January 16, 1936
MRS. JOHN B. SIMMS - Pioneer of New Helena Area
The community at Anselmo was saddened on Saturday morning to learn that Mrs. Jennie Simms, a pioneer resident of New Helena, had passed away at her home near New Helena. She had been in poor health for the past several years and gradually failed until death claimed her Saturday morning.
Funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon by Rev. G. C. Robberson, Methodist Minister of Broken Bow. Mrs. John Bowley, Mrs. Walter Curtis and Robert Klatt sang beautiful hymns and interment was made in the Gates Cemetery.
nee Jennie H. Parker, daughter of John and Mary Parker, she was born at Albany, New York on August 4, 1863. She was aged 72 years, 5 months and 12 days. During the last few years in which she has been a patient sufferer, she has been tenderly cared for by her son John and members of his family. Death came suddenly with only this beloved son and his wife and children at her side.
Jennie and her twin brother who died in infancy, were the youngest of five children and the only children of Mr. and Mrs. Parker to be born in the United States. Two other brothers, George and John Parker also peceded her in death. Only one of the children, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa survives.
While she was still very young, Mr. and Mrs. Parker with their family moved from New York to Illinois, and in 1872, they moved from Illinois to Glad Brock [sic], Iowa, where Jennie grew to womanhood. She was an efficient and loving daughter, giving her father so much assistance in the management of his farm that, after her marriage, he felt her loss so greatly that he gave up farming and returned to his native land, England.
At the age of 22, she was united in marriage to John B. Simms of Herman, Iowa. To this union, five children were born. Mr. Simms died August 28, 1896 of typhoid fever, just 9 days after a little five year old daughter, Gertrude Winifred had died with diphtheria. Friends of Mrs. Simms often recall how bravely she bore the shock of this double blow and with unfaltering courage took up the task of being both father and mother to her children.
The experience Mrs. Simms had had with her father in conducting a farm was very helpful to her here after the death of her hsband, for upon her fell the management and cultivation of one of the best farms in Victoria valley. By the exercise of industry and business ability, both of which were outstanding qualities of her character, she was able to improve her land and support her children until they were grown. On the farm to which came as a bride, she spent 10 years of happy married life and 40 years of widowhood and took active part in the conduct of its affairs until the last few years.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs. Grace Cozad of Wood Lake, Nebraska, Mrs. Jennie Gracey of Broken Bow, Nebraska and Mrs. Pansy Ross of Grand Island, Nebraska, one son, John B. Simms of New Helena, Nebraska, 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa, the many relatives of her deceased husband and the hosts of friends she has made during her 50 years of residence in Victoria Valley. Mrs. Ross could not be present on account of illness.
Mrs. Simms was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and lived a consistent Christian life. One by one, the pioneers who made this country a worthy part of a great commonweath [sic] have been called home. Mrs. Simms was one of the younger pioneers, but she did not escape from the hardships of the pioneer life.
(Custer County Historical Society files)
MRS. JOHN B. SIMMS - Pioneer of New Helena Area
The community at Anselmo was saddened on Saturday morning to learn that Mrs. Jennie Simms, a pioneer resident of New Helena, had passed away at her home near New Helena. She had been in poor health for the past several years and gradually failed until death claimed her Saturday morning.
Funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon by Rev. G. C. Robberson, Methodist Minister of Broken Bow. Mrs. John Bowley, Mrs. Walter Curtis and Robert Klatt sang beautiful hymns and interment was made in the Gates Cemetery.
nee Jennie H. Parker, daughter of John and Mary Parker, she was born at Albany, New York on August 4, 1863. She was aged 72 years, 5 months and 12 days. During the last few years in which she has been a patient sufferer, she has been tenderly cared for by her son John and members of his family. Death came suddenly with only this beloved son and his wife and children at her side.
Jennie and her twin brother who died in infancy, were the youngest of five children and the only children of Mr. and Mrs. Parker to be born in the United States. Two other brothers, George and John Parker also peceded her in death. Only one of the children, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa survives.
