Simmonds, John Archibald

Birth Name Simmonds, John Archibald
Gender male
Age at Death 91 years, 8 months, 13 days

Narrative

Death record for John Simmons of Coleman gave date of birth May 1 1857; parents Thomas, born England and Mary (Smith), born PEI. Information provided by Leslie Simmons, his son.

name: John Simonds
event: Census
event date: 31 Mar 1901
event place: I, Prince (west/ouest), Prince Edward Island, Canada
marital status: Married
relationship to head: Head
birthplace: Pe
estimated birth year: April 31 1857 - date could have been scrambled?
Household Gender Age Birthplace
head John Simonds M 42 Pe (April 31 birthdate)
wife Margret Simonds F 36 Pe - nee Margaret Murphy
daughte Sarah E Simonds F 15 Pe (Sarah Ellen 18 April)
daughte Millie A Simonds F 12 Pe - father John Archibald
daughte Etta B Simonds F 10 Pe - Minetta Bell's father was John Archibald Simmonds
daughte Rosaline Simonds F 8 Pe
daughte Aualine Simonds F 4 Pe (Arlene)
daughte Clara Simonds F 3 Pe
daughte Edna Simonds F 2 Pe
Citing this Record "Canada Census, 1901," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KHPW-CHG : accessed 12 Feb 2013), John Simonds, 1901.

Child's Full Name Millie Albina Simmonds
Birth Date 15 April 1889
Place of Birth Residence, Third Ponds
Baptismal Date 14 June 1889
Officiating Clergy T. B Reagh
Father's Name John Archibald Simmonds
Mother's Name Margaret Simmonds
Church Name St. Marks Anglican
Church Location Kensington
Record Book Number 1
Record Book Page 24

Name: Minnetta Bell Simmonds
Birth Date: 18 May 1891
Birth Place: Residence, Brae
Baptism Date: 1 Dec 1891
Baptism Place: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Father: John Archibald Simmonds
Mother: Margaret Simmonds

Name: Areline Beatrice Simmonds - m. Clifford Evins Vincent (1895-1977)
Birth Date: 23 Mar 1896 d. 23 Oct 1879
Birth Place: Brae
Baptism Date: 25 Jul 1896
Baptism Place: Prince Edward Island, Canada
Father: John A. Simmonds
Mother: Margaret Murphy

In 1911 census with Millie 22, Rosina 17, Beatrice 15, Mabel 13, Edna 11 and Orvie, age 9.

Misses Elizabeth and Lydia of Fredericton. N. B.. have been spending some time in Coleman at the home of Mrs. Smith's and Mrs. Vincent's father, Mr. John Simmons, who has been very ill.

Mr. John Simmons of Coleman celebrated his ninety-second birthday on Sunday, May 1st at his home. surrounded by his relat- ives and family.

Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Fielding. Mr. M. MacAusland, Mrs. Sadie Bannell, and Mrs. Eva Sentner. Mr_ and Mrs. Smith of Fredericton. N.B., arrived on Sept. 21st and will be the guests of Mrs. Smith's aged father, Mr. John Simmons of Coleman. who is not in good health

Mr, Simmons was a man in his nineties. He was friendly and very hospitable. a kindly husband and father, and a loyal friend.

 

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth April 13, 1858 Western Road, Lot 2, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada PEI Baptismal Index; gave 31 April 1857 on the 1901 census  
Death December 26, 1949 Coleman, Lot 9, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada    

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Simmonds, ThomasOctober 17, 1823August 19, 1920
Mother Smith, Sarah MariaOctober 1, 18311879
    Brother     Smith, James Edward September 30, 1855 February 21, 1932
         Simmonds, John Archibald April 13, 1858 December 26, 1949
    Sister     Simmonds, Sarah Elizabeth December 29, 1859 May 4, 1915
    Brother     Simmonds, Paulinus Bruce Parmines June 12, 1863 June 21, 1913
    Sister     Simmonds, Margaret Jane May 14, 1866 March 30, 1918
    Sister     Simmonds, Emily Emeline Annie September 28, 1868 April 14, 1900
    Sister     Simmonds, Josephine 1872
    Sister     Simmonds, Louisa Edith September 28, 1873 before 1881
    Sister     Simmonds, Rosella Caroline Rosie June 27, 1875

Families

Family of Simmonds, John Archibald and Murphy, Margaret

Married Wife Murphy, Margaret ( * June 15, 1865 + March 21, 1940 )
   
Event Date Place Description Sources
Marriage September 30, 1884 Malpeque, Lot 18, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada    
  Children
Name Birth Date Death Date
Simmonds, Beatrice1882before 1901
Simmonds, Minnetta Bell Etta Nettie B.May 10, 1891July 27, 1965
Simmonds, RosalineSeptember 1893March 18, 1958
Simmons, Arlene BeatriceMarch 23, 18961979