BIO: John Simmons, Cumberland County, PA

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History of Cumberland and Adams Counties, Pennsylvania.
Containing History of the Counties, Their Townships, Towns, Villages, 
Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc.; Portraits of Early Settlers and 
Prominent Men; Biographies; History of Pennsylvania; Statistical and 
Miscellaneous Matter, Etc., Etc.  Illustrated.  Chicago: Warner, Beers 
& Co., 1886.
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                                PART II.

             HISTORY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA.

                              CHAPTER LVI.

                        SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP.

543  SILVER SPRING TOWNSHIP.

  JOHN SIMMONS, farmer, P. O. Hogestown.  The Simmons family originated 
in Germany, and immigrated to this country at an early date.  George 
Simmons, a farmer by occupation and the father of John, was born near 
the line of Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, Penn.  He married Miss 
Elizabeth Eckert, daughter of John Eckert, of the same locality.  To 
them were born six children:  Catherine, John, Jacob, George, Samuel 
and Elizabeth.  About 1824, the father moved to and settled in this 
county.  He was a Republican in political opinions; a hardworking and 
upright man.  John Simmons, our subject, was brought to this county by 
his parents when he was a child.  He grew up on the farm, and received 
a common school education.  In 1851 he went to Illinois, but did not 
remain long.  He married Miss Sarah Stine, daughter of Frederick and 
Elizabeth (Croll) Stine, of Dauphin County.  This union was blessed 
with three children:  J. W., John F. and Sarah E.  His wife died, and 
Mr. Simmons then married her sister, Miss Mary Stine, who has borne him 
two children:  Samuel and Emma C.  In 1856, Mr. Simmons moved to his 
present residence in this township.  In political opinions he is a 
Republican.  He is considered a reliable and upright man.