Rash's Surname Index
Notes for John Hall SIMCOX
Philadelphia Inquirer, 17 Sep 1897
"MAY BE A MURDER - CHESTER MAN FOUND WITH THROAT CUT
Chester, Sep 16 - John H. Simcox, an aged citizen, was found this morning this his throat cut ear to ear, and several other wounds, which indicate that an attempt was made to kill him . Charles Gilhooley, John Carroll and William Street are now in the South Chester lockup, awaiting the results of Simcox' injuries. The latter is now at Chester Hospital. Simcox, who is 61 years old, was found this morning in the yard of Mrs. Hardy's house, Second and Booth Streets, by William Baker. The wounds are thought to have been inflicted during a quarrel. The doctors at the hospital say that Simcox will die. District Attorney Schaffer tried to get a statement, but the wounded man was too weak to talk."
Philadelphia Inquirer, 15 Dec 1897
GILHOOLEY FOUND GUILTY - SENTENCE SUSPENDED IN THE WOULD BE MURDERER'S CASE
Media, Dec 14 - Charles Gilhooley, who attempted to kill his neighbor, John Simcox, by cutting his throat in South Chester, was found guilty in the criminal court here today. Simcox is 60 years of age and Gilhooley is 24. They quarreled over a young woman. Judge Clayton suspended sentence in Gilhooley's case until he can find out something about the young man's former character.
John and Eleanor apparently separated. In 1900 and 1910 census, John H. was living with his son-in-law, William F. Lehman and in 1900 census, Eleanor (Ellen) was living with her mother, Martha J. Newlin.
Chester Times, 15 Nov 1915
John Simcox, aged 79 years, a well known and respected resident of the Western section of the city, died yesterday morning at the residence of his son-in-law, Dr. W. F. Lehman, 2124 West Third street. Bright's disease was the cause of death.
Born in Thornbury, this county, Mr. Simcox had resided in this city for thirty years, the greater part of that time In the Western Section of the city and for twenty-five years resided with Dr. Lehman and family. He was a painter by trade.
Of quiet disposition, Mr. Simcox was liked and esteemed by a host of friends and acquaintances who will be deeply grieved to learn of his demise. He had been ailing for some time but was able to be about. He had been confined to his bed for about a week. Arrangements have bee n made to conduct the funeral services tomorrow afternoon at the residence of his son-in-law . They will be in charge of Rev. Robert White, pastor of the South Chester Baptist Church, Third and Jeffrey streets. Interment will be made at Mount Hope Cemetery.
Mr. Simcox is survived by six children: John P.. of Buffalo, N. Y.; Mrs. L. C. Blundin, of Swarthmore; Mrs W. G. Stanton, Swedesboro, N. J.; Howard, of Philadelphia; Horace of this city and Mrs. W. F. Lehman.
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