David Maurice Simms1,2,3

M, b. 10 June 1838, d. 7 March 1898
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*10 June 1838 David was born on 10 June 1838 in Maryville, Blount County, Tennessee.1,2,3 
 He was the son of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh male 00-05) Census18401840 William and David was probably a free white male, under 5 years old, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census185013 September 1850 On the 1850 census, William Gray Simms's household included Margaret, Sarah, John, William, David, Mary and Samuel in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
(household member) Census186026 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Burton L Weger's household included Elizabeth, Mary, John, Joseph, Sarah, Nancy and David in Sub Division 17, Sangamon County, Illinois.6 
Marriage*23 July 1863 He married Ellen Amelia King on 23 July 1863 in Cook County, Illinois.3,7 
Census1870*8 July 1870 David, Ellen, Mary and Carrie was listed as a household member living with Alexander C King on the 1870 Census in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.8 
Census1880*21 June 1880 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.9 
(husband) Death6 January 1881 David's wife, Ellen, died on 6 January 1881 in Illinois.10 
Death*7 March 1898 David died on 7 March 1898 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 59. Murdered by an employee.3,10 
Burial* He was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery, Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.10 

Family

Ellen Amelia King b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881
Marriage*23 July 1863 He married Ellen Amelia King on 23 July 1863 in Cook County, Illinois.3,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
  4. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  5. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
  6. [S3909] 1860, Sangamon County, Illinois.
  7. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  8. [S3163] 1870, McLean County, Illinois.
  9. [S1384] 1880, Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, p. 238B.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

David Morris Simms1,2

M, b. 30 May 1863, d. 22 April 1944
Father*William Blackburn Simms1 b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911
Mother*Sarah Jane Medley1 b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*30 May 1863 David was born on 30 May 1863 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.1,3 
 He was the son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.1 
(household member) Census187018 July 1870 On the 1870 census, William Blackburn Simms's household included Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, William, David, George and Charles in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.4 
(son) Census18801 June 1880 Were listed as sons in William Blackburn Simms's household on the 1880 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*1883 David Morris Simms married Mahala Coburn in 1883 in Champaign County, Illinois.5 
Marriage*circa 1890 David Morris Simms married Amanda Maria Harp circa 1890.3,6 
Census1900*8 June 1900 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.7 
Census1910*21 April 1910 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.6 
Census1920*8 January 1920 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.8 
Census1930*7 April 1930 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois.9 
Census1940*2 April 1940 David was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.10 
Death*22 April 1944 He died on 22 April 1944 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 80.3 
Burial* He was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Mayview, Champaign County, Illinois.11 

Family 1

Mahala Coburn b. c 1861
Marriage*1883 He married Mahala Coburn in 1883 in Champaign County, Illinois.5 

Family 2

Amanda Maria Harp b. Feb 1874, d. 1962
Marriage*circa 1890 David Morris Simms married Amanda Maria Harp circa 1890.3,6 

Citations

  1. [S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
  2. [S5014] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1878-1938.
  3. [S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.
  4. [S2874] 1870, Champaign County, Illinois.
  5. [S4831] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
  6. [S3409] 1910, Champaign County, Illinois.
  7. [S1918] 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  8. [S4607] 1920, Champaign County, Illinois.
  9. [S5013] 1930, Champaign County, Illinois.
  10. [S5548] 1940, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  11. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Elizabeth Black Simms1,2

F, b. 21 January 1828, d. 20 October 1904
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*21 January 1828 Elizabeth was born on 21 January 1828 in Knox County, Tennessee.1 
 She was the daughter of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh female 10-15) Census18401840 Agnes, Elizabeth and Margaret was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 15, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.3 
Married Name12 September 1849  As of 12 September 1849, Elizabeth Black Simms married name was Weger (Simms). 
Marriage*13 September 1849 She married Burton L Weger on 13 September 1849 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.2,1,4 
Census1850*26 October 1850 On the 1850 census, Burton L Weger's household included Elizabeth in Sangamon County, Illinois.5 
Census1860*26 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Burton L Weger's household included Elizabeth, Mary, John, Joseph, Sarah, Nancy and David in Sub Division 17, Sangamon County, Illinois.6 
Census1870*20 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Burton L Weger's household included Elizabeth, Mary, John, Joseph, Sarah, Nancy, Samuel, Alice and Elizabeth in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.7 
Census1880*12 June 1880 Elizabeth was listed as Burton L Weger's wife on the 1880 Census in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.8 
Census*1 March 1885 Elizabeth was listed as Burton L Weger's wife on the 1 March 1885 Census in Winfield, Cowley County, Kansas.9 
Death*20 October 1904 Elizabeth Black Simms died on 20 October 1904 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, at age 76.10 
Burial* She was buried in Edgar Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.11 

