Simon Seiler Loudon
- Born: 28 Apr 1888, Silver Spring, Cumberland Co., PA
- Marriage: Bessie Mae Lower on 10 Oct 1907 in Cumberland Co., PA.
- Died: 14 Sep 1936, Silver Spring, Cumberland Co., PA at age 48
General Notes:
See general notes on Matthew Loudon (born 1729, died 1801) for the detailed history of this family in Silver Spring, Cumberland Co., Pa.
The 1900 Federal Census for Pennsylvania, Cumberland Co., Silver Spring Township, District 25, page 177A records Simon S. (April 1888) living with his parents Alfred J. (Aug 1847) and Mary E. (June 1857) Louden. Also in the household are siblings Archibald P. (Nov 1893), Charlotte C. (Feb 1897), and Mary M. (Feb 1898). Alfred and Mary have been married 15 years.
The 1910 Federal Census for Pennsylvania, Cumberland Co., Silver Spring Township, District 37, page 192B records Simon S. (21) and Bessie M. (20) London {Loudon] with daughter Elizabeth (2).
The 1920 Federal Census for Pennsylvania, Cumberland Co., Silver Spring Township, District 39, page 204B records Simon S. (31) and Bessie M. (30) London [Loudon] with children Elizabeth C. (11), William S. (9), Marian M. (7), Alfred J. (5), Zelda M. (4 4/12), Jean H. (3 4/12), and Gladys M. (5/12. The family is living on the Hogestown and Mechancsburg Pike.
see notes on daughter Marian for 1930 census facts
Noted events in his life were:
• Occupation: Farmer (1910/1920/1930).
Simon married Bessie Mae Lower, daughter of Elmer Ellsworth Lower Sr. and Minerva Barbara Mae Banks, on 10 Oct 1907 in Cumberland Co., PA. (Bessie Mae Lower was born on 3 Mar 1889 in Duncan's Island, Reed Township, Dauphin Co., PA and died on 2 Dec 1969 in Camp Hill, Cumberland Co., PA.)
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