Everett Chambers Simkins

b. 14 November 1878, d. 30 March 1950
  • Everett Chambers Simkins was born on 14 November 1878 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, twin of Edward.
  • James Nelson Simkins and Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1880 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at 389 Elk Street. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins, Helen May Simkins and Edward Nelson Simkins. Also in the household was one female servant.
  • James Nelson Simkins and Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the New York state census of 16 February 1892 in Niagara, Niagara County, New York. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins, Edward Nelson Simkins, Helen May Simkins and Julia Simkins.
  • James Nelson Simkins and Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1900 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, at 554 Fifth Street. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins, Helen May Simkins, Edward Nelson Simkins and Julia Simkins.
  • He was a civil engineer, according to the 1900 census.
  • Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the US federal census of 15 April 1910 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 554 Fifth Street. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins, Julia Simkins.
  • He was employed as a timekeeper by an electric company, according to the 1910 census.
  • The following appeared on 6 October 1911 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mr. Everett Simkins, who has been connected with the "Honkiss Construction company" on a contract in this city for the past year, has accepted a position with the same firm in Detroit, and has left to take up work in that city.
  • Everett Chambers Simkins registered for the draft on 12 September 1918 in Niagara County, New York, while living at 554 Fifth Street in Niagara Falls, and employed there as an employment clerk by "Electric Carbon Co." (likely The Carborundum Company) on Buffalo Avenue.
  • Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the US federal census of 1 January 1920 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 554 Fifth Street. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins. Also in the household were three lodgers.
  • He was employed as a bookkeeper, according to the 1920 census.
  • Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1930 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 554 Fifth Street. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins, Edward Nelson Simkins. Also in he household were three lodgers.
  • He was employed in a clerical position by an aluminum manufacturer, according to the 1930 census.
  • Frances Elizabeth Poyfair appeared in the US federal census of 1 April 1940 in Niagara Falls, New York, at 554 Fifth Street. Other members of the household included Everett Chambers Simkins, Edward Nelson Simkins.
  • He was proprietor of a collection agency, according to the 1940 census.
  • The following appeared on 15 June 1948 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Mrs. Frances Simkins Green, 95, one of this city's oldest residents and prominent in church and social work for a number of years, died today at her home, 554 Fifth street.
         Born at Lockport, Mrs. Green had been a resident of this city for the last 59 years.
         Her first husband was the late Rev. J. N. Simkins, who was pastor of St. Paul's Methodist church. He died in 1924 [sic] and in 1928 [sic] she married the late Dr. S. S. Green.
         Until recent years, Mrs. Green maintained an active interest in church affairs. She was a former president of the Women's Missionary society at St. Paul's church, and at one time was organist at the church.
         Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Peter Kain, Philadelphia, Pa; two sons, Everett C. and Edward N. Simkins, both of this city; five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
         The Rev. John A. Redmond will conduct funeral services at the home on Thursday at 2 p.m. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Friends may pay their respects after noon tomorrow.
  • The following appeared in the Lockport Union-Sun & Journal: Official Record, Niagara County Clerk's Office, Oct. 6th, 1948. Deeds . . . Edward Nelson Simkins and Everett Chambers Simkins to Barney and Gertrude Lane, Niagara Falls.
  • Everett Chambers Simkins died on 30 March 1950 at age 71 in Buffalo, Erie County, New York, at Roswell Park Memorial Institute.
  • He was interred at Oakwood Cemetery, Buffalo, Erie County, New York.
  • The following appeared on 31 March 1950 in the Niagara Falls Gazette: Services for Everett C. Simkins, 71, a former resident of this city for 65 years, will be held at the Gridley Funeral home at 2:30 p. m. tomorrow.
         Mr. Simkins died late yesterday at the Roswell clinic, Buffalo, following a long illness.
         A former employe of the Aluminum Company of America here, Mr. Simkins was a member of Niagara Frontier Lodge 132, F and AM, and Lodge 200, Royal Arch Masons. He was born in Buffalo and spent the last three years of his life in that city.
         Surviving are a brother, Edward N. Simkins, and a sister, Mrs. Peter S. Kain, both of this city.
         The Rev. John A. Redmond will conduct the services.
         Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery.
  • A single grave marker identifies the graves of James Nelson Simkins and Frances Elizabeth Poyfair and Everett Chambers Simkins.
  • Last Edited: 24 Jul 2013