Family

Burton L Weger b. 27 Mar 1827, d. 29 Apr 1898
Marriage*13 September 1849 She married Burton L Weger on 13 September 1849 in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.2,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S856] Marriage Index: IL, IN (1790-1850) (CD# 228).
  3. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  5. [S2802] 1850, Sangamon County, Illinois.
  6. [S3909] 1860, Sangamon County, Illinois.
  7. [S1113] 1870, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 188B.
  8. [S1179] 1880, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 180A.
  9. [S4010] 1885.
  10. [S1399] World Family Tree Volume 25, tree 2933.
  11. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  12. [S1113] 1870, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.

Ella Rose Simms1

F, b. 23 December 1871, d. 4 July 1931
Father*David Maurice Simms1 b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898
Mother*Ellen Amelia King1 b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*23 December 1871 Ella was born on 23 December 1871 in Illinois.1,2 
 She was the daughter of David Maurice Simms and Ellen Amelia King.1 
(daughter) Census188021 June 1880 Were listed as daughters in David Maurice Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*circa 1895 Ella Rose Simms married Edward Probas Hawkins circa 1895.3,4 
Married Name1895  As of 1895, Ella Rose Simms married name was Hawkins (simms).3 
Census1900*6 June 1900 Ella was listed as a census enumerator on the 1900 Census in New Douglas Township, Madison County, Illinois.4 
Census1910*4 May 1910 Ella was listed as Edward Probas Hawkins's wife on the 1910 Census in Walkers Beat, Montgomery County, Alabama.5 
(wife) Death11 November 1924 Ella's husband, Edward, died on 11 November 1924 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.3 
Death*4 July 1931 Ella Rose Simms died on 4 July 1931 in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, at age 59.3 
Burial* She was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama.6 

Family

Edward Probas Hawkins b. Mar 1860, d. 11 Nov 1924
Marriage*circa 1895 She married Edward Probas Hawkins circa 1895.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
  2. [S1384] 1880, Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, p. 238B.
  3. [S4824] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AL, Deaths, 1908-1974.
  4. [S5002] 1900, Madison County, Illinois.
  5. [S5460] 1910, Montgomery County, Alabama.
  6. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Ellen Simms1

F, b. circa 1867
Father*James W Simms1 b. 18 Jul 1820, d. 12 Nov 1895
Mother*Marthena Hussong1 b. 22 Sep 1823, d. 26 Nov 1915
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Name Variation  Ellen Simms was also known as Ella Sims.2 
Birth*circa 1867 She was born circa 1867 in Indiana.1 
 She was the daughter of James W Simms and Marthena Hussong.1 
(household member) Census187013 July 1870 On the 1870 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary, Susan and Ellen in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.3 
(sister-in-law) Census188010 June 1880 Ellen was listed as a sister-in-law in James Alva Furgeson's household on the 1880 Census in Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*2 January 1884 Ellen Simms married Eli L Ward on 2 January 1884 in Edgar County, Illinois.4,2 
(wife) Death6 June 1887 Ellen's husband, Eli, died on 6 June 1887 in Horace, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
Married Name5 April 1924  As of 5 April 1924, Ellen Simms married name was Ward (Simms).4,2 

Family

Eli L Ward b. 1862, d. 6 Jun 1887
Marriage*2 January 1884 She married Eli L Ward on 2 January 1884 in Edgar County, Illinois.4,2 

Citations

  1. [S1178] 1880, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 34A.
  2. [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.
  3. [S1022] 1870, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.
  4. [S8780] IL, County Marriages, 1800-1940.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Elson Jefferson Simms1

