McCagia Simmons

McCagia Simmons - and his wife Charlotte (Hayes) Simmons, were born free. He is a native of North Carolina, born August 8, 1839, and her birth took place in Logan county, Ohio, January 14, 1842. They were married in the same county, August 1, 1859, and their family of ten children, all living, are as follows: William D., born April 22, 1860; George H. B., January 27, 1862; Mary A., February 27, 1864; Joseph J., July 27, 1866; James A., August 27, 1868; John H., November 14, 1870; Narcissus, November 5, 1872; Amanda J., January 15, 1874; Margaret E. J., November 14, 1877; Watson M., February 28, 1880. Brinkley Simmons, born November 13, 1813, and Narcissus (Artis) Simmons, born October 12, 1820, are the parents of McCagia; the father is deceased; the mother is living in this township. The parents of Mrs. Simmons’ were William and Mary (Roberts) Hayes; her mother died in Logan county, Ohio, where her father still resides. McCagia’s only brother, Roland Green, was born December 20, 1837. Mr. Simmons fought against the rebels in the late war, a member of the 15th Regiment Ohio Volunteer Infantry. When he came to this county he first settled on Middle Creek and then moved where he is now living. He has forty acres of land, fourteen acres of wheat. His wife has for several years been a member of the Baptist Church. Address, Timberville, Paulding county, Ohio.