnes, 68, of Chattanooga, died Sunday in a local hospital. Retired from the Tidy-Didy Co and a former employee of the Read House, she was a Baptist. Survivors include her husband, Bennett H Davis, Chattanooga; three stepdaughters, Virginia Myers, Houston, Theresa Brennan, Pendergrass, Ga, Shirley Crawford, Flowery Branch, Ga; son, Gerald V Simmons, Chattanooga. . . ."⁷

Mary was buried 6 October 1993 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.⁷

Mary E Simmons was born between 1847 and 1848 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Russell Simmons and Mariah Ann Carmichael.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Catoosa Co, Georgia, in her mother's household.²

Mary Katherine Simmons was born 22 July 1919 in Alabama.^1,2 She was the daughter of Thomas Russell Simmons and Katherine Idell Terry.¹

Her Social Security Number was 423-28-5725, issued before 1951 in Alabama². She resided in Jasper, Walker Co, Alabama, at the time of her death.²

Mary Katherine Simmons died 17 February 1994 at age 74.^3,2

Mary Lou Simmons was born in December 1867 in Georgia.³ She was the daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Rebecca Catherine Conley.

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her mother's household.²

Mary married William J Hubbard between 1889 and 1890.^7,3 Mary Lou Simmons appeared on the 1900 federal census of Pulaski Co, Arkansas, in the household of William J Hubbard; all three of her children were alive in 1900.³ Mary Lou Simmons appeared on the 1910 federal census of Pulaski Co, Arkansas, in the household of William J Hubbard; all five of her children were alive in 1910.⁴

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Pulaski Co, Arkansas, in the household of William J Hubbard.⁵

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Pulaski Co, Arkansas, in the household of William J Hubbard.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of John Robert Simmons 10 September 1936.⁷

Mary Lou Simmons died 1 August 1953 in her home, Little Rock, Pulaski Co, Arkansas, at age 85.⁸

Her obituary stated: "Mrs W J Hubbard, age 85, died at her home in Little Rock, yesterday. Mrs Hubbard was formerly from Lyerly, Ga. Funeral services and burial will be in Little Rock, Monday."⁸

Mary was buried 4 August 1953 in Little Rock, Pulaski Co, Arkansas.⁸

Mary Newton Simmons is the daughter of Thomas Park Simmons and Ruth Newton.¹

Mildred M Simmons is the daughter of Noble Johnson Simmons and Mildred McCracken.

Noble Johnson Simmons was born 5 March 1888 in Summerville, Chattooga Co, Georgia.^5,6 He was the son of Thomas Jesse Simmons and Rachel Edwards.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of John Sevier Young, the husband of his aunt - he worked as a bank clerk.²

Noble married Mildred McCracken between 1911 and 1912.⁴

Noble registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Hamilton Co, Tennessee, where he lived at the corner of Summer & Dartmouth Streets, North Chattanooga. He worked as a bank clerk for the Chattanooga Savings Bank and said he was married with three children. He was tall, slender build, had gray eyes, and brown hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 12 January 1920. Household: Noble J Simmons (31), Mildred (wif - 27), Noble Jr (son - 6&5/12), Thomas (son - 4&9/12), Russell E (son - 2&8/12), and James R (son - 8/12), residing at 209 Hanover Street, North Chattanooga, where Noble J was a bank clerk.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 5 April 1930. Household: Noble J Simmons (42), Mildred M C (wif - 38), Noble Jr (son - 16), Thomas R (son - 15), Russell E (son - 12), Robert J (son - 10), William G (son - 9), Mildred M (dau - 1&2/12), and Rachel E (moth - 80), residing at 216 Colville Street, Chattanooga, where Noble J was a trust officer at a national bank.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of William G Simmons 29 April 1948.⁷

His Social Security Number was 409-24-8885, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁵

His obituary stated: "Simmons - Noble Johnson, 74, retired secretary-comptroller of the Electric Power Board of Chattanooga, died Tuesday night in a local hospital. He lived at 1614 Hixson Pike. A native of Summerville, Ga, he retired in 1957 after 20 years' service with the Power Board. He formerly was with the old Commercial National Bank and the Chattanooga Savings Bank. An elder in the Northside Presbyterian Church, he was Sunday School Superintendent for 18 years and taught a Bible Class. He was a past president of the Exchange Club and also a past president of the National Association of Public Accountants. For several years he was state softball commissioner. Surviving are his wife, Mrs Mildred McCracken Simmons; daughter, Mrs W D Benon, Quantico, Va; four sons, Noble J Simmons Jr, Chattanooga, Thomas R and Russell E Simmons, both of Rockwood, Tenn, and J Robert Simmons, Cleveland, Tenn; eleven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. . . ."⁸

Noble Johnson Simmons died 9 January 1963 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 74.⁸

Noble Johnson Simmons III was born 15 September 1949.^1,2 He was the son of Noble Johnson Simmons Jr and Rachel Williams.¹

Noble married first Sandra Theobold, daughter of Eugene Raymond Theobold.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons IV 5 February 1969.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons Jr 31 March 1996.⁴

Noble Johnson Simmons III died 2 December 2010 at age 61.²

Noble was buried in Hillsborough Memorial Cemetery, Brandon, Hillsborough Co, Florida.²

Noble Johnson Simmons IV was born 3 February 1969 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.¹

Noble Johnson Simmons IV died 4 February 1969 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Noble Johnson Simmons III and Sandra Theobold.¹

His obituary stated: "Simmons - Infant Noble IV, one-day-old son of Mr and Mrs Noble Simmons III of 54 Shallowford Rd, died Monday night in a local hospital. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister, Lisa Jane Simmons; paternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Noble J Simmons, Jr; maternal grandparents, Mr and Mrs Eugene Theobold, all of Chattanooga. . . ."¹

Noble was buried 5 February 1969 in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.¹

Noble Johnson Simmons Jr was born 12 April 1913 in Tennessee.^1,3 He was the son of Noble Johnson Simmons and Mildred McCracken.

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.⁴

He saw military service in WWII when he joined the US Navy 9 Dec 1942 and served until 25 Sep 1945.¹

Noble married Rachel Williams.

