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1870 JC Mill Creek Dist # 195
Thomas M, 53, physician
Sarah C 17
1880 Census Place: Ripley, Jackson, West Virginia
Thomas SIMMONS Self M M W 33 NC
Occ: Physician Fa: NC Mo: NC
Sarah C. SIMMONS Wife F M W 28 WV
Dora B. SIMMONS Dau F S W 8 WV
Melvil C. SIMMONS Son M S W 5 WV
Deverga E. SIMMONS Dau F S W 2 WV
Hingon H. SIMMONS Son M S W 4M WV
Virginia E. SIMMONS Niece F S W 12 WV
JCDR
Simmons, Arene 6/18/1889, 1y9m20d [d] Jackson Co [p] TW & SC [b] Jackson Co
Hardesty's:
Thomas W. Simmons, M. D. - born in Surrey county, North Carolina, July 12, 1846, came to Jackson county in 1852, in which year his parents, Samuel and Melinda (Greer) Simmons became residents here. They lived in this county from 1852 until their decease, which was some years since. In Lewis county, West Virginia, March 1, 1852, was born Sarah C. Maddox, who became the wife of Dr. Simmons in Jackson county, West Virginia, on the 22nd of March, 1870. The Rev. Mr. Swigar, of the Missionary Baptist Church, joined them in marriage, and the children of their union are four living, and one deceased. The oldest, Dora B., was born April 9, 1872; Melvin C. was born August 25, 1874; Devergia N., October 30, 1877; Hinton H., February 10, 1880, died February 18, 1882; Parvin Poe, November 18, 1882. Thomas and Martha (Goodwin) Maddox, who came to Jackson county in 1856, are the parents of the wife of Dr. Simmons. They make their residence in this district. Martin Simmons, who served in the 122nd Ohio Infantry, during the 1861 war, was a brother of the subject of this sketch. Thomas W. Simmons was a graduate of the Ohio College of Medicine, Cincinnati, class of 1867-8. Since entering upon practice, he has found all his time occupied with the arduous and noble duties of his calling. His mail is received through the post office at Grass Lick, Jackson county, West Virginia.
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