While she was still very young, Mr. and Mrs. Parker with their family moved from New York to Illinois, and in 1872, they moved from Illinois to Glad Brock [sic], Iowa, where Jennie grew to womanhood. She was an efficient and loving daughter, giving her father so much assistance in the management of his farm that, after her marriage, he felt her loss so greatly that he gave up farming and returned to his native land, England.
At the age of 22, she was united in marriage to John B. Simms of Herman, Iowa. To this union, five children were born. Mr. Simms died August 28, 1896 of typhoid fever, just 9 days after a little five year old daughter, Gertrude Winifred had died with diphtheria. Friends of Mrs. Simms often recall how bravely she bore the shock of this double blow and with unfaltering courage took up the task of being both father and mother to her children.
The experience Mrs. Simms had had with her father in conducting a farm was very helpful to her here after the death of her hsband, for upon her fell the management and cultivation of one of the best farms in Victoria valley. By the exercise of industry and business ability, both of which were outstanding qualities of her character, she was able to improve her land and support her children until they were grown. On the farm to which came as a bride, she spent 10 years of happy married life and 40 years of widowhood and took active part in the conduct of its affairs until the last few years.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs. Grace Cozad of Wood Lake, Nebraska, Mrs. Jennie Gracey of Broken Bow, Nebraska and Mrs. Pansy Ross of Grand Island, Nebraska, one son, John B. Simms of New Helena, Nebraska, 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa, the many relatives of her deceased husband and the hosts of friends she has made during her 50 years of residence in Victoria Valley. Mrs. Ross could not be present on account of illness.
Mrs. Simms was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and lived a consistent Christian life. One by one, the pioneers who made this country a worthy part of a great commonweath [sic] have been called home. Mrs. Simms was one of the younger pioneers, but she did not escape from the hardships of the pioneer life.
(Custer County Historical Society files)
January 16, 1936
MRS. JOHN B. SIMMS - Pioneer of New Helena Area
The community at Anselmo was saddened on Saturday morning to learn that Mrs. Jennie Simms, a pioneer resident of New Helena, had passed away at her home near New Helena. She had been in poor health for the past several years and gradually failed until death claimed her Saturday morning.
Funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon by Rev. G. C. Robberson, Methodist Minister of Broken Bow. Mrs. John Bowley, Mrs. Walter Curtis and Robert Klatt sang beautiful hymns and interment was made in the Gates Cemetery.
nee Jennie H. Parker, daughter of John and Mary Parker, she was born at Albany, New York on August 4, 1863. She was aged 72 years, 5 months and 12 days. During the last few years in which she has been a patient sufferer, she has been tenderly cared for by her son John and members of his family. Death came suddenly with only this beloved son and his wife and children at her side.
Jennie and her twin brother who died in infancy, were the youngest of five children and the only children of Mr. and Mrs. Parker to be born in the United States. Two other brothers, George and John Parker also peceded her in death. Only one of the children, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa survives.
While she was still very young, Mr. and Mrs. Parker with their family moved from New York to Illinois, and in 1872, they moved from Illinois to Glad Brock [sic], Iowa, where Jennie grew to womanhood. She was an efficient and loving daughter, giving her father so much assistance in the management of his farm that, after her marriage, he felt her loss so greatly that he gave up farming and returned to his native land, England.
At the age of 22, she was united in marriage to John B. Simms of Herman, Iowa. To this union, five children were born. Mr. Simms died August 28, 1896 of typhoid fever, just 9 days after a little five year old daughter, Gertrude Winifred had died with diphtheria. Friends of Mrs. Simms often recall how bravely she bore the shock of this double blow and with unfaltering courage took up the task of being both father and mother to her children.
