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Re: Loren W Simmers

CleteRamsey — 2009-11-07 17:47:48Z

Becky,

The Missouri State Archives has created a database of digitized Missouri Certificates of Death from 1910 to 1958 (http://www.sos.mo.gov/archives/resources/deathcertificates/). The database has a searchable index that links to a digitized image of the original death certificate. You can search by last name, first name, county (114, plus St. Louis City), and death year.

The Missouri death certificates database holds a digitized Missouri Certificate of Death for Lauren Lafayette Stallings. Some of the information it includes [my notes in brackets] is:

Date/Time of Death: 16 March 1940/6:52 AM
Place of Death: St. Mary’s Hospital, Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri
Cause of Death: Staphlococcic septicemia
Due to: Fracture of left hip with secondary infection
External Cause: Accident, 2800 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri
Other Conditions: Terminal bronchopneumonia
Major Findings: Asphyxiation
Usual Residence: 2309 Clark, Parsons, Kansas
Age at Death: 53 years; 11 months; 26 days
Date of Birth: 20 March 1886
Place of Birth: Coffeyville [Montgomery County], Kansas
Personal Particulars: Male, White, Married
Occupation: Locomotive Engineer
Industry or Business: M.K. & T. R. R. Co. [Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad, the “Katy”]
Wife: Ramona E. Simmers
Name of Father: Lauren Simmers
Birthplace of Father: Ohio
Maiden Name of Mother: Mary Ellen Freeman
Birthplace of Mother: Ohio
Informant: Mrs. Ramona E. Simmers, Parsons, Kansas
Removal: 16 March 1940, Parsons Kansas
Burial: Parsons, Kansas
Funeral Director: J.W. Wagner, Kansas City, Missouri

In 1900, a Lorin W. Simmers (b. January 1857, Indiana), day laborer, was listed as head of a household in Keokuk City, Jackson Township, Iowa. In addition to wife Mary L. (b. July 1862, Ohio), the household included daughter Ethel M. (b. May 1884, Kansas), son Lorin L. (b. March 1886, Kansas), and daughter Gladys L. (b. January 1899, Kansas).

I don’t know where Lauren and Mary Simmers were living in 1910.

On the 1920 census, Loran W. Simmers (62, b. Indiana) and Mary L. Simmers (58, b. Ohio) were living in Douglas County, in south-central Missouri. Coincidentally, or perhaps not, the Missouri death certificates database has a death certificate for John L. Simmers, who died from cardiac failure in Roy, rural Douglas County. His Missouri Certificate of Death included this information:

Date of Death: --?-- May 1946
Place of Death: Roy (rural), Douglas County
Cause of Death: Cardiac failure
Usual Residence: Roy (rural), Douglas County
Age at Death: 85 years; 1 month; unknown days
Date of Birth: 16 March 1861
Birthplace: Hicksville, Ohio
Personal Particulars: Male, White, Widowed
Usual Occupation: Farming
Father’s Name: Jeremiah Simmers
Father’s Birthplace: Ohio
Mother’s Maiden Name: Hattie Shaw
Mother’s Birthplace: Ohio
Informant: Mrs. G.C. Luce, Parsons, Kansas
Burial: Goodhope, 24 May 1946
Funeral Director: Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, Ava [the Douglas County seat], Missouri

I hope this provides some clues.

Happy hunting,

Clete

William Simmers

drbob78 — 2009-10-05 01:52:41Z

Looking for information about the second wife of William Simmers - born about 1829. Lived in Northampton Co, PA for the 1860 Census, Warren Co, NJ for the 1870 Census. Died in 1878 in Mauch Chunk, Carbon Co, PA. Census info says he was French in one instance, German in another.

Willing to share what I know.

Bob

Re: William A. Simmers

mick1980 — 2009-09-14 21:45:13Z

Hello........what pics do you have of the Simmers? Thank you.....Mike

email me at yankee54@comcast.net

Brian T. Simmers, 45, Born , in Waynesboro, " son of, Milton E. and Ethel (Hollinshead) Simmers.,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2008-11-15 01:28:45Z

Chambersburg, Pa. -
Brian T. Simmers, 45,
of Marvin Drive, Chambersburg, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2008, in Chambersburg Hospital.

Born Dec. 6, 1962, in Waynesboro, he was a son of the late Milton E. and Ethel (Hollinshead) Simmers.

He and his wife of 14 years, Tina (Moore) Simmers, were married July 17, 1994.

Mr. Simmers graduated from Chambersburg Area Senior High School in 1982.

He worked at a number of businesses around Chambersburg. At the time of his death, he worked at Knouse Foods.

Mr. Simmers attended Chambersburg Baptist Church.

He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan.

In addition to his wife,
he is survived by one daughter, Kristen M. Bumbaugh of Chambersburg; two grandchildren;
five brothers, Jim Simmers,
Nathan Simmers,
Billy Simmers
and David Simmers, all of Chambersburg,
and Gordon Simmers of Greencastle;
and five sisters, Nancy Walters of Waynesboro
and Kathleen Suders, Laura Duke,
Kimberly Miller and Jodi Simmers, all of Chambersburg.

In addition to his parents,
he was preceded in death by three brothers, Milton Simmers Jr.,
Michael Simmers
and George Simmers,
and one sister, Letha Barges.

A private funeral service will be held for the family on Tuesday.

The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home, Chambersburg.

Chambersburg Baptist Church."

Re: Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

sneusch082207 — 2008-08-28 17:21:56Z

Also, my other email address is:
s.neusch082207@yahoo.com
Thanks,
Shannon

Re: looking for siblings parents of unconnected Simmers

T_Simmers — 2008-08-20 20:38:56Z

Hi, Edgar!

Are you of the family of Clarence M. and Virginia M. Simmers? I don't know Virginia's maiden name?

I believe that this family of Samuel Simmers who was married twice, first to Mary Mitchell and then to Hannah J. (?) b. in MD (father b. England, mother b. MD ). Samuel and Hannah, alone had 12 children and 9 were living in 1900!

At any rate, I believe that Samuel was son of James Simmers, b. May 4, 1797, and that James was one of 4 or more brothers who immigrated to Chester County from Wales, and that that Simmers family was originally from Scotland or Ireland before coming to Wales? I believe that James left Chester County for Delaware and eventually ended up in East Saginaw Michigan where he died in about 1870?

A lot of us have worked on this "Simmers" family and we've made a great deal of progress! Actually, it is a number of families with widely different origins!

Please share your tree with us! Many of us would be interested in seeing pictures if you have any, and we do have a website created by Patty Stallings, which has a good number of pictures of Simmers from most of the groups just mentioned!

Sincerely, Tom Simmers in Apple Valley CA
tsimmers @ charter.net
http://www.maxpages.com/Simmerssurname
http://www.maxpages.com/Simmerscot1

Re: looking for siblings parents of unconnected Simmers

foxie1 — 2008-08-20 15:22:06Z

That is my Grandparents.What part of the family are you in

Re: looking for siblings parents of unconnected Simmers

edgarsimmers — 2008-08-20 14:12:54Z

I have the list of names for the descendants of Harry Simmers and Abby Alloways.

