Last Updated: December 11, 2022

Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons Family

1. Simmons, Cara “Cary”

Parents: Charles & Eleanor (Weeks) Simmons.

Cara "Cary" Simmons came "with his parents" to Floyd Co., VA, from eastern Franklin Co., VA abt 1772.

Children as noted +:

1. Charles m. Lucy Bishop.

2. Barbara m. Jesse Pratt

3. Louanna m. Rev John B. Weddle

4. Eva d. in infancy.

1793 Birth: 4-11-1793 Floyd Co., VA.

I1815 Marriage #1: Cary Simmons m. Catey Slusher 04-11-1815 Montgomery Co., VA bond & marriage.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, H770:

…… Simmons, Cary 68 yo w/m miller, b. Floyd, $2500, HOH.

……… Catherine 58 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

……… Elizabeth 22 yo w/f, b. Floyd, cannot read or write.

……… Noah 21 yo w/m, b. Floyd, farmer.

……… Ob’d 20 yo w/m, b. Floyd, farmer.

……… Mary A. 17 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

……… Catherine M. 13 yo w/f, b. Floyd.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1313:

…… Simmons, Cara 66 yo w/m miller, b. VA, $4,300/662, HOH.

……… Catherine 67 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

……… Elizabeth 28 yo w/f, b. VA, cannot read or write.

……… Obediah 25 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1,000/659.

1868 Death: Jan 1868 Floyd Co., VA.

1868 Burial: Simmons Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Researching)

…+ Simmons, Catherine “Catey” I

Parents: Christopher & Eva Jane (Hancock) Slusher.

1792 Birth: 7-26-1792 Shenandoah Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Cary Simmons.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H449:

…… Simmons, Obed. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,000/600, HOH.

……… Eliza W. 22 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

…… Simmons, Catherine 77 yo w/f, b. VA, $2,000/0.

……… Elizabeth 45 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H22:

…… Simmons, Obediah 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Eliza E. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Allena M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Catherine 87 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. Penn, cannot read or write.

……… Elizabeth 58 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

1880 Death: 12-11-1880 Floyd Co., VA. COD: old age. Age: 88y 4m 15d. b. Shenandoah Co., VA.

1880 Burial: Simmons Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Researching)

...2. Simmons, Elizabeth

Parents: Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons. I

1826 Birth: 1-1826 Floyd Co., VA.

Note: Never married.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H449:

…… Simmons, Obed. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,000/600, HOH.

……… Eliza W. 22 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

…… Simmons, Catherine 77 yo w/f, b. VA, $2,000/0.

……… Elizabeth 45 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H22:

…… Simmons, Obediah 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Eliza E. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Allena M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Catherine 87 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. Penn, cannot read or write.

……… Elizabeth 58 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

…… Simmons, Obediah 62 yo.

……… Eliza A. 44 yo.

……… Elizabeth 66 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H5: Elizabeth Simmons, 74 yo single sister-in-law, b. Jan 1826 VA, Eliza A. Simmons HOH.

1903 Death: 4-4-1903

1903 Burial:

...2. Simmons, Noah I

Parents: Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons. I

1827 Birth: 7-9-1827 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1859 Marriage #1: Noah Simmons m. Eliza Phlegar 02-22-1859 Floyd Co., VA by Andrew A. Reed. He 31 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Charvan & Catherine Simmons. She single 28 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Nancy Phlegar.

1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Floyd Court House PO, H1311:

…… Simmons, Noah 32 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $800/330, HOH.

……… Eliza 29 yo w/f, b. VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H351: Noah 42 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $1,000/480, HOH. Eliza 38 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Noah 52 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, HOH. Eliza 48 yo wife, b. VA.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

…… Simmons, Noah 61 yo.

……… Eliza 58 yo.

……… Monroe 26 yo.

……… Calvin L. 21 yo.

……… Joseph 19 yo.

……… Henry 14 yo.

……… Elmetta 12 yo.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H102: Noah Simmons, 71 yo w/m farmer, b. July 1828 VA, m. 41y, owns farm, HOH. Eliza 68 yo wife, b. VA, b. Sept 1831 VA, 8 children with 7 living.

