John Simon Mettes (21 or 26 Jul 1855 - 3 Mar 1931 or 1932)   John Simon Mettes was born on 21 or 26 Jul 1855 in Michigan as the second son of John Mettes and Gesina Holofskopl. John Simon married Molly Lynch in 1879. The smaller photo below of John and Molly is part of a group photo at the Healy Settlement, taken 11 July 1921.   The larger photo (above left) is part of a photo of John Simon, Molly and the five oldest children John Simon and Molly had six children: 1. Frances (Francis) Grace Mettes, 6 sep 1880 Atlanta, MO - 11 Nov 1966 Monroe City, MO 2. John William Mettes 1882-1960 3. James Haley Mettes, 19 apr 1989 or 1888 - 1967 4. Kathern Elizabeth (Katie Bess) Mettes 1889 - 1967 5. Marianna Mettes 1892 - 1973 6. Joseph Bernard Mettes John Simon Mettes died 3 Mar 1931 or 1932. back to Mettes family tree page [photos provided by Chris Mettes and David Garth Mettes]