William Eli Semones

Brief Life History of William Eli

When William Eli Semones was born on 1 September 1873, in Fancy Gap, Carroll, Virginia, United States, his father, William Calvin Semones, was 23 and his mother, Mary Catherine Coleman, was 23. He married Barbara Elizabeth Barr on 28 July 1896, in Carroll, Virginia, United States. They were the parents of at least 6 sons and 6 daughters. He lived in Sulphur Spring, Tazewell, Virginia, United States in 1880 and Dublin, Pulaski, Virginia, United States for about 10 years. He died on 5 June 1943, in Parrott, Pulaski, Virginia, United States, at the age of 69, and was buried in Parrott, Pulaski, Virginia, United States.

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Family Time Line

William Eli Semones
1873–1943
Barbara Elizabeth Barr
1877–1918
Marriage: 28 July 1896
Victor Eli Semones
1895–1962
Lacy Semones
Nell Semones
Ruff Semones
Calvin Eli Semones
1899–1971
Louisa May Semones
1900–1958
Charles Semones
1902–1982
Maude Zelda Semones
1905–1985
Zelinas R Semones
1908–
Nellie Semones
1909–1990
Gracie Semones
1913–2001
Lillie Semones
1915–1922

Sources (36)

  • W E Semones, "United States Census, 1940"
  • William E. Semonas, "Virginia, Bureau of Vital Statistics, Birth Records, 1853-1896"
  • Wm. E. Semones, "Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940"

World Events (8)

1875 · A Treaty with Hawaii

In the Mid 1870s, The United States sought out the Kingdom of Hawaii to make a free trade agreement. The Treaty gave the Hawaiians access to the United States agricultural markets and it gave the United States a part of land which later became Pearl Harbor.

1875 · A New Civil Rights Act

During the response to civil rights violations to African Americans, the bill was passed giving African Americans equal treatment in public accommodations, public transportation, and to prohibit exclusion from jury duty. While many in the public opposed this law, the African Americans greatly favored it.

1894 · Confederate Soldiers and Sailors Monument

On May 30, 18944 the Confederate Soldiers and Sailors’ Monument was unveiled. It is 73 feet high and over looks Libby Hill Park. the statue represents the 13 Confederate States.

Name Meaning

English: variant of Simons .

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

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