Adolphus and Ann Simmons

     Adolphus Irving Simmons was born July 22, 1829 in the town of Marshall, Oneida County, NY. He came from old New England Families. Five of his ancestors came over in the Mayflower. On July 2, 1852 he married Ann R. Budlong (who was born in 1832 to David and Margaret Budlong in the town of Paris). They had six children They moved to Utica in 1861. 

    Mr. Simmons worked for various firms before starting his own in 1872 as an architect. He drew the plans for many prominent buildings in the county including the jails in Utica and Rome. He retired in 1900. 

    The Simmons were active members of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Ann was a worker in its Dorcas Society and its Missionary Society. Their pastor Rev. J. Howard Hobbs paid her a fine tribute at the time of her death:

    "Few will realize the splendid benevolence of this fine woman, nor will many know of the far-reaching charitable work she has accomplished throughout her life. To the young girls of the congregation she was as a mother. Ever ready to give kindly counsel in any project carried on in the church and always ready in her sweet unselfish way to do her part in that project..."

    Ann R. Simmons passed away on August 30, 1912. Adolphus passed away on December 26, 1917. They are buried in Plot 40 lot 1955 of Forest Hill Cemetery.




Location: 2201 Oneida St, Utica, NY 13501, USA

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