1900-1903 Death:

1900-1903 Burial:

......+ Simmons, Eliza I

Parents: Joseph & Nancy (Boone) Phlegar. [phlegar]

1831 Birth: 9-1831 Floyd Co., VA.

1860, 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900 Residence: Floyd Co., VA husband Noah Simmons.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H166: Eliza Simmons, 78 yo widowed mother, b. VA, 8 children with 7 living, Calvin L. Simmons HOH.

......3. Simmons, Mary I

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons. I

1860 Birth: 9-17-1860 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H351: Mary 7 yo w/f, b. VA.

I1879 Marriage #1: Mary Simmons m. William Joseph Boon 06-09-1879 at Noah Simmons, Floyd Co., VA by C.A. Marks. He 22 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Benjamin G. & Margaret Boon. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Noah & Eliza Simmons. I

William Joseph Boon, s/o Benjamin Gearhart & Margaret Ann (Fisher) Boon. [boon]

1942 Death: 7-12-1942.

1942 Burial: Goodykoontz Cemetery, SR 729 (Laurel Branch Rd) Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Simmons, James Monroe I

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons. I

1865 Birth: 6-1-1865 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H351: Monroe 5 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Monroe 15 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

I1895 Marriage #1: James M. Simmons m. Lydia Darrah Dickerson 11-20-1895 Floyd Co., VA by Posey G. Lester M.G. He 30 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Noah & Eliza Simmons. She 24 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Amos & Mary Dickerson.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H255: Monroe J. Simmons, 34 yo farmer, b. June 1865 VA, m. 4y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: James M. Simmons, 44 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 14y, owns farm, HOH.

1938 Death: 1-8-1938.

1938 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Simmons, Lydia Darrah I

Parents: Amos & Mary Ann “Polly” (Slusher) Dickerson. [Dickerson_Moses_2wives]

1871 Birth: 3-15-1871 Jacksonville Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H255: Lydia D. 28 yo wife, b. VA, b. Mar 1872 VA, 2 children with 2 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: Lydia D. 39 yo wife, b. VA, M1 14y, 5 children with 5 living.

1938 Death: 1-7-1938

1938 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Simmons, Lillian Monroe

Parents: James Monroe & Lydia Darrah (Dickerson) Simmons.

1897 Birth: 6-1897 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H255: Lillian M. 2 yo daughter, b. VA, b. June 1897 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: Lillian M. 12 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

I1918 Marriage #1: Lillian M. Simmons m. Olie W. Shelor 6-9-1918 Floyd Co., VA by P. G. Lester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 25 yo single w/m machinist, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Geo. W. & Laura A. Shelor. She 20 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o J. M. & Lydia Simmons.

.........4. Simmons, Olivia M.

Parents: James Monroe & Lydia Darrah (Dickerson) Simmons.

1900 Birth: 5-1900 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 13, H255: not named 0/12 daughter, b. May 1900 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: Olivie M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, school.

.........4. Simmons, Harman Noah

Parents: James Monroe & Lydia Darrah (Dickerson) Simmons.

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: Harman N. 7 yo son, b. VA, school.

1924 Marriage #1: Harman Noah Simmons m. Lydia Florence Harter 1924 Floyd Co., VA.

............+ Simmons, Lydia Florence

Parents: Adam L. & & Rosetta (Slaughter) Harter. [harter]

1903 Birth: abt 1903 VA.

.........4. Simmons, Percy A.

Parents: James Monroe & Lydia Darrah (Dickerson) Simmons.

1907 Birth: 6-28-1907 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: Percy A. 2 yo son, b. VA.

1936 Marriage #1: Percy Simmons m. Geneva Harris 1936 Floyd Co., VA.

Geneva Harris, b. 9-7-1914, d/o

1990 Death: 11-30-1990.

1990 Burial: Percy is buried in the Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA with Geneva.

.........4. Simmons, Howard T.

Parents: James Monroe & Lydia Darrah (Dickerson) Simmons.

1909 Birth: 1909 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H100: Howard T. 1y 2/12 son, b. VA.

.........4. Simmons, James Hugh

Parents: James Monroe & Lydia Darrah (Dickerson) Simmons.

