from "Printers and Printing in Providence, 1762 - 1907" prepared by a committee of Providence Typographical Union #33 as a souvenir of the 50th anniversary of its institution printed in 1907 "The Journeymen" (part 172) pp. LXXVIII - LXXIX. "AARON SIMONS - Died Providence April 29, 1878, aged 60 years. He was the son of Col. William Simons and brother of William and Edward T. Simons. At his brother Williams' death he became publisher of the Republican Herald and continued as such until 1853, when that paper became the property of the publishers of the Post (Sayles, Miller & Simons). He was a practical printer as were also his two sons, Fred M. and Arthur W. Simons. ARTHUR W. SIMONS (son of Aaron) - Died Providence June 20, 1904; he learned the printing trade in his father's office and was initiated into Providence Union Jan. 13, 1866. In 1868 he became teller of the Atlantic National Bank, remaining there until 1872, when he became cashier of the Westminster Bank. He held the latter position 32 years. EDWARD T. SIMONS - Was found dead in the Revere House July 28, 1887. He was the son of William Simons and brother of William and Aaron. He learned printing in the office of the Republican Herald, his father's paper, but did not continue long at the business. For years he was in the employ of Mr. Humphrey of the City Hotel. FREDERICK M. SIMONS (son of Aaron) - Died Sharon, Mass., Jan. 15, 1906, where he had removed from Providence about six months before. Upon his death the Simons family, for the first time in 97 years, ceased to have a representative in the printing trade in Rhode Island. He was initiated into Providence Union Oct. 10, 1868, and was its Vice President in 1872. For many years he was employed on the Evening Press and later at Snow & Farnham's. Buried at North Burial Ground. WILLIAM SIMONS - Died Baltimore, Md., March 6, 1845, in his 60th year. He was returning from Richmond, Va., where he had been to visit a daughter, when he was stricken with a fatal illness. In 1799, in his 13th year, he entered the office of the Boston Palladium, then published by Young & Minus, as an apprentice to the printing trade. In 1804 he became a member of the Young Men's Democratic Association of Boston. Soon after reaching his majority he conducted a literary periodical in Boston, entitled 'The Anthology,' and subsequently a weekly political journal, called 'The American Detector.' In March, 1809, he removed to Newport, R. I., and on the 22d of the same month he commenced the publication of the Rhode Island Republican, which paper he continued to edit until 1825, when he removed to Providence and assumed the duties of editor of the Providence Patriot. July 1, 1829, he became editor of the Republican Herald, published by his son William, and so continued until his death. For some time he was a member of the General Assembly from Newport. He was always a firm and consistent Democrat. It was at his house that Thomas W. Dorr was arrested Oct. 31, 1843. He had three sons, William, Aaron and Edward T., all printers. WILLIAM SIMONS, JR. - Died Newport, Oct. 8, 1848, in the 37th year of his age. He was the son of Col. William Simons and brother of Aaron and Edward T. Simons. In 1826 he published the Providence Patriot. July 1, 1829, he acquired control of the Republican Herald and continued as its publisher until his death. The Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Rhode Island, at a special meeting held Oct. 12, 1848, listened to a memorial address in Mr. Simon's honor and passed resolutions of regret of his decease." continued in part 173.