Re: Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

sneusch082207 — 2008-08-15 04:43:59Z

Sorry....correction:
s.simmers082207@yahoo.com

Thanks,
Shannon

Re: Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

sneusch082207 — 2008-08-15 04:42:20Z

Hi! My name is Shannon. Carl Simmers was my Great Uncle on my father's side. He actually passed away about a yr or so ago. He had on accident on the stairs and hit his head. He died a few days later. He sent my Aunt Sherry (His niece) a copy of a lot of things. The records you mentioned, I do not have. I took over the research after he passed away. Sherry made me copies of everything she has. I even have tons and tons of old photos. If you don't mind, could you send me a copy of everything you have from my Great Uncle Carl aka Bob? Here's my email:
ssimmers082207@yahoo.com
Thanks soooo much!
Shannon

Re: William Simmers, MD

T_Simmers — 2008-07-29 07:57:19Z

William E. Simmers found in Plains Rockingham VA in 1927 with parents, William Simmers and Myrtle Simmers, and siblings, Marvin S. Simmers and Dora V. Simmers likely go back to Michael Zimmer/Simmers and Christian Simmers who were early Settlers in Rockingham County and were Mennonites. Mildred Durrer is found in Ruckersville, with parents Marco and Pansy Durrer and next door, Marco's parents Sam Durrer b. abt. 1857 and Blanche Durrer b. abt 1859. This Simmers family appears to have emigrated to the colonies in the mid to late 1700's and may have settled first in PA before entering the Shenandoah Valley! At least that is the way I remember my research of several years Ago? Patty May Stallings and Nance Simmers have done quite alot of Research as have several others. There is also a Simmers website which displays old photos of members of this family. Please contact me at tsimmers @charter.net if you would like to have access to that website.

William Simmers b. 9/30/1917 d. 1/1987 Baltimore MD

Sincerely, Tom Simmers in Apple Valley CA

William Simmers, MD

sarahsimmers — 2008-07-29 05:28:50Z

My dad is William Simmers, he has three brothers, Robert, Johnny, and Dennis(deceased), his father was William Edward Simmers from Virginia and his mother was Mildred Simmers (Durrer) also from Virginia about the New Market region, there were two step brothers, Harry and Jerry Bynaker.

Re: William Simmers

sarahsimmers — 2008-07-29 05:01:40Z

My grandfather was a William Simmers, and we don't know much about them, I do know that there was a brother named Clarence. My grandfather lived in MD, and passed away around 1986, before I was born. I have a lot more information if you think this could be it.

Re: Simmers from South Africa

Eileenmh1 — 2008-07-27 13:43:43Z

I'm interested in your Simmers from Scotland. My line started in Ireland, moved to Ayr, Scotland in the early 1800s, and then settled in Argyll.
Please contact me at Eileenmh1@verizon.net

Eileen

Re: Simmers from South Africa

shanylang — 2008-07-27 02:08:51Z

Hi there,

I just got goose bumps reading your message. I am from South Africa and my last name was Simmers before I got married and moved to the States. I also am interested in how the Simmers last name got to South Africa. I have a picture of my Great grandfather (Scottish) and family and would like to share this with you if you are interested.

Re: Simmers of Tuscarawas County, Ohio

T_Simmers — 2008-07-13 01:41:22Z

Please let us know who you are! Much of this info was researched by several researchers! Evelyn Simmers Beck, Celia Hartmann, and Jim Vogley! Sorry if I left out others who also deserve credit! This is just some of it, but hopefully you'll find some which you did not have!

Sincerely, Tom Simmers in Apple Valley CA

P.s. I'm from a different Simmers line which is primarily from Chester Count PA.

ID: I09080
Name: Isaac Isaiah SIMMERS 1 2
Sex: M
Birth: 30 MAR 1766 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA 1 2
Death: 19 OCT 1823 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH 1
Burial: 21 OCT 1823 Beersheba Cemetery, Tuscarawas Co, OH 1
Baptism: 26 JAN 1800 Gnadenhutten, Northampton Co, PA 2
Reference Number: 9080
Note:
From the Beersheba Church Book:

page 7:
[1806]
February 22nd. Isaac Simmers moved with his family in their newbuilt house
and the 24th Boas Walton's house got raised, and the 21st of March he moved
in the same with his family.

==============

The following article was sent to the compiler Oct. 1999, by cousin
Jim Vogely. I am unsure if the article comes from the "Strasburg Record" or
the "New Philadelphia Tribune," as one is mentioned at the beginning of the
article and the other at the end.

Strasburg Record January 22, 1908, page 37:

Isaac Simmers

The following sketch, which may be of interest to some of the older
residents of the county, was found amond the papers of the late
Josiah Rhodes, who died at Gnadenhutten in the year 1901. Mr. Rhodes
also compiled a family history, which is now in the possession of
Mrs. Lewis Winsch, daughter of Josiah Rhodes, contains the names of the
Edmond, Fribley, Walton, Heller, Demuth and Simmers families, descendents,
either by birth of marrieage of the Rhodes ancestor.

Isaac Simmers, youngest son of Henry and Mary Simmers, was born in
Philadelphia, Pa., March 30, 1766. His father moved from that city to
Westmoreland County, Pa., while Isaac was a boy, and purchased a farm. At
that time the Indians still lived in that part of the state, often doing
depredations to the white settlers. The family being notified one day that
a band of Indians was approaching all left the house and secreted
themselved. The Indians cautiously approached, but finding the place
deserted entered and plundered it of clothing and victuals. After seaching
the premises they finally discovered Isaac, and captured him. They also
discovered his brother Henry, but he succeeded in escaping and secreted
himself. The Indians took several other prisoners from the same neighborhood,
among them a woman with a babe in her arms, a neighbor of the Simmers'. They
took Isaac and the other prisoners with them, their destination being
Upper Sandusky, Ohio. After several days' march through the wilderness the
woman became exhausted with her burden--the child--and could not keep up
with the other prisoners. The Indians urged her along for some time, but
seeing the child was too much of a burden for her, one of them took it from
her arms and struck it in the head with his tomahawk, killing it instantly,
and threatening her with the same fate if she did not keep up with the
company. When night came on the prisoners slept upon the ground, their arms
and feet being bound with cord and fastened to stakes driven in the ground.
Arriving at Sandusky, Isaac was placed in the family of an old Indian woman,
who had several boys of her own, where he made his home for three years. The
old woman treated him kindly and he was allowed all the liberty the other
boys enjoyed, often going fishing or hunting, but always accompanied by
several others to prevent his escape.

After the war was over, and peace declared, all prisoners were released, and
Isaac was told by the Chief that he was now at liberty to do as he pleased,
either remain with them and become a member of the tribe or he could return
to his father's home. Isaac decided to return home, and with an Indian guide,
started on the homeward journey. After traveling several days he came
within sight of home and saw his father and brothers in the field at work.
saac soon made himself known to them and there was great rejoicing, as they
supposed he had been killed by the Indians. He remained with his parents for
some years. In October, 1792, he was married to Rebecca Walton, and took
charge of the farm on which his father lived, caring for his parents until
the death of his mother in 1804. Shortly after he moved from Pennsylvania.

