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     John F Simmons , son of Austin Smith Simmons and Martha Jane Garrett, was born on June 26, 1857 at Pike Co, Alabama.¹

John F Simmons married Flora Lucy Barthold on August 5, 1880 at Weatherford, Parker Co, Texas.¹
     Fred Simmons , son of John F Simmons and Flora Lucy Barthold, was born on February 17, 1885 at Weatherford, Parker Co, Texas.¹
     John F Simmons died on April 25, 1933 at Dodge City, Ford Co, Kansas, at 75 years of age.¹

     John Franklin Simmons was buried in Starling Cemetery, Pike Co, Alabama. His Find A Grave Memorial # is 1 mi se of Troy.
     John Franklin Simmons , son of James J. Simmons and Josephine Starling, was born on July 17, 1883.
     John Franklin Simmons died on December 28, 1884 at 1 years of age.

     John R Simmons , son of Unknown Simmons, was born on January 16, 1806 at Brunswick Co, North Carolina.¹
     Most family trees on ancestry.com lists the parents of John R Simmons and Luke R Simmons as Luke Russell Sr and Priscilla Soles probably due to having the same name. There is no known documentation that supports this. I have not seen this Luke Simmons referred to as Luke Jr in any documentation. Additionally no documentation has been found to support the suffix Sr for Luke Russell Simmons who married Priscilla Soles. I recently discovered (Dec 2015) a transcription of the family bible of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles in the Troy, Pike Co AL library practically rules out this possibility. Because Luke Jr and John Jr moved together and married sisters, it can be assumed (but not proven) that they were probably brothers. They have been assigned as sons of Unknown Simmons for tracking purposes. It is difficult to determine the timing of the family moves because the birth states of the children vary from census to census.³

John R Simmons married Athe Anna Waters, daughter of Dawson Waters and Elizabeth Watson, on before 1829.¹
     Martha Simmons , daughter of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born circa 1830 at Mississippi.^4,1,5
     John Simmons was the head of household in the 1830 census for Washington Co, Alabama: John Simmons: males 1 20-29 (1801-1810); females 1<5 (1826-1830 Martha), 1 15-20 (1810-1815). Living next to Luke Simmons.⁴
     Caroline Simmons , daughter of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born circa 1832 at Mississippi.¹
     Francis Marion Simmons , daughter of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born in 1836 at Mississippi.⁵
     Elizabeth Simmons , daughter of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born on October 4, 1837 at Mississippi.¹
     John R Summonds was the head of household in the 1840 census for Clarke Co, Mississippi: John R Summonds: males 1<5 (?), 1 5-9 (?), 1 30-39 (John); females 1<5 (Elizabeth or Frances ??), 1 5-9 (Caroline),1 10-14 (Martha), 1 20-29 (Athe Anna). Living in the same county as Luke Jr.⁶
     Isabella Simmons , daughter of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born in 1844 at Alabama.
     John Daniel Simmons , son of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born in August, 1844 at Pike Co, Alabama.¹
     Luke Russell Simmons , son of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born on April 28, 1848 at Troy, Pike Co, Alabama.¹
     John R Simmons was the head of household in the 1850 census for Pike Co, Alabama: John Simmons 44 NC, Anna 39 SC, Martha 20 MS, Caroline 17 AL, Frances 14 MS, Elisabeth 11 MS, Isabella 9 AL, John 4 AL, Luke 2 AL. One extra female compared with 1850. Which census is correct? Living next to brother Luke Simmons.⁵
     Charles W Simmons , son of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born after 1852 at Pike Co, Alabama.¹
     John R Simmons was the head of household in the 1860 census for Briar Hill, Pike Co, Alabama: John R Simmons 54 NC farmer, Athie A 48 SC can't read/write, Caroline 27 AL, Frances M 25 MS, Elizabeth 20 MS, Isabella 16 AL, John D 13 AL, Luke R 11 AL, Charles W 7 AL.⁷
     John Simmons was the head of household in the 1866 Alabama state census in Township 10 Range 19, Pike Co: John Simmons, Schedule 3: males 2 10-20 (Luke, Charles), 2 >20 (John D, John R); females 4>20. Luke Simmons was not listed in T&R.⁸
     John R Simmons was the head of household in the 1866 Alabama state census in Pike Co: John Simmons, Schedule 1: males 2 10-20 (Luke, Charles), 1 20-30 (John D), 1 50-60 (John R); females 3 20-30 (Frances, Elizabeth, Isabella), 1 50-60 (Athe.)⁸
     John R Simmons was the head of household in the 1870 census for Holmes Co, Florida: John R Simmons 65 NC farmer can't read/write, Esther A 61 NC, Caroline 39 AL can't rw, Luke R 20 AL can't rw, Charles 19 AL can't rw.⁹
     John R Simmons died on August 5, 1875 at Alabama at 69 years of age.¹

