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Horace Simmons

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Birth	:	17 Jul 1799 Middletown, Middlesex County, Connecticut, USA
Death	:	12 Apr 1894 Union City, Branch County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	St. Michael's Burial Ground, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England
Coordinate	:	51.3838810, -2.3594090
Description	:	A gravestone was not located for this man, however "The History of Branch County", printed in 1906, shows this information: The following lines are part of a sketch which was printed in one of the local papers at the time of the father's (of Reuben Simmons) death: "In the death of Horace Simmons Union City and this township loses its oldest citizen. He was born on the 17th of July, 1799, and died on the 12th day of April 1894, making him but a little less than ninety-five years of age. What a wonderful transformation he has... Read More	A gravestone was not located for this man, however "The History of Branch County", printed in 1906, shows this information: The following lines are part of a sketch which was printed in one of the local papers at the time of the father's (of Reuben Simmons) death: "In the death of Horace Simmons Union City and this township loses its oldest citizen. He was born on the 17th of July, 1799, and died on the 12th day of April 1894, making him but a little less than ninety-five years of age. What a wonderful transformation he has witnessed in this country since he came into being. He was only five years younger than the Constitution of the United States, under which the country has so rapidly and wonderfully developed. He lived before the age of railroads and steamboats, and when Fulton was steaming his strange looking craft up the Hudson he was a lad of eight years. he was born in Middletown, Connecticut, and at the aged of seventeen removed with his parents to Lake county, Ohio, about twenty-two Miles from Cleveland, In that new county he prepared and laid the foundation for a competence for his declining years. In 1824 he was united in marriage to Miss Philena Ford, and together they wended their way way along the pathway of life until 1884, when she sickened and died. To them seven children were born, four of whom still survive: Mrs F Pratt, of South Lyons, Michigan; Mrs A P Hodge, of Unionville, Ohio; Mrs N C Taylor, of Elmira, Michigan; and R M Simmons, of this place, with whom the later years of his life were spent, and at whose he died. He lived in Lake County, Ohio, fifty-eight years, and then sold his posessions and came to Union City. When he went to his new home in the west Cleveland, his market place, was an insignificant little village, entirely devoid of everything to make it of interest to everyone. Its harbor had been mapped out and its streets appeared only on paper. When he left it was one of the most beautiful cities on the western continent. In his religious belief he was a Methodist, and for more than 70 years was a member of the church. He was zealous in his faith, and during his lifetime did much to contribute to the advancement of the organization. When a sufficient number of families been gathered in the wilderness he was instrumental in the organization of a Methodist Church, and for half a century or more was an honored class leader in that body. His political affiliations were with the Whig party, but upon the organization of the Republican Party he promptly gave his adherence to it. All though the dark times when fears were expressed that if certain measures were adopted looing to the circumscribing of slavery within the bounds where it then existed the Union would be dismembered he never wavered. He believed tin the Union and had implicit faith that He who presides over the distinies of nations would bring this one out from under the dark shadow purified and beautified by the trials through which it must ultimately pass. He lived for many years to see the fruition of his hopes, a country redeemed and its people both north and south acknowledging the baneful influences that slavery brings. The funeral services were held at the home of his son, where he died on Friday, being conducted by Rev. G C Draper,pastor of the Methodist Church, and by Rev. H S Mills, pastor of the Congregational Church, both of whom paid glowing tributes to the memory of the diceased. The remains were then conveyed to their last resting place in Riverside cemetery. A good citizen, a faithful husband, a loving father, a true friend has gone to the eternal city, where the good and the true only will bask in the light and presence of the Eternal One."

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Where is Horace Simmons's memorial?
Horace Simmons's memorial is located at: St. Michael's Burial Ground, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset Unitary Authority, England.
When did Horace Simmons death?
Horace Simmons death on 12 Apr 1894 in Union City, Branch County, Michigan, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Horace Simmons's memorial?
Latitude: 51.3838810
Longitude: -2.3594090

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Philena Ford Simmons

(1807 - 1884)

Siblings

Children

Reuben Marsden Simmons

(1833 - 1908)

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Coordinate: 51.3838810, -2.3594090

2. Ss Michael & Paul Churchyard
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