John Simmons

  Noted events in his life were:

• Census, 6-7 Jun 1841, Bridge Street, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Listed as: Age 45; John Simmonds (with a "D"). Occupation - Boatman.

• Census, 30 Mar 1851, Canal Row, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Listed as: Age 51; Occupation - Boatman.

• Census, 8 Apr 1861, Canal Bank, Loughborough, Leicestershire. Listed as: Head; Age 70; Occupation - Boatman.

John married Sarah Towndrow, daughter of George Towndrow and Mary Richards, on 5 Oct 1818 in All Saints, Loughborough, Leicestershire. (Sarah Towndrow was born on 16 Dec 1799 in Markfield, Leicestershire and was christened on 24 Feb 1805 in All Saints, Loughborough, Leicestershire.)