1880 U.S. Census: lists Philip and Esther Simon, but no children;

1900 U.S. Census: of Philip and Esther Simon’s 9 children, 7 are still alive.
- The 7 listed are Fannie, Rachael, Samuel, Isaac, Morris, Rosa, & Saul.
- Not listed with the rest of the family is Gertrude who is still alive as she married A. Saul Schwartz in 1905.
- Pittsburgh birth and death records identify a probable 2 children who died prior to 1900.
- In addition, there is Sarah born in 1882 but does not appear in 1900 US Census with the rest of the family.

1910 U.S. Census: of Philip and Esther Simon's 10 children, 7 are still alive.
- Joseph had been born and died since last census.
- 8 children lived to adulthood all of whom would have been alive in 1900.

Pennsylvania Death Certificate File No. 25056, Registered No 1674 for Esther Simon, 34 Overhill St, Pittsburgh
- died 16 Feb 1917 so probable match to wife of Philip Simon
- father: Jacob Solomon
- mother: Leah Scanballe
- informant: Mr J. Simon of 34 Overhill St. who signed with an X.