Bucks County PA Archives Biographies.....Simons, Jacob
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Source: History of Bucks County, Pennsylvania; edited by 
J.H. Battle; A. Warner & Co.; 1887
Bristol Township


JACOB SIMONS deceased, was born in Philadelphia, September 
20, 1821, and was a son of Jacob Simons and of German 
origin.  He received his education in Philadelphia, and 
engaged as a salesman for a number of years.  He also worked 
at gardening, and in 1866 bought a farm adjoining the 
corporation of Bristol, and embarked in the business of 
gardening, which he carried on until his death, which 
occurred in 1884.  He was noted for his honesty and manly 
dealings.  He was a successful gardener and had many friends 
in Philadelphia and Bristol.  In politics he was a 
republican. He was married in 1854 to Mary, daughter of John 
and Hannah (Adams) Young.  Her parents were Germans.  Their 
children are:  Jacob, who is a farmer, John, Henry, William, 
and Mary.  Since the death of their father, the boys have 
taken charge of the farm and are doing well.  The children 
are all at home.