He was mentioned in the obituary of William G Simmons 29 April 1948.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons 9 January 1963.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons IV 5 February 1969.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas R Simmons 16 November 1992.⁸

Noble Johnson Simmons Jr died 29 March 1996 in Pinellas Co, Florida, at age 82 (last known address was 1200 Bailey Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404 - he was likely a patient at the Bay Pines VA Medical Center for Disabled Soldiers in St Petersburg, Florida, where he died.)^2,1

His obituary stated: "Noble J Simmons Jr of Chattanooga, died Friday, March 29, 1996, in a St Petersburg, Fla, hospital. He was 82. A native of Chattanooga, he was a former employee of the Chattanooga Free Press, a former concessions manager at Engle Stadium and the Hamilton County Fair, a former general manager of the Ridgedale Home Store, and a retired partner and general manager of Williams Distribution Company. He was a graduate of City High School where he was a basketball player. He also played for the All-City Basketball Team. A U S Navy veteran of World War II, he was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Williams Simmons; two sons, Noble J Simmons, III, of Tampa, Fla, and William G Simmons of Chattanooga; two brothers, Russell E Simmons of Rockwood, Tenn, and James R 'Bob' Simmons of Cleveland, Tenn; one sister, Mildred Simmons Benton, Montevallo, Ala; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. . . ."⁹

Noble was buried 2 April 1996 in Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, (section Bbb, site 909.)¹

Olie B Simmons was born in November 1883 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of James Conley Simmons and Sarah A "Sallie" Taylor.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Olie married William E Converse between 1905 and 1906.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of William E Converse.³

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of William E Converse.⁴

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of William E Converse.²

She was mentioned in the obituary of William E Converse 28 July 1931.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of James Conley Simmons 4 September 1935.⁶

Olie B Simmons died 9 October 1937 in her home, 2002 Bailey Avenue, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 53.⁷

Her obituary stated: "Converse - Mrs Ollie, age 54, died at home, 2002 Bailey avenue, Friday morning. Surviving are two daughters, Miss Isabelle Converse and Mrs Elizabeth Crabtree; four brothers, Charles, Fred, Earl and Ray Simmons, and three grandchildren. . . ."⁷

Olie was buried 11 October 1937 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.⁷

Ray Simmons was born between 1905 and 1906 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Fred M Simmons.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

Ray Franklin Simmons was born in January 1894 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of James Conley Simmons and Sarah A "Sallie" Taylor.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

Ray registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, where he resided at 604 East 16th Street and was not employed. He was of medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and blond hair. He had joined the Tennessee National Guard, Battery B on 4 Jun 1917, one day before he registered.⁴ He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of William E Converse, his brother-in-law - he worked as a US mail carrier and was single.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of James Conley Simmons 4 September 1935.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Olie B Simmons 9 October 1937.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Charles Glenn Simmons 29 November 1951.⁷

Ray Franklin Simmons died 18 February 1954 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 60.⁸

His obituary stated: "Forced to Retire Five Years Age[sic] Due to Failing Health, Funeral Is Tomorrow - Ray F Simmons, 60, retired postal clerk, died yesterday afternoon in a local hospital. Mr Simmons lived at 2015 E 13th St. Mr Simmons had been a clerk in the main postoffice here for 33 years when he retired five years ago because of failing health. He is survived by two brothers, Fred M Simmons and Earl D Simmons, both of Chattanooga; several nieces and nephews. . . ."⁸

Ray was buried 21 February 1954 in Chattanooga Memorial Park, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.⁸

Richard Simmons is the son of Thomas Park Simmons and Ruth Newton.¹

Robert Simmons was born between 1913 and 1914 in Montana.¹ He was the son of Charles Glenn Simmons and Mayme G [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Nassau Co, Florida, in his parent's household.^1,2

Robert Glenn Simmons was born 25 October 1897 in Georgia.^2,5 He was the son of John Robert Simmons and Eula M Moyers.²

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

Robert registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, where he lived at 4907 St Elmo Street and worked as a shipping clerk for the Brock Candy Company at 1111 Chestnut Street. He named John Robert Simmons, father, as nearest relative at the same address; he was medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and brown hair.⁵

Robert married Katherine Warren.³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 31 January 1920. Household: R G Simmons (22), Katherine (wif - 19), and Katherine Moyers (dau - 5/12), residing at 76 Keith Street, Chattanooga, where he was a chocolate dipper in a candy factory.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Forsyth Co, North Carolina, enumerated 7 April 1930. Household: Robert G Simmons (32), Katherine (wif - 29), Katherine (dau - 10), and Mary (dau - 4&4/12), residing at 1310 Saissons Street, Winston-Salem, where he was a salesman for a bake shop.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of John Robert Simmons 10 September 1936.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Sarah E Simmons 14 January 1942.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Eula M Moyers 19 October 1943.⁸

His Social Security Number was 410-10-4137, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁹

Robert Glenn Simmons died 10 January 1968 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 70.^9,10

His obituary stated: "Robert G Simmons, 70, of 5301 Virginia Ave, died Tuesday in a local hospital. He was a member of St Elmo Methodist Church and Lookout Bible Class. Before his retirement, he was employed by Wilson & Co some 27 years. He is survived by his widow, Mrs Katherine W Simmons; two daughters, Miss Katherine M Simmons and Mrs Grady Simmons, both of Chattanooga; a son, John L Simmons, of Baton Rouge, La; a sister, Mrs C Dana McKinney of Signal Mountain, Tenn; two brothers, Albert K Simmons of Bell Air, Tex, and the Rev George E Simmons of Hillsboro, NC; several nieces and nephews. . . ."¹⁰

Robert was buried 12 January 1968 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.¹⁰

Robert Paul Simmons was born 22 January 1896 in Georgia.^1,5 He was the son of William Glenn Simmons and Martha Jane "Jennie" Park.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household.² Robert Paul Simmons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household; he was a clerk in a garage.³

Robert married Geraldine Hazel Smith 28 June 1920.⁶

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, enumerated 11 April 1930. Household: Robert P Simmons (33), Geraldine H (wif - 31), Jean M (dau - 7), and Roberta P (dau - 2), residing at 37 Westchester Drive, Asheville, where Robert P was a manager for an oil company, owned his home valued at $8000, owned a radio and was marked as a veteran.⁴

His Social Security Number was 244-14-8695, issued before 1951 in North Carolina.⁵

Robert Paul Simmons died in May 1967 at age 71 (last residence was Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina.)⁵

Roberta P Simmons was born between 1927 and 1928 in North Carolina.¹ She was the daughter of Robert Paul Simmons and Geraldine Hazel Smith.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in her parent's household.¹

Ruby Lee Simmons was born in February 1898 in Georgia. She was the daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Margaret Lela Sims.

