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     Parley Simons was born on 2 July 1773 at Brooklyn, Windham County, CT, USA. He was the son of Francis Kinlock Simonds and Zipporah Cleveland. He married Hopeful Bement at NY, USA, circa 1803. Parley Simons appeared on the census of 1850 at Delaware County, IA, USA. The census lists the family as: Howard Smith, 23, born OH; Elizabeth Smith, 45, born OH; Francis B. Simons, 45, shoemaker, born NY; Charles Simons, 18, born NY; Parley Simons, 78, born Canada.. He died on 10 August 1852 at Colony, Delaware County, IA, USA, at age 79. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Colesburg, Delaware County, IA, USA.

     Reuben Simons was born on 1 March 1759 at Canterbury, Windham County, CT, USA. He was the son of Francis Kinlock Simonds and Zipporah Cleveland. Reuben Simons died in 1760 at Canterbury, Windham County, CT.

     Sarah Elizabeth Simons was born on 8 May 1859 at Colony, Delaware County, IA, USA. She was the daughter of Charles Simons and Jane Dickson. Sarah Elizabeth Simons died on 11 September 1914 at Elgin, Antelope County, NE, USA, at age 55. She was buried at Zion Lutherean West Cemetery, at Petersburg, Boone County, NE, USA.

     William H. Simons was born in 1873 at Colony, Delaware County, IA, USA. He was the son of Charles Simons and Jane Dickson. William H. Simons died on 11 March 1887 at Colesburg, Delaware County, IA, USA. He was buried at Platt Cemetery, at Colesburg, Delaware County, IA, USA.

     Charles W. Simpson was born on 28 March 1862 at NY, USA.¹ He was the son of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Charles W. Simpson died on 11 June 1887 at Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 25.¹ He was buried at Fallsburgh Cemetery, at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Elizabeth Simpson was born in February 1845 at NY, USA. Age 35 at the 1880 census. She married George Stanley Prentiss at NY on 2 December 1868. Elizabeth Simpson died in 1930 at Steuben County, NY, USA. She was buried at Glenview Cemetery, at Pulteney, Steuben County, NY, USA.

     Ellen (Ella) Simpson was born on 30 September 1857 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Ellen (Ella) Simpson married John W. Whittaker circa 1880 at NY, USA. Ellen (Ella) Simpson died on 4 May 1912 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, at age 54. She was buried at Fallsburg Cemetery, at Fallsburg, Licking County, OH, USA.

     James Simpson was born on 28 September 1830 at NY, USA.¹ He married Elizabeth Gardner, daughter of Richard G. Gardner and Sally B. Devine, on 10 December 1856 at Sullivan County, NY, USA.¹ James Simpson appeared on the census of 1880 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: James Simpson, 48, born NY, father born NY, mother born CT; wife Elizabeth, 40, born NY, parents born NY; son C. W., 18, born NY; son Jay, 10, born NY; son Richard, 6, born NY.. He died on 17 July 1906 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, at age 75.¹ He was buried at Fallsburgh Cemetery, at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     James Reuben Simpson was born on 12 February 1905 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. He was the son of Jay Simpson and Pluma Jellif. James Reuben Simpson died on 22 August 1997 at Roscoe, Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 92. He was buried at Woodbourne Reformed Cemetery, at Woodbourne, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Jay Simpson was born on 2 November 1869 at NY, USA.¹ He was the son of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Jay Simpson married Pluma Jellif in 1899 at NY. Married 11 years at the 1910 census.. Jay Simpson appeared on the census of 1910 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: Jay Simpson, 40, married once, 11 years, born NY, parents born NY; wife Pluma, 41, married once 11 years, 2 children, 2 living, born NY, parents born NY; dau Martha, 7, born NY; son James R., 5, born NY.. He died on 5 June 1938 at Liberty, Sullivan County, NY, USA, at age 68.¹ He was buried at Woodbourne Reformed Cemetery, at Woodbourne, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Loren Simpson was born on 21 June 1862 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. He was the son of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Loren Simpson died on 20 March 1864 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, at age 1. He was buried at Fallsburgh Cemetery, at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Lucy Simpson was born in 1779 at MD, USA. She married Larkin Clark on 25 December 1810 at Elbert County, GA, USA. Lucy Simpson died in 1819 at Elberton, Elbert County, GA, USA. She was buried at Bethlehem Cemetery, at Elberton, Elbert County, GA, USA.

     Lucy also had a 1798 marriage to Thomas Welch who diwd in 1804.

     Martha Elizabeth Simpson was born on 18 September 1902 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Jay Simpson and Pluma Jellif. Martha Elizabeth Simpson died on 24 February 1945 at White Plains, Westchester County, NY, USA, at age 42. She was buried at Woodbourne Reformed Cemetery, at Woodbourne, Sullivan County, NY, USA.