M, b. 5 September 1851, d. 17 December 1927
Father*Joseph Cusick Simms1 b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Mother*Sarah Angeline Horreld1 b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*5 September 1851 Elson Jefferson Simms was born on 5 September 1851 in Illinois.1,2,3,4 
 He was the son of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.1 
(household member) Census186012 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Mary, Washington, Elson, Martha, Lucetta and John in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
(household member) Census187023 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Elson, Martha, Lucetta, John, William and Joseph in Hett Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.6 
Marriage*24 October 1872 Elson Jefferson Simms married first Minerva A Combs on 24 October 1872 in Parke County, Indiana.2,7 
Census1880*24 June 1880 Elson was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.8 
Occupation*1900 He was a farmer in 1900 in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.3 
Census1900*11 June 1900 Elson was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.3 
Census1910*15 April 1910 Elson was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.2 
(husband) Death1910 Elson's wife, Minerva, died in 1910.9 
Marriage*circa 1915 Elson Jefferson Simms married second Mary J (?) circa 1915.10 
Census1920*21 January 1920 Elson was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.10 
Death*17 December 1927 He died on 17 December 1927 in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, at age 76.4 
Burial* He was buried in Bono Cemetery, Bono, Vermillion County, Indiana.9 

Family 1

Minerva A Combs b. Oct 1852, d. 1910
Marriage*24 October 1872 He married first Minerva A Combs on 24 October 1872 in Parke County, Indiana.2,7 

Family 2

Mary J (?) b. c 1864
Marriage*circa 1915 Elson Jefferson Simms married second Mary J (?) circa 1915.10 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S3411] 1910, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  3. [S3412] 1900, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  4. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  5. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 653.
  6. [S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  7. [S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.
  8. [S1370] 1880, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  9. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  10. [S1765] 1920, Vermillion County, Indiana.

Fern Simms1

F

Family

Keith Lenville Dunham b. 13 Mar 1908, d. 2 Dec 1944

Citations

  1. [S3948] Missouri Marriage Index 1805-2002.

Frances Fern Simms1

F, b. 27 February 1876, d. 20 April 1923
Father*David Maurice Simms2 b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898
Mother*Ellen Amelia King2 b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Name Variation  Frances Fern Simms was also known as Fern.3 
Name Variation  Frances Fern Simms was also known as Fannie Fern Simms.2 
Birth*27 February 1876 Frances was born on 27 February 1876 in Illinois.2,4 
 She was the daughter of David Maurice Simms and Ellen Amelia King.2 
(daughter) Census188021 June 1880 Were listed as daughters in David Maurice Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.4 
Married Name Frances Fern Simms married name was Gill (Simms).1 
Marriage* She married Samuel Reed Gill.1 
(wife) Death23 May 1907 Frances's husband, Samuel, died on 23 May 1907 in Missouri.1 
Census1910*25 April 1910 Frances was listed as a boarder on the 1910 Census in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri.5 
Death*20 April 1923 She died on 20 April 1923 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 47.1,3 

Family

Samuel Reed Gill b. 1 Aug 1874, d. 23 May 1907
Marriage* She married Samuel Reed Gill.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
  3. [S2710] Missouri State Government, Missouri Death Certificates; 1910-1969.
  4. [S1384] 1880, Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, p. 238B.
  5. [S3196] 1910, St Louis County, Missouri.

George Edgar Simms1,2

M, b. circa 1866
Father*William Blackburn Simms1 b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911
Mother*Sarah Jane Medley1 b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1866 George was born circa 1866 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.1 
(household member) Census187018 July 1870 On the 1870 census, William Blackburn Simms's household included Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, William, David, George and Charles in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.3 
(son) Census18801 June 1880 Were listed as sons in William Blackburn Simms's household on the 1880 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.1 

Family

Mary E Deeth

Citations

  1. [S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
  2. [S4822] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IN, Marriages, 1811-2019.
  3. [S2874] 1870, Champaign County, Illinois.

James Simms1

M, b. 11 March 1751, d. 29 July 1848
Father*James Simms d. c 1773
Mother*Sarah (?)
Relationship4th great-grandfather of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
ChartsAncestors: Kuykendall, Ronald
Biography* He was an elder in the Presbyterian Church at Eusebia founded by Gideon Blackburn.2 
Birth*11 March 1751 James was born on 11 March 1751 in Frederick County, Virginia. Age 81 years four months and twenty-six days on 6 Aug 1832.1,3 
 He was the son of James Simms and Sarah (?) 
Milit-Serv*between 1778 and 1780 James Simms served in the military between 1778 and 1780 in Frederick County, Virginia, during the Revolutionary War.3 
Marriage*15 February 1783 He married Elizabeth Nalle (?) on 15 February 1783 in Henry County, Virginia.1,4 
Mltpension*4 March 1834 James applied for a military pension 4 March 1834 in Blount County, Tennessee.3 
Death*29 July 1848 He died on 29 July 1848 in Tennessee at age 97.5 
Burial* He was buried in Eusbia Cemetery, Blount County, Tennessee.1,6 

Family

Elizabeth Nalle (?) b. c 1754, d. 3 May 1841
Marriage*15 February 1783 He married Elizabeth Nalle (?) on 15 February 1783 in Henry County, Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
  3. [S1120] James Simms,.
  4. [S4908] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, VA, Marriages, 1785-1940.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave, Photocopy of Final Payment voucher received from the general Accounting Office.
  6. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

James Simms1

M, d. circa 1773
Relationship5th great-grandfather of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
ChartsAncestors: Kuykendall, Ronald
Birth* James was born. 
Marriage*say 1745 He married Sarah (?) say 1745. 
Death*circa 1773 James died circa 1773 in Pittsylvania County, Virginia.1 

Family

Sarah (?)
Child

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.

James W Simms1,2

M, b. 18 July 1820, d. 12 November 1895
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Name Variation  James W Simms was also known as James W Sims.3 
Birth*18 July 1820 James was born on 18 July 1820 in Blount County, Tennessee.4,1 
 He was the son of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh male 15-20) Census18401840 James and Joseph was probably a free white male, age 15 and under 20, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.5 
Marriage*2 November 1843 James W Simms married Marthena Hussong on 2 November 1843 in Edgar County, Illinois.6,7 
Census1850*17 September 1850 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.2 
Census1860*15 September 1860 On the 1860 Census in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, James was listed as the head of a family.8 
Census1870*13 July 1870 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.9 
Death*12 November 1895 He died on 12 November 1895 at age 75.10 
Burial He was buried in New Providence Cemetery, Elbridge, Edgar County, Illinois.10 

Family

Marthena Hussong b. 22 Sep 1823, d. 26 Nov 1915
Marriage*2 November 1843 He married Marthena Hussong on 2 November 1843 in Edgar County, Illinois.6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 151.
  3. [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
  4. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
  5. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  6. [S856] Marriage Index: IL, IN (1790-1850) (CD# 228).
  7. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  8. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 669-670.
  9. [S1022] 1870, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  11. [S1119] 1860, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  12. [S1178] 1880, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 34A.

John Simms1

M, b. circa 1785, d. 1849
Father*James Simms b. 11 Mar 1751, d. 29 Jul 1848
Mother*Elizabeth Nalle (?) b. c 1754, d. 3 May 1841
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1785 John was born circa 1785.1 
 He was the son of James Simms and Elizabeth Nalle (?) 
Marriage* John Simms married Sarah McMurray.2 
(husband) Death3 May 1834 John's wife, Sarah, died on 3 May 1834 in Blount County, Tennessee.2 
Death*1849 John Simms died in 1849 in Blount County, Tennessee.2 

Family

Sarah McMurray b. 1785, d. 3 May 1834

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

John B Simms1,2,3

M, b. 25 December 1833
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*25 December 1833 John was born on 25 December 1833 in Blount County, Tennessee.1,2,3 
 He was the son of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh male 05-10) Census18401840 John was probably a free white male, age 5 and under 10,in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census185013 September 1850 On the 1850 census, William Gray Simms's household included Margaret, Sarah, John, William, David, Mary and Samuel in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.5 
(household member) Census185018 December 1850 On the 1850 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Margaret, John, Mary and Washington in Edgar County, Illinois.6 
Marriage*17 August 1854 John B Simms married Nancy W Wills on 17 August 1854 in Edgar County, Illinois.7,8 
Census1860*8 August 1860 On the 1860 Census in T 20 N R 10 E, Champaign County, Illinois, John was listed as the head of a family.9 

Family

Nancy W Wills b. c 1836
Marriage*17 August 1854 He married Nancy W Wills on 17 August 1854 in Edgar County, Illinois.7,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  5. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
  6. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 240.
  7. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  8. [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.
  9. [S3910] 1860, Champaign County, Illinois.