     John Wesley Simmons , son of Luke Russell Simmons and Sarah Ann Gillman, was born on May 8, 1886 at Geneva Co, Alabama.¹

John Wesley Simmons married Nellie Mattie Garrard on September 8, 1922 at Bonifay, Holmes Co, Florida.¹

John Wesley Simmons married Genella Eldora Harris on January 18, 1931 at Bonifay, Holmes Co, Florida.¹
     John Wesley Simmons died on September 30, 1963 at 77 years of age.¹ He was buried in High Falls Cemetery, Geneva Co, Alabama. His Find A Grave Memorial # is 26855742.³

     John Wesley Simmons , son of Jefferson David Simmons and Willie Arrington, was born on April 17, 1882 at Alabama.¹

John Wesley Simmons married Harriett Hattie Burkett on April 28, 1907 at Ganer, Geneva Co, Alabama.²
     Henry Guy Simmons , son of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1908.²
     Bradford Simmons , son of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1910.²
     Elias Simmons , son of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1913.²
     Ella Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1914.²
     Duncan R Simmons , son of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1916.²
     Donnie Mae Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1919.²
     Vilie Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1921.²
     Missie Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1923.²
     Alice Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1925.²
     W J Simmons , son of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1927.²
     Evelyn Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1931.²

     Joseph Simmons , son of Thomas J Simmons and Margaret C Unknown, was born in October, 1885 at Alabama.¹
     Joseph lived in 1900 at Centerville at Coffee Co, Alabama.¹

     Joseph Simmons , son of John Simmons and Mercy Pabodie, was born at Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.¹

     Josephine Francis Simmons was buried in Starling Cemetery, Pike Co, Alabama. Her Find A Grave Memorial # is 1 mi se of Troy.
     Josephine Francis Simmons , daughter of James J. Simmons and Josephine Starling, was born on April 6, 1885.
     Josephine Francis Simmons died on October 3, 1885.

     Joshua Simmons , son of John Simmons and Mercy Pabodie, was born at Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.¹

     Julia Ann Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in 1831 at Alabama. Possibly Washington Co.¹
     Julia Ann Simmons was listed in the household of Luke R Summonds in the 1840 census at Clarke Co, Mississippi: Luke R Summonds: males 2<5 (1836-1840 Allen, Isaac), 1 5-9 (1831-1835 John B) , 1 30-39 (1801-1810 Luke) ; females 1 5-9 (1831-1835 Julia), 1 15-19 (1821-1825 ?), 1 20-29 (1811-1820 wife). Living in same county as John R.²
     Julia Ann Simmons was listed in the household of Luke Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 41 farmer NC, Sarah 35 NC/SC ? can't read/write, Julia 19 AL, John 14 farmer Miss, Allen 14 Miss, Isaac 12 Miss, Leonard 10 Miss, Malinda 5 AL, Lina 4 AL, Martha 1 AL. Living next to his possible brother, John Simmons.¹
     Julia Ann Simmons was listed in the household of Luke R Simmons in the 1880 census at Peacocks, Coffee Co, Alabama: L R Simmons 75 MS MS MS farmer, Sarah 65 MS MS MS can't read/write, Julia Ann 48 MS MS MS can't read/write, Emmaline 30 MS MS MS, Peter 21 AL MS MS can't read/write, David 19 AL AL MS can't read/write, William 14 AL MS MS can't read/write, Lucie 6m AL AL MS. There are a lot of problems with this census such as birth states. Did Sarah really have Lucie at age 65 or is she a granddaughter?³

     Julia Anne Simmons was buried in Duplin Co, North Carolina. Her Find A Grave Memorial # is near Albertson. Her married name was Casey.
     Julia Anne Simmons married Lemuel Casey, son of Richard Casey.

     Julia Anne Simmons died on December 10, 1862.

     Kate Simmons , daughter of Daniel Simmons and Elizabeth Simmons, was born in 1815 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹
     Kate Simmons was listed in the household of Daniel Simmons in the 1830 census at Lowndes Co, Alabama: Daniel Simmons: males 1<5 (1826-1830 Daniel ), 1 5-9 ( 1821-1825 Luke), 1 10-14 (1816-1820 John), 1 20-29 (1801-1810 ?), 1 30-39 (1791-1800 Daniel); females 1<5 (1826-1830 Nancy ), 1 10-14 (1816-1820 Kate), 1 30-39 (1791-1800 Elizabeth); slaves 1. This census supports all suggested children born before 1830 with the exception of Nancy whose birth year is unknown.²

     Lanora Simmons , daughter of Sarah Skinner, was born in 1885 at Barbour Co, Alabama.^1,2
     Lanora lived in 1910 at Victoria at Coffee Co, Alabama.²

     Her married name was Stroud.
     Leacy Elvina Simmons , daughter of Bethel Simmons and Mary Graves, was born on September 12, 1844 at Alabama.
     Leacy lived in 1850 at Pike Co, Alabama.
     Eliza Alice Stroud , daughter of John B. Stroud and Leacy Elvina Simmons, was born in 1871 at Coffee Co, Alabama.²

Leacy Elvina Simmons married John B. Stroud on January 30, 1897 at Pike Co, Alabama.
     Leacy Elvina Simmons died on April 30, 1920 at 75 years of age.