     Richard Gardener Simpson was born on 4 April 1874 at Sullivan County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Richard Gardener Simpson married Nellie Keran Merritt in 1895 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. Richard Gardener Simpson appeared on the census of 1900 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY. The census lists the family as: Richard G. Simpson, apr 1874, 36, born NY, parents born NY; wife Nellie, apr 1874, 36, born NY, married 4 years, no children.. He died on 9 May 1948 at DeLand, Volusia County, FL, USA, at age 74.¹ He was buried at Oakdale Cemetery, at DeLand, Volusia County, FL, USA.

     Thelma Avonelle Simpson was born on 24 February 1923 at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA.^1,2 She married Hugh Miller Hotchkin Sr. at IN, USA, on 17 August 1946. Resided in Battle Creek, MI at time of marriage..³ Thelma Avonelle Simpson lived in 2007 at Jackson, Jackson County, MI, USA. Grandson Andrew's obituary gives this location and calls her Avonelle. She died on 10 May 2009 at Marquette, Marquette County, MI, USA, at age 86. OBITUARY

Avonelle S. Hotchkin

MARQUETTE – Avonelle S. Hotchkin, 86, of Marquette, entered eternal life Sunday morning, May 10, 2009, at the Norlite Nursing Center.
Avonelle was born February 24, 1923, in Flint, a daughter of Gael V. and Olive (Jahraus) Simpson. She was raised in Battle Creek, attended the Battle Creek Public Schools, and graduated there. Avonelle then moved to California where she enrolled in drafting courses, attending the University of California Engineering, Science, and Management War Training program, graduating in 1944. She also resided for a time in Seattle, Washington, where she worked on the project that developed the wing of the B-52 bomber at Boeing Aircraft. Returning to Michigan, she met her future husband, Hugh Miller Hotchkin, Sr. Following their marriage, the couple resided in Jackson where they established their home and raised a family. While in Jackson, Avonelle was involved as a Girl Scout leader, Sunday School teacher, and worked in retail sales at several stores. In 1970, Hugh’s job took him to Puerto Rico and the couple resided there until 1978 when they retired to Sarasota, Florida. Avonelle was an accomplished cellist and pianist and, over the years, had taken art courses from many different artists. She was a talented pastel, oil, charcoal, and watercolor artist, as well as, having worked at casting bronze busts. In Sarasota, she had several of her artistic works exhibited in juried shows, volunteered at the Sarasota Art Gallery, and served as a docent for the Sarasota Art Association. Avonelle led a varied and busy life, and sometimes choices had to be made where her talents were concerned. Yielding to her artistic aspirations, she, at one point, turned down an opportunity to play the cello in the Chicago Symphony. In 1994, her husband, Hugh, preceded her in death and in 2005, Avonelle moved to Marquette.
Survivors include her daughter, Cynthia A. Yackel of Marquette; three sons, Hugh Miller (Deanna) Hotchkin Jr of Ionia, William Simpson (Dibet) Hotchkin of Greenville, SC, and Stephen Bryant (Nita) Hotchkin of Cantooket, NH; her grandchildren, John, Matthew, Jason, Mark, Greg, Trevor, Stephanie, and Kyle; great-grandchildren, Macey, Madison, Molly, McKenna, Ella Grace, Will, Matt, and a soon-to-be expected great-grandchild; and a brother, Hugh A. Simpson. In addition to her parents and husband, Avonelle was preceded in death by a grandson, Andrew “Andy” Yackel in 2007.
Friends may call at the Fassbender Funeral Home on Wednesday, May 13, beginning at 5:00 pm. Funeral services will follow at 6:30 pm Wednesday evening in the funeral home with Avonelle’s son, William, officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Smile Train (www.smiletrain.org)..²

     Daughter of Gael Simpson and Olive Johraus.
Called Avonelle in her obituary.

     Henry Luther Sims was born in 1853 at Fannin County, GA, USA. He married Mariah W. Quarles at Bartow County, GA, USA, on 8 July 1882. Henry Luther Sims died on 3 February 1928 at Acworth, Cobb County, GA, USA. He was buried at New Hpe Baptist Church Cemetery, at Acworth, Cobb County, GA, USA.