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Floyd Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, in her parent's household, where she was a clerk in an express company.³

Russell Edwards Simmons was born 19 April 1917 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.³ He was the son of Noble Johnson Simmons and Mildred McCracken.

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

Russell married Helen A [-?-].³

He was mentioned in the obituary of William G Simmons 29 April 1948.⁴

His Social Security Number was 415-03-1412, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons 9 January 1963.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas R Simmons 16 November 1992.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons Jr 31 March 1996.⁸

Russell Edwards Simmons died 26 February 2007 in his home, Kingston, Roane Co, Tennessee, at age 89.⁹

His obituary stated: "Simmons, Mr Russell E Sr, age 89, of Fairground Court, Kingston, TN peacefully passed away Monday, February 26, 2007 at his home. Mr Simmons was born April 19, 1917 in Chattanooga, TN to Noble J & Mildred McCracken Simmons. His commitment to God through his relationship with Jesus Christ was the guiding principle in his relationships with others. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Rockwood. Mr Simmons came to Rockwood in 1938 as manager of The Home Stores and went into business for himself with grocery stores in several locations. He entered banking in 1965 as Senior Vice-President at First National Bank & Trust Company, Rockwood. He later became Chairman of the Board and CEO and retired from banking in 1988. Mr Simmons served as Mayor of Rockwood from 1953-1965; was a member of City Council 1981-1985; was the Chairman of the Board of Chamberlain Memorial Hospital for over 25 years, a member of the Industrial Board of Roane County, a charter member of Community Development Council, member Roane County Chamber of Commerce for many years, charter member of Roane State Community College Foundation, member Rockwood Civitan Club for over 50 years, member of Masonic Lodge #403 and a 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of Knights of Pythias. Mr Simmons was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Noble J Jr, Thomas R & William G Simmons. Survivors include: wife: Helen A Simmons of Kingston, TN; daughter: Joy Lee & husband, Skip of Kingston, TN; son: Russell Edwards Simmons, Jr & wife, Roberta F of Kingston, TN; granddaughters: Sarah F Simmons and Mary S Campbell & husband, Knox; step grandchildren: Barry Lee, Rich Lee & wife, Heather; & Suzanne Smith & husband, Patrick; brother: Robert Simmons & wife, Mary of Cleveland, TN; sister: Mildred Benton of Maylene, AL; sister-in-law: Rachel Simmons of Chattanooga, TN; host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. . . ."³

Russell Edwards Simmons Jr is the son of Russell Edwards Simmons and Helen A [-?-].¹

Sara Simmons was born between 1900 and 1901 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Fred M Simmons.¹ Sara Simmons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household; she worked as a hospital nurse.¹

Sarah Simmons was born between 1872 and 1873 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of William A Simmons and Helen Mariah McWhorter.

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

Sarah "Tiny" Simmons is the daughter of Clyde Mansfield Simmons and Bonnie Mae White.¹

Sarah C Simmons is the daughter of Charles Glenn Simmons.¹

Sarah E Simmons was born between 1894 and 1895 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of John Robert Simmons and Eula M Moyers.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household, wher she was a clerk in a jewelry store.³

Sarah married Gordon Laidlaw Smith, son of Charles H Smith and Stella Keith, between 1921 and 1922.^5,4

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of Gordon Laidlaw Smith.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of John Robert Simmons 10 September 1936.⁶

Sarah E Simmons died 13 January 1942 in her home, 1501 Sunset Road, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.⁵

Her obituary stated: "Mrs Sarah Simmons Smith, wife of Gordon L Smith and prominent in religious, social and club circles, died yesterday afternoon at her home, 1501 Sunset road. Mrs Smith is survived by her husband; one son, Gordon L Smith Jr; mother, Mrs John R Simmons; one sister, Mrs Dana McKinney; three brothers, Albert K Simmons, Robert G Simmons, of Chattanooga, and Lieut-Col George E Simmons, chaplain in the United States army at Camp Roberts in California. Mrs Smith was a member of the First Baptist church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and of the Chattanooga Golf and Country club. . . ."⁵

Sarah was buried in Chattanooga Memorial Park, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.⁵

Sarah Elizabeth Simmons was born between 1852 and 1853 in Georgia.³ She was the daughter of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Jane A Powell.

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her father's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in her father's household.²

Sarah married William Sanford Young, son of Lebright E R Young and Oney Lucinda Alley, 10 March 1878 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, (married by C W Duval Jr, MG; William was noted as being "of Dalton, Ga.")^4,5,6

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in the household of William Sanford Young, reported as "lying in" [pregnant].³

Sarah Elizabeth Simmons died 6 October 1892 in Walker Co, Georgia, (the abstracted newspaper death notice stated "Mrs W. S. Young, dau of Mr. Simmons, d Oct 6, 1892. Leaves a husband and 5 sm. ch.")⁷

Sarah Frances Simmons is the daughter of Russell Edwards Simmons Jr and Roberta F [-?-].¹

Thomas Simmons was born in May 1886 in Georgia. He was the son of William A Simmons and Helen Mariah McWhorter.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

Thomas A Simmons was born 19 February 1916 in Alabama.¹ He was the son of Thomas Russell Simmons and Katherine Idell Terry.¹

Thomas A Simmons died 23 August 1917 at age 1.¹

Thomas Jesse Simmons was born 23 November 1847 in Georgia.^5,8 He was the son of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Sarah S Powell.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Powell.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household.²

Thomas married first Harriet H McWhorter 5 August 1869 in Chattooga Co, Georgia.^3,9

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 16 July 1870. Household: Thomas J Simmons (22) and Harriet H (24), residing in subdivision 128, Frick's Gap post office where he was a farm laborer.³

Thomas Jesse Simmons was listed in records of the death of Wilson Glenn Simmons between 1873 and July 1875, and was the administrator.¹⁰

Thomas was appointed guardian of Wilson G Simmons (son of Wilson) and Margarett E Simmons (presumed to be daughter of Wilson born after 1870 census), minors residing in Chattooga County under the age of 14, on 11 Apr 1879.¹¹

Thomas was appointed guardian of James C Simmons (son of Wilson), a minor residing in Chattooga County over the age of 14, on 11 Apr 1879.¹¹

Thomas was appointed guardian of Martha R Simmons (daughter of Wilson), minor over the age of 14, on 11 Apr 1879.¹²

