John Clarence Simon (1917 - 1990)

Born 8 Sep 1917 in Latah, Spokane, Washington, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Ila Gertrude (Curry) Albert — married 3 Dec 1948 (to 21 Jan 1969) in Coeur d'Alene, Kootenai, Idaho

Died 14 Jul 1990 at age 72 in Fighting Creek, Kootenai, Idaho, United States

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Genealogically Defined

Biography

John Simon has German Roots.

This profile is part of the Fairfield, Washington One Place Study.

This profile is part of the Latah Evergreen Cemetery, Latah, Washington One Place Study.

John was born in 1917. He was the son of Andrew Simon and Mary Rapp. He passed away in 1990.^[1][2][3]

• “Johnny jump up” was a nickname given as an infant by his mother's sister, Freeda.
• Clarence Christ Simon was legally changed during WWII to John Clarence Simon.

Adoption, Jan 1955

• John Clarence Simon and Ila Gertrude Curry adopted Patty (Luker/Wren) LaPlante – Patricia (Simon) LaPlante.

Military Service

John Simon served in the United States Army in World War II
Service started: 23 Jun1942
Unit(s):
Service ended:

U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 Name: John C Simon Birth Year: 1917 Race: White, citizen Nativity State or Country: Washington State: Washington County or City: Kitsap Enlistment Date: 23 Jun 1942 Enlistment State: Washington Enlistment City: Spokane Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: Grammar school Civil Occupation: Section Hand, Railway Marital Status: Single, without dependents Height: 68 Weight: 150

Purple Heart Military Award

Pfc US Army - India

Earliest Known Ancestors

Y-DNA - Direct Male Line

Starting with the father of John Simon:

1. Andrew Simon b. 1878-12-03, River Falls, Pierce, Wisconsin, United States
2. Johann Simon b. 1832-12-07, Weiskirchen, Saarland, Germany
3. Nicolaus Simon b. 1796-11-28, Wadrill, Saarland, Germany
4. Matthias Simon b. 1750-12-08, Sitzerath, Saarland, Germany
5. Johann Seimens b. 1722-1768, Sitzerath, Saarland, Germany

View the Y-DNA descendants of Johann Seimens.

mtDNA - Direct Female Line

Starting with the mother of John Simon:

1. Mary Rapp b. 1889-12-22, Valley City, Barnes, North Dakota
2. Rosine Schaal b. 1867-07-14, Walkersbach, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany
3. Gottliebin Fritz b. 1821-03-19, Brandhöfle, Kirchenkirnberg, Welzheim, Württemberg, Deutschland
4. Anna Sybilla Strohmajer b. 1744-1827, Kaisersbach, Wuerttemberg, Germany
5. Eva Mueller b. 1722-1782, Pfahlbronn, Altdorf, Wuerttemberg, Germany

View the mtDNA descendants of Eva Mueller.

Surnames

Click on Surname to view EKA - Earliest Known Ancestor

Abele, Abelin , Adams , Aupperle

Baer

Elser, Elser , Engel , Englerin

Fezer, Fritz , Fritz , Föhl

Grau

Heinz, Hewer , Hinderer

Kümmerle

Lindauer

Mack (Macken) , Maunz , Mertes , Mueller

Rapp, Riemenschneider , Roth

Schaal, Schoenberg , Schrom , Seimetz , Simon , Spanier , Steiner , Strohmajer

Sources

1. ↑ https://www.familysearch.org/tree/person/details/9VHJ-M38
2. ↑ https://www.wikitree.com/treewidget/Simon-2960/4
3. ↑ https://www.wikitree.com/treewidget/Simon-2960/89