     Mae H. Sinema was born on 18 January 1896 at NJ, USA.¹ She married William August Heisler, son of Julius Heisler, in 1912 at NJ. According to the 1930 census he was age 21 and she age 16 at marriage.. Mae H. Sinema died in October 1981 at Stockholm, Sussex County, NJ, USA, at age 85.¹

     Assa B. (Osa) Singh was born on 1 December 1887 at India. Date found in Naturlization Records 1795 to 1972. He married Fannie (Fay ) E. Hotchkin, daughter of Henry W. Hotchkin and Mary Jane Semple, on 24 December 1924 at Chehalis, Lewis County, WA, USA. This marriage calls her Fay Delzell Hotchkin.Date is Marriage License date..¹ Assa B. (Osa) Singh appeared on the census of 1930 at Cosmopolis, Grays Harbor County, WA, USA. The census lists the family as: Asa Singh, 40, first married at age 35, born India, parents born India, naturized 1914, speaks Hindu, saw mill laborer; wife Fannie D., 50, born OK, father born MA, mother born PA, land lady Boarding House.. He died on 28 June 1960 at Fresno County, CA, USA, at age 72.²

     Son of Joe Singh.

     He married Angelita Torres at TX, USA, circa 1963.

     Diamantina Singleterry is the daughter of Carlos Singleterry and Angelita Torres. Diamantina Singleterry married Juan Guzman on 4 June 1982 at Cameron County, TX, USA. Texas Marriage Index. She married Donald George LaPress Jr. at San Benito, Cameron County, TX, USA, on 11 April 1998.

     Clara May Sinkhorn was born on 22 May 1877 at MO, USA. She married Frank H. Jewell in 1896. Clara May Sinkhorn died on 6 July 1909 at Los Angeles County, CA, USA, at age 32. She was buried at Pomona Cemetery and Mausoleum, at Pomona, Los Angeles County, CA, USA.

     Name Sinkhorn comes from Dorothy May death records.

     Mary Sixby was born circa 1800. She married Jabez Ensworth Safford, son of Jabez Safford and Azubah Hickson, in 1827 at Quebec, Canada. Quebec Vital Records 1621- 1967.¹ Mary Sixby died in February 1880.

     Joseph Elliott Skidmore was born on 17 March 1926 at Omaha, Douglas County, NE, USA.¹ He was the son of Joseph Frederick Skidmore. Joseph Elliott Skidmore died on 19 September 2003 at Lakewood, Pierce County, WA, USA, at age 77.^2,3

     Joseph Frederick Skidmore was born on 29 August 1904 at Cheyenne, Laramie County, WY, USA.¹ He married Alice Edith Hotchkin, daughter of William Miller Hotchkin and Elfrieda Schick, in 1949 at WA, USA. Joseph Frederick Skidmore died on 20 April 1998 at Walla Walla, Walla Walla County, WA, USA, at age 93.¹

     Augustus (Gus) Asbury Skinner was born on 26 March 1835 at Morgan County, GA, USA. He married Mary (Mollie) Elizabeth Edwards at Cass County, GA, USA, on 7 January 1858.¹ Augustus (Gus) Asbury Skinner appeared on the census of 1870 at Cartersville, Bartow County, GA, USA. The census lists the family as: August Skinner, 32, born GA, retired (can't read what); wife Mary E., 27, born GA; son William A., 8, born GA; son John Y. ?, 4, born GA; daughter Mary M., 1, born GA; Sarah A. E. Edwards, 52, born GA; Sarah M. Edwards, 24, born GA.. He died on 30 April 1881 at Cartersville, Bartow County, GA, at age 46. Death of Mr. A. A. Skinner.

We regret to announce in this issue of The Express the death of Mr. A. A. Skinner, which event occurred at his residence last Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several months. The deceased was too well known in this community for us to say anything that would add to his memory, as he became a resident of this place in 1854, when it was but a small village, and has been identified with its business interests for a quarter of a century. He was born in Morgan county March 26th, 1834, and was therefore but a little over 47 years old, and has been a leading member of this church ever since the war and was a steward at the time of his death. He leaves four children, three boys and a girl, besides other relatives, to mourn his loss, his wife having preceded him some 6 or 7 years. As a business man he was known as strict, honest and attentive; as a friend, one who could be relied on in any emergency; as a neighbor, kind and obliging; as a father and husband, devoted to the interests of his loved ones; and he was as strict in religious matters as in secular. Truly, it may be said of him that "whatsoever his hands found to do, he did it with his might." He will be missed in the business, social and religious world. His remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery at 5 o'clock, p.m., Sunday, services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. J. Jarrell, assisted by Rev. Theo E. Smith, of the Presbyterian church, and were followed by a large concourse of people as was ever assembled in Cartersville on any similar occasion. Peace to his ashes.. He was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery, at Cartersville, Bartow County, GA, USA.

