Philenia Belle Cage Simmons at 99 Years Young

Born: January 29, 1857 in Dent county, Missouri

Died: January 7, 1957 in St. Louis, Misouri

Belle's father was Wilson Cage 1820-1876

Belle's mother was Martha Ann Shuck 1831-1880

Both Wilson Cage and Martha Ann Cage were from Tennesse. Census records from August 21, 1850 indicate Wilson and his first wife living on a farm in Obion county, Tennesse. however, he was born in Smith Tennesse.

My Dad's name is Amel Wilson Simmons. His middle name was the same as his grandfather's first name.

Belle's real mother died when Belle was 12years old. Oddly enough her real mom's name was also Martha Ann...(Martha Ann Nash.) ...from Tennesse also.