John M Simmons

1847–21 December 1910 (Age 63)
North Carolina, United States

The Life Summary of John M

When John M Simmons was born in 1847, in North Carolina, United States, his father, John Robert Simmons, was 27 and his mother, Nancy K Elliott, was 25. He married Mary Loretta Young on 13 October 1867, in Yancey, North Carolina, United States. They were the parents of at least 5 sons and 3 daughters. He lived in South Toe Township, Yancey, North Carolina, United States in 1910. He died on 21 December 1910, in Yancey, North Carolina, United States, at the age of 63, and was buried in Yancey, North Carolina, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know John M? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

John M Simmons
1847–1910
Mary Loretta Young
1846–1890
Marriage: 13 October 1867
James W Simmons
1869–
William A Simmons
after 1870–1948
Wood Simmons
1872–1954
Spencer Simmons
1875–1956
Julia Ann Simmons
1877–1943
Martha Jane Simmons
1878–
Nick Simmons
1880–1930
Minnie Simmons Ballew
1881–1959

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    13 October 1867Yancey, North Carolina, United States
  • Children

    (8)

    +3 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings

    (9)

    +4 More Children

    World Events (8)

    1853 · First State Fair
    Age 6
    The first state fair in North Carolina was held in Raleigh and was put on by the North Carolina State Agricultural Society in 1853. The fair has been continuous except for during the American Civil War and Reconstruction and WWII.
    1863
    Age 16
    Abraham Lincoln issues Emancipation Proclamation, declaring slaves in Confederate states to be free.
    1865
    Age 18
    Abraham Lincoln is assassinated by John Wilkes Booth.

    Name Meaning

    English (southeastern): variant of Simon , with genitival or post-medieval excrescent -s.

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

    Possible Related Names

    Simmonds
    Simones
    Simon
    Symonds
    Summons

    Sources (36)

    • Jill Simmons, "United States Census, 1870"
    • J W Simmons, "North Carolina, County Marriages, 1762-1979 "
    • John Simmons im Eintrag für Spencer Simmons, „Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966“

    Discover Even More

    As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

    Create a free account to view more about your family.
    Create a FREE Account
    Search for Another Deceased Ancestor
    Share this with your family and friends.