After arriving in Ohio, he leased sixty acres of land from the Moravian
Society, a part of the 4000 acre tract belonging at that time to the
Moravian Society at Bethlehem, Pa., now owned by Benedict Gross. There he
erected for himself and family a log cabin, and lived there contented and
happy.

His father, Henry Simmers, died Feb. 13, 1817, aged 97 years. Isaac died in
1823, aged 57 years. His wife, Rebecca Simmers, remained on the farm until
the lease expired. She then made her home with her daughter,
Hanna and Samuel Rhodes until her death in 1829.

The youngest daughter of Isaac and Rebecca Simmers was Charlotte, who
married Joseph Demuth, and lived to be the oldest one of the family. She
died July 18, 1896, aged 81 years. -- New Philadelphia Tribune.

Father: Heinrich SIMMERS b: 20 JAN 1719/20 in Strasburg, On the Rhine, Ge died Feb. 13, 1817
Mother: Maria CHRISTOPHER b: 1729 in Philadelphia, PA

Marriage 1 Rebecca Elisabeth WALTON b: 29 JUN 1769 in Byberry Twp,
Philadelphia Co, PA
Married: 16 OCT 1792 in Gnadenhutten, Northampton Co, PA 1 3
Note:
"Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation at Beersheba on the Westside of
the Muskingum River opened in the Year of Our Lord 1805, Clay Township,
Tuscarawas County, Ohio"

page 4:

November 19th [1805 --Celia]
The congregation increased by the arrival of the Brethren and Sisters Boas,
Jr. [sic] and Rosanda Walton with 3 children, Isaac and Rebecca Simmers with
5 children, and by the single sister Sarah Simmers, all these from
Gnadenhutten on the Mahony. With them also came hither the aged father of
Brother Simmers and the single woman Catharine Rhodes, who do not hold to
our congregation.

page 12:

Arrived here from Gnadenhutten on the Mahony November 19, 1805:
Isaac and Rebecca Simmers. Children: Jesse, Sarah, Hannah, Edith, Rebecca,
Maria, Martha Melinda.

[I assume the Edith to be Adah, especially since Adah's burial record on
p. 76 of the book states that she arrived in Beersheba on Nov. 19, 1805
with her family. Her baptism record from the Gnadenhutten, PA records
indicates that she was baptized with the name BETH! --Celia]

Children
Jesse SIMMERS b: 7 SEP 1793 in Gnadenhutten, on the Mahoning, Northampton Co, PA

Sarah SIMMERS b: 5 FEB 1796 in near Gnadenhutten, on the Mahony, Northampton Co, PA
Hannah SIMMERS b: 4 MAY 1799 in Gnadenhutten, on the Mahoning, Northampton Co, PA
Adah SIMMERS b: 20 SEP 1801 in Gnadenhutten, Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA
Rebecca Elisabeth SIMMERS b: 10 NOV 1803 in Gnadenhutten, on the Mahoning, Northampton Co, PA
Maria SIMMERS b: 31 MAY 1807 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Martha Melinda SIMMERS b: 5 APR 1811 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co,
OH Charlotte SIMMERS b: 10 OCT 1814 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH

Sources:
Title: Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation of Beersheba
(Moravian Church)
Author: Translated and Transcribed by Maxine Renner Eberle
Publication: 1987, Ragersville, Ohio Historical Society, PO Box 6,
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
Note: A genealogist's dream! Very detailed records.
Repository:
Note: In the posession of the compiler, Celia L. Hartmann
(Gen_Searchin@yahoo.com)
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 75
Text: Burial Record. Departed October 19, 1823; buried October 21, 1823.
Isaac Simmers, a married man, aged 57 years, 6 months, and 19 days. He was
born March 30, 1766 in Lower Dublin Township, Philadelphia County. In the
year 1792, October 16th he was married with the present widow Rebecca Walton;
their married state was blessed with 8 children: 1 son and 7 daughters; of
his married children, he lived to see 9 grandchildren. While he lived at
Gnadenhutten on the Mahony, he became a member of our Congregation and was
admitted to the Lord's Supper. On the 19th of November, 1805 he arrived with
his family here in Beersheba. He died with the fever.
Title: Gnadenhutten on the Mahoning, PA Church Records
Note: Email Carolyn Beckwith

Records are paraphrased and condensed for the original records.
Repository:
Note: Carolyn Beckwith kindly provided the compiler a copy of hers
(Mrs. Esther Martin sent her the copies); Originals at Moravian Archives
in Bethlehem PA
Call Number:
Media: Other
Page: p. 29
Text: Baptisms at Gnadenhutten on Mahoning Creek

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Isaac SIMMERS 1
Sex: M
Birth: 1790 in Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA 1
Death: BET. 14 MAY 1848 - 1849 in Newport, Tuscarawas Co, OH 1
Reference Number: 9099

Father: William SIMMERS b: 22 APR 1760 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA
Mother: Easter\Esther WALKER b: 1767 in England

Marriage 1 Ruth DAVIS b: 26 AUG 1800 in Gnadenhutten, Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA
Married: 27 MAY 1819 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co., OH at the house of the bride's father, Joshua Davis 2 3
Children
John Davis SIMMERS b: 29 SEP 1823 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Joshua Darius SIMMERS b: 17 FEB 1830 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Stephen J. SIMMERS b: UNKNOWN in Probably Tuscarawas Co, OH

Sources:
Title: Evelyn Simmers Beck {{ Some inaccuracies, but great job!}}
Note: Repository:
Note: per ancestral file AF93-102699 at http://www.familysearch.org/
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Title: Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation of Beersheba (Moravian Church)
Author: Translated and Transcribed by Maxine Renner Eberle
Publication: 1987, Ragersville, Ohio Historical Society, PO Box 6, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
Note: A genealogist's dream! Very detailed records.
Repository:
Note: In the posession of the compiler, Celia L. Hartmann (Gen_Searchin@yahoo.com)
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 48
Text: Marriage Record: Isaac Simmers, first son of William Simmers and his
wife; with the single woman Ruth Davis, second daughter of Joshua Davis and
his wife Hannah formerly Walton, born August 26, 1800 at Gnadenhutten,
Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Married by Jacob Rauschenberger, Pastor at the
house of Joshua Davis.
Title: Tuscarawas County Marriages, Volume I from Books 1, 2, 3
Page: page 38, return 304
Text: Simmers, Isaac and Ruth Davis 22 May 1819

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Name: William SIMMERS 1
Sex: M
Birth: ABT. 1796 in Probably Canada 1
Death: 2 OCT 1841 in New Philadelphia, Goshen Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH 1
Reference Number: 9105

Father: William SIMMERS b: 22 APR 1760 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA
Mother: Easter\Esther WALKER b: 1767 in England