1914 Birth: 6-21-1914 Floyd Co., VA.

i1937 Marriage: J. Hugh Simmons m. Neva Dell Slusher 10-27-1937 Floyd Co., VA by R. Gamble See, Minister of the Presbyterian Church. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o J. M. Simmons & Lydia Dickerson. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o R. O. Slusher & Pearl Sutphin.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 32-7, SR 721, H123:

...... Simmons, Hugh 25 yo w/m farm operator, b. VA, completed G7, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, owns, HOH.

............ Neva 23 yo wife b. VA, completed H4, resided in Floyd Co., VA 1935, housework.

............ Mary Ann 6/12 daughter, b. VA, completed G0.

1940 Registration Card: James Hugh Simmons 26 yo w/m, b. June 21, 1914 Floyd, Floyd Co., VA. Self-employed. Next of Kin: Neva Dell Simmons. 6’ 147 lbs; blue eyes & brown hair; ruddy complexion.

2006 Death: 11-24-2006 Floyd Co., VA.

2006 Obit: Roanoke Times, The (VA) - Sunday, November 26, 2006 (src: (src: GenealogyBank.com)

James Hugh Simmons, 92, of Willis, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2006. He was employed by the Virginia Department of Highways for over 30 years and served as superintendent for 15 years. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Neva Slusher Simmons of Willis, Va.; daughters, Mary Simmons Rakes and husband, Ganas Kaye Rakes, of Williamsburg, Va., and Sarah Simmons of Holden Beach, N.C.; and granddaughter, Sabrina Rakes Fahey and husband, Jessen M. Fahey, of Morrison, Colo. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, 2006 at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with the Rev. Josh Kilbourne officiating. Interment will follow at Topeco Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday prior to the funeral services. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Willis United Methodist Church, 5671 Floyd Highway South, Willis, Va. 24380. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Inc.

2006 Burial: Topeco Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Marie W.)

............+ Simmons, Neva Dell

Parents: Roger Oliver Sr & Pearl Clyde (Sutphin) Slusher. [Slusher_Jacob_Telitha]

1916 Birth: 7-5-1916 Floyd Co., VA. (src: delayed birth record)

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband James Hugh Simmons.

2012 Death: 9-5-2012.

2012 Obit: (src: Find A Grave)

Neva Slusher Simmons, of Willis, passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at the age of ninety six. She was preceded in death by her husband of sixty nine years, James Hugh Simmons and three siblings, Mary Shelor, Edith Slusher, and R.O. Slusher Jr. She is survived by two siblings, Ruth Ann Slusher of Floyd, and Judy McDaniel of Richmond; two daughters, Mary Simmons Rakes and her husband Kaye of Williamsburg Va., and Sarah James Simmons of Holden Beach, N.C.; one granddaughter, Sabrina Rakes Fahey and husband Jessen of Morrison, Colorado; and one great-granddaughter, Tatum Fahey.
Neva was a lifelong member of Willis United Methodist Church, having served there as a Sunday school teacher. She taught school in the 1940's and was a substitute teacher and special education teacher's aide for many years. Neva was an avid gardener and was very active until her recent illness.
The family wishes to thank Barbara Bain Gallimore for her love and support of Neva during recent years. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Willis United Methodist Church 5671 Floyd Hwy. South Willis, VA 24380.
Funeral Service will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 11, 2012 at Maberry Funeral Home Chapel officiated by the Rev. Darlene Marshall. Interment to follow in Topeco Cemetery. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd.

2012 Burial: Topeco Cemetery, Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

............5. Simmons, Mary Ann

Parents: James Hugh & Neva Dell (Slusher) Simmons.

1939 Birth: abt 1939 VA.

1940 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

......3. Simmons, Sarah

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons.

1867 Birth: 8-8-1867 Floyd Co., VA. (src: death record)

1867 Birth: 8-13-1867 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone)

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H351: Sarah 2 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Sarah 12 yo daughter, b. VA.

i1889 Marriage #1: Sarah Simmons m. George Harvey Smith 05-19-1889 at George Smith's, Floyd Co., VA by Charles W. Kelley. He 23 yo single w/m carpenter, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o George & Catherine Smith. She 21 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Noah & Eliza Simmons.

