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Record #16820
Name :
: Bernard Ellis SIMMONS (1886 - 1918)
  aka : Private Simmons


Father
:
Mother
:
BMD and other details
Date of Birth
: 19 Apr 1886

Marriage (1)
:
Marriage (2)
:

Date of Death
: 8 Aug 1918   Notes : Killed in Action
Abode (1) : Place of BirthEngland, , London

Islington
Abode (2) : Place of Death / BurialFrance, Somme
Sailing Information
Date of Arrival
: 17 Oct 1896
Country
: Canada

Ship
: Scotsman

Placement Family
:
Homes / Agencys
Institution (GB)
: Barnardo Homes

Agency
: Barnardos
NotesThe following records have been discerned for Private Bernard Ellis Simmons.

England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
Name: Bernard Ellis Simmons
Date of Registration: Apr-May-Jun 1886
Registration District: Islington
Inferred County: London
Volume: 1b
Page: 394

1891 English Census records for Kate and Ellis Simmons place the family in Islington, London, England. In residence are children Salomon Henry (17), Mabel Jane (10), Sidney Mickel (Should read Michael, 7), Bernard (5), Beatrice (4) and Kezia Bedpatch who was listed as a Servant. Ellis was a Tailor by trade.

London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911
Name: Bernard Simmons
Age: 5
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1886
School: Penton Grove School
Borough: Islington
Admission Date: 25 May 1891
Parent: Ellis
Notes: Penton Grove School opened 1875, renamed WHITE LION STREET SCHOOL (see separate list) in 1899 (0264)
Reference Number: LCC/EO/DIV03/PEN/AD/001
Additional information: Address: 23 White Lion Street.

London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911
Name: Bernard Simmons
Age: 8
Birth Date: 19 Apr 1885
School: St Matthew's School
Borough: Islington
Admission Date: 13 Sep 1893
Parent: Ellis
Notes: Non-provided school (0151): previously known as Saint Matthew's National School until 1907, (the term National was no longer used after that date)
Reference Number: LCC/EO/DIV03/STMAT/AD/002
On the same page: Sidney Simmons, sibling

Library and Archives Canada
Surname: SIMMONS
Given Name: B
Age: 7
Sex: M
Ship: Scotsman
Year of Arrival: 1896
Departure Port: Liverpool
Departure Date: 1896-10-08
Arrival Port: Quebec
Arrival Date: 1896-10-17
Party: Barnardo Homes
Destination: Toronto, Ontario
Comments: 180 children to Toronto
Source: Library and Archives Canada
Reference: RG 76 C1a
Microfilm: C-4541
Type of Record: Passenger Lists

Attestation papers were signed 10 Nov 1914. Bernard Ellis Simmons was born in London, England on 19 Apr 1885 (Records state 1886 was the correct year of birth). His Next of Kin was his Father, Ellis Simmons or 116 Englefield Road, London, North, England. He was a Cook by trade. He had 3 years of military experience with the North London Vol. 5'7" in height with grey eyes and dark hair. His religion was listed as Church of England.

Commonwealth War Graves Registers states he was Killed in Action. He was buried in Demuin British Cemetery, Demuin, Somme, Picardie, France. Plot: A. 9.

England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966
Name: Bernard Ellis Simmons
Probate Date: 15 Feb 1919
Death Date: 8 Aug 1918
Death Place: Middlesex, England
Registry: London, England
SIMMONS Bernard Ellis of 136 Englefield-road Essex-road Islington Middlesex died 8 August 1918 in France Administration (with Will) London 15 February to Ellis Simmons clothier's cutter. Effects ? 133.

Find A Grave Memorial# 71067111 
ContributorsCreated : 2012-09-23 18:07:24 / From original database

Last Updated : 2013-11-26 13:56:23 /

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IDNameDOBPlace of birthArrivals & ShipsDest.AgencyFamily links
27077 SIMMONDS, William Edward1916ENG,     Oct 1928 : Beltana AUS Fairbridge Homes  
27414 SIMMONS, Alan1932ENG,     Jan 1949 : Ormonde AUS Big Brother Movement  
4977 SIMMONS, Alfred1910ENG, LAN, Liverpool Aug 1925 : Montnairn CAN Catholic Emigration Association  
16820 SIMMONS, Bernard Ellis1886ENG, LDN, London Oct 1896 : Scotsman CAN Barnardos  
15119 SIMMONS, Edward1912ENG, LDN, London Jul 1923 : Caronia CAN Marchmont Homes (now Barnardos)  
12242 SIMMONS, Edward Walter1920ENG,     Nov 1932 : Balranald AUS Fairbridge Homes  
14619 SIMMONS, Florence1878ENG,     Jul 1887 : - Unknown - CAN Middlemore  
19502 SIMMONS, G.1872ENG,     May 1889 : Nestorian CAN Unknown  
2812 SIMMONS, George Francis 1876ENG, WAR, Birmingham May 1888 : Lake Ontario CAN Middlemore  
9522 SIMMONS, Henry1894ENG,     Mar 1909 : Dominion CAN Barnardos  
24423 SIMMONS, William J.1854 May 1870 : Peruvian CAN Annie MacPherson Homes