John Simon was born in London to Louis Michael Simon, a stockbroker, and Mathilde (née Nonnet). He married, in 1848, Jane O´Meara, daughter of Deputy Commissioner-General Matthew Delaval O´Meara. Lady Simon died aged 85 in London 19 August 1901. Simon died on 23 July 1904 in London and was buried at
Ladywell Cemetery in
Lewisham. == Recognition ==