T J Simmons, administrator of the estate of W G Simmons, sold land to W H Penn 2 Sep 1879.¹³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 14 June 1880. Household: Thos Simmons (32), Hariet (wif - 34), William G (son - 9), Fannie E (dau - 7), Andrew B (son - 4), and Anna A (dau - 2), residing in Trion district 870 where he was a farmer.⁴

Thomas married second Rachel Edwards 17 May 1887 in Walker Co, Georgia, (married by G W Thomas, MG.)^14,15

T J sold land to the railroad on 20 Oct 1887.¹⁶

T J Simmons was appointed administrator of the estate of Miss P J Bass of Chattooga County on 10 Jun 1896, who died intestate.¹⁷

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 4 June 1900. Household: Thomas J Simmons (52), Rachel (wif - 50), Thomas L (son - 17), and Noble J (son - 12), residing in Trion, military district 870, where he was a farmer.⁵

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 16 April 1910. Household: Thos J Simmons (62) and Rachel (wif - 60), residing on Church Street, Summerville, where he was a justice of the peace and a notary public.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 8 January 1920. Household: Thomas J Simmons (72) and Rachel (wif - 70), residing on West Washington Street, Summerville where he was a bookkeeper for the county.⁷

Thomas Jesse Simmons died 23 April 1925 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 77.⁸

Thomas was buried in Summerville Cemetery, Summerville, Chattooga Co, Georgia.⁸

Thomas L Simmons was born in December 1882 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Thomas Jesse Simmons and Harriet H McWhorter.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household, where he was a farm laborer.¹

Thomas married Eva Bayles, daughter of Enos Q Bayles, 24 December 1907 in Walker Co, Georgia.²

Thomas L Simmons died likely in 1909 since his wife was listed as widowed in the 1910 census and his son was born Jan 1910.³

Thomas L Simmons was born in January 1910 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Thomas L Simmons and Eva Bayles.¹ Thomas L Simmons appeared on the 1910 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in the household of Enos Q Bayles, his grandfather.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his mother's household.²

Thomas Park Simmons was born 25 March 1894 in La Fayette, Walker Co, Georgia.⁴ He was the son of William Glenn Simmons and Martha Jane "Jennie" Park.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹ Thomas Park Simmons appeared on the 1910 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household; [cannot read occupation].²

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, North Carolina, where he lived at 69 Park Avenue and worked as a civil engineer for the Carolina Power & Light Co in Raleigh. He was single and stated he had three years of service as a private and sergeant at A&M College [North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts - now North Carolina State University]. He was tall, medium build, had gray eyes and light brown hair.⁴ He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, in his parent's household; he was an engineer in the surveying field.³

Thomas married Ruth Newton, daughter of Herbert D Newton and Mary H [-?-].⁵

Thomas Simmons, Ruth and their three children arrived in New York 3 Jan 1929 on the SS Zacapa from Santa Marta, Columbia [the maifest mistakenly used the date 1928]. They were living in Asheville, North Carolina.⁵

He arrived in New York 4 Sep 1931 on the SS Platano from Puerto Castilla, Honduras. He gave two residence addresses: Linden Ave, Arlington, New Jersey; and 67 Park Avenue, Asheville, North Carolina.⁶

Thomas arrived in New York 11 Oct 1935 on the SS Atenas and had embarked at Puerto Castilla, Honduras. He was traveling with his brother Lawrence.⁷

He arrived in New York City 14 Nov 1937 on the ship SS Peten and had departed from Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. His address was 93 Linden Ave, Arlington, New Jersey, and he stated his birthplace as LaFayette, Georgia.⁸

Thomas arrived in New York 26 May 1939 on the SS Veragua from Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. He was residing at 244 Beach Street, Arlington, New Jersey.⁹

Thomas Simmons arrived in New York City 5 Oct 1941 on the ship SS Talamanca and had departed from Puerto Limon, Costa Rica. With him was Ruth Newton Simmons, born 15 Oct 1897 in Jersey City, both of 93 Linden Ave, Arlington, New Jersey. Also with Thomas and Ruth was Lary Gordon Simmons, age 12, born in Honduras.¹⁰

Thomas Simmons arrived in New York City 4 Nov 1948 on the ship SS Fra Berlanga and had departed from Puerto Armuelles, Panama, on 29 Oct. With him was Ruth Newton Simmons, both of 93 Linden Ave, Arlington, New Jersey. He had a set of golf clubs with his luggage.¹¹

Thomas and Ruth arrived in New York 9 Oct 1949 on the SS Junior from Golfito, Costa Rica [Golfito was a major banana-growing region and was the headquarters of United Fruit Company until its closure in 1985]. They had with them one row boat, one small trunk and three suitcases.¹²

Thomas Simmons arrived with wife Ruth and granddaughter Judith in New York 8 Oct 1950 on the SS Comayagua from Golfito, Costa Rica (traveling first class). They carried with them 5 suitcases, 2 golf bags, 2 baby carriages, 1 feeding table, 1 playpen, and baby food. All resided at 93 Linden Avenue, Arlington, New Jersey and Judith was 14 months, born in Flushing, New York with passport #252487.¹³

His Social Security Number was 017-26-3557, issued in 1951 in Massachusetts.¹⁴

Thomas Simmons arrived in New York City 5 Oct 1952 on the ship SS Fra Berlanga and had departed from Puerto Armuelles, Panama. With him was Ruth Norton Simmons, both of 93 Linden Ave, Arlington, New Jersey. They had seven piece of luggage with them.¹⁵

Thomas Park Simmons died in May 1966 at age 72 (last residence was Birmingham, Jefferson County, Alabama.)¹⁴

Thomas R Simmons was born 15 March 1915 in Tennessee.^1,3 He was the son of Noble Johnson Simmons and Mildred McCracken.