Marriage 1 Mary WALTON b: 21 APR 1800
Married: 3 JUN 1819 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co., OH, at the house of the bride's father, Asa Walton 2 3
Children
Adah Catharine SIMMERS b: ABT. SEP 1820 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Lydia Sarah SIMMERS b: 23 NOV 1824 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH

Sources:
Title: Evelyn Simmers Beck
Note: Repository:
Note: per ancestral file AF93-102699 at http://www.familysearch.org/
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Title: Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation of Beersheba (Moravian Church)
Author: Translated and Transcribed by Maxine Renner Eberle
Publication: 1987, Ragersville, Ohio Historical Society, PO Box 6, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
Note: A genealogist's dream! Very detailed records.
Repository:
Note: In the posession of the compiler, Celia L. Hartmann (Gen_Searchin@yahoo.com)
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 48
Text: Marriage Record: William Simmers, second son of William Simmers and his wife; with the single woman Mary Walton, first daughter of Asa Walton and his wife Catharine formerly Warner, born April 21, 1800 at Gnadenhutten, Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA. Married by Jacob Rauschenberger, Pastor at the house of Asa Walton.
Title: Tuscarawas County Marriages, Volume I from Books 1, 2, 3
Page: page 39, return 305
Text: Simmers, William and Mary Walton 3 Jun 1819

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: Henry SIMMERS 1
Sex: M
Birth: 1797
Death: UNKNOWN
Reference Number: 9100

Father: William SIMMERS b: 22 APR 1760 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA
Mother: Easter\Esther WALKER b: 1767 in England

Marriage 1 Martha DAVIS b: 9 JUN 1802 in Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA
Married: 8 OCT 1821 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co., OH; at the house of the bride's father Joshua Davis 2
Children
Mahela Anne SIMMERS b: 29 AUG 1822 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Sarah Mathilda SIMMERS b: 27 NOV 1824 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Hannah Elisabeth SIMMERS b: JAN 1827 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Josias Daniel SIMMERS b: 14 JUN 1832 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
John Wesley SIMMERS b: 8 DEC 1834 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
Almyra Jane SIMMERS b: 22 FEB 1838 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH

Sources:
Title: Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation of Beersheba
Author: Translated and Transcribed by Maxine Renner Eberle
Publication: 1987, Ragersville, Ohio Historical Society, PO Box 6, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
Note: A genealogist's dream! Very detailed records.
Repository:
Note: In the posession of the compiler, Celia L. Hartmann (Gen_Searchin@yahoo.com)
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 49
Text: Henry Simmers, third son of William Simmers and his wife with the single woman Martha Davis, third daughter of Joshua Davis and his wife Hannah formerly Walton; born June 9, 1802 in Lynn Township, Northhampton County, Pennsylvania. Married by J. Rauschenberger at the house of Joshua Davis.
Title: Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation of Beersheba (Moravian Church)
Author: Translated and Transcribed by Maxine Renner Eberle
Publication: 1987, Ragersville, Ohio Historical Society, PO Box 6, Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
Note: A genealogist's dream! Very detailed records.
Repository:
Note: In the posession of the compiler, Celia L. Hartmann (Gen_Searchin@yahoo.com)
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 49
Text: Henry Simmers, third son of William Simmers and his wife with the single woman Martha Davis, third daughter of Joshua Davis and his wife Hannah formerly Walton; born June 9, 1802 in Lynn Township, Northhampton County, Pennsylvania. Married by J. Rauschenberger at the house of Joshua Davis.

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John SIMMERS 1 2
Sex: M
Birth: 1810 in Probably Canada 2
Death: 28 MAY 1881 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH 2
Reference Number: 9104

Father: William SIMMERS b: 22 APR 1760 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA
Mother: Easter\Esther WALKER b: 1767 in England

Marriage 1 Susanna WHITEHEAD b: UNKNOWN
Children
James M. SIMMERS b: 16 OCT 1844
William W. SIMMERS b: 7 JAN 1853

Sources:
Title: Evelyn Simmers Beck
Note: Repository:
Note: per ancestral file AF93-102699 at http://www.familysearch.org/
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Title: Carolyn Beckwith, descendent of William and Esther (Walker) Simmers
Note: E-mail Carolyn Beckwith
Repository:
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Text: per email received Nov. 18, 1999

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: Daniel SIMMERS 1
Sex: M
Birth: 22 FEB 1808 in Probably Canada 1
Birth: 22 FEB 1808 2
Death: UNKNOWN
Baptism: 30 OCT 1835 Probably near Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH 2
Reference Number: 9106
Note:
This is probably his marriage record:

Source: Tuscarawas County, Ohio Marriages 1808-1844, Volume I from Books 1,2,3

Simmers, Daniel and Mariah Smith 15 March 1838 page 323, Return 2582

Father: William SIMMERS b: 22 APR 1760 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA
Mother: Easter\Esther WALKER b: 1767 in England

Sources:
Title: Evelyn Simmers Beck
Note: Repository:
Note: per ancestral file AF93-102699 at http://www.familysearch.org/
Call Number:
Media: Electronic
Title: Church Book of the Brethren's Congregation of Beersheba
(Moravian Church)
Author: Translated and Transcribed by Maxine Renner Eberle
Publication: 1987, Ragersville, Ohio Historical Society, PO Box 6,
Sugarcreek, Ohio 44681
Note: A genealogist's dream! Very detailed records.
Repository:
Note: In the posession of the compiler, Celia L. Hartmann
(Gen_Searchin@yahoo.com)
Call Number:
Media: Book
Page: p. 20
Text: Baptism Record. Born February 22, 1808; baptized October 30, 1835.
Daniel Simmers.
Sponsors: Henry Simmers and Samuel R. Huebener. Baptism administered by
Samuel R. Huebener on the man's sickbed.

