Researching William Simmers
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 191 people with the Simmers surname? In that year Simmers was ranked number 3388 for popularity in the UK. |
The name William means "resolute guardian" and is of German origin.
Records of William Simmers on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for William Simmers and the Simmers Family History
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| Did you know that there are currently 180 people with the Simmers surname in the UK? Simmers is now ranked number 3873 for popularity in the UK. |
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| Did you know that there are currently 3038 people with the Simmers surname in the USA? Simmers is ranked number 156 for popularity in the USA. |
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William Simmers (footballer)
William Simmers (18 September 1865 – 1950) was a Scottish footballer who played in The Football League for Bolton Wanderers.
William Simmers was born in Strathmartine, Scotland on 18 September 1865, however his football career, as far as is known, was played in England. Simmers came South as a youth, aged 17, and signed for Turton Olympic. After one year Simmers moved to Turton, a much bigger club.
William Simmers, playing at centre–half, made his Bolton Wanderers and League debut on 29 September 1888, at Pike's Lane, the then home of Bolton Wanderers. The visitors were Everton and the home team won 6–2. Simmers appeared in two of the 22 League matches played by Bolton Wanderers in season 1888–89.
Simmers played three times for Bolton Wanderers (two League and one FA Cup) and left Bolton and returned to Turton in 1889.
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