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

He saw military service during WWII after his enlistment 15 May 1941 at Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia. He resided in Cheatham, Tennessee, had four years of high school, was single without dependents, 72" height, 141 pounds.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of William G Simmons 29 April 1948.⁵

His Social Security Number was 411-03-1858, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Noble Johnson Simmons 9 January 1963.⁶

Thomas R Simmons died 15 November 1992 at age 77 (last residence was Rockwood, Roane County, Tennessee.)³

His obituary stated: "Simmons, Thomas R, 77, of Rockwood, Tenn, died Sunday in a Roane County hospital. A member of First Baptist Church, he was a manager for Simmons Super Markets for several years, a member of Rockwood Lodge No 403 F&AM, Knights of Pythias and a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Doris Simmons; son, Thomas R Simmons Jr, Rockwood; two daughters, Kathy and Joyce Simmons, Oak Ridge, Tenn; three brothers, Noble J Simmons Jr, Chattanooga, Russell Simmons, Rockwood, J Robert Simmons, Cleveland, Tenn; sister, Mildred S Benton, Monocella, Ala; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. . . .⁷ "

Thomas R Simmons Jr is the son of Thomas R Simmons and Doris [-?-].¹

Thomas Russell Simmons was born 26 June 1887 in Shelby Springs, Shelby Co, Alabama.^3,4,1,5 He was the son of John Castle Simmons and Kathrine Giovanni Curtis.^3,5

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jefferson Co, Alabama, in his parent's household.¹

Thomas married Katherine Idell Terry 15 November 1908 in Jefferson Co, Alabama.^2,5

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Walker Co, Alabama, where he resided in Jasper and worked as a lumberman for the Cleveland Lumber Company. He had a wife and four children; medium height, medium build, had brown eyes and dark hair (balding.)⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Walker Co, Alabama, enumerated 12 January 1920. Household: Thomas R Simmons (32), Katherine (wif - 28), Joseph R (son - 10), Albert R (son - 7), John (son - 6), and Mary C (dau - 6/12), residing on Birmingham Avenue, Jasper, where Thomas R was an operator at a lumber mill.²

Thomas Russell Simmons died 29 October 1954 at age 67.^3,5

Thomas S Simmons was born between 1853 and 1854 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Russell Simmons and Mariah Ann Carmichael.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Catoosa Co, Georgia, in his mother's household.¹ Thomas S Simmons appeared on the 1870 federal census of Shelby Co, Alabama, in his mother's household; he clerked in a store.²

William Simmons was born between 1909 and 1910 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Fred M Simmons and Gertrude [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

William A Simmons was born 11 June 1849 in Georgia.^7,8 He was the son of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Sarah S Powell.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of Thomas Powell.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his father's household.³

William married Helen Mariah McWhorter between 1872 and 1873.⁶

William was appointed guardian of John R Simmons (must be John C, son of Wilson), minor residing in Chattooga County over the age of 14, on 11 Apr 1879.⁹

William was appointed guardian of Mary L Simmons (daughter of Wilson), minor residing in Chattooga County under the age of 14, on 11 Apr 1879.⁹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 1 June 1880. Household: W A Simmons (31), Mariah (wif - 32), Sarah (dau - 7), Wilson (son - 4), and Francis (dau - 2), residing in Wilson's district where he was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1900. Household: William A Simmons (50), Helen M (wif - 51), Mary A (dau - 16), Thomas (son - 14), Marvin (son - 10), Hattie Clarkson (dau - 19), and Mamie Clarkson (grdau - 2), residing in Wilson District 943 where he was a farmer.⁵

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 25 April 1910. Household: William A Simmons (60), Maria (wif - 61), and James (son - 20), residing in Wilson military district where William was a farmer.⁶

William A Simmons died 15 December 1928 at age 79.⁸

William was buried in Trinity Cemetery, Centerpost, Walker Co, Georgia.⁸

William G Simmons was born between February 1920 and 1921 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Noble Johnson Simmons and Mildred McCracken.

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

William G Simmons died 3 March 1945 in Iwo Jima.²

His obituary stated: "Funeral services for Cpl William Glenn Simmons, 22, killed in action on Iwo Jima March 3, 1945, will be held at 3 o'clock tomorrow afternoon at the Northside Presbyterian Church. . . Survivors are his parents, Mr and Mrs N J Simmons, 1614 Hixson Road; four brothers, N J Simmons Jr, Chattanooga; Charles R and Russell E Simmons, Rockwood, Tenn, and James Robert Simmons, Cleveland, Tenn, and a sister, Miss Mildred Simmons, Chattanooga. . . ."²

William was buried 30 April 1948 in Chattanooga Memorial Park, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.²

William G Simmons is the son of Noble Johnson Simmons Jr and Rachel Williams.¹

William Glenn Simmons was born 27 June 1870 in Georgia.^2,6 He was the son of Thomas Jesse Simmons and Harriet H McWhorter.

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

William married Martha Jane "Jennie" Park 30 June 1892 in Walker Co, Georgia, (by F Walton, minister.)^7,2,6

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 13 June 1900. Household: William Simmons (30), Jennie (wif - 30), Park T (son - 6), Robert P (son - 4), and Annah (sis - 22), residing at 104 Walnut Street, Chattanooga, where he was a salesman.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, enumerated 19 April 1910. Household: William G Simmons (39), Jennie (wif - 39), Thomas P (son - 16), Robert P (son - 14), Laurence G (son - 9), James G (son - 5), and Margaret M (dau - 1&2/12), residing at 69 Park Avenue, Asheville where he was a drummer [traveling salesman].³

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, enumerated 7 January 1920. Household: William G Simons (49), Jennie P (wif - 49), Thomas P (son - 26), Robert P (son - 25), Lawrence G (son - 19), Gordon (son - 15), Margaret (dau - 11), and Elliot Jarvis (boarder - 17), residing at 69 Park Avenue, Asheville where William was a salesman for a wholesale grocer.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Buncombe Co, North Carolina, enumerated 3 April 1930. Household: Wm G Simmons (59), Jennie P (wif - 59), and Margaret M (dau - 21), residing at 69 Park Avenue, Asheville, where he was a traveling salesman for a grocer.⁵

William Glenn Simmons died 2 June 1935 in Asheville, Buncombe Co, North Carolina, at age 64.⁶

William J Simmons was born between 1845 and 1846 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of James Russell Simmons and Mariah Ann Carmichael.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Catoosa Co, Georgia, in his mother's household.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Dallas Co, Alabama, enumerated 27 June 1870. Household: Fleming Carmichael (35), others, William Varnon (19), William Simmons (22), John Simmons (16), Thomas Varnon (70), and Alice Varnon (14), residing in a boarding house in Selma where William was a brakeman on a railroad.³

William was buried in Summer Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Dover, Shelby Co, Alabama.⁴

William Jesse Simmons was born 2 June 1900 in Alabama.^2,1,3 He was the son of John Castle Simmons and Kathrine Giovanni Curtis.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Jefferson Co, Alabama, in his parent's household.¹

His Social Security Number was 416-03-8844, issued before 1951 in Alabama.²

William Jesse Simmons died in August 1974 at age 74². He resided in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, at the time of his death.²

William Long Simmons was born 24 May 1879 in Columbiana, Shelby Co, Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of John Castle Simmons and Kathrine Giovanni Curtis.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Shelby Co, Alabama, in the household of Talmon Varnon.¹

William Long Simmons died 17 March 1950 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama, at age 70.²

Wilson Glenn Simmons was born between 1821 and 1822 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Jesse Simmons.