     Leonard Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in 1840 at Mississippi.¹
     Leonard Simmons was listed in the household of Luke Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 41 farmer NC, Sarah 35 NC/SC ? can't read/write, Julia 19 AL, John 14 farmer Miss, Allen 14 Miss, Isaac 12 Miss, Leonard 10 Miss, Malinda 5 AL, Lina 4 AL, Martha 1 AL. Living next to his possible brother, John Simmons.¹

     Leonard M Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on February 20, 1823 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹

     Levi Simmons whose parents are unknown was born on April 15, 1797.¹
     Levi Simmons was the head of household in the 1850 census for Coffee Co, Alabama.¹

     Levi Simmons , son of Thomas Washington Simmons and Emilene Unknown, was born in 1864 at Coffee Co, Alabama.¹
     Levi lived in 1880 at Centerville at Coffee Co, Alabama.¹

     Lewis Simmons whose parents are unknown was born in 1852.¹

Lewis Simmons married Dorcas Wright, daughter of John Wright and Sarah A Lay.¹
     Jesse Edward Simmons , son of Lewis Simmons and Dorcas Wright, was born in 1885.¹
     Lewis Simmons died in 1920.¹

     Her married name was Grimes.¹
     Lina Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Hammonds, was born in 1848 at Pike Co, Alabama.¹
     Lina Simmons was listed in the household of Luke Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 41 farmer NC, Sarah 35 NC/SC ? can't read/write, Julia 19 AL, John 14 farmer Miss, Allen 14 Miss, Isaac 12 Miss, Leonard 10 Miss, Malinda 5 AL, Lina 4 AL, Martha 1 AL. Living next to his possible brother, John Simmons.³
     Lina Simmons married Feliz Kenan Goss Grimes in 1868 at Alabama.¹

     Queen Elizabeth Grimes , daughter of Feliz Kenan Goss Grimes and Lina Simmons, was born on February 1, 1868 at Peacocks, Coffee Co, Alabama.¹
     Lina Simmons died in 1883 at Coffee Co, Alabama.¹

     Louis Franklin Simmons , son of Thomas J Simmons and Margaret C Unknown, was born on July 29, 1892 at Coffee Co, Alabama.^3,4,2,5
     Louis lived in 1900 at Centerville at Coffee Co, Alabama.^1,2
     Louis Franklin Simmons , son of Thomas J Simmons and Margaret C Unknown, was born in 1903 at Alabama.¹

Louis Franklin Simmons married Essie Mae Mixson, daughter of Missouri Snellgrove, on December 25, 1912 at Coffee Co, Alabama.³
     Thomas Tarah Simmons , son of Louis Franklin Simmons and Essie Mae Mixson, was born on February 6, 1916 at Coffee Co, Alabama.^5,6,4

     Luke Simmons , son of Daniel Simmons and Elizabeth Simmons, was born in 1820 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹
     Loryann Bonners married Luke Simmons, son of Daniel Simmons and Elizabeth Simmons, circa 1828 at Alabama. Based on son Benjamin born 1829.¹

     Luke Simmons was listed in the household of Daniel Simmons in the 1830 census at Lowndes Co, Alabama: Daniel Simmons: males 1<5 (1826-1830 Daniel ), 1 5-9 ( 1821-1825 Luke), 1 10-14 (1816-1820 John), 1 20-29 (1801-1810 ?), 1 30-39 (1791-1800 Daniel); females 1<5 (1826-1830 Nancy ), 1 10-14 (1816-1820 Kate), 1 30-39 (1791-1800 Elizabeth); slaves 1. This census supports all suggested children born before 1830 with the exception of Nancy whose birth year is unknown.³
     Benjamin Daniel Simmons , son of Luke Simmons, was born on September 30, 1843 at Troy, Pike Co, Alabama. There is some confusion as to his birth year. Sep 30, 1843 was from a family tree on ancestry.com. He is listed as 5 in the 1850 census. His tombstone lists his birth as Sep 30 1839.¹
     Luke Simmons was the head of household in the 1850 census for Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 30 NC, Loryan 26 GA, Benjamin 5 AL.⁴
     Luke Simmons died in 1853 at Pike Co, Alabama.¹

     Luke R Simmons , son of Unknown Simmons, was born on June 12, 1809 at Columbus Co, North Carolina. Birth date varies depending on the source. Find A Grave list Luke Simmons and Priscilla Soles as his parents but this is incorrect.²
     Most family trees on ancestry.com lists the parents of John R Simmons and Luke R Simmons as Luke Russell Sr and Priscilla Soles probably due to having the same name. There is no known documentation that supports this. I have not seen this Luke Simmons referred to as Luke Jr in any documentation. Additionally no documentation has been found to support the suffix Sr for Luke Russell Simmons who married Priscilla Soles. I recently discovered (Dec 2015) a transcription of the family bible of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles in the Troy, Pike Co AL library practically rules out this possibility. Because Luke Jr and John Jr moved together and married sisters, it can be assumed (but not proven) that they were probably brothers. They have been assigned as sons of Unknown Simmons for tracking purposes. It is difficult to determine the timing of the family moves because the birth states of the children vary from census to census.³
     Sarah Ann Waters married Luke R Simmons, son of Unknown Simmons, before 1830. Probably Clarke Co MS.^4,5

     Luke Simmons was the head of household in the 1830 census for Washington Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons: males 1 20-29 (1801-1810); females 1 15-19 (1811-1815). Living next to John Simmons.⁴
     Julia Ann Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in 1831 at Alabama. Possibly Washington Co.⁶
     John Burrell Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in March, 1833 at Mississippi.^7,6
     Allen Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in 1836 at Mississippi.
     Isaac Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in 1838 at Mississippi.⁶
     Luke R Summonds was the head of household in the 1840 census for Clarke Co, Mississippi: Luke R Summonds: males 2<5 (1836-1840 Allen, Isaac), 1 5-9 (1831-1835 John B) , 1 30-39 (1801-1810 Luke) ; females 1 5-9 (1831-1835 Julia), 1 15-19 (1821-1825 ?), 1 20-29 (1811-1820 wife). Living in same county as John R.⁵
     Leonard Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Waters, was born in 1840 at Mississippi.⁶
     Sarah Ann Waters, the wife of Luke R Simmons, died circa 1840 probably Clarke Co MS.^5,6
     Luke Simmons age 32 married Sarah Ann Hammonds on December 14, 1841 at Pike Co, Alabama. According to family trees on ancestry.com, Luke married Sarah Ann Waters before the 1830 census. A Luke Simmons married Sarah Ann Hammonds in Pike Co on Dec 14 1841 according to Pike Co marriage records. The only other Luke Simmons of marrying age in 1841 was the son of Daniel Simmons and Elizabeth Simmons. He was married to a Loryann in 1850. Therefore the children living with Luke in the 1850 census who are older than 9 would be the children of Sarah Waters and the children born after 1841 could be the children of Sarah Ann Hammonds. It is possible that this could be another Luke Simmons.^8,9

     Malinda Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Hammonds, was born in 1845 at Alabama.⁶
     Lina Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Hammonds, was born in 1848 at Pike Co, Alabama.²
     Martha Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Hammonds, was born in 1849 at Alabama.⁶
     Luke Simmons was the head of household in the 1850 Alabama state census in Pike Co: Luke Simmons: males 1<21, 1>21, 1 18-45; females 1>21; 0 slaves. Probable not Luke Russell.¹⁰
     Luke Simmons was the head of household in the 1850 census for Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 41 farmer NC, Sarah 35 NC/SC ? can't read/write, Julia 19 AL, John 14 farmer Miss, Allen 14 Miss, Isaac 12 Miss, Leonard 10 Miss, Malinda 5 AL, Lina 4 AL, Martha 1 AL. Living next to his possible brother, John Simmons.⁶
     Luke R Simmons and his family have not been located in the 1860 census.
     Luke R Simmons was the head of household in the 1866 Alabama state census in Coffee Co: Luke Simmons, Schedule 1: males 3 <10, 1 50-60 (1806-1816); females 2 10-20, 1 20-30, 1 50-60 (1806-1816). Living next to Jas (or Jos) B Simmons age 40-50. Haven't been able to locate him in Schedule 3 which would show his township and range.¹¹
     On July 12, 1867 at Precinct 4, Coffee Co, Alabama, Luke R Simmons was listed as a registered voter in book 1, page 244.¹²
     Luke R Simmons and his family have not been located in the 1870 census.
     Luke R Simmons was the head of household in the 1880 census for Peacocks, Coffee Co, Alabama: L R Simmons 75 MS MS MS farmer, Sarah 65 MS MS MS can't read/write, Julia Ann 48 MS MS MS can't read/write, Emmaline 30 MS MS MS, Peter 21 AL MS MS can't read/write, David 19 AL AL MS can't read/write, William 14 AL MS MS can't read/write, Lucie 6m AL AL MS. There are a lot of problems with this census such as birth states. Did Sarah really have Lucie at age 65 or is she a granddaughter?¹³

     Luke died in 1896 at Coffee Co, Alabama. Some family trees list his death as Geneva Co AL/.^2,7 He was buried in Haney Cemetery, Coffee Co, Alabama^G. His Find A Grave Memorial # is 125962016. There is no photo on Find-A-Grave. So I don't know if this is just a guess or a fact..⁷

     Luke R Simmons , son of John Simmons and Leodosia Gore, was born on May 20, 1791 at North Carolina. Find A Grave lists the county as Columbus Co but it was not formed until 1808.^9,10
Columbus Co NC was created from Brunswick Co and Bladen Co on Dec 15, 1808.
     Priscilla Soles age 18 married Luke R Simmons age 19, son of John Simmons and Leodosia Gore, on January 24, 1811 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.^9,10

     Jemima Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on October 13, 1815 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.^5,10
     Susannah Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on August 14, 1817 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹⁰
     Luke R Simmons was the head of household in the 1820 census for Columbus Co, North Carolina: Luke R Simmons: males 1 26-44 (1776-1794 Luke), 1<10 (?); females 2 26-44 (1776-1794 Priscilla, ?), 3<10 (Eliza, Jemima, Susannah.)³
     Luke R Simmons served in the legislature of North Carolina before his removal to Alabama. He was a member of the House of Commons of NC 1821-1829.¹¹
     Patience Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on January 2, 1821 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹⁰
     Nancy Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on January 2, 1821 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹⁰
     Leonard M Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on February 20, 1823 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹⁰
     Rebecca Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on June 8, 1825 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹⁰
     Eliza Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born on August 18, 1827 at North Carolina.^5,10
     Luke R Simmons was the head of household in the 1830 census for Columbus Co, North Carolina: Luke R Simmons p7/44: males 1 5-9 (1821-1825 Leonard), 1 30-39 (Luke Sr); females 2<5 (1826-1830 Rebecca, Eliza), 3 5-9 (1821-1825 Patience, Nancy, ?), 1 10-14 (1816-1820 Susannah), 1 30-39 (1791-1800 Priscilla), 1 50-59 (1771-1780 ?); 1 slave. Living next to parents.²
     Dorcas Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born in 1835 at Pike Co, Alabama.⁵
     Daniel Monroe Simmons , son of Luke R Simmons and Priscilla Soles, was born in 1836 at Pike Co, Alabama.⁵
     He was elected to the legislature from Pike Co AL in 1837 and served as a legislator until the session of 1841. He was always a Whig in politics.¹¹
     On May 17, 1837 at Pike Co, Alabama, Luke R Simmons was issued a land certificate for 45 4/100 acres from the Sparta land office. NW4 of the NE4 S 31 T10 R21.⁴
     Luke R Simmons was the head of household in the 1840 census for Pike Co, Alabama: Luke R Simmons: males 1 5-9 (1831-1835 ), 1 15-19 (1821-1825 ?), 2 20-29 (1811-1820 ?, ?), 1 30-39 (1801-1810), 1 40-49 (1791-1800 Luke Sr); females 2 5-9 (1831-1835), 1 10-14 (1826-1830), 2 15-19 (1821-1825 ), 1 30-39 (1801-1810 Priscilla); slaves 1.¹
     On May 13, 1844 at Columbus Co, North Carolina, John Simmons signed an affidavit stating that John Simmons died Nov 15, 1836 and his wife Leodosia Simmons died Jan 21, 1844 leaving 5 children: Priscilla (wife of Felix Powell), Luke R, John A, Susannah who married Matthew Johnson and Darkes (Dorcas) who married Jackson Neely.⁸
     Luke R Simmons died after May 13, 1844 at Pike Co, Alabama.⁹ He was buried in Beulah Cemetery, Troy, Pike Co, Alabama. His Find A Grave Memorial # is 126038025.⁹