     QM Sergeant
Company S, 22 GA Infantry, CSA
Surrendered at Appomattox, VA 4/9/1865

Shown in 1870 Census (Bartow Co.) with wife Mary E. (27FW), sons William A.(8MW), John Y.(4MW), and dau. Mary M.(1FW).

Death of Mr. A. A. Skinner.

We regret to announce in this issue of The Express the death of Mr. A. A. Skinner, which event occurred at his residence last Saturday evening at 6 o'clock, after an illness of several months. The deceased was too well known in this community for us to say anything that would add to his memory, as he became a resident of this place in 1854, when it was but a small village, and has been identified with its business interests for a quarter of a century. He was born in Morgan county March 26th, 1834, and was therefore but a little over 47 years old, and has been a leading member of this church ever since the war and was a steward at the time of his death. He leaves four children, three boys and a girl, besides other relatives, to mourn his loss, his wife having preceded him some 6 or 7 years. As a business man he was known as strict, honest and attentive; as a friend, one who could be relied on in any emergency; as a neighbor, kind and obliging; as a father and husband, devoted to the interests of his loved ones; and he was as strict in religious matters as in secular. Truly, it may be said of him that "whatsoever his hands found to do, he did it with his might." He will be missed in the business, social and religious world. His remains were interred in Oak Hill cemetery at 5 o'clock, p.m., Sunday, services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. A. J. Jarrell, assisted by Rev. Theo E. Smith, of the Presbyterian church, and were followed by a large concourse of people as was ever assembled in Cartersville on any similar occasion. Peace to his ashes.

Administrator's Sale.
Georgia – Bartow County.

Agreeably to an order of the court of ordinary of Bartow county, Georgia, will be sold at public outcry before the court house door of said county, on the first Tuesday in October, 1888, within the legal hours of sale, the following property, to wit:

The undivided one half interest in the one story brick store house and lot formerly known as the A. A. Skinner & Co. store. Said store fronting 25 feet, more or less, on Main street on the north, and lot running back south 200 feet, more or less.

Sold as the property of estate of A. A. Skinner, late of said county, deceased, for division. Terms one-half cash, balance in six months with interest at eight percent per annum.

Jno. H. Wikle
Adm'r estate A. A. Skinner, dec'd.

     Belford Leroy Skinner was born on 29 June 1905 at MT, USA. Age 25 at the 1930 census.¹ He was the son of Jacob Ulysses Skinner and Azalea Van Houten. Belford Leroy Skinner appeared on the census of 1920 at School Dist 5, Yellowstone County, MT, USA. The census lists the family as: Jacob N. Skinner, 51, born IA, father born Canada, mother born IL, farmer; wife Azelea, 42, born IA, father born NY, mother born PA; son Belford L., 14, born Mt; son Theodore, 12, born WA.. He married Mary Ivel Hotchkin at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA, on 27 June 1940. Montana County Marriages 1865 - 1950..

     An article in the ST Joseph MI Herald Press dated Monday Jan 22, 1945 said that James E. Hotchkin was leaving today for an extended vist with the B. L. Skinner's of Vancouver, WA. The article said tha Mrs Skinner was his neice and that he had been living for the past two years with his sister and brother-in-law Eugne Denslow in Benton Harbor.²
Belford Leroy Skinner died on 20 June 1990 at Quartzsite, La Paz County, AZ, USA, at age 84.¹ He was buried at Quartzsite (Hi Jolly) Cemetery, at Quartzsite, La Paz County, AZ, USA.

     Connie Jean Skinner is the daughter of Belford Leroy Skinner and Mary Ivel Hotchkin.

     Glayds Skinner was born in January 1897 at MT, USA. She was the daughter of Jacob Ulysses Skinner and Azalea Van Houten. Glayds Skinner died on 29 September 1916 at MT at age 19. She was buried at Mountview Cemetery, at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA.

     Jacob Ulysses Skinner was born on 11 January 1869 at Hamburg, Fremont County, IA, USA. Age 61 at the 1930 census. He married Azalea Van Houten on 24 March 1896 at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA. She was age 19 and he age 27 at marriage.. Jacob Ulysses Skinner appeared on the census of 1930 at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT. The census lists the family as: Jacob W. Skinner, 61, married at 27, born IA, father born Canada, mother born OH; wife Azalea, 53, married at 19, born IA, parents born IA; son Belford L., 25, born MT; son Theordore, 22, born WA.. He died on 23 June 1952 at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, at age 83. He was buried at Mountview Cemetery, at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA.

     James Edward Skinner was born on 2 May 1902 at MT, USA.¹ He was the son of Jacob Ulysses Skinner and Azalea Van Houten. James Edward Skinner died on 21 December 1962 at Renton, King County, WA, USA, at age 60. He was buried at Mountview Cemetery, at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA.