1900 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
6. | SIMMONS Williamson was born on 13 Oct 1808 (son of SIMMONS Coleman and BAIRD Sarah Eldridge Heath); died on 20 Nov 1886. Other Events and Attributes:
- Land: Prince George County, VA
Notes:
Land:
PRINCE GEORGE COUNTY, VA - CEMETERIES - Coleman Simmons Cemetery
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Source: Library of Virginia Digital Collection
LVA Titled Files: Survey Report, Coleman Simmons family graveyard:
1937 July 12
Research made by Jennie S. Harrison
Cemetery Location: 1.7 miles northwest of Disputanta on Route #460; thence
about 100 yards north of Route #460.
Prince George Co., Virginia
DATE:
1827
OWNERS:
This property was owned by Coleman Simmons in 1826, by inheritance it became the
property of his son, Williamson Simmons. By the will of Williamson Simmons in
1886 it was inherited by his sons, Percy and Bruce Simmons. By the division of
the land between Percy and Bruce Simmons in 1887 this estate was then owned by
Bruce Simmons, who sold it on December 28, 1918 to John Kolar and Wesley P.
Arwood. On January 2, 1919 they sold it to John and Elizabeth Sluka, who on
December 19, 1923 sold it to Rudolph Vejnar, the present owner. [1937]
DESCRIPTION:
This graveyard is a small spot located in an open field, heavily grown up with
cedar trees and honeysuckle. There are no markers to designate the grave spots.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE:
The following people are know to have been buried in this graveyard:
Randolph Simmons
Frances Simmons, Randolph's wife
Coleman Simmons, Nov. 1827
Sarah Baird Simmons, Coleman's wife, Sept. 1842
Williamson married SMITH Mary Virginia on 10 Mar 1846. Mary (daughter of SMITH Lodowick and KENNON Mary) was born on 16 Feb 1828; died on 21 Mar 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
8. | HARRISON Alexander was born about 1806 in Prince George County, VA (son of HARRISON Shadrach and HOBBS Elizabeth (Betsy)); died about 1888-1889 in Prince George County, VA. Notes:
General Notes: Land Records:
1834: 80 acres conveyed by Lucy Harrison by deed, west of Ward's Creek (this was land which Lucy acquired from James Dunn in 1819)
1839: 80 acres, 231 acres on James River conveyed by Binns Jones, 100 acres on James River conveyed by Isham M. Hobbs
1840: Same as above but Alexander C. Harrison now appears with 345 acres on Ward's Run conveyed by Tho. H. Carey by deed (note that according to PG deeds, this land was conveyed in 1843 by Wm. Peebles
1840 Census for PG County, VA., p. 250: Alexander Harrison, Sr. 21 in household (12 slaves); White, 3 males under 5, 1 male 30-40; 1 female under 5, 1 female 20-30, 1 female 30-40, 1 female 60-70
1844 Alexander Sr. 231 acres on James River, 100 acres on James River
Alexander Jr. 333 acres on Surry line from Carter Harrison's estate 1843 (18E)
Alexander C. no change
1846: Alexander Sr 320 acres conveyed by John a Atrachan by deed (16 ME)
1850: the 320 acre tract is described as adj. Wm. A. Temple at Darville
1857: Alexander Sr. 672 1/3 acres Ward's Creek 14 E
Alexander Jr. 333 Surry Line 15E
Alexander C. 345 acres
1860 Census for PG County, VA., p. 340 (14 August, Brandon Church)
Alexander Harrison farmer, b. VA 55, Rel: $7,000
Mary 43, Francis H. 26, William A. 19, Henrietta A. 16, Joseph T. 13, Zachariah 11 - attended school withinn year, Madison 9, Emmett 5.
Note: in the 1870 census the following are listed with Alexander's household (p. 65)
Ring Harrison, 30, farm laborer and Christine 25, keeping house (both illiterate)
Henry 7, Benjamin 5, Emma 3, Lavinia 1.
1845: Prince George Deed Book 18, Alexander Harrison and Mary Boisseau his wife sell her share of Boisseau land.
Alexander married BOISSEAU Mary about 1832 in Prince George County, VA. Mary (daughter of BOISSEAU Holmes) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | BAIRD Sarah Eldridge Heath was born on 26 Oct 1775 (daughter of BAIRD Thomas Edwin and HEATH Rebecca Eldridge Bland); died on 21 Sep 1842. Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: "Sallie"
- Alt. Birth: 20 May 1779
- Alt. Death: 21 Aug 1842
Notes:
Alt. Birth:
Boisseau Family Bible
Alt. Death:
Boisseau Family Bible,
Funeral Service performed Rev, Cobb, DD of St. Pauls
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