     Luke Russell Simmons , son of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born on April 28, 1848 at Troy, Pike Co, Alabama.¹
     Luke Russell Simmons was listed in the household of John R Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: John Simmons 44 NC, Anna 39 SC, Martha 20 MS, Caroline 17 AL, Frances 14 MS, Elisabeth 11 MS, Isabella 9 AL, John 4 AL, Luke 2 AL. One extra female compared with 1850. Which census is correct? Living next to brother Luke Simmons.³
     Luke Russell Simmons was listed in the household of John R Simmons in the 1860 census at Briar Hill, Pike Co, Alabama: John R Simmons 54 NC farmer, Athie A 48 SC can't read/write, Caroline 27 AL, Frances M 25 MS, Elizabeth 20 MS, Isabella 16 AL, John D 13 AL, Luke R 11 AL, Charles W 7 AL.⁴
     Luke Russell Simmons was a resident in the household of John R Simmons in the 1866 Alabama state census in Pike Co: John Simmons, Schedule 1: males 2 10-20 (Luke, Charles), 1 20-30 (John D), 1 50-60 (John R); females 3 20-30 (Frances, Elizabeth, Isabella), 1 50-60 (Athe.)⁵
     Luke Russell Simmons was a resident in the household of John Simmons in the 1866 Alabama state census in Township 10 Range 19, Pike Co: John Simmons, Schedule 3: males 2 10-20 (Luke, Charles), 2 >20 (John D, John R); females 4>20. Luke Simmons was not listed in T&R.⁵
     Luke Russell Simmons was listed in the household of John R Simmons in the 1870 census at Holmes Co, Florida: John R Simmons 65 NC farmer can't read/write, Esther A 61 NC, Caroline 39 AL can't rw, Luke R 20 AL can't rw, Charles 19 AL can't rw.⁶
     Sarah Ann Gillman married Luke Russell Simmons, son of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, circa 1873.¹

     John Wesley Simmons , son of Luke Russell Simmons and Sarah Ann Gillman, was born on May 8, 1886 at Geneva Co, Alabama.¹
     Luke Russell Simmons died on September 19, 1917 at Geneva, Geneva Co, Alabama, at 69 years of age.¹

     Lydia Simmons , daughter of Aaron Simmons and Mary Woodworth, was born after 1677.

     Lydia Simmons died after 1719.

     Maisa Simmons , daughter of Bethel Simmons and Mary Graves, was born circa 1848. Maisa Simmons received a blessing in 1850 at Pike Co, Alabama.

     Malinda Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Hammonds, was born in 1845 at Alabama.¹
     Malinda Simmons was listed in the household of Luke Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 41 farmer NC, Sarah 35 NC/SC ? can't read/write, Julia 19 AL, John 14 farmer Miss, Allen 14 Miss, Isaac 12 Miss, Leonard 10 Miss, Malinda 5 AL, Lina 4 AL, Martha 1 AL. Living next to his possible brother, John Simmons.¹

     Margaret Simmons , daughter of John Simmons and Abigail Baker, was born in 1850 at Alabama.¹
     Margaret Simmons was listed in the household of John Simmons in the 1860 census at Eastern Division, Pike Co, Alabama: John Simmons 45, Abigail 43, Daniel T 15, Elizabeth E 18, Eliza M 13, Martha J 12, Margaret 10, Nancy L 8, John 5, Wade H 4, Isaac N 1, Samuel A 1.¹

     Martha Simmons , daughter of Isaac Simmons and Elizabeth Fowler, was born on December 15, 1835 at Alabama.¹

     Martha Simmons , daughter of Thomas Washington Simmons and Emilene Unknown, was born in 1851 at Coffee Co, Alabama.

     Martha Simmons , daughter of Daniel Simmons and Elizabeth Simmons, was born in 1838 at Alabama.¹
     Martha Simmons was listed in the household of Daniel Simmons in the 1840 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Danl Simmons: males 1<5 (1836-1840 Austin), 1 5-9 (1831-1835 William), 3 10-14 (1826-1830 none of these 3 males are supported by the 1830 census), 1 15-19 (1821-1825 Luke), 1 20-29 (1811 - 1820 John ), 1 40-49 (1791-1800 Daniel), 1 60-69 (1771-1780 ?); females 1<5 (Martha), 1 10-14 (1826-1830 Nancy), 1 15-19 (1821-1825 ?), 1 40-49 (1791-1800 Elizabeth); 2 slaves. There appear to be 3 males 10-14 and 1 female 15-19 who are not supported by the 1830 census. They could be children of deceased relatives. See the 1830 census.² Her married name was Adams.
     Martha Simmons married Wade Hampton Adams at age 34 on April 18, 1855 at Pike Co, Alabama.³

     Larkin B Adams , son of Wade Hampton Adams and Martha Simmons, was born in 1856 at Pike Co, Alabama.⁴
     Edward L Adams , son of Wade Hampton Adams and Martha Simmons, was born in 1858 at Pike Co, Alabama.⁴
     Martha was the wife of Wade Hampton Adams in the 1860 census for Pike Co, Alabama.

