In 1841 Keturah Symons, aged about 50, born in the county, and husband Willm. Symons, aged about 50, copper mine agent, were in Trevabyn, St. Hilary, Cornwall. With them were children Sarah (20), William (20), copper miner, Jane (20), James (15), copper miner, Joseph (15), and Caroline (10).
At the time of the 1850 U.S. Federal Census Keturah Symons, aged 60, born in England, and husband William Symons, aged 62, born in England, miner, were in Roane, Tennessee. With them were children (born in England) James (28), . . . . . . . assayer, Sarah (32), Jane (26), Josep (25).
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IN MEMORY OF
KETURAL VIVIAN SYMONS
the beloved wife of William Symons
Born in Cornwall, England,
Sept: 23, 1789
Departed this life in the full triumph of faith
May 12, 1854
Gravestone Inscription 2
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In 1870 son James Symons, aged 48, born in England, deals in family, was in living in Lexington, Davidson, North Carolina. With him were his siblings (born in England) Sallie Symons (51), deals in family, Jennie Symons (49), deals in family, Thomas Symons (46), clerk in stock, and Amanda (35) of North Carolina, keeping house, as well as Amelia Symons (16) of North Carolina, at school, Cary Symons of North Carolina, 13, Joseph Symons (8) and Adda Symons (4), both born in North Carolina.
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