George Harvey Smith Jr, 1866-1950, s/o George Sr & Catherine Frances (Russell) Smith. [Smith_Henry_Catherine]

1926 Death: 10-3-1926 2005 Mercer Ave, Roanoke, VA.

Sarah Smith, 59y 1m 25d, married w/f, b. Aug 8, 1867 Floyd Co., VA. Spouse: G. H. Smith. Father: Noah Simmons, b. VA. Mother: unobtainable. Informant: Mr. E. P. Smith of Roanoke, VA. COD: diabetes mellitus; myocarditis. Burial: Floyd Co., VA, Oct 4, 1926.

1926 Burial: Smith Family Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Myrtle Nixon Balderson)

......3. Simmons, Calvin Lewis

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons.

1869 Birth: 5-26-1869 Floyd Co., VA.

1870 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H351: Calvin 1 yo w/m, b. VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Calvin 11 yo son, b. VA, works on farm.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H102: Calvin L. 31 yo single son, farm laborer, b. May 1869 VA.

1903 Marriage #1: Calvin m. Mary E. Weddle abt 1903.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H166: Calvin L. Simmons, 40 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 7y, mortgaged farm, HOH.

1958 Death: 1958.

1958 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Simmons, Mary Ellen

Parents: General Lafayett & Mary Ellen (Dodd) Weddle. [Weddle_JohnB_Louanna]

1879 Birth: 1879 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H166: Mary 30 yo wife, b. VA, M1 7y, 1 child with 1 living.

1951 Death: 1951.

1951 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Simmons, Troy

Parents: Calvin L. & Mary E. (unknown) Simmons.

1907 Birth: abt 1907 VA

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H166: Troy 3 yo son, b. VA.

......3. Simmons, Joseph

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons.

1871 Birth: 1871 Jacksonville Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Joseph 9 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H102: Joseph 29 yo single son, mail driver, owns farm.

I1901 Marriage #1: Joseph Simmons m. Almena K. Sumpter 11-28-1901 at Clio, Floyd Co., VA by P.G. Lester, Minister of the Primitive Baptist Church. He 30 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Noah & Eliza Simmons. She 23 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Joseph & Matilda Sumpter.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H160: Joseph Simmons, 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 8y, owns farm, HOH.

1963 Death: 1963.

1963 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Simmons, Almena Katherine

Parents: Joseph & Matilda (Poff) Sumpter. [sumpter]

1878 Birth: 4-04-1878 Floyd Co., VA. (src: birth record)

1878 Birth: 4-12-1878 Floyd Co., VA. (src: tombstone & death record)

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H160: Almena K. 32 yo wife, b. VA, M1 8y, 2 children with 2 living.

1957 Death: 9-2-1957 Radford Community Hospital but of Floyd, Floyd Co., VA.

Almena Sumpter Simmons, 79 yo married w/f, b. Apr 12, 1878 VA. Spouse: Joseph Simmons. Father: Joseph Sumpter. Mother: Matilda Poff. Informant: Joseph Simmons of Floyd, VA. COD: myocardial infarction. Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd, VA.

1957 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Simmons, Alva Ruth

Parents: Joseph & Almena Katherine (Sumpter) Simmons.

1903 Birth: 1903 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H160: Alva R. 7 yo son, b. VA.

1935 Marriage #1: Alva Ruth Simmons m. R. M. Clark 1935 Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Simmons, Cary L.

Parents: Joseph & Almena Katherine (Sumpter) Simmons.

1903 Birth: 1906 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 45, H160: Cary L. 4 yo son, b. VA.

......3. Simmons, Millard

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons.

1872 Birth: 4-13-1872, Jacksonville Twp, Floyd Co., VA.

......3. Simmons, Henry

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons.

