Eagle in Clinton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Joshua Simmons II
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
1. Joshua Simmons II Marker
Inscription.
Joshua Simmons II, Revolutionary War veteran, is buried in this cemetery. He was born on a Massachusetts farm in the early 1760's. In 1778 he volunteered to fight the British and served with various units in Massachusetts for about two years. In 1790 he married Ruth Andrews. Later the family migrated to western New York. His wife died in 1806 leaving Joshua to raise their eight children. In the 1830's his younger son David settled in this area. Joshua joined him and at his death in 1840 was buried here on his son’s land.
Joshua Simmons II, Revolutionary War veteran, is buried in this cemetery. He was born on a Massachusetts farm in the early 1760's. In 1778 he volunteered to fight the British and served with various units in Massachusetts for about two years. In 1790 he married Ruth Andrews. Later the family migrated to western New York. His wife died in 1806 leaving Joshua to raise their eight children. In the 1830's his younger son David settled in this area. Joshua joined him and at his death in 1840 was buried here on his son’s land.
Erected 1974 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L290.)
Location. 42° 50.406′ N, 84° 47.766′ W. Marker is in Eagle, Michigan, in Clinton County. Marker is on South Grange Road, 0.2 miles south of West Howe Road, on the right when traveling north. The marker is along the fence line of the North Eagle Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12300 South Grange Road, Eagle MI 48822, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of
The marker is located in the North Eagle Cemetery due to Joshua Simmons being buried here.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 115 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 1, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