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SIMMERS, Adah b: 20 SEP 1801 in Gnadenhutten, Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA d: 2 SEP 1824 in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Adah Catharine b: ABT. SEP 1820 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Alice Louella b: 20 AUG 1872 in Indiana (probably Allen Co.) d: 1 APR 1947 in Tuscarawas Co, OH; age 74, at home of granddaughter Mrs. Belva Ackerman
SIMMERS, Allen G. b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Almyra Jane b: 22 FEB 1838 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Caroline b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Charles Raymond b: 8 OCT 1924 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 2 NOV 1924 in Tuscarawas Co, OH; age 24 days
SIMMERS, Charlotte b: 10 OCT 1814 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 18 JUL 1896 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Collie b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Daniel b: 22 FEB 1808 in Probably Canada d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Elisabeth b: 13 SEP 1818 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Eliza Marvella b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Elizabeth b: 28 AUG 1804 in Hamilton, Ontario d: 29 MAY 1872 in Sheridan, Polk Co, OR
SIMMERS, Eva I. b: ABT. 1909 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Evelyn Mae b: 27 NOV 1920 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 17 AUG 1928 in Union Hospital, Dover, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, F.E. "Effie" b: 9 NOV 1862 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co, IN d: 5 FEB 1939 in Winfield Twp, Jamestown, Stutsman, ND
SIMMERS, F.E. b: 9 NOV 1862 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co, IN d: 5 FEB 1939 in Winfield Twp, Jamestown, Stutsman, ND
SIMMERS, Florence Belle b: 27 FEB 1864 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co, IN d: 7 APR 1950 in Canton, Stark Co, OH
SIMMERS, Floyd W. b: ABT. 1912 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: AFT. 1925
SIMMERS, Francis Edward b: 9 NOV 1862 in Fort Wayne, Allen Co, IN d: 5 FEB 1939 in Winfield Twp, Jamestown, Stutsman, ND
SIMMERS, Geneva E. b: BET. 1906 - 1908 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: AFT. 1925
SIMMERS, George b: 31 MAY 1800 in Tioga Point, Orange Co, NY d: 13 JUN 1824 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Goldie V. b: ABT. 1896 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: AFT. 1925
SIMMERS, Grace A. b: ABT. 1901 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Grant Sylvester b: ABT. 1905 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: AFT. 1925
SIMMERS, Hannah b: 4 MAY 1799 in Gnadenhutten, on the Mahoning, Northampton Co, PA d: 8 FEB 1856 in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Hannah Elisabeth b: JAN 1827 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Harry Wilbur b: 5 MAR 1878 in Warwick Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 20 JUN 1903 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Heinrich b: 20 JAN 1719/20 in Strasburg, On the Rhine, Germany d: 13 FEB 1817 in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Henry b: 25 MAR 1763 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA d: 11 MAY 1848 in Fry's Valley, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Henry b: 1797 d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Henry W. b: 5 MAR 1878 in Warwick Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 20 JUN 1903 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Henry Wilbur b: 5 MAR 1878 in Warwick Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 20 JUN 1903 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Herman Clifford b: 3 JAN 1897 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 24 SEP 1941 in Old Town Valley, York Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Homer b: UNKNOWN in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: AFT. 1925
SIMMERS, Isaac b: 1790 in Lynn Twp, Northampton Co, PA d: BET. 14 MAY 1848 - 1849 in Newport, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Isaac b: ABT. 1835 in Probably Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Isaac Isaiah b: 30 MAR 1766 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA d: 19 OCT 1823 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, James M. b: 16 OCT 1844 d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, JC b: 18 NOV 1833 in Fry's Valley, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 27 JAN 1892 in Lockport or Blake's Mills, Tuscarawas Co, OH; aged 58 years 2 mo 19 days
SIMMERS, Jesse b: 7 SEP 1793 in Gnadenhutten, on the Mahoning, Northampton Co, PA d: UNKNOWN in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Jesse b: 10 FEB 1828 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Jesse b: 18 NOV 1833 in Fry's Valley, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 27 JAN 1892 in Lockport or Blake's Mills, Tuscarawas Co, OH; aged 58 years 2 mo 19 days
SIMMERS, Jessie b: 18 NOV 1833 in Fry's Valley, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 27 JAN 1892 in Lockport or Blake's Mills, Tuscarawas Co, OH; aged 58 years 2 mo 19 days
SIMMERS, John b: BEF. 1768 in Philadelphia Co, PA
SIMMERS, John b: 1810 in Probably Canada d: 28 MAY 1881 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, John Davis b: 29 SEP 1823 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 14 SEP 1826 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, John Wesley b: 8 DEC 1834 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Joshua Darius b: 17 FEB 1830 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Josiah C. b: 18 NOV 1833 in Fry's Valley, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 27 JAN 1892 in Lockport or Blake's Mills, Tuscarawas Co, OH; aged 58 years 2 mo 19 days
SIMMERS, Josias Daniel b: 14 JUN 1832 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Levi b: ABT. SEP 1825 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Living b: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Living b: 1919
SIMMERS, Living b: 1928
SIMMERS, Lydia Sarah b: 23 NOV 1824 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, M. b: UNKNOWN in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Maggie b: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Mahela Anne b: 29 AUG 1822 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Male b: 20 FEB 1824 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 2 APR 1824 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Male b: BET. 1825 - 1830 d: BEF. 1830
SIMMERS, Male b: BEF. 1903
SIMMERS, Maria b: 31 MAY 1807 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 11 OCT 1841 in Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Martha Melinda b: 5 APR 1811 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 31 MAR 1858 in Beersheba, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Mary b: BEF. 1770 in probably Philadelphia Co, PA
SIMMERS, Mary Ann b: 28 JUN 1798 in Painted Post, NY d: 5 AUG 1876 in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Mary Christopher; Mary b: 1729 in Philadelphia, PA d: 13 JUN 1804 in Philadelphia Co, PA
SIMMERS, Mary Jane b: 30 NOV 1921 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 30 AUG 1922 in Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Noah J. b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Ralph Waldo b: ABT. 1900 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: AFT. 1925
SIMMERS, Rebecca Elisabeth b: 10 NOV 1803 in Gnadenhutten, on the Mahoning, Northampton Co, PA d: 5 JUL 1842 in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Roberta Zenola b: 4 AUG 1914 in probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 5 AUG 1991
SIMMERS, Sarah b: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Sarah b: 5 FEB 1796 in near Gnadenhutten, on the Mahony, Northampton Co, PA d: 1 MAR 1831 in Beersheba, Clay Twp., Tuscarawas Co, OH; age 35 years and 24 days
SIMMERS, Sarah b: 4 MAR 1820 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Sarah Elizabeth b: 6 APR 1757 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA d: 2 OCT 1823 in Beersheba, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Sarah Mathilda b: 27 NOV 1824 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Sophia b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Sophia b: 7 OCT 1821 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 4 NOV 1821 in probably near Gnadenhutten, Clay Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Stephen J. b: UNKNOWN in Probably Tuscarawas Co, OH d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Sylvester b: ABT. 1831 in Probably Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, Unknown b: UNKNOWN d: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Unknown b: UNKNOWN
SIMMERS, Violet Geraldine b: ABT. 1917 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co, OH d: 30 JUL 2000 in Stark Co, OH (probably Massillon or Canton)
SIMMERS, Wallace Grant b: 19 SEP 1868 in Indiana d: 30 SEP 1925 in New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co, OH; age 57 years and 11 days
SIMMERS, William b: 22 APR 1760 in Lower Dublin Twp, Philadelphia Co, PA d: 2 OCT 1841 in New Philadelphia, Goshen Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, William b: ABT. 1796 in Probably Canada d: 2 OCT 1841 in New Philadelphia, Goshen Twp, Tuscarawas Co, OH
SIMMERS, William W. b: 7 JAN 1853
SIMMERS, William W. b: 20 AUG 1860 in Indiana d: 3 MAR 1889 in Tuscarawas Co, OH

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Canton, Ohio Directories, 1888-92
Viewing records 1-9 of 9 Matches