The experience Mrs. Simms had had with her father in conducting a farm was very helpful to her here after the death of her hsband, for upon her fell the management and cultivation of one of the best farms in Victoria valley. By the exercise of industry and business ability, both of which were outstanding qualities of her character, she was able to improve her land and support her children until they were grown. On the farm to which came as a bride, she spent 10 years of happy married life and 40 years of widowhood and took active part in the conduct of its affairs until the last few years.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs. Grace Cozad of Wood Lake, Nebraska, Mrs. Jennie Gracey of Broken Bow, Nebraska and Mrs. Pansy Ross of Grand Island, Nebraska, one son, John B. Simms of New Helena, Nebraska, 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa, the many relatives of her deceased husband and the hosts of friends she has made during her 50 years of residence in Victoria Valley. Mrs. Ross could not be present on account of illness.
Mrs. Simms was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and lived a consistent Christian life. One by one, the pioneers who made this country a worthy part of a great commonweath [sic] have been called home. Mrs. Simms was one of the younger pioneers, but she did not escape from the hardships of the pioneer life.
(Custer County Historical Society files)
MRS. JOHN B. SIMMS - Pioneer of New Helena Area
The community at Anselmo was saddened on Saturday morning to learn that Mrs. Jennie Simms, a pioneer resident of New Helena, had passed away at her home near New Helena. She had been in poor health for the past several years and gradually failed until death claimed her Saturday morning.
Funeral services were held at the family home Monday afternoon by Rev. G. C. Robberson, Methodist Minister of Broken Bow. Mrs. John Bowley, Mrs. Walter Curtis and Robert Klatt sang beautiful hymns and interment was made in the Gates Cemetery.
nee Jennie H. Parker, daughter of John and Mary Parker, she was born at Albany, New York on August 4, 1863. She was aged 72 years, 5 months and 12 days. During the last few years in which she has been a patient sufferer, she has been tenderly cared for by her son John and members of his family. Death came suddenly with only this beloved son and his wife and children at her side.
Jennie and her twin brother who died in infancy, were the youngest of five children and the only children of Mr. and Mrs. Parker to be born in the United States. Two other brothers, George and John Parker also peceded her in death. Only one of the children, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa survives.
While she was still very young, Mr. and Mrs. Parker with their family moved from New York to Illinois, and in 1872, they moved from Illinois to Glad Brock [sic], Iowa, where Jennie grew to womanhood. She was an efficient and loving daughter, giving her father so much assistance in the management of his farm that, after her marriage, he felt her loss so greatly that he gave up farming and returned to his native land, England.
At the age of 22, she was united in marriage to John B. Simms of Herman, Iowa. To this union, five children were born. Mr. Simms died August 28, 1896 of typhoid fever, just 9 days after a little five year old daughter, Gertrude Winifred had died with diphtheria. Friends of Mrs. Simms often recall how bravely she bore the shock of this double blow and with unfaltering courage took up the task of being both father and mother to her children.
The experience Mrs. Simms had had with her father in conducting a farm was very helpful to her here after the death of her hsband, for upon her fell the management and cultivation of one of the best farms in Victoria valley. By the exercise of industry and business ability, both of which were outstanding qualities of her character, she was able to improve her land and support her children until they were grown. On the farm to which came as a bride, she spent 10 years of happy married life and 40 years of widowhood and took active part in the conduct of its affairs until the last few years.
She leaves to mourn her loss three daughters, Mrs. Grace Cozad of Wood Lake, Nebraska, Mrs. Jennie Gracey of Broken Bow, Nebraska and Mrs. Pansy Ross of Grand Island, Nebraska, one son, John B. Simms of New Helena, Nebraska, 21 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild; one sister, Mrs. Mary Day of LeMars, Iowa, the many relatives of her deceased husband and the hosts of friends she has made during her 50 years of residence in Victoria Valley. Mrs. Ross could not be present on account of illness.
Mrs. Simms was a lifelong member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and lived a consistent Christian life. One by one, the pioneers who made this country a worthy part of a great commonweath [sic] have been called home. Mrs. Simms was one of the younger pioneers, but she did not escape from the hardships of the pioneer life.
(Custer County Historical Society files)
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