1875 Birth: 8-10-1875 VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Henry 4 yo son, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

I1899 Marriage #1: Henry Simmons m. Nannie Maud Dillon 01-25-1899 at the bride's parents', Floyd Co., VA by John K. Harris. He 24 yo single w/m carpenter, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Noah & Liza Simmons. She 19 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry B. & Emmazetta Dillon.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H89: Henry Simmons, 24 yo farmer, b. Aug 1875, m. 1y, owns farm, HOH.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H167: Henry Simmons, 34 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, M1 11y, owns farm, HOH.

1969 Death: 7-15-1969.

1969 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........+ Simmons, Nannie Maude

Parents: Henry B. & Emmazetta A. (Harman) Dillon. [dillon]

1879 Birth: 2-16-1879 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H89: Nannie M. 21 yo wife, b. VA, b. Feb 1879 VA, m. 1y, 1 child with 1 living.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H167: Nannie Maud 31 yo wife, b. VA, M1 11y, 2 children with 2 living.

1965 Death: 8-15-1965.

1965 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA.

.........4. Simmons, Julian Oscar

Parents: Henry & Nannie Maude (Dillon) Simmons.

1900 Birth: 1-30-1900 VA.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H89: Julian O. 4/12 son, b. Jan 1900 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H167: Julian O. 10 yo son, b. VA, school.

.........4. Simmons, Nannie Kate

Parents: Henry & Nannie Maude (Dillon) Simmons.

1904 Birth: abt 1904 VA.

1910 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 46, H167: Nannie K. 6 yo daughter, b. VA.

I1922 Marriage #1: Nannie Kate Simons m. Henry Clay Harman 8-17-1922 at the bride’s home Floyd Co., VA by R. Gamble Lee, Minister of the Presbyterian Church. He 23 yo single w/m farming, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Jessie & Retta Harman. She 19 yo single w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Henry & Maude Simmons.

Henry Clay Harman, s/o Jessie & Henrietta M. “Retta” (Kitterman) Harman. [harman1]

......3. Simmons, Elmetta

Parents: Noah & Eliza (Phlegar) Simmons.

1877 Birth: 6-16-1877 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H39: Elmetta 2 yo daughter, b. VA.

1890 Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H102: Elmettie 22 yo single daughter, b. June 1877 VA.

i1903 Marriage #1: Elmetta Simmons m. Leroy M. Weddle 02-05-1903 at Mrs. Eliza Simmons', Floyd Co., VA by A.N. Hylton, Minister of the Brethren Church. He 31 yo single w/m farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Isaac & Catherine Weddle. She 25 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Noah & Eliza Simmons.

Leroy Merritt Weddle, s/o Isaac & 1st wife Catherine (Sutphin) Weddle. [Weddle_Elizabeth_Andrew]

1961 Death: 2-7-1961.

1961 Burial: Topeco Church of the Brethren Cemetery, US 221, Burks Fork, Floyd Co., VA. (with Leroy) (no photo)

Inscription: (src: Find A Grave)
WEDDLE // Elder Leroy M. / June 11, 1871 / Oct. 30, 1945 // At rest // Elmetta Simmons / June 16, 1877 / Feb. 7, 1961

...2. Simmons, Obadiah

Parents: Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons.

1830 Birth: 8-15-1830 Floyd Co., VA.

1850, 1860 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1869 Marriage #1: Obidiah Simmons m. Eliza A. Wade 05-20-1869 at Isaac Wade's, Floyd Co., VA by Wilson H. Dodd. He 38 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Cary & Catherine Simmons. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Isaac & Martha Wade.

1870 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville Twp, H449:

…… Simmons, Obed. 39 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, $3,000/600, HOH.

……… Eliza W. 22 yo w/f, b. VA, housekeeping.

…… Simmons, Catherine 77 yo w/f, b. VA, $2,000/0.

……… Elizabeth 45 yo w/f, b. VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District, H22:

…… Simmons, Obediah 49 yo w/m farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA, HOH.

……… Eliza E. 36 yo wife, b. VA, parents b. VA, keeping house.

……… Allena M. 9 yo daughter, b. VA, parents b. VA, school.

……… Catherine 87 yo widowed mother, b. VA, parents b. Penn, cannot read or write.

……… Elizabeth 58 yo single sister, b. VA, parents b. VA, cannot write.

