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Philena Ford Simmons

Birth	:	6 Aug 1807 Plainfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA
Death	:	21 May 1884 Branch County, Michigan, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Union City, Branch County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0734200, -85.1351700
Description	:	A stone was not found for this lady, however "The History of Branch County" 1906, provides this information: The following was written in memory of the loving wife and mother: "Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 21, 1884, Mrs Horace Simmons, aged seventy-six years, nine months and fifteen days. Philena Ford was born in Plainfield, Massachusetts, August 6, 1807. While a child her parents removed to Ohio, settling in Madison, Lake county. Here in 1825 she was married to Horace Simmons, with whom she lived for nearly sixty years until death separated... Read More	A stone was not found for this lady, however "The History of Branch County" 1906, provides this information: The following was written in memory of the loving wife and mother: "Entered into rest on Wednesday, May 21, 1884, Mrs Horace Simmons, aged seventy-six years, nine months and fifteen days. Philena Ford was born in Plainfield, Massachusetts, August 6, 1807. While a child her parents removed to Ohio, settling in Madison, Lake county. Here in 1825 she was married to Horace Simmons, with whom she lived for nearly sixty years until death separated them, leaving Father Simmons to journey alone until the glad reunion. About two years after their marriage both were converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal church, of which they have been faithful members ever since. Their house has been an 'Interant's Lodge' and until the infirmities of age shut her away from active life she was constantly in the prosperity of our town. Her religious hope did not decline as bodily strength failed. To her pastor she often spoke cheerfully of the present, and yet lovingly of that future toward which her faith looked. Almost her last words on earth were about the rest into which she has entered. 'She rests from her labors, and her works do follow her.'"

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Philena Ford Simmons's memorial?
Philena Ford Simmons's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Union City, Branch County, USA.
When did Philena Ford Simmons death?
Philena Ford Simmons death on 21 May 1884 in Branch County, Michigan, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Philena Ford Simmons's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0734200
Longitude: -85.1351700

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Horace Simmons

(1799 - 1894)

Siblings

Col. Elijah Ford

(1789 - 1855)

Amy Ford Pool

(1796 - 1868)

Charlotte Ford Young

(1801 - 1866)

Children

Reuben Marsden Simmons

(1833 - 1908)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Union City, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0734200, -85.1351700

2. Burlington Township Cemetery
Burlington, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1013889, -85.0905560

3. Old Burlington Cemetery
Burlington, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1059360, -85.0833820

4. Old Burg Cemetery
Athens, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0916660, -85.2208330

5. Abscota Cemetery
Burlington, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1452770, -85.1583330

6. Barrington Cemetery
Burlington, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1461110, -85.1091660

7. Windfall Cemetery
Tekonsha, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1018829, -85.0320358

8. Burr Oak Cemetery
Athens, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0844002, -85.2461014

9. Walker Cemetery
Athens, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1352770, -85.2119440

10. North Sherwood Cemetery
Sherwood, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0611000, -85.2481003

11. West Girard Cemetery
Girard, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0203018, -85.0393982

12. Sherwood Cemetery
Sherwood, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0066660, -85.2386110

13. Indian Cemetery
Athens, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1126140, -85.2647750

14. Stimpson Cemetery
Athens, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1380000, -85.2520000

15. Mather-Voyce Cemetery
East Leroy, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1736110, -85.1986110

16. Evergreen Cemetery
Girard Township, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0217018, -84.9989014

17. Riverside Cemetery
Tekonsha, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0881004, -84.9822006

18. Lutheran Cemetery
Marshall, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1671480, -85.0405060

19. Blossom Road Cemetery
Sherwood Township, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0160380, -85.2737760

20. North Athens Cemetery
Athens, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1507420, -85.2557810

21. Factoryville Cemetery
Factoryville, St. Joseph County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0505560, -85.3069460

22. Newton Township Cemetery
Marshall, Calhoun County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2031780, -85.1229720

23. Hurley Cemetery
Coldwater, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9562990, -85.0467110

24. Tripp Cemetery
Batavia, Branch County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9425000, -85.0694440