     Her married name was West.
     Martha Simmons , daughter of John Simmons and Mercy Pabodie, was born on November 17, 1677 at Duxbury, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.¹

     Martha Simmons , daughter of Luke R Simmons and Sarah Ann Hammonds, was born in 1849 at Alabama.¹
     Martha Simmons was listed in the household of Luke Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Luke Simmons 41 farmer NC, Sarah 35 NC/SC ? can't read/write, Julia 19 AL, John 14 farmer Miss, Allen 14 Miss, Isaac 12 Miss, Leonard 10 Miss, Malinda 5 AL, Lina 4 AL, Martha 1 AL. Living next to his possible brother, John Simmons.¹

     Martha Simmons , daughter of John R Simmons and Athe Anna Waters, was born circa 1830 at Mississippi.^1,2,3
     Martha Simmons was listed in the household of John R Summonds in the 1840 census at Clarke Co, Mississippi: John R Summonds: males 1<5 (?), 1 5-9 (?), 1 30-39 (John); females 1<5 (Elizabeth or Frances ??), 1 5-9 (Caroline),1 10-14 (Martha), 1 20-29 (Athe Anna). Living in the same county as Luke Jr.⁴
     Martha Simmons was listed in the household of John R Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: John Simmons 44 NC, Anna 39 SC, Martha 20 MS, Caroline 17 AL, Frances 14 MS, Elisabeth 11 MS, Isabella 9 AL, John 4 AL, Luke 2 AL. One extra female compared with 1850. Which census is correct? Living next to brother Luke Simmons.³

     Martha Simmons , daughter of John Simmons and Hannah Hathaway, was born in 1700 at Freetown, Bristol Co, Massachusetts.¹
     Martha Simmons died on November 3, 1800.¹

     Martha Simmons , daughter of Aaron Simmons and Martha Cobb, was born on January 11, 1729 at Middleboro, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.¹ As of December 17, 1749,her married name was Finney.¹

Martha Simmons married Nelson Finney on December 17, 1749 at Middleboro, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.¹
     Martha Simmons died on August 27, 1753 at Middleboro, Plymouth Co, Massachusetts, at 24 years of age.¹

     Martha Simmons , daughter of John Simmons and Abigail Baker, was born in 1848 at Alabama.¹
     Martha Simmons was listed in the household of John Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: John Simmons 34 farmer NC can't read/write, Abigail 25 SC can't read/write, James 10 AL, Ellenden 9 AL, Eliza 4 AL, Gartha 2 AL. This family is living next to Daniel Simmons.¹
     Martha Simmons was listed in the household of John Simmons in the 1860 census at Eastern Division, Pike Co, Alabama: John Simmons 45, Abigail 43, Daniel T 15, Elizabeth E 18, Eliza M 13, Martha J 12, Margaret 10, Nancy L 8, John 5, Wade H 4, Isaac N 1, Samuel A 1.²

     Her married name was Gore.
     Mary Simmons , daughter of Isaac Simmons Sr and Jane Sugg, was born on October 8, 1758 at New Hanover Co, North Carolina. Find A Grave has 1757 and Brunswick Co. Brunswick Co wasn't formed until 1764.^2,4,5
Brunswick Co NC was created from Bladen Co and New Hanover Co on Jan 30, 1764. Many early Brunswick Co records were destroyed by the Union Army in 1865.
Georgetown District SC was established in 1769 as Winyah Co and was renamed as Georgetown District in 1800.; 1769.
     Mary Simmons married William Gore, son of Joshua Gore and Leana Edens, circa 1774 at North Carolina. Brunswick probably.^2,4,5

     Rebecca Ann Gore , daughter of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on February 26, 1775 at Pireway, Brunswick Co, North Carolina.⁵
     John D Gore Sr , son of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on January 23, 1779 at North Carolina.⁵
     William H. Gore , son of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on March 27, 1783 at North Carolina.^6,4
     Mary Ann Gore , daughter of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on May 3, 1787 at Pireway, Brunswick Co, North Carolina.⁴
     James William Gore , son of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on June 5, 1790 at South Carolina.⁴
     Catherine Kitsy Gore , daughter of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on February 1, 1793.⁴
     Jonathan Isaac Gore , son of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on December 14, 1795 at Georgetown District, South Carolina.^5,4
     Anner Jane Gore , daughter of William Gore and Mary Simmons, was born on March 17, 1799.⁴
Horry District SC was established on Dec 19, 1801 from the Georgetown District.     
     Mary Simmons died on May 30, 1825 at Little River, Horry District, South Carolina, at 66 years of age.^1,5 She was buried in Ward Cemetery, Little River, Horry Co, South Carolina. Her Find A Grave Memorial # is 150243068.⁵

     Her married name was Bilbry.
     Mary Simmons , daughter of John Simmons and Unknown woJohnSimmons, was born circa 1805 at North Carolina.^1,2
     Mary Simmons married Mcduel Bilberry.