Name Business Name Occupation Location 1 Location 2 City State Year
Albert C. Simmers H. J. Bacon clerk 158 W. Ninth Canton OH 1888, 1889
Henry Simmers stone mason 94 Cassilly Canton OH 1888, 1889
Isaac J. Simmers Howe Scale Co. agent 158 W. Ninth Canton OH 1888, 1889
Wilbert J. Simmers Danner Mfg. Co. carpent 158 W. Ninth Canton OH 1888, 1889
Wilbert J. Simmers,Jr. Dueber Works engraver 158 W. Ninth Canton OH 1888,1889
Albert C. Simmers H. J. Bacon salesman 158 W. Ninth Canton OH 1889, 1890
Isaac I. Simmers traveling salesman 158 W. Ninth Canton OH 1889, 1890
Albert C Simmers 158 W Ninth Canton OH 1891, 1892
Isaac I Simmers trav salesman 158 W Ninth Canton OH 1891, 1892
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Columbiana County, Ohio Directory 1891-92

Name Business Name Occupation Location City State Year
D Simmers Specialty Glass Co helper 296 4th
East Liverpool Ohio 1891 1892
F R Simmers travl'g salesman 296 4th
East Liverpool Ohio 1891 1892
John Simmers 296 4th
East Liverpool Ohio 1891 1892
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Columbus, Ohio Directories, 1887-92

Name Business Name Occupation Location 1 Location 2 City State Year
Day C Simmers Green, Joyce & Co salesman b is 106 E. Broad Columbus OH 1889, 1890
Ed Simmers brakeman boards 84 E. Chestnut Columbus OH 1889, 1890
Vertz Simmers butcher 750 n e c Harrison and Foos Columbus OH 1889, 1890
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Perry County Ohio

Alfred SIMMERS Self M Male W 42 PA Blacksmith PA PA
Eliza SIMMERS Wife M Female W 32 KY Keeping House PA OH
Franklin SIMMERS Sister S Female W 12 OH At School PA KY
Martha SIMMERS Dau S Female W 10 OH At School PA KY
James SIMMERS Son S Male W 10 OH PA KY
Gertrude SIMMERS Dau S Female W 7 OH PA KY
John SIMMERS Son S Male W 3 OH PA KY
1880 Census Place Bairds Furnace, Perry, Ohio
Family History Library Film 1255057
NA Film Number T9-1057
Page Number 204D

Date: November 03, 2003 at 13:18:24
To the Simmers family,
Recently I purchased a old photo of a James Simmers,
taken around 1905 in Shawnee Ohio. Information reads,
James Simmers, Violet's boyfriend, Bristol, Perry county
Ohio. James Simmers father was Alfred Simmers who was
the villiage blacksmith, and a Civil War Union Veteren.
Anyone interested can e-mail me and I'll be happy to
send you a copy.

Christine Pommer Christinepommer@therim.com

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DANIEL SIMMERS Date: 15 Aug 1837 Location: OH,
Document #: 10390 Serial #: OH1570__.339
Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE Acres: 100.0000
Meridian or Watershed: US MILITARY SURVEY
Parcel: Township 7 N, Range 2 W, Section 3

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Different family!

Dora E Simmers Born: 20 Apr 1872 in Burbank,Ohio
Died: 4 May 1948 in Blatchleyville,Oh

Husband: William Austin
Wife: Dora E Simmers
Child: Greatha Austin
Child: Forest Austin
Married: 14 Feb 1889

MARRIAGE: Lynn Austin, 7478 Painter Rd, Bedford, Ohio 44146, USA

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Name: DANIEL SIMMERS
Date: 15 Aug 1837
Location: OH,
Document #: 10390
Serial #: OH1570__.339
Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE
Acres: 100.0000
Meridian or Watershed: US MILITARY SURVEY
Parcel: Township 7 N, Range 2 W, Section 3

Re: Simmers of Tuscarawas County, Ohio

rayndancer5 — 2008-07-12 22:42:25Z

I am also searching for simmers from tuscarawas county ohio my great great grandfather was daniel simmers father of daniel webster brother of issac trying to find the simmers who left pa to canada an ended up in ohio married a native american woman but do not know either of their names

Lydia Amelia Simmers

Dorothy_Hartzell — 2008-04-14 13:16:35Z

Looking for her ancesters, possibly Cherokee Indian, from around Paulding, Ohio.
Maried oliver Spencer Dodat 8-10-1884
Thank you for your help, i'm helping a friend.

Update! Re: Simmer/s of Chester County PA

2005-06-08 22:04:16Z

Thanks to another researcher, Deneen Cirafisi, I can now extend my Tree backwards from George W. (Washington) Simmers, b. 1846, probably at Colebrook Furnace, near border of Lancaster County and Lebanon County, about 20 miles from Harrisburg!

George's Grandfather has since been identified by George W. Simmers, himself, as George Simmers, (b. <1775> Chester Co. d. <1830>) a school teacher up to 1829, in or near Warwick, Chester County PA, and Nancy or Ann Clark. Most probably, George's children were Thomas S. Simmers, b. <1818>, married twice to Elizabeth Thorogood and Eliza A. (-?-), parents of Oliver and Allen Harrison Simmers of the Mill at Anselma, and Henry Simmers, also a resident of W. Pikeland, Chester Co, who married Anna Moses, and perhaps Daniel Simmers, father of George W. Simmers, our subject. The father of George Simmers, Sr. was a James Simmers who appears right next to Robert Simmers in the 1790 Census of E. Nantmeal town. Chester Co, who arrived from Wales on or about 1770 and worked in the "iron mines"!

It now appears that a good many of the early Simmers' in Chester County are in some way relate to James Simmers or Robert Simmers!

If anyone has information regarding any of these families, or any Simmers in Chester County, please forward them to me! I would be most grateful!!

Sincerely, Tom Simmers in Apple Valley California
tsimmers @ charter.net

P.s. By all means contact me if you, too are looking for info regarding any Simmers' families!

SIMMERS MURRAY of Chester Co Pennsylvania

2003-02-10 00:32:09Z

Looking for family of John SIMMERS , son of Daniel Simmers 1817-1890 & Julia Guest 1823-1890. John Simmers was b- 7 June 1854 Warwick PA John Simmers married Elberta Murray 1857-1950.
Thank you Wanda wfriis@aol.com

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

2006-02-05 10:08:43Z

Sorry - Robert did not have a sister Isabella

Re: looking for siblings parents of unconnected Simmers

jlancaster176 — 2007-01-18 22:17:11Z

Hi Bob

Is there by any chance a Isabella Simmers in your database, married a George Scott, 1866 St Nicolas Aberdeen

Let me know please.

Kind regards

Jonnette
South Africa

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

jlancaster176 — 2007-07-02 19:01:53Z

Hello

Shot in the dark maybe?
Did Robert have a brother called Francis?
The parents of our Francis SIMMERS born c 1812 are
Robert SIMMERS and Christina FINLAY

Regards
Jonnette

Re: Isabella Simmers

jlancaster176 — 2007-07-02 18:54:00Z

Dear James

Herewith the detail on my Simmers

Robert SIMMERS
# Christina Finlay
//
Francis SIMMERS * c1812
# 1833 in Drumoak to Sarah CALDER daughter of Alexander CALDER and Isabella DUNN
//
John SIMMERS * 1833
Mary SIMMERS * 1834
George SIMMERS * 1839
Francis SIMMERS * 1839
Isabella SIMMERS * 1843

If anyone has this in their database, please contact me. I am descended from Isabella SIMMERS.