• Washington, Death Index, 1940-2014
• Idaho Death Certificate
• "Washington, County Birth Registers, 1873-1965"
  citing Digital film/folder number: 101140006; Image number: 650
  FamilySearch Record: 8CLH-BSN2
  FamilySearch Image: 3Q9M-C9TX-G9H6-D
  Clarence Christ Simon born on 8 Sep 1917, son of Andrew Simon & Mary Rapp, in Washington, United States.
• "Washington, U.S., Birth Records, 1907-1920"
  Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington State Births 1907-1920
  Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
  Ancestry Record 6493 #610003 (subscription required)
  John Clarence Simon born on 8 Sep 1917, son of Andrew Simon & Mary Rapp, in Latah, Spokane, Washington, USA.
• "United States Census, 1920"
  citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 55; Digital film/folder number: 004969002; FHL microfilm: 1821940; Image number: 119; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03107-6
  FamilySearch Record: MHJS-8CD
  FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RNX-883
  Clarence Simon (3), single son, in household of Andrew Simon (37) in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
  The household was enumerated as Andrew Simon 37, wife Mary A Simon 29, son Willie Simon 15, son Jake Simon 13, son Vernen Simon 11, son Floyd Simon 8, daughter Laura Simon 5, son Clarence Simon 3.
• "United States Census, 1930"
  citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 11; Digital film/folder number: 004955369; FHL microfilm: 2342247; Image number: 1061; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03827-5
  FamilySearch Record: XCQS-LVY
  FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZC-4ZZ
  John Simon (13), single son, in household of Andrew Simon (50) in Fairfield, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
  The household was enumerated as Andrew Simon 50, wife Mary A Simon 38, son Jake Simon 24, son Verne Simon 21, son Floyd Simon 19, daughter Louise Simon 16, son John Simon 13, son Donald Simon 11.
• "United States Census, 1940"
  citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 17; Digital film/folder number: 005460354; Image number: 381; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A
  FamilySearch Record: K9SK-3RL
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-9ZPB
  John Simon (23), single son, in household of Andrew Simon (59) in Fairfield Town, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
  The household was enumerated as Andrew Simon 59, wife Mary Simon 51, son Jake Simon 33, son Floyd Simon 29, daughter Louise Simon 25, son John Simon 23, son Donald Simon 20.
• "United States Census, 1940"
  citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 37; Digital film/folder number: 005460455; Image number: 394; Sheet number: 3; Sheet letter: A
  FamilySearch Record: K9SN-YW4
  FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89MB-1JBV
  John Simon (22), single laborer, in household of George Blakely (63) in Rock Creek Valley Township, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
  The household was enumerated as George Blakely 63, wife Jennie S Blakely 60, son Lee A Blakely 21, laborer John Simon 22.
• "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
  National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Washington, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 163
  Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
  Ancestry Record 2238 #37080472 (subscription required)
  Name: John Clarence Simon; Gender: Male; Race: White; Age: 23; Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head); Birth Date: 8 Sep 1917; Birth Place: Latah, Washington; Residence Place: Onalaska, Washington, USA; Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940; Registration Place: Washington, USA; Employer: None; Height: 5 9; Weight: 175; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Brown; Eye Color: Blue; Next of Kin: Andrew Simon;
  Household Members (Name) Relationship:
  John Clarence Simon Self (Head)
  Andrew Simon Father.
• "U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
  National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 14377; Reel: 8
  Ancestry Record 8939 #1212567 (subscription required)
  Name: John C Simon; Race: White; Marital Status: Single, without dependents (Single); Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1917; Nativity State or Country: Washington; Citizenship: Citizen; Residence: Kitsap, Washington; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Unskilled transportation occupations, n.e.c.; Enlistment Date: 23 Jun 1942; Enlistment Place: Spokane, Washington; Service Number: 39451010; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Height: 68; Weight: 150.
• "1950 United States Federal Census"
  National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Fairfield, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 6035; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 32-105
  Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
  Ancestry Record 62308 #65112115 (subscription required)
  John C Simon (32), married, Handyman, head of household in Fairfield, Spokane, Washington, USA. Born in Washington.
  The household was enumerated as John C Simon 32, wife Ila G Simon 29.
• "Idaho Marriage Index, 1947-1961"
  citing Marriage, Kootenai, Idaho, United States, certificate 14105, Idaho Bureau of Vital Records and Health Statistics, Boise
  FamilySearch Record: K8HV-BLY
  John Simon marriage to Ila Curry on 3 Dec 1948 in Kootenai, Idaho, United States.
• "United States 1950 Census"
  citing Page: 7; Line: 4; Digital film/folder number: 108916175; Image number: 2
  FamilySearch Record: 6X18-FHYL
  FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-FSLB-G
  John C Simon (32), married, Handyman, head of household in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States. Born in Washington.
  The household was enumerated as John C Simon 32, wife Ila G Simon 29.
• "Washington Divorce Index, 1969-2014"
  citing Divorce, Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States, from "Department of Health, Divorce Index, 1969-2014." Database. Washington State Archives - Digital Archives. https://www.digitalarchives.wa.gov : n.d. Citing Washington State Archives, Cheney
  FamilySearch Record: QLC3-K2KL
  John C Simon divorce on 21 Jan 1969 in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, United States.
• "Washington, U.S., Divorce Records, 1968-2017"
  Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington, Divorce Index, 1968-1996
  Ancestry Sharing Link (free access)
  Ancestry Record 61251 #2211558 (subscription required)
  John C Simon divorce from Ila G Simon on 21 Jan 1969 in Spokane, Washington, USA.
• "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
  Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1
  Ancestry Record 2441 #5444895 (subscription required)
  Name: John C Simon; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 8 Sep 1917; Death Date: 14 Jul 1990; Enlistment Branch: ARMY; Enlistment Date: 23 Jun 1942; Discharge Date: 7 Nov 1945.
• "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
  Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
  Ancestry Record 60901 #45683075 (subscription required)
  Name: John Simon [John C Simon]; Gender: Male; Race: White; Birth Date: 8 Sep 1917; Birth Place: Latah, Washington; Death Date: 14 Jul 1990; Father: Andrew J Simon; Mother: Mary Rapp; Notes: Jan 1937: Name listed as JOHN SIMON; Mar 1947: Name listed as JOHN C SIMON.
• "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
  citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
  FamilySearch Record: 6KWB-JXWF
  John Simon death 14 Jul 1990 (born 8 Sep 1917).
• "United States Social Security Death Index"
  citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
  FamilySearch Record: JTWM-2N1
  John C Simon death 14 Jul 1990 (born 08 Sep 1917).
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 21 March 2021), memorial page for John Clarence Simon (8 Sep 1917–14 Jul 1990), Find A Grave: Memorial #12538528, citing Latah Evergreen Cemetery, Latah, Spokane County, Washington, USA ; Maintained by C&P LaPlante Files (contributor 46814587).

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: 9VHJ-M38
• Ancestry Profile
• http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=laplante&id=I6