Twelfth Generation

15582. Virginia VARCO⁴⁵⁵ was born on 5 February 1901 in Sheridan, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵

She appeared in the census on 4 May 1910 in New Avon Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 7, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota, living with mother in grandparent's household. Name on census: Virginia Varco.

She appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 19, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota. She was living with husband Robert, 36, and daughter Dolly, 10 months. Living in the same household was her mother Cora who was married to Robert's brother Manley. Name on census: Virginia Simning.

Virginia appeared in the census on 25 April 1930 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 30, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota. She had first married at age 20 and was living with husband Robert, 46, and children Dolly, 11; Bertha, 10; Ver B., 9; Helen M., 8; Edith, 4; Bulah, 3; Dorothy, 1; and Robert, 6 months. Name on census: Virginia Simning.

She appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Paxton, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 40, born Minnesota. She was a widow and her household included her children Bertha, 20; Edith, 14; Beulah, 12; Delores, 11; Robert, 10; Le Roy, 9; Burton, 6; and Virginia, 4. Name on census: Virginia Simning.

Virginia VARCO and Robert SIMNING were married on 3 December 1915 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵

Robert SIMNING⁴⁵⁵, son of Shedrick SIMNING and Catherine S. SWARTZ, was born on 20 February 1883 in New Avon Township, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵

He appeared in the census on 6 June 1900 in New Avon Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 17, born Minnesota, father born Canada English, mother Wisconsin, living with parents. Name on census: Robert Simning.

He appeared in the census on 15 April 1910 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 27, born Minnesota, parents born Canada English. He was single and living with his parents. Name on census: Robert Simning.

Robert registered for the World War I draft on 12 September 1918 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota He was age 35, born 22 Feb 1883. His occupation was farming and his nearest relative was Mrs. Virginia Simning. His name was written Robert Simning.

He appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 36, born Minnesota, father born Canada, mother Minnesota. He was a farmer and his household included his wife Virginia and daughter Dolly. Living in the same household was his brother Manley and his wife Cora who was Virginia's mother. Name on census: Robert Simning.

He appeared in the census on 25 April 1930 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 46, born Minnesota, father born Canada, mother Minnesota. He was a farmer and his household included his wife Virginia and their 8 children. Also living there was his brother Manly, nephew Leonard, and brother Ernest. Name on census: Robert Simning.

Robert died on 12 November 1938 at the age of 55 in Sheridan, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵

Virginia VARCO-66682 and Robert SIMNING-66688 had the following children:

18873	i.	Dolly SIMNING⁴⁵⁵ was born on 17 March 1919 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵ She appeared in the census on 2 January 1920 in Redwood Falls, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 10 months, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Dolly Simning. She appeared in the census on 25 April 1930 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 11, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Dolly Simning.
+18874	ii.	Bertha SIMNING-66690.
+18875	iii.	Vern R. SIMNING-66691.
18876	iv.	Helen May SIMNING⁴⁵⁵ was born on 10 March 1923 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵ She appeared in the census on 25 April 1930 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 8, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Helen M. Simning. She died on 10 March 1979 at the age of 56 in Sherburn, Martin, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵
+18877	v.	Edith Marie SIMNING-66693.
+18878	vi.	Beulah Marie SIMNING-66694.
18879	vii.	Dorothy SIMNING⁴⁵⁵ was born on 6 November 1928 in Redwood County, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵ She appeared in the census on 25 April 1930 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 1, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Dorothy Simning. She appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Paxton, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 11, born Minnesota, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Delores Simning. Dorothy died on 4 February 1991 at the age of 62 in Hennepin County, Minnesota.³⁶⁴⁴
18880	viii.	Robert SIMNING⁴⁵⁵ was born on 20 October 1929 in Wabasso, Redwood, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵ He appeared in the census on 25 April 1930 in Vail Township, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 6 months, born Minnesota, parents born Minnesota, living with parents. Name on census: Robert Simning. He appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Paxton, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 10, born Minnesota, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Robert Simning. Robert died on 22 October 1996 at the age of 67 in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵
18881	ix.	Le Roy SIMNING⁴⁵⁵ was born on 20 October 1930 in Redwood County, Minnesota.⁴⁵⁵ He appeared in the census on 10 April 1940 in Paxton, Redwood, Minnesota. Age 9, born Minnesota, living with widowed mother. Name on census: Le Roy Simning. He died on 1 January 1989 at the age of 58 in Minnesota.³⁶⁴⁴
+18882	x.	Delores Lula SIMNING-66704.
+18883	xi.	Burton SIMNING-66698.
+18884	xii.	Virginia Mae SIMNING-66699.