Wilson married first Sarah S Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell and Isabella [-?-], 21 December 1843 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, (married by Irvin Atkinson, MG.)^4,5



He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in the household of William F Powell, where he was a farmer.¹

Wilson married second Jane A Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell and Isabella [-?-], 23 October 1850 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, (married by Wm Farnbrough, MG.)^4,7

Wilson Glenn Simmons was named in the will of Thomas Powell as a witness 20 August 1854 in Chattooga Co, Georgia.^8,9

Wilson married third Rebecca Catherine Conley 27 May 1858 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, (married by W M D Bond, MG.)^4,10

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 29 June 1860. Household: W G Simmons (39), Rebecca C (28), Thos J (12), Wm A (10), Sarah E (9), Augusta G (5), James C (1), and Jessee Simmons (85), residing in Chattooga Valley, where W G was a farmer who owned real estate valued at $2,300 and personal property at $1,775.²

W G Simmons, administrator of the estate of Thomas Powell, sold land in Chattooga County at a sheriff's sale to C C Cleghorn on 4 Mar 1863.¹¹

W G Simmons, et al, sold land in Chattooga Co to Silas H Bolling on 29 Jan 1869.¹²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 24 June 1870. Household: Wilson Simmons (49), Harriet (38), William (21), Sarah E (18), Augusta J (15), James C (11), Martha R (9), John C (5), Mary L (2), Wilson G (1) and two servants, residing in Militia District 870, Trion Factory post office, where he was a farmer.³

Wilson Glenn Simmons died between 1873 and July 1875 in Chattooga Co, Georgia, (Wilson died intestate prior to 5 Jul 1875, when Thomas J Simmons was appointed administrator of Wilson's estate.)¹³

Wilson Glenn Simmons was born 23 March 1876 in Walker Co, Georgia.^6,7 He was the son of William A Simmons and Helen Mariah McWhorter.

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

Wilson married Margaret Lela Sims, daughter of Martha E [-?-], 25 April 1897 in Walker Co, Georgia.^8,3

W G Simmons Jr took over administration of the estate of W G Simmons Sr on 6 Mar 1899 from T J Simmons.⁹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 12 June 1900. Household: Glenn W Simmons (24), Lila M (wif - 23), Ruby Lee (dau - 2), and Martha E Sims (mil - 50), residing in Wilson district 943 where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Floyd Co, Georgia, enumerated 16 April 1910. Household: Wilson G Simmons (34), Margaret L (wif - 35), Rubie L (dau - 12), Margaret L (dau - 6), Dora (dau - 3), and Robert [?] Woodward (boarder - 65), residing in Rome where he was a laborer in a laundry shop.³

Wilson registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Atlanta, Fulton Co, Georgia, where he lived at 80 Hood Street and worked as a watchman for the Western Electric Company. He named Mrs W G Simmons as nearest relative, was tall, stout build, had gray eyes and gray hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, enumerated 12 January 1920. Household: Wilson G Simmons (43), Lela (wif - 44), Ruby (dau - 21), Lucile (dau - 16), and Dora (dau - 13), residing at 80 Hood Street, Atlanta, where he was a stock clerk for an electric company.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fulton Co, Georgia, enumerated 11 April 1930. Household: Wilson Simmons (54), Leila (wif - 54), Paul Queen (sil - 28), and Lucile Queen (dau - 26), residing at 801 Ashby Street, Atlanta, where Wilson was a custodian at an electric plant.⁵

Wilson Glenn Simmons died 11 December 1939 in his home, 801 Ashby Street, Atlanta, Fulton Co, Georgia, at age 63 (at the time of his death he was a watchman at the Western Electric Company.)^10,7

Wilson was buried 13 December 1939 in West View Cemetery, Atlanta, Fulton Co, Georgia,⁷ and had the following medical condition noted at death: carcinoma of the stomach.⁷

Wilson Glenn Simmons Jr was born between 1868 and 1869 in Georgia.² He was the son of Wilson Glenn Simmons and Rebecca Catherine Conley.

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, in his mother's household.³

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of James Conley Simmons, his brother, where he worked as a drayman.⁴

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of John Robert Simmons, his brother; he was a clerk in a grocery store.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in the household of John Robert Simmons, his brother; he was a shipping clerk.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of John Robert Simmons 10 September 1936.⁷

Wilson Glenn Simmons Jr died 9 January 1948 in Walker Co, Georgia.¹

Jane Bethelan Simms was born 1 September 1826 in Virginia.^2,3

Jane married Samuel Follin, son of John Follin and Mary Barker, 21 December 1845.^2,4

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Samuel Follin.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Samuel Follin.²

Jane Bethelan Simms died in 1915.³

Jane was buried in Salem Cemetery, Great Falls, Fairfax Co, Virginia.³

Ruth Simms was born 25 May 1903 in Virginia.^2,1

Ruth married Curtis Henry McFarland, son of Edgar McFarland and Lavenia Gertrude Wyckoff, in 1921.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Curtis Henry McFarland.²

Still living 17 Sep 2005.¹

Homer H Simons was born between 1884 and 1885 in Missouri.¹

Homer married Ellen Ione Bell, daughter of William Bell and Ione I [-?-].¹ Homer H Simons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Ione I [-?-], his mother-in-law; he worked for the US Navy.¹

Ione Hays Simons was born in July 1917 in Washington, DC.¹ She was the daughter of Homer H Simons and Ellen Ione Bell.¹ Ione Hays Simons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Ione I [-?-], her grandmother.¹

Margaret H Simons was born in July 1919 in Washington, DC.¹ She was the daughter of Homer H Simons and Ellen Ione Bell.¹ Margaret H Simons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Ione I [-?-], her grandmother.¹

Monta J Simons was born between 1914 and 1915 in California.¹ He was the son of Homer H Simons and Ellen Ione Bell.¹ Monta J Simons appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Ione I [-?-], his grandmother.¹

Lauada Simonton was born between 1885 and 1886 in Georgia.¹

Lauada married Susan F Rudd, daughter of William Millard Rudd and Jane C Webster.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, enumerated 26 January 1920. Household: Lauada Simonton (34), Sudie (wif - 24), Lois (dau - 4&11/12), Ruth (dau - 8/12), Millard Rudd (bil - 34), and Vann Rudd (bil - 9), residing in Keyesburg where Lauada was a laborer at a stone quarry.¹

