Linda, Patrick SIMMONS married Theodosia HARRISON at Merriwa-NSW in 1896. The BMDs show a number of children were born to Patrick and Theodosia Emily SIMMONS up to 1911 (end of online indexes) - 1896 - Patrick B - born at Merriwa; killed-in-action WW1 on 7 June 1917 1898 - Reginald Joseph born Quirindi-NSW; died 1949 at Brewarrina-NSW 1900 - Edgar born Quirindi-NSW; died 1975 1902 - John David, born Quirindi-NSW; died 1972 at Parramatta-NSW 1904 - William Thomas born Quirindi-NSW; died 1962 Brewarrina-NSW 1906 - Bridget Margaret born Tamworth-NSW; died 1974 as Bridget BANNON wife of Edward 1908 - Linda M - at Tamworth 1910 - Arthur Richard born Tamworth-NSW; died 1963 at Parramatta-NSW Other children after 1911 including - 1916 - Leo Alphonsus, born 29 December 1916 at Tamworth-NSW; K-I-A WW2, 28 Nov 1942 Patrick SIMMONS, No 2131, private in the Australian Army 33rd Battalion, killed-in-action in Belgium on 7 June 1917 - http://www.cwgc.org/search-for-war-dead/casualty/102828/SIMMONS,%20PATRICK His parents are shown as Patrick and Theodosia SIMMONS original of King Grove at Tamworth but changed to - of "Ellengerah Station", Trangie; native of Tamworth-NSW. He was aged 21 years and 8 months (born Merriwa-NSW) when he enlisted on 8 February 1916, and a farmer, unmarried. There is a handwritten letter from his father on the file written in 1924 regarding a medals and plaque. There are 43 pages of his service history at the National Archives of Australia. Also in WW2, Port Moresby-New Guinea War Cemetery - Leo Alphonsus SIMMONS, private, No NX32418 A.LF, 2/33 Battalion, Australian Infantry, 28 November 1942 aged 26 http://www.pngbd.com/forum/printthread.php?t=6423&pp=10&page=11 http://www.kokodatrail.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=143&st=90 http://www.awm.gov.au/research/people/roll_of_honour/person.asp?p=538710 WW2 Nominal Roll: Leo Alphonsus SIMMONS, born 29 December 1916 at Tamworth-NSW; next-of-kin Reginald SIMMONS Ryerson Index (death notices in newspapers) - Arthur Richard SIMMONS, died 24 September 1963 age 53, of Parramatta; published Sydney Morning Herald 26 Sept 1963 Jenny SIMMONS, died 21 November 1998 age 86, late of Hornsby formerly of Cessnock and Parramatta, published SMH 24 Nov 1998 Sydney Morning Herald, 26 September 1963 - DEATHS - SIMMONS, Arthur Richard - September 24, 1963, of Parramatta, of 39 Hassall Street, Parramatta, beloved husband of Jenny and loving father of Beverley, aged 53 years. FUNERALS - SIMMONS - The Relatives and Friends of Mrs Jenny Simmons and Family of 39 Hassall Street, Parramatta, are invited to attend the Funeral of her beloved Husband, ARTHUR RICHARD: to leave the Chapel at Perth House, 85 George Street, Parramatta, this Thursday afternoon after service commencing at 3 o'clock for Rookwood Crematorium. William H. Timmins, Funeral Director. Cheers Trish Nowra NSW This family is my uncles line. I never met him and know very little about his family. What I've found so far: Name - Arthur Richard Simmons, born in 1910 (registered in Tamworth, NSW). Parents, Theodisa and Patrick Simmons. He was married twice. 1st to Neilis Mona Rowe in 1939. 2nd to Jenny Stephenson in 1947. Linda in Ohio, USA