John Richard Semmens
(Abt 1821-)
Ann Martin
(Abt 1821-)
Hugh Bonds of Camborne
(1822-1866)
Ann Bennetts
(1828-1890)
Alfred James Simmons of Camborne
(Abt 1855-1918)
Mary Bonds
(Abt 1856-1926)
Alfred James Simmons of Beacon
(1886-1962)

 

Family Links

Spouses/Children:
Mary Ursula Matthews

  • Iris Mary Simmons
  • William James Simmons

Alfred James Simmons of Beacon

  • Born: 29 Jul 1886, Bolenowe, Camborne, Cornwall 1
  • Married: 24 Apr 1909, Treslothan by Camborne, Cornwall 2
  • Died: 25 Jul 1962, 35 Cadogan Rd., Beacon, Camborne, Cornwall 3 4

  Research Notes:

Family name also spelled SEMMENS.

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In 1901 Alfred J. Simmons, aged 14, born in Camborne Cornwall, general carrier, was with his parents in Bolenowe, Camborne, Cornwall.

In 1911 Alfred James Simmons, aged 24, born in Camborne, blacksmith, and wife of 2 years Mary Ursula Simmons, aged 26, born in Camborne (mother of 2 children), were living at Croft Common, Troon, Camborne. With them were children (born in Camborne) Iris Mary (1) and William James (3 months).

In 1921 Alfred J. Simmons, aged 34, born in Camborne, tin zinc blacksmith, and wife Mary U. Simmons, aged 36 years 8 months, born in Camborne, house duties, were living in Bolenowe, Troon, Camborne. With them were children (born in Camborne) Iris M. (11y 8m) and William J. (10y 5m).

In the 1939 Register Alfred J. Simmons (b. 29 Jul 1886), pneumatic tool sand . . . . . . . operator, mining machine, and wife Mary U. Simmons (b. 17 Oct 1884), unpaid domestic duties, were at 31 Cadogan Road, Camborne.

In March 1954 Alfred James Simmons, retired blacksmith, was granted Administration of his late wife's personal effects.

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Alfred James Simmons died aged 75 years. 3

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Alfred James Simmons of 35 Cadogan Road Beacon Camborne Cornwall died 25 July 1962. Administration Bodmin 12 September to William James Simmons, engineer fitter and turner. Effects £963 9s. 11d. 4

  Marriage Information:

Alfred married Mary Ursula Matthews, daughter of William Matthews and Susan Bosanko, on 24 Apr 1909 in Treslothan by Camborne, Cornwall. (Mary Ursula Matthews was born on 17 Oct 1884 in Camborne, Cornwall and died on 4 Sep 1953 at 31 Cadogan Rd., Beacon, Camborne, Cornwall, aged 68 years.)

  Marriage Notes:

SIMMONS—MATTHEWS.—April 24, at Treslothan Church, A. Simmons to N.* Matthews, both of Bolenowe.

The Cornish Telegraph, Thursday, 6 May 1909, p. 5

* i.e. M. (for Mary)

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Wedding—Simmons—Matthews.

A pretty wedding took place on Saturday at Treslothan Church when Miss U. Matthews, of Bolenowe was married to Mr. Albert* Simmons, eldest son of Mr. J. Simmons, of Bolenowe. The Rev. Mr. Hawker officiated. The bride, who was given away by Mr. Thomas Matthews, her brother, wore a charming costume of cream, trimmed in satin, with a cream crinoline hat. Mr. Brokenshire acted as best man. The brides-maids, were Mrs. J. Brokenshire, and Misses Simmons, who were attired in brown costumes with hats to match. After the ceremony breakfast was served at the home of the bride. Subsequently the happy couple left for Penzance to spend their honeymoon. In the evening about 40 guests sat down to supper. Mr. and Mrs. Simmons were the recipients of many presents.

Cornubian and Redruth Times, Thursday, 29 Apr 1909, p. 5

* i.e. Alfred

Sources


1 England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008, Redruth district, 3rd quarter, vol. 5c, p. 232 (family name spelled SEMMENS.).

2 England and Wales Marriage Registration Index, 1837-2005, Redruth district, 2nd quarter, vol. 5c, p. 351.

3 England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007, Redruth district, 3rd quarter, vol. 7a, p. 108 (family name spelled SIMMONS.).

4 England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, 1962, p. 329.


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