Rebecca C
SIMMONS
Born
abt. 1814
,
Nova Scotia, Canada
Died
abt. 1898
,
Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents & Family of Rebecca C SIMMONS
Explore parents, grandparents, spouses, children, and the family connections surrounding Rebecca C SIMMONS.
Parents
Father unknownMother unknown
Grandparents
Spouse & Children
View family relationships1 recorded relationship(s)
Family Tree
Born: abt. 1814 in Nova Scotia, Canada
Father:
Unknown
Mother:
Unknown
Spouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Rebecca C married George E CRESS 25 November 1852 in Clements, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
George E CRESS was born 4 July 1827 in Clementsvale, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. George E died 18 May 1904 in Waldeck, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. George E was the child of Henry CRESS and Annie HOOPER.
Rebecca C SIMMONS died abt. 1898 in Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Details of the family tree of Rebecca appear below.
Spouse & Children of Rebecca C SIMMONS
Rebecca C SIMMONS married 
George E CRESS
Marriage date: 25 November 1852
Marriage place: Clements, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
George E CRESS was the child of Henry CRESS and Annie HOOPER
George E CRESSMarriage date: 25 November 1852
Marriage place: Clements, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
George E CRESS was the child of Henry CRESS and Annie HOOPER
Children of George E CRESS and Rebecca C SIMMONS
George Edward CRESSBorn: abt. 1857, Clements, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, Canada
Died: 5 August 1891, Waldeck, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Died: 5 August 1891, Waldeck, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Married: Myrtle Ulanda TRIMPER 24 December 1887
Add Life Event
Have another record or photo?
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Rebecca C SIMMONS.
Add a life event, census record, military record, obituary, achievement, or photograph for Rebecca C SIMMONS.
Life & Records
Photos, life events, and historical records for Rebecca C SIMMONS.
How to read this timeline
Records about Rebecca C SIMMONS and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
Records about Rebecca C SIMMONS and family appear alongside historical events from the same years. Each item is labeled so you can quickly tell family records from historical context.
1818 - Canada's border is defined as the 49th Parallel from Lake of the Woods to the Rocky Mountains.
1820 - January 29 - George IV becomes King of England1830 - June 26 - William IV becomes King of England1837 - June 20 - Victoria becomes Queen of England1841 - February 11 – Act of Union - The two colonies of The Canadas are merged into the United Province of Canada
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1852-53 - The Grand Trunk Railway receives its charter.
1852 Marriage / PartnerRebecca C SIMMONS and George E CRESS 25 November 1852, Clements, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1854 - The French seigneurial system of land tenancy is finally abolished in Canada East.1857 - Ottawa chosen by Queen Victoria as the capital of the united colony of Canada.1867 - Canada becomes a sovereign nation by an act of the British Parliament (the British North America Act). Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick are united as the Dominion of Canada.
1867 - July 1 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
1873 - November 7 - Alexander Mackenzie becomes Prime Minister of Canada1878 - October 17 - John A. Macdonald becomes Prime Minister of Canada 1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1885 - November 7 - Canadian Pacific railroad completed (Montreal to Vancouver)1887 - June 23 – The Rocky Mountains Park Act becomes law in Canada, creating that nation's first national park, Banff National Park. 1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
1891 - June 16 - John Abbott becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1891 Death of ChildGeorge Edward CRESS died 5 August 1891, Waldeck, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1892 - December 5 - John Sparrow David Thompson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1894 - December 21 - Mackenzie Bowell becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - May 1 - Charles Tupper becomes Prime Minister of Canada1896 - July 11 - Wilfrid Laurier becomes Prime Minister of CanadaRECORD HISTORY
Record added: 9/30/2025 7:47:01 PM
Last updated: 9/30/2025 7:47:15 PM
MORE WAYS TO EXPLORE
Explore Rebecca C SIMMONS's Family & History
View charts and other tools for this ancestor and family.
BIRTHPLACE
Explore Rebecca C SIMMONS's Birthplace
Explore the birthplace and related genealogy.
KEEP SEARCHING
Not the ancestor you were looking for?
Search for another person or explore genealogy by place.
Search for a Person by Name
Enter as much of the name as you know.
Search by Place
RESEARCH ON OTHER SITES
Continue Researching Rebecca Simmons
Search other genealogy websites using this ancestor's known name, dates, and places.
Continue your research with free genealogy links
Sign in to open targeted searches for this ancestor on Find a Grave, FamilySearch, and other collections.
New to GreenerPasture? Joining is free.GENEALOGY GIFTS & RESOURCES
Gifts & Resources Related to Nova Scotia, Canada
Explore local-history books, genealogy resources, and gifts connected with this ancestor's birthplace and family-history research.
GREENERPASTURE GENEALOGY SHOP
Genealogy Gifts from Our Shop
Browse a few family-history favorites, or visit the shop to see the full collection.
Grandma's Memories Hardcover Journal
Genealogy Humor Coffee Mug
Ask Me About My Ancestors Luggage Tag
Genealogy Definition Car Magnet
More places to shop
Questions, Corrections & New Information
Ask a question or share a correction, source, or new detail about Rebecca C SIMMONS.
When possible, include names, dates, places, and sources so the information is easier to verify.