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     Nancy Simons was born on 6 May 1806 at Newark Valley, Tioga County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Parley Simons and Hopeful Bement.

     Nancy Simons was born on 27 October 1830 at Newark Valley, Tioga County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of Francis Bement Simons and Sarah Rewey. Nancy Simons died in 1879.

     Parley Simons was born on 2 July 1773 at Brooklyn, Windham County, CT, USA. He was the son of Francis Kinlock Simons 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.

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

     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.

     William Simons was born in 1870 at Colony, Delaware County, IA, USA. He was the son of Charles Simons and Jane Dickson.

     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 NY at age 25.¹

     Elizabeth Simpson was born in 1844 at NY, USA. Age 35 at the 1880 census. She married George Stanley Prentiss at NY on 2 December 1868.

     Ella Simpson was born on 30 September 1857 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Ella Simpson married J. W. Whittaker circa 1880 at NY, USA. Ella Simpson died on 4 May 1912 at NY at age 54.

     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 1860 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. The census lists the family as: James Simpson, 29, born NY, farmer; Elizabeth, 20, born NY; Ella, 2, born NY, Lorena, 1, born NY.. He appeared on the census of 1880 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY. 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 NY at age 75.¹

     James Reuben Simpson was born in 1904 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. He was the son of Jay Simpson and Pluma Jellif. James Reuben Simpson died at Roscoe, 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

     Lorin (Lorena) Simpson was born on 22 June 1859 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. She was the daughter of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Lorin (Lorena) Simpson died on 20 March 1864 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, at age 4.

     Lucy Simpson was born in 1779 at MD, USA. She married Larkin Clark. Lucy Simpson died in 1819.

     Martha Elizabeth Simpson was born in 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.

     Richard G. Simpson was born on 4 April 1874 at Sullivan County, NY, USA.¹ He was the son of James Simpson and Elizabeth Gardner. Richard G. Simpson married Nellie Merritt in 1895 at Fallsburgh, Sullivan County, NY, USA. Richard G. 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 De Land, Volusia County, FL, USA, at age 74.¹

     Thelma Avonelle Simpson was born on 24 February 1923 at Flint, Genesee County, MI, USA.^1,2 She married Hugh Miller Hotchkin Sr. at Fremont, Newaygo County, MI, USA, in 1946. 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

     H. L. Sims was born circa 1856. He married Mariah W. Quarles at Bartow County, GA, USA, on 8 July 1882.

     James N. Sims was born on 16 November 1919. He married Caroline H. Hill, daughter of Harold W. Hill and Lena M. Allen, circa 1945. James N. Sims died on 21 February 1994 at age 74.

     Mae H. Sinema was born on 18 January 1896 at NJ, USA.¹ She married William A. 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

     Osa (Asa) Singh was born circa 1886 at India. He married Fay (Fannie) Hotchkin, daughter of Henry W. Hotchkin and Mary Jane Semple, on 24 December 1924 at Lewis County, WA, USA. This marriage calls her Fay Delzell Hotchkin..¹ Osa (Asa) 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 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.

     Viva M. Sinkhorn was born in 1883 at CT, USA. She married Clifford C. Jewell.

     August (Gus) Skinner was born in 1838 at GA, USA. He married Mary E. Edwards at GA circa 1860. August (Gus) 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..

     Belford L. Skinner was born on 29 June 1905 at MT, USA. Age 25 at the 1930 census.¹ He was the son of Jacob W. Skinner and Azalea Van Houten. Belford L. 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 after 1930.

     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 L. 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 L. Skinner and Mary Ivel Hotchkin.

     J. E. Skinner was born in 1865 at GA, USA. According to 1870 Census of Cartersville, Bartow Co, GA. Middle initial looks like Y. He was the son of August (Gus) Skinner and Mary E. Edwards.

     Jacob W. Skinner was born on 11 January 1869 at IA, USA. Age 61 at the 1930 census. He married Azalea Van Houten in 1897 at IA. She was age 19 and he age 27 at marriage.. Jacob W. Skinner appeared on the census of 1930 at Billings, Yellowstone County, MT, USA. 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 age 83.

     Mary M. Skinner was born in 1868 at GA, USA. She was the daughter of August (Gus) Skinner and Mary E. Edwards.