She married George SCOTT in 1866 St Nicholas Aberdeen

Re: Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

SHOTLEY50 — 2007-03-22 11:37:34Z

Interested in your 'Simmers'.
Probably a long shot, but do you have a James Simmers Johnston?
He was my GGF, born in Barony, Glasgow around 1828.Parents James Johnston and Mary.
So far have been unable to find any connection between Simmers and Johnston
Regards,
Bob Roberts. Adelaide, South Australia.

Re: looking for siblings parents of unconnected Simmers

candrews02 — 2008-03-16 13:26:13Z

I have a Samuel Simmers on my tree:

b. abt March 1872

m. Larletta Cresman

b. abt 1876
d. January 17, 1945 Sinclair, Wyoming

Children:

Esther Simmers
b. Abt 1909

m. Kimball

Robert Simmers
b. 1911

Re: Update! Re: Simmer/s of Chester County PA

candrews02 — 2008-03-12 23:06:45Z

I'm a cousin of Deneen's and I was in contact with her a while ago. I have since been researching and have a little more information after checking out a church where my eldest ancestor was born.

According to my mother, who heard it from her father, Charles H. Simmers, All the Simmers of Chester County go back to one person who emigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1600s via Holland (they weren't from Holland but they came by way of Holland). Now, my grandfather had been very interested in the Simmers of Chester County. He worked for the Philadelphia Electric Company and every time he traveled for them he'd look in the phone book and call up any Simmers where he was currently staying and talk and find out how they were related. What he said is part of what he got from his research, but my mother had been too young to really be interested in it when he told her about it.

I have been since trying to find his family tree, but haven't been able to do so, so whether or not I can confirm his claims is yet to be determined.

~Chaz

Re: Simmers from South Africa

T_Simmers — 2008-03-26 17:18:13Z

90. SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL GALLERY

Address: Street: Government Avenue, Cape Town (All mail must be sent to postal address)
Postal: P.O. Box 2420, Cape Town, 8000
Telephone: (021) 461-7296
Fax: (021) 461-0045

http://www.iziko.org.za/sang/
Enquiries to: The Senior Librarian
Hours of opening: Tuesday - Friday 08h30-13h00,
14h00-16h00
Access: Under supervision.

Brief history: The manuscript collection is of both national and international value.

Acquisitions policy: Acquisitions policy is mainly to collect manuscripts relating to visual art in South Africa but is interested in visual art on international levels.

Areas of specialisation: South African art and artists.

Core holdings: Manuscripts: Rosetti papers (approximately 600 items). Dorothy Kay papers (approximately 600 items).

***** Melvin Simmers (approximately 400 items).

Contemporary South African artists (approximately 80 items).

Source:
http://www.national.archives.gov.za/dir_entries_pg7_2005.htm

Please note that the Web Address which you will find in the listing above, for the National Gallery is corrected! The one on the national archives listing is incorrect!

====+++

Although I have occasionally come across references to Simmers in Africa, it seems that it was for people who ultimately migrated elsewhere, such as New Zealand or Australia, possibly!

For whatever it might be worth, a referal to a website which is badly in need of attention:
http://www.maxpages.com/Simmerscot1

Sincerely, Tom Simmers in Apple Valley CA

P.s. I appreciate your effort to provide more info in the way of cities in SA and the time frame, which spans much of the time during which there were Europeans in Africa, generally, but the most informative thing to me was the notion that the unknown Simmers, was a Scottish soldier. A British soldier born in Scotland, most likely? As with Eileen, my suggestion to you is to inform us regarding information which you have which tells you that this person existed? You say speculation, but what is the lineage going backward to this person, beginning with an ancestor whose identity you are comfortable disclosing (often a deceased relative)? In other words, what is the genealogy going backward from a grandparent of yours? You may find that doors will open up if you are forthcoming with your info, even if it is mostly speculative.

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

catherine_musgrave — 2007-01-06 20:42:28Z

I have already viewed the 1841 & 1851 from LDS films but do you have any connection to the SIMMERS of Tarves?

Re: Simmers/Ryan

FrancesWilson30 — 2007-05-25 11:27:03Z

Hi, my name is Fran and i am your 2nd cousin once removed. i am from the Marontate line and would love to have contact with you about our families. my email address is franny18@cogeco.ca if you are interested,
Thank you, Fran

Re: Simmers from South Africa

Eileenmh1 — 2008-03-25 22:55:43Z

We need more to go on.
What time period are you talking about?
Have you traced back from yourself, to your parent, to your grandparents, and so on.
Give me more info and I'll help.

Eileenmh1@verizon.net

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

dawnsimmers — 2007-11-04 23:17:02Z

i live in the u.s. i have no idea if there is any relation my name is chris simmers my dads name is richard but the name simmers isnt that easy to find so i would bet we may have a common ancestor please get back to me at c.simmers@yahoo.com

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

jonnette165 — 2006-02-04 21:56:20Z

Hi there

Would Isabella be the name of any one of Robert's siblings?

You got it right

Isabella Simmers

jonnette165 — 2006-02-04 21:52:07Z

Looking for any descendant of Isabella Simmers, she married in Aberdeen, Scotland and lived in Glasgow afterwards.

If this rings a bell for anyone please contact me

Simmers from South Africa

cas2302 — 2008-03-25 14:21:33Z

Hey, is it possible that there is a way that anyone can help me trace how the Simmers family came to South Africa?

Re: Simmers from South Africa

cas2302 — 2008-03-26 12:07:22Z

There is a speculation that my great-great-great grandfather was a Scottish soldier and his boat docked in Cape Town, he and his brother, he then ran away from the boat and stayed on in Cape Town, we don't know anything further, it could have been in the 1800's or 1900's, we dont have a name or anything. And the strangest thing is that the only Simmers family that is alive, is colords(a mix between white and black). Not that I'm racist, but we don't know of any white Simmers families in South Africa that is alive

Re: Isabella Simmers

JamesECraig09 — 2007-07-02 19:14:09Z

Hi there,

I wasn't the originator of the query, and your 'kin' isn't in my research which as far as I know, remains at SUMMERS, though one individual had been a SYMMERS apparently. I hope the originator of this thread gets your message as it is more relevant to them.
If you care to add your details to - http://ourmissinglinks.proboards83.com/.
I'd be happy to have them.

Regards,

James.

Re: Isabella Simmers

JamesECraig09 — 2007-07-01 08:39:10Z

Some dates might help if you have any.

I think you might gain by looking in SUMMERS as well as there seem to be some who have gone from one to the other.
Good Luck.

James.

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

JamesECraig09 — 2007-07-01 08:33:33Z

I have no Tarves connections (known), but have just recently added SUMMERS to my list of names for research, and it looks like possibly some SIMMERS became SUMMERS - maybe the reverse could be true also. That would give you another direction in which to look.

