In 1861 John Simons, aged 34, born in Hayle Cornwall, unmarried, clerk to a merchant, was lodging in Porthleven, Sithney with the Mayne family.
In 1871 John Simons, aged 43, born in Phillack, Mang. Harboru. Comp., and wife M. A. D., aged 38, born in Shoreham Sussex, were living in Sithney Cornwall. With them were son Earnest J. M. (2) of Sithney, mother-in-law Elizabeth Mayne (78) of Wendron, sister-in-law Elizabeth Mayne (41) of Bawdsey Sussex.
In April 1878 John Simons of Porthleven Cornwall, accountant, was granted Administration of his late father's personal estate.
In 1881 John Simons, aged 53, born in Phillack, harbour master, and wife Mary A. D. Simons, aged 48, born in Shoreham Sussex, were living in Sithney. Present were children: Cecil R. M. (9) of Porthleven, Hedley W. M. (7) of Porthleven, sister-in-law Elizabeth Mayne (51) of Oxford Haven Suffolk, housekeeper
In 1891 John Simons, aged 63, born in Phillack, merchant's agent, and wife Mary A. (58) of Shoreham Sussex, were living in Porthleven. With them was sister-in-law Elizabeth Mayne (61) of Bawdsey Suffolk.
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John Simons of Porthleven died aged 64 years (burial record).
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THE DEATH of MR. JOHN SIMONS, of PORTHLEVEN, is regretted by all who knew him. He died last week a martyr to indigestion at the age of 65. Mr. Simons was harbour master and manager of Messrs. Harvey and Co's, Porthleven branch, having been associated with the company at Hayle and Camborne previously. He leaves a widow and two sons to mourn his loss. The funeral, which took place on Saturday at Porthleven Cemetery, was largely attended. The employees of the firm, some of whom had served under the deceased for upwards of thirty years, headed the procession carrying beautiful wreaths of flowers which were sent as last tokens of respect and friendship from numerous friends.
Royal Cornwall Gazette, 27 Oct 1892, p. 7
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John Simons of Porthleven Sithney Cornwall, harbour master and accountant, died 19 October 1892. Probate Bodmin 8 November to Mary Ann Davey Simons, widow. Effects £3932 14s. 3
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