     Elza Bilbry , son of Mcduel Bilberry and Mary Simmons, was born before 1823. His name was listed as Eliza and as an adult heir of his grandfather, John Simmons, who died 1844. The list was made Isaac Simmons, his mother's brother.
     Mahala Bilbry , daughter of Mcduel Bilberry and Mary Simmons, was born on October 27, 1829 at Alabama.³
     Mary was the wife of Mcduel Bilberry in the 1830 census for Dallas Co, Alabama: McDuel Bilberry p81: males 1<5 (Elza), 1 20-29 (McDuel); females 1<5 (Mahala) , 1 20-29 (Mary) ; no slaves. enumerated next to John Simmons and same page as Isaac Simmons Jr..¹
     Frances Bilbry , daughter of Mcduel Bilberry and Mary Simmons, was born on November 14, 1830 at Alabama.³
     Mary was the wife of Mcduel Bilberry in the 1840 census: McDwell Billbery: males 1 10-14 (1826-1830 Elza), 1 30-39 (McDuel); females 1 5-9 (Mahala), 1 10-14 (Frances), 1 30-39 (Mary); slaves 4.²
     Mary Simmons, the wife of Mcduel Bilberry, died in 1843 at Pike Co, Alabama.^3,2,4

     Mary Simmons , daughter of Jacob Simmons and Mary woJacobSimmons, was born before 1735.¹

     Mary Simmons whose parents are unknown was born in 1780 at North Carolina.¹
     Mary Simmons was listed in the household of Isaac Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Isaac Simmons 64 NC farmer, Elizabeth 60 NC, Jane 16 AL, Isaac 11 AL, Melissa 8 AL, Mary Simmons 70 NC (1780). Who is Mary?¹
     Mary Simmons died after 1850.¹

     Mary Simmons , daughter of Moses Simmons and Sarah Chandler, was born circa 1641 at Plymouth Co, Massachusetts.¹ As of before June 17, 1689,her married name was Alden.¹

Mary Simmons married Joseph Alden on before June 17, 1689.¹

     Mary Simmons whose parents are unknown was born in March, 1755.¹
     Mary Simmons died in February, 1827 at 71 years of age. She may be related to Samuel S Simmonds.¹ He was buried in Pea Ridge Cemetery, Burnsville, Dallas Co, Alabama^G. His Find A Grave Memorial # is 135274603.¹

     Mary Simmons whose parents are unknown was born circa 1795.¹
     Mary Simmons married Arthur Stripling, son of John Stripling and Margaret woJohnStripling, on December 27, 1812 at Jones Co, Georgia.^1,2
As of December 27, 1812,her married name was Stripling.¹
     William Stripling , son of Arthur Stripling and Mary Simmons, was born in 1822.³

     Mary Simmons , daughter of Aaron Simmons and Mary Woodworth, was born after 1677.
     Mary Simmons died after 1719.

     Jettie Emma Thomas , daughter of John Hubbard Thomas and Mary Etta Simmons, was born at Texas.
     Leo Ross Thomas , son of John Hubbard Thomas and Mary Etta Simmons, was born at Texas. She Mentioned in the will of her grandparents Jesse and Sarah Casey. Her married name was Thomas.
     Mary Etta Simmons , daughter of William Henry Simmons and Sarah A. Casey, was born on October 14, 1872 at De Leon, Comanche Co, Texas.
     Mary lived in 1880 at Navarro, Texas.

Mary Etta Simmons married John Hubbard Thomas on April 24, 1890 at Coriscana, Navarro, Texas.
     Benjamin Rowland Thomas , son of John Hubbard Thomas and Mary Etta Simmons, was born on August 24, 1893 at Buffalo Gap, Taylor Co, Texas. She was buried in Shep, Taylor Co, Texas. .
     Mary Etta Simmons died on December 17, 1963 at Robstown, Nueces Co, Texas, at 91 years of age.

     Mary Jane Simmons , daughter of Solomon Simmons and Sylvia Soles, was born on January 24, 1844 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹
     Mary Jane Simmons married Joseph James Williamson.¹
Her married name was Williamson.¹
     Jesse James Williamson , son of Joseph James Williamson and Mary Jane Simmons, was born on October 12, 1868 at Columbus Co, North Carolina.¹
     Mary Jane Simmons died on May 2, 1929 at Horry Co, South Carolina, at 85 years of age.¹

     Melissa Simmons , daughter of Isaac Simmons and Elizabeth Fowler, was born in 1842 at Pike Co, Alabama.¹
     Melissa Simmons was listed in the household of Isaac Simmons in the 1850 census at Pike Co, Alabama: Isaac Simmons 64 NC farmer, Elizabeth 60 NC, Jane 16 AL, Isaac 11 AL, Melissa 8 AL, Mary Simmons 70 NC (1780). Who is Mary?¹

     Missie Simmons , daughter of John Wesley Simmons and Harriett Hattie Burkett, was born in 1923.¹
     Missie Simmons died in 2010.¹