Birth : 20 Jun 1749 Anne Arundel County, Maryland, USA
Death : 5 Sep 1829 Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Burial : Lakin Cemetery, Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate : 39.3257500, -77.5388600
Inscription : In
Memory of
JAMES SIMMONS
Ser who was born
June
the 20th A.D. 1749
and departed this
Life
the 5th September A.D. 1829
Aged
80 Years, 2 months,
and 15 days.
Description : Sergeant in the Revolutionary War. Service under Capatin William Beatty, Middle district, Frederick County, Militia. He retired from the military with the rank of Colonel. [Service Source: Maryland HIstorical Magazine, VOL 11, page 50, 55]

James married Rebecca Sheckels in 1771 [Maryland Marriages, 1634 - 1777, page164.]

The children of James & Rebecca who were all named in his will (order of birth unknown):

1. Isaac Simmons, who died before his father, leaving a son Isaac, who was named in James Simmon's will.

2. Drusilla Simmons, who m. James Torrance (James would later marry Drusilla's sister Mary Ann (Simmons) Cost... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Col James Simmons Sr.'s memorial?

    Col James Simmons Sr.'s memorial is located at: Lakin Cemetery, Jefferson, Frederick County, USA.

  • When did Col James Simmons Sr. death?

    Col James Simmons Sr. death on 5 Sep 1829 in Frederick County, Maryland, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Col James Simmons Sr.'s memorial?

    Latitude: 39.3257500
    Longitude: -77.5388600

Family Members:

Spouse

...

Rebecca Sheckels Simmons

(1753 - 1824)

Children

...

COL John H. Simmons

(unknow - 1857)

...

Serena Simmons

(1792 - 1874)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lakin Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3257500, -77.5388600

2. Sunnyside United Methodist Church Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3398900, -77.5123200

3. German Thomas Cemetery (Defunct)
Mountville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3328900, -77.4987300

4. Jefferson Methodist Protestant Church Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3612290, -77.5400880

5. Jefferson Reformed Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3624725, -77.5356369

6. Jefferson United Methodist Church Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3622742, -77.5327072

7. Jefferson Union Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3625908, -77.5344315

8. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3628387, -77.5355606

9. Saint Pauls Episcopal Church Cemetery
Point of Rocks, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2872009, -77.5291977

10. Point of Rocks Colored Cemetery
Point of Rocks, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2816800, -77.5344000

11. Culler Family Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3739020, -77.5232550

12. Saint Matthews Cemetery
Church Hill, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3442726, -77.4750061

13. Manor Cemetery
Church Hill, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3444443, -77.4742966

14. Saint Marks Apostolic Church Cemetery
Petersville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3521996, -77.6003036

15. Otho Thomas Cemetery
Point of Rocks, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2753600, -77.5051100

16. Park Heights Cemetery
Brunswick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3177900, -77.6138000

17. Saint Josephs Carrollton Manor Cemetery
Buckeystown, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3311005, -77.4633026

18. Union Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Petersville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3477402, -77.6133728

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
Petersville, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3483009, -77.6160965

20. Chunn Ridgley Family Cemetery
Jefferson, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3889800, -77.5184000

21. Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Brunswick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3127200, -77.6244000

22. Al-Firdaus Memorial Gardens
Frederick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3385600, -77.4524000

23. Furnace Mountain Presbyterian Cemetery
Lucketts, Loudoun County, USA
Coordinate: 39.2563896, -77.5430527

24. Old Berlin Cemetery
Brunswick, Frederick County, USA
Coordinate: 39.3144500, -77.6301900