1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA, Jacksonville District:

…… Simmons, Obediah 62 yo.

……… Eliza A. 44 yo.

……… Elizabeth 66 yo.

1899 Death: 6-11-1899 Floyd Co., VA.

1899 Burial: Simmons Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Researching)

......+ Simmons, Eliza Adeline

Parents: Isaac & Martha (Slusher) Wade. [Wade_Isaac_Martha]

1846 Birth: Mar 1846 Floyd Co., VA.

1870, 1880, 1890 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with husband Obadiah Simmons.

1900 Floyd Co., VA, Court House District 14, H5: Eliza A. Simmons, 54 yo widowed w/f farmer, b. Mar 1846 VA, 1 child with 1 living, owns farm, HOH. (only other person is sister-in-law Elizabeth).

I1902 Marriage #2: Eliza A Simmons m. 2^nd C. C. Weeks 11-21-1902 Floyd Co., VA. He 53 yo widowed w/m, b. Floyd Co., VA, s/o Mathew & Iturea Weeks. She 53 yo widowed w/f, b. Floyd Co., VA, d/o Isaac & Martha Wade.

Clayton Cornelius Weeks, s/o Mathew & Iturea (Maberry) Weeks. They appear to have divorced. [weeks2]

1914 Death: 7-13-1914 Court House District, Floyd Co., VA.

Eliza Addie Simmons, 66y 2m 9d, divorced housewife, b. May 4, 1848 VA. Father Isaac Wade, b. VA. Mother Martha Slusher, b. VA. Informant A. T. Howard of Floyd, VA. COD vascular disease of heart. Burial Simmons Graveyard.

1914 Burial: Simmons Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photo added by Researching)

......3. Simmons, Minnie Ella I

Parents: Obadiah & Eliza A. (Simmons) Wade.I

1870 Birth: 6-19-1870 Floyd Co., VA.

1880 Residence: Floyd Co., VA with parents.

I1888 Marriage #1: Minnie E. Simmons m. Albert T. Howard 03-06-1888 at Obediah Simmons', Floyd Co., VA by George W. Owens. He 25 yrs 10 mons, single w/m merchant, b. Pittsylvania Co., VA & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o Joseph L. & Anna A. Howard. She 17 yo single w/f, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, Obediah & Eliza A. Simmons.

Albert Tap Howard s/o Joseph L. & Ann Amanda (Smith) Howard. [howard] I

1940 Death: 6-18-1940.

1940 Burial: Jacksonville Cemetery, Floyd Co., VA as Minnie E. Simmons Howard. (pg24)

...2. Simmons, Mary Ann

Parents: Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons. I

1832 Birth: 2-22-1832 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H770:

i1852 Marriage #1: Mary Ann Simon m. Joshua Weddle 06-10-1852 Floyd Co., VA by William Lawson of the Baptist Church.

Joshua Weddle, 1830-1914 s/o Andrew & Elizabeth (Boone) Weddle. [Weddle_Elizabeth_Andrew] Joshua will m. 2^nd Martha E. Weeks, d/o Robert & 1^st wife Sarah “Sallie” (Houchins) Weeks. [Weeks_RobertL_2wives] Martha had been married twice before.

1897 Death: 11-26-1897

1897 Burial: Weddle family Cemetery, Shelor’s Mill, Floyd Co., VA.

(src: Find A Grave; photos added by SheWalksTheseHills)

...2. Simmons, Catherine Margaret

Parents: Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons. I

1836 Birth: abt 1836 Floyd Co., VA.

1850 Floyd Co., VA, H770:

I1858 Marriage #1: Catherine Margaret Simmons m. Dennis Hylton 02-23-1858 Floyd Co., VA by Thomas G. Shelor of the Christian Church. He 26 yo single farmer, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, s/o James Harris & Elizabeth Hylton. She single 21 yo, b. & living in Floyd Co., VA, d/o Cary & Catherine Simmons.

Dennis Hylton, s/o Elizabeth Hylton, unwed, & James Harris. [hylton_jesse_elizabeth]

End Cara “Cary” & Catherine “Catey” Slusher (Slusher) Simmons Family.