John Horreld Simms1

M, b. February 1859
Father*Joseph Cusick Simms1 b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Mother*Sarah Angeline Horreld1 b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*February 1859 John Horreld Simms was born in February 1859 in Indiana.1,2,3 
 He was the son of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.1 
(household member) Census186012 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Mary, Washington, Elson, Martha, Lucetta and John in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census187023 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Elson, Martha, Lucetta, John, William and Joseph in Hett Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.5 
Census1880*23 June 1880 John was listed as a lodger living with 's household on the 1880 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.2 
Marriage*14 July 1881 He married Metta May Mack on 14 July 1881 in Vermillion County, Indiana.6 
Occupation*1900 John Horreld Simms was a laborer on the railroad in 1900 in Harter Township, Clay County, Illinois.3 
Census1900*2 June 1900 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Harter Township, Clay County, Illinois.3 
Census1910*12 May 1910 John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.7 

Family

Metta May Mack b. Jan 1867
Marriage*14 July 1881 He married Metta May Mack on 14 July 1881 in Vermillion County, Indiana.6 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S1370] 1880, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  3. [S3460] 1900, Clay County, Illinois.
  4. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 653.
  5. [S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  6. [S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.
  7. [S3411] 1910, Vermillion County, Indiana.

Joseph Cusick Simms1,2

M, b. 17 October 1821, d. 26 July 1896
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*17 October 1821 Joseph was born on 17 October 1821 in Blount County, Tennessee.3,1 
 He was the son of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh male 15-20) Census18401840 James and Joseph was probably a free white male, age 15 and under 20, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.4 
Marriage*6 November 1845 Joseph Cusick Simms married first Sarah Angeline Horreld on 6 November 1845 in Thorntown, Boone County, Indiana.1,5 
Census1850*18 December 1850 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.2 
Census1860*12 September 1860 On the 1860 Census in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, Joseph was listed as the head of a family.6 
(husband) Deathbefore 1870 Joseph's wife died before 1870.7 
Census1870*23 June 1870 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Hett Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.7 
Marriage*18 September 1870 He married second Malinda L Randall on 18 September 1870 in Vermillion County, Indiana.8,9 
Census1880*7 June 1880 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.8 
Death*26 July 1896 He died on 26 July 1896 in Summit Grove, Vermillion County, Indiana, at age 74.10 

Family 1

Sarah Angeline Horreld b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Marriage*6 November 1845 He married first Sarah Angeline Horreld on 6 November 1845 in Thorntown, Boone County, Indiana.1,5 
Children

Family 2

Malinda L Randall b. c 1836
Marriage*18 September 1870 Joseph Cusick Simms married second Malinda L Randall on 18 September 1870 in Vermillion County, Indiana.8,9 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 240.
  3. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  5. [S2032] Indiana Marriages.
  6. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 653.
  7. [S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  8. [S1179] 1880, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 147D.
  9. [S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Joseph M Simms1

M, b. circa 1858
Father*William Blackburn Simms1 b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911
Mother*Sarah Jane Medley1 b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1858 Joseph was born circa 1858 in Illinois.1 
 He was the son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.1 
(household member) Census186014 August 1860 On the 1860 census, William Blackburn Simms's household included Sarah, Samuel and Joseph in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.2 
(household member) Census187018 July 1870 On the 1870 census, William Blackburn Simms's household included Sarah, Samuel, Joseph, William, David, George and Charles in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*1879 Joseph M Simms married Lillie J Dawson in 1879 in Champaign County, Illinois.4 
(son) Census18801 June 1880 Were listed as sons in William Blackburn Simms's household on the 1880 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.1 

Family 1

Lillie J Dawson b. c 1859

Family 2

Serena E Coats

Citations

  1. [S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
  2. [S3911] 1860, McLean County, Illinois.
  3. [S2874] 1870, Champaign County, Illinois.
  4. [S4831] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, County Marriages, 1810-1940.

