1882: Article dated 17 May 1882 from the Edgefield Chronicle regarding the death of Limus Simmons’ wife:
“A Sudden Death
The wife of Limus Simmons, who lives near the village, was found dead in her bed last Sunday morning. Her death was first discovered by the cries of her little infant which she held in her cold arms. Simmons is a colored Baptist Minister and an ex-member of the legislature. A post mortem examination was held Sunday afternoon and the jury of inquest found a verdict according to the facts.”
1882: Article dated 17 May 1882 from the Edgefield Chronicle regarding the death of Limus Simmons’ wife:
“A Sudden Death
The wife of Limus Simmons, who lives near the village, was found dead in her bed last Sunday morning. Her death was first discovered by the cries of her little infant which she held in her cold arms. Simmons is a colored Baptist Minister and an ex-member of the legislature. A post mortem examination was held Sunday afternoon and the jury of inquest found a verdict according to the facts.”
Inscription
IN MEMORY
of
ADELINE
Wife of
REV. L. SIMMONS
Born Oct 24th 1839
Died May 14th 1882
She was a consistent member of
the Baptist Church for 25 years:
also
for 3 years a member of the Social
Benevolent Society.
Family Members
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