James.

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

CatherineMusgrave — 2007-07-03 04:14:02Z

Sorry, My Robert did have a brother Francis but he was born 1838 and died unmarried in 1891

Cheers
Catherine

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

CatherineMusgrave — 2008-03-28 09:34:06Z

Hi Lisa
Catherine here again. I think you will have to contact me directly at musgrave@value.net.nz if you want to exchange further information. I would love to find out about the SIMMERS family in Australia. I know a reasonable amount about the SIMMERS family in New Zealand and also about James & Robert's parents and siblings from Tarves if you are interested.

I look forward to hearing from you
Cheers
Catherine
Auckland, NZ

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

CatherineMusgrave — 2008-03-27 19:07:43Z

Hi Lisa
I might have sent this twice!!
Wow I am very excited about your message. My grand father was the James SIMMERS of Dannevirke mentioned in the letter. I have know of the James SIMMERS in NSW for a while but I was never 100% sure that he was my great grand father Robert's brother.
I'm sorry I've off to work now, will get in touch again soon.
I will try and find out how I can email you directly, it is so long since I have used this
Cheers
Catherine Musgrave
Auckland, NZ

Re: Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

reroberts34 — 2007-03-24 08:27:46Z

Thanks Dave,
I'll crack it one day,
Bob.

Re: Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

d_f_simmers — 2007-03-23 15:22:23Z

No connection as far as I know. The Carl Simmers tree goes back George Simmers Sr mid 1700's in Pennsylvania. There are quite a few people tracking this line.

Dave

Carl Simmers Descendent of George Simmers b 1756

d_f_simmers — 2007-03-14 21:19:59Z

I have data provided to me, in 1997, by Carl Simmers, a descendent of George Simmers born circa 1756. At the time I thought that there may be a connection but further research showed none.

The data includes: Letter to me from Carl; annotated Descendent Tree; copy of Cambria Co. Court record; estate records; and others.

If you are interested I would be happy to send the information to you. In the event that there is more than one response I will notify the responders and work out a way for all to get copies

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

hkp551 — 2008-03-27 12:41:54Z

Hi

I am descended from a James Simmers who hailed from Aberdeenshire SCT and was thought to be born approx 1831. He was brought up in his native country, and for some years managed his brother's farm. In 1857 he arrived in Victoria, Australia and for some years engaged in mining. He finally settled in Tumut NSW, where he became a very respectable citizen,businessman and was one of the first elected alderman. He married (Miss Spiers) in 1870.They had one son
George and four daughters - Barbara,Isabell,Florie and my great grandmother Sarah.Note Sarah's mother died during her birth(1881). James latter married her dear friend Annie Watson.
I recently read over letters (dated 20.1.1925 and 26.1.1925) my grandfather Donald McDonald had sent his mother(Sarah McDonald nee Simmers). During his travels on board a merchant ship he visited New Zealand and was responding to Letters he had received from his mother (Sarah) and Aunt Bell(Isabell)requesting that he look up their cousins.
He spoke of a James Simmers (Teacher / Headmaster)Dannevirke High School Hawkes Bay and had received a telegram and invitation from James and another from Eustace Simmers to visit with them both. Donald unfortunately could not accept invitations as he was about to set off for Vancouver BC. He had passed on the addresses of his mother and Aunt to each of these gentleman.
Note: There was also mention of Doctor Simmers.....
I look forward to your reply.
Cheers ,Lisa Packard.

Our family has no records of James's parents, but I do have photographs of James and I think that one of his daughters moved back to Scotland.

Sarah married another Scotsman Donald McDonald so that is the name that carries on Simmers in Tumut.

All the best. Drop me a line if this is of interest

Lisa

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

hkp551 — 2008-03-28 12:27:09Z

Hi distant cousin Catherine,
Could you please send me a snail mail with your email and or address to Lisa Packard, P.O box 433 Tumut 2720 N.S.W
Australia. I will return post to you my email details.
I will also include copies of my grandfathers(Donald Simmers McDonald) letters and photos of Great great
Grandfather Simmers and his family. We can compare notes and look for a family resemblance.

Cheers for now
Lisa

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

genealogyresearcher — 2007-01-06 13:55:25Z

1841 census 10 kids on 1841 census

Name: Barbra Simmers
Age: 40
Estimated birth year: abt 1801
Household: View other family members
Gender: Female
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: Barbra Simmers
Age: 5
Estimated birth year: abt 1836
Household: View other family members
Gender: Female
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: Francis Simmers
Age: 3
Estimated birth year: abt 1838
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: George Simmers
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1834
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: James Simmers
Age: 13
Estimated birth year: abt 1828
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: Jane Simmers
Age: 1
Estimated birth year: abt 1840
Household: View other family members
Gender: Female
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: John Simmers
Age: 50
Estimated birth year: abt 1791
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Occupation: Farmer
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: John Simmers
Age: 11
Estimated birth year: abt 1830
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: Margaret Simmers
Age: 15
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Household: View other family members
Gender: Female
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: Robert Simmers
Age: 10
Estimated birth year: abt 1831
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: Sara Simmers
Age: 14
Estimated birth year: abt 1827
Household: View other family members
Gender: Female
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

Name: William Simmers
Age: 15
Estimated birth year: abt 1826
Household: View other family members
Gender: Male
Where born: Aberdeenshire, Scotland

Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Leys Farm
Parish Number: 243
ED: 9
Page: 5 (click to see others on page)

1851
Name: Robt Simmers
Age: 19
Estimated birth year: abt 1832
Relationship: Brother
Gender: Male
Where born: Tarras, Aberdeenshire
Parish Number: 243
Civil parish: Tarves
County: Aberdeenshire
Address: Oldtown Ley
Occupation: Mercht Brother
ED: 2
Page: (click to see others on page)
Household schedule number: 1
Line: 6
Roll: CSSCT1851_52
Household Members:
Name Age
John Bain 16
Ann Simmers 20
Barbra Simmers 14
Francis Simmers 12
George Simmers 16
James Simmers 23
John Simmers 21
Margaret Simmers 27
Robt Simmers 19
Sarah Simmers 24
William Simmers 26

Re: Children of Edward Simmers b.1868 in Ohio and Anna"Annie" Mix[or"Micks"] b.1874 in Canada

genealogyresearcher — 2006-12-24 04:23:40Z

Name: Annie Viola Ressa Simmers
Date of Birth: 27 Jul 1898
Gender: Female
Birth County: Dufferin
Father's name: Edward Simmers
Mother's name: Annie Mix
Roll Number: MS929_142

Re: Simmers from Tarves, Aberdeenshire SCT

genealogyresearcher — 2007-01-07 00:37:50Z

Hi, I thought maybe you hadn't since you said 9 kids and there were 10 living in 1841.
At any rate, folks searching this line are more likely to connect with you with complete names of everyone.

Not my line, but following all the kids from 1841 and where they ended up is quitle easy and will likely get you where you want with contact of current decendants.
Scotlandspeople has all the birth, marriages and deaths.