Leander Eli Simmons (1864 - 1940)

Born 9 Apr 1864 in Allen, Copiah, Mississippi, United States

Ancestors

Died 31 Oct 1940 at age 76 in Mississippi, United States [uncertain]

Biography

This profile is part of the Simmons Name Study.

Leander Simmons was a Mississippian.

Leander Eli Simmons was born on April 9, 1864 in Allen, Copiah, Mississippi, United States, son of Eli Simmons (1836–1928) and Olivia Ann Henderson (1844–1906).

In 1870, Leander (6) was living in Copiah with his father, Eli (34); his sister, John G (4); and Elvira A Simmons (25), and Etna E Simmons (2). ^[1]

In 1880, Leander (16)'s occupation was 'farm laborer'. He was living in household of E. Simmons (43) in Beat 3, Copiah with his parents, E. (43) and Olevia (36); and his siblings, J. G. (14), C. L. (4), and H. H. (1). ^[2]

In 1900, Leander (36) was living in household of Eli Simmons (64) in Beat 3, Copiah with his parents, Eli (64) and Olivia (56); and his sister, Nettie (18). ^[3]

In 1920, Leander (56) was living in Kentwood, Tangipahoa with his wife, Rogenia I (44); and their children, Colby D (17), Lilly L (14), and William M (12). ^[4]

In 1930, Leander (66) was living in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, with his wife, Rogenia (55); and their son, W Milton (22). ^[5]

In 1940, Leander (76) was living in Beat 1, Jones with his wife, Rogenia (65); their daughter, Lillie Shows (34); and Lewis Shows (9, grandson), Margarette Shows (8, granddaughter), and La Nelle Shows (5, granddaughter). ^[6]

Leander died on October 31, 1940 in Mississippi, aged 76. He was buried in Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi.^{[7] [8]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Elvira A Simmons
• Etna E Simmons

Sources

1. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 57; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004273826_002_M9CF-PZ4; FHL microfilm: 000552226; Image number: 464; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01546-8
   FamilySearch Record: MF3W-MYL (accessed 4 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6SJQ-4YQ
   Leander Simmons (6) in Copiah, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
2. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00013; Digital film/folder number: 005161075; FHL microfilm: 1254645; Image number: 731; Sheet number: 174; Sheet letter: C
   FamilySearch Record: M4GW-JGC (accessed 4 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB2-9JQ4
   L E Simmons (16), single son, Farm Laborer, in household of E. Simmons (43) in Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi, United States.
3. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004119869; FHL microfilm: 1240806; Image number: 637; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00832-9
   FamilySearch Record: M962-K3K (accessed 4 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6957-N7R
   Leander Simmons (36), single son, in household of Eli Simmons (64) in Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
4. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 35; Digital film/folder number: 004966009; FHL microfilm: 1820631; Image number: 503; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01948-0
   FamilySearch Record: MVWQ-5PN (accessed 4 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RF9-9F54
   Leonder E Simmons (54), married head of household in Kentwood, Tangipahoa, Louisiana, United States. Born in Mississippi.
5. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 91; Digital film/folder number: 004951739; FHL microfilm: 2340886; Image number: 741; Sheet number: 19; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03830-2
   FamilySearch Record: XM1C-K8Q (accessed 4 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RHN-4QF
   Leander E Simmons (65), married head of household in Laurel, Jones, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
6. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 005449657; Image number: 9; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: VB9Y-LT8 (accessed 4 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MR-6NNX
   L E Simmons (75), married head of household in Beat 1, Jones, Mississippi, United States. Born in Mississippi.
7. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77077985/leander-e-simmons: accessed), memorial page for Leander E. Simmons (1864–1940), Find a Grave Memorial ID 77077985, citing Hollywood Cemetery, McComb, Pike County, Mississippi, USA; Maintained by Larry Ray (contributor 46549656).
8. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6K79-YV1X (accessed 4 February 2024)
   Leander Eli Simmons death 31 Oct 1940 (born 19 Apr 1864).

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