Lois Simonton was born in February 1915 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Lauada Simonton and Susan F Rudd.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, in her parent's household.¹

Ruth Simonton was born in May 1919 in Alabama.¹ She was the daughter of Lauada Simonton and Susan F Rudd.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, in her parent's household.¹

Abraham Simpson was the son of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth [-?-].¹

Abraham Simpson was named in the will of Alexander Simpson as his son 15 April 1768 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,1

Abraham Simpson died 29 March 1770.^3,4

Abraham was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.⁴

Abraham Simpson was the son of John Simpson and Sarah Carle.²

Abraham Simpson was named in the will of John Simpson as his son 5 May 1786 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Abraham was left land and a house in his father's will. The property was in the Great Swamp, an area in the southeastern part of Passaic Township where it borders on the Passaic river.²

Abraham married Jane Pierson.³

They went to Ohio after marriage.³

Ada F Simpson was born in November 1882.^1,2 She was the daughter of Oliver Simpson and Malinda E Hawthorn.² Ada F Simpson appeared on the 1900 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in the household of Charles D Free; her brother-in-law.¹

Ada married first Albert Peter Neu, son of Valentine Neu and [-?-] Alplavlep, 3 November 1904 in Marion Co, Indiana.²

Ada married second John Edward Neu, son of Valentine Neu and [-?-] Alplavlep, 23 November 1910 in Indianapolis, Marion Co, Indiana.³

Ada F Simpson died in May 1923 at age 40.⁴

Ada was buried 21 May 1923 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co, Indiana, (section 35, lot 40.)⁴

Adaline Simpson was born in March 1845 in Pennsylvania (Ohio was listed as her birth state in the 1880 census.)^3,4

Adaline married first [-?-] McMasters (an implied marriage.)²

Adaline married second Michael Gladman circa 1870.^5,2

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Monroe Co, Ohio, in the household of Michael Gladman.²

Adaline married third James William Caylor, son of James Caylor and Mary Eleanor "Nellie" Maffett, 22 April 1878 in Tyler Co, West Virginia.^5,3

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Wetzel Co, West Virginia, in the household of James William Caylor.³

Adaline married fourth [-?-] Smith.⁴

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Monroe Co, Ohio, enumerated 21 June 1900. Household: Adda Smith (55) and Joseph L Caylor (son - 19), residing in Malaga Township where Adda owned her farm free of mortgage.⁴

Alexander Simpson was born before 1722.¹ He was the son of John Simson and Magdaleentje DuChesne.

Alexander married Elizabeth [-?-].^2,3,4

He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church in Elizabeth Town. The Record Book of First Presbyterian Church of Elizabeth, New Jersey 1668-1916 contains substantial material on the associates of Elizabethtown - see attached for partial copy of book.^5,6

On 5 Sep 1751, Alexander Simpson was sworn as a signer of the Elizabeth Town Associates Answer to a chancery suit brought by the East Jersey Proprietors against the Associates.⁷

Presbyterian church activities took place in Turkey beginning about 1735. A log meeting house was built about this time, being replaced in 1739 by a frame meeting house. The Presbytery of New York was approached in these years to officially organize, which took place about 1752. Members of the church included Alexander Simpson by 1768, as well as people such as John Bedell, Benjamin Bonnel and Thomas Osborn.⁸

Alexander Simson was listed as a freeholder in Elizabeth Town, Essex County 1 Sep 1755, along with his father and brother.⁹

An article in The N. Y. Mercury, of 15 Dec 1755, stated: "Last Saturday Sen'night [9 Dec 1755], the People of New Providence, in the Western Part of the Borough of Elizabeth, hearing fresh reports of the Designs of the Enemy, upon the Settlements in the Forks of Delaware, Josiah Broadwell, Esq; Alexander Simpson, Cornelius Ludlow, and Absalom Bedell, all of that Place, immediately set out, and the next Day, arrived at Easton, in the Forks, where they found the People in the utmost Consternation and Distress, as they had just received Intelligence of a Body of 1500 French and Indians, within 60 Miles of them, who are actually employed in building a Fort a little below Shamokin; and that they have killed great Numbers of People. Two Men, Dwellers in Easton, have been up, and assisted in burying the Dead. And the People at the Forks have good Intelligence, that the Enemy are determined to make a Descent on them, before the light Nights of this Moon are past. A Friend Indian who deserted them, says, they say among themselves, Now is the Time, the Barns are full, and the Cattle are fat."¹⁰

Alexander Simson was listed as an elder of the New Providence Presbyterian Church on 5 Jan 1768, along with his wife. Also listed was Mary Simson, Elizabeth Simson, John Simson Sen^r, Nath^ll Bonnell and his wife, and Peter Rutan.¹¹

Alexander left a will 15 April 1768 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (transcription available) leaving all household goods to his two daughters, Mary and Elizabeth with Mary to have five pounds more value than Elizabeth. He left five pounds to daughter Phebe. He left twenty pounds to daughter Anne to be put at interest for one year from date hereof - to be paid to her when 18 or on her earlier marriage day. His three sons Simeon, Abraham and Stephen received all real estate and rest of property. The executors were his trusty friend Benjamin Bonnell and his beloved son Simeon, who were to have power to sell such lands as necessary. Witnessed by John Clark, Samuel Ross and Jerimiah Clark.^12,13

Alexander Simpson died 1 May 1768 likely in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,13

Alexander was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.²

His will was proved 4 May 1768 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.¹³

Alexander Simpson was born 2 May 1763 in Elizabeth Town, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^3,4 He was the son of John Simpson and Sarah Carle.⁵

He saw military service in the Revolutionary War as a private in the New Jersey militia beginning in May 1779. He claimed in his pension application that he served for a total of nine tours of one month each, and that he fought in the Battle of Connecticut Farms. He received a pension 6 May 1833 in Ohio, when he was a resident of Dayton, Montgomery County.⁴

Alexander Simpson was named in the will of John Simpson as his son 5 May 1786 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.⁵

Alexander married first Elizabeth Cauldwell, daughter of William Cauldwell, 8 May 1788 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, New Jersey.^6,3





Went to Dayton, Ohio in 1815.³

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Miami Co, Ohio, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Alexander Simpson: one male 10-16, one male <45 (Alexander), and one female <45, residing in Dayton town with one person engaged in manufacturing.¹

