Wood & Torbert Families

Martin Van Buren Simmons

b. circa 19 April 1839, d. 31 March 1907

Martin Van Buren Simmons was born circa 19 April 1839 in Georgia.
John Simmons and Elizabeth (?) appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1850 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Other members of the household included Martin Van Buren Simmons, James Hardyman Simmons, Satsy Ann Simmons, William J. Simmons, Catherine Simmons, Moses Franklin Simmons, David Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons and Jasper N. Simmons. It is not yet known when John Simmons married Elizabeth, or which of the children are hers and which from his earlier marriage.
James Hardyman Simmons and Laura H. McFarland appeared in the US federal census of 1 June 1860 in Athens PO, Claiborne Parish, Louisiana. Other members of the household included Martin Van Buren Simmons, Savannah E. Simmons and John Breckenridge Simmons. Jas H. Simmons was the census enumerator for the area.
He was working on the farm, according to the 1860 census.
He married Mary Elizabeth Bridges, daughter of J. R. Bridges and Sarah Caroline Brooks, circa 1867.
Martin Van Buren Simmons died on 31 March 1907.
His wife Mary Elizabeth Bridges became a widow at his death.
He was interred at Gibsland Cemetery, Bienville Parish, Louisiana.