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| Newton Simmons | | Newton Simmons | ||
- | Note: This census also indicates that Hester Ann Whiten-Simmons could NOT read or write. | + | Note: This census also indicates that only Hester Ann Whiten-Simmons could NOT read or write. |
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| George W. Simmons | | George W. Simmons | ||
- | Note: In this census John Simmons indicates (contrary to the 1880 & 1900 Census) that both of his parents were born in Georgia. | + | Note 1: In this census John Simmons indicates (contrary to the 1880 & 1900 Census) that both of his parents were born in Georgia. |
+ | Note 2: This census indicates that John Simmons was the ONLY member of the family able to read and write. | ||
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- | Although the tombstone indicates that John S. Newton Simmons died in 1922, his death certificate is dated 1924: | + | Although the tombstone indicates that John S. Newton Simmons died in 1922, his death certificate is dated Feb. 12, 1924: |
Hester Ann Whiten-Simmons died on June 2, 1926 in Banks County, Georgia, and was buried alongside her husband, John Simmons, at Leatherwood Baptist Church. Contrary to what is inscribed on her tombstone, her death certificate states her birth date as 25 March 1853. | Hester Ann Whiten-Simmons died on June 2, 1926 in Banks County, Georgia, and was buried alongside her husband, John Simmons, at Leatherwood Baptist Church. Contrary to what is inscribed on her tombstone, her death certificate states her birth date as 25 March 1853. |