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Montgomery Co, Ohio, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Alexr Simpson: one male 5-10, one male 70-80 (Alexr), and two females 15-20, residing in Dayton.²

Alexander married second Elizabeth Lynch 30 December 1832 in Dayton, Montgomery Co, Ohio, (this may have been a second marriage for Elizabeth, and Lynch may be her married name - not sure.)⁴

Alexander Simpson died 20 March 1834 in Dayton, Montgomery Co, Ohio, at age 70.^3,4

Alexander Simpson was born 27 September 1775 in Elizabeth Town (near), Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (based on his father's pension record.)^1,2 He was the son of Stephen Simpson and Elizabeth Sarah Conger.³

Alexander married Abigail Sanders, daughter of Stephen Sanders and Martha [-?-], in 1795.²

Alexander and Abigail had five sons and two daughters.²

Alexander Simpson died in May 1820 in Harmony Township, Clark Co, Ohio, at age 44.²

Alexander Simpson was named in the will of Stephen Simpson as his deceased son 18 September 1841 in Greene Co, Pennsylvania.³

Alice M Simpson was born in September 1872 in Indiana.^1,2 She was the daughter of Oliver Simpson and Malinda E Hawthorn.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in her parent's household.¹

Alice married Charles D Free 21 June 1893 in Marion Co, Indiana.³ Alice M Simpson appeared on the 1900 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in the household of Charles D Free; three of her four children were alive in 1900.²

Anna Simpson was the daughter of John Simpson and Sarah Carle.¹

Anna Simpson was named in the will of John Simpson as his daughter 5 May 1786 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Anna married first Samuel Miller 13 May 1789 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, New Jersey.^2,3

Anna married second Moses Badgley 20 September 1795 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, New Jersey.^4,5

Anne Simpson was born between 1750 and 1767.¹ She was the daughter of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth [-?-].¹

Anne Simpson was named in the will of Alexander Simpson as his daughter 15 April 1768 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,1

Anne married first [-?-] Ayers.²

Anne married second [-?-] Rhodes.²

Annie C Simpson was born in September 1835 in Indiana.⁴ She was the daughter of Oliver Simpson and Lavina Faucett.⁴

Annie married John Brady.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in the household of John Brady.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in the household of John Brady.² Annie C Simpson appeared on the 1880 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in the household of Andrew Smith, her stepfather.³ Annie C Simpson appeared on the 1900 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, in the household of Charles J Brady, her son; she was widowed and her one child was alive in 1900.⁴

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, enumerated 19 April 1910. She was a roomer in the household of William M Martin, residing at 2747 Cornell Avenue, Indianapolis 2^nd Ward, where Anna C was age 73 and widowed.⁵

Annie C Simpson died in May 1916 at age 80.⁶

Annie was buried 13 May 1916 in Crown Hill Cemetery, Indianapolis, Marion Co, Indiana, (section 35, lot 40.)⁶

Barbara Gardner Simpson is the daughter of Robert Marshall Simpson and Penny Gardner Paska.¹

Catherine Simpson was born between 1836 and 1837 in Indiana.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Simpson and Lucinda [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Franklin Co, Indiana, in the household of Stephen Simpson.¹

Charity Jane Simpson was born 11 January 1804 in New Jersey.^1,2 She was the daughter of William Simpson and Sarah "Sally" Brown.¹

Charity married Jonathan Sopher 3 November 1821 in Essex Co, New Jersey.³

Charity Jane Simpson died 16 October 1876 at age 72.²

Charity was buried in Waldron Cemetery, Mercer Co, New Jersey.²

Charles Jacob Simpson is the son of Robert Marshall Simpson and Penny Gardner Paska.¹

Cynthia Simpson was born between August 1804 and August 1810.² She was the daughter of Ephriam Simpson and Sally Badgley.³

Cynthia married William Thegley.³

David Conger Simpson was baptized 5 June 1774 in New Providence Presbyterian Church, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.⁵ He was the son of Stephen Simpson and Elizabeth Sarah Conger.^6,5

He appeared on the 1810 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 6 Aug 1810. Household of David Simpson: one male <10, one male 26-45 (David), three females <10, and one female 26-45, residing in Morris Township (five dwellings from that of Stephen Simpson.)¹

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of David Simpson: two males <10, one male 10-16, one male >45 (David), two females <10, two females 10-16, one female 16-26, and one female 26-45, residing in Morris Township (two dwellings from that of Stephen Simpson), with one person engaged in manufacturing.²

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of David Simpson: one male 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 50-60 (David), one female 10-15, one female 15-20, one female 20-30, and one female 40-50, residing in Morris Township (nine dwellings from that of Stephen Simpson.)³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of David C Simpson: one male 10-15, one male 20-30, one male 60-70 (David), one female 30-40, and one female 50-60, residing in Morris Township with three people engaged in agriculture.⁴

David Conger Simpson was named in the will of Stephen Simpson as his son 18 September 1841 in Greene Co, Pennsylvania.⁶

Delia Elizabeth Simpson was born between 1847 and 1849 in Indiana.^2,1 She was the daughter of Oliver Simpson and Lavina Faucett.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Hamilton Co, Indiana, in the household of Lavina Faucett.¹ Delia Elizabeth Simpson appeared on the 1870 federal census of Marion Co, Ohio, in the household of Mary Simpson; she was a dress maker.²

Delilah Simpson was the daughter of William R Simpson.¹

Delilah Simpson was named in the will of William R Simpson as his daughter 8 September 1865 in Franklin Co, Indiana.¹

Delilah Simpson died after 8 September 1865.

Effa Simpson was the daughter of John Simpson 3rd and Susan Drake.¹

Effa married Ephraim Griffin, son of Timothy Griffin and Catherine Sayre.¹

Elizabeth Simpson was born 11 October 1747.^1,2 She was the daughter of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth [-?-].¹



Elizabeth Simpson was named in the will of Alexander Simpson as his daughter 15 April 1768 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^4,1

Elizabeth married Peter Bernhardt Shaver.²

Elizabeth Simpson died 19 May 1823 at age 75.^2,5

Elizabeth was buried in Old Stillwater Cemetery, Stillwater, Sussex Co, New Jersey.^2,5

Emaline Simpson was the daughter of William R Simpson.¹

Emaline Simpson was named in the will of William R Simpson as his daughter 8 September 1865 in Franklin Co, Indiana.¹

Emaline Simpson died after 8 September 1865.¹