| Simon was born May 8, 1813 in Virginia, and he died June 18, 1880 in Mason
Co., West Virginia. He is buried in a private family cemetery in Letart,
West Virginia. |
| Simon's wife was Rachel. Her maiden name is listed in various sources
as Riffle or Fogelsong. She was born in 1811 in Mason Co., Virginia and
died Nov 14, 1895. She is buried next to Simon. |
| Simon worked as a farmer and is said to have purchased and operated one
of the first wheat separators in the county, indicating he may have
been somewhat well to do. |