Joseph Vance Simms1,2

M, b. circa 1800, d. circa 1871
Father*James Simms b. 11 Mar 1751, d. 29 Jul 1848
Mother*Elizabeth Nalle (?) b. c 1754, d. 3 May 1841
Relationship3rd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1800 Joseph was born circa 1800 in Blount County, Tennessee.1,2 
 He was the son of James Simms and Elizabeth Nalle (?) 
Marriage* Joseph Vance Simms married Sarah Hooper.2 
(husband) Deathcirca 1859 Joseph's wife, Sarah, died circa 1859 in Blount County, Tennessee.2 
Death*circa 1871 Joseph Vance Simms died circa 1871 in Blount County, Tennessee.2 

Family

Sarah Hooper b. c 1810, d. c 1859

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Joseph Vance Simms1

M, b. 28 August 1864, d. 25 April 1942
Father*Joseph Cusick Simms1 b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Mother*Sarah Angeline Horreld1 b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*28 August 1864 Joseph Vance Simms was born on 28 August 1864 in Edgar County, Illinois.1 
 He was the son of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.1 
(household member) Census187023 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Elson, Martha, Lucetta, John, William and Joseph in Hett Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.2 
(son) Census18807 June 1880 Joseph was listed as a son in Joseph Cusick Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*19 January 1889 Joseph Vance Simms married Elizabeth Caroline Davis on 19 January 1889 in Vermillion County, Indiana.1,4 
Census1900*8 June 1900 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Indian Prairie Township, Wayne County, Illinois.5 
Census1910*25 April 1910 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.6 
(husband) Death19 May 1916 Joseph's wife, Elizabeth, died on 19 May 1916 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.7,8 
Census1930*25 April 1930 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.9 
Death*25 April 1942 He died on 25 April 1942 in Clinton Township, Vermillion County, Indiana, at age 77.8 
Burial* He was buried in Helts Prairie Cemetery, Hillsdale, Vermililon County, Indiana.7 

Family

Elizabeth Caroline Davis b. 13 Feb 1869, d. 19 May 1916
Marriage*19 January 1889 He married Elizabeth Caroline Davis on 19 January 1889 in Vermillion County, Indiana.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  3. [S1179] 1880, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 147D.
  4. [S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.
  5. [S8121] 1900, Wayne County, Illinois.
  6. [S3411] 1910, Vermillion County, Indiana.
  7. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  8. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.
  9. [S4372] 1930, Vermillion County, Indiana.

Kathleen Blackburn Simms1

F
Father*Charles Blackburn Simms1 b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 13 Aug 1944
Mother*Annabel Noble Sims1 b. 16 Jan 1892
Relationship2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
 Kathleen Blackburn Simms is the daughter of Charles Blackburn Simms and Annabel Noble Sims.1 

Family

Austin Sherwood Lett b. 30 Dec 1906, d. 31 Aug 1985

Citations

  1. [S8173] 1930, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Lucetta Viola Simms1

F, b. circa 1857
Father*Joseph Cusick Simms1 b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Mother*Sarah Angeline Horreld1 b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1857 Lucetta Viola Simms was born circa 1857.1 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.1 
(household member) Census186012 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Mary, Washington, Elson, Martha, Lucetta and John in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.2 
(household member) Census187023 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Elson, Martha, Lucetta, John, William and Joseph in Hett Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 653.
  3. [S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.

Lucille King Simms1

F, b. 28 December 1874, d. 15 March 1912
Father*David Maurice Simms1 b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898
Mother*Ellen Amelia King1 b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*28 December 1874 Lucille was born on 28 December 1874 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.1,2,3,4 
 She was the daughter of David Maurice Simms and Ellen Amelia King.1 
(daughter) Census188021 June 1880 Were listed as daughters in David Maurice Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*circa 1908 Lucille King Simms married Charles Blackburn Simms, son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley, circa 1908.3 
Death*15 March 1912 Lucille died on 15 March 1912 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 37.3,4 

Family

Charles Blackburn Simms b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 13 Aug 1944

Citations

  1. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
  2. [S1384] 1880, Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, p. 238B.
  3. [S4157] Edmund West, Family Data Collection - Individual Records.
  4. [S2710] Missouri State Government, Missouri Death Certificates; 1910-1969.

Margaret Simms1

F, b. circa 1791
Father*James Simms b. 11 Mar 1751, d. 29 Jul 1848
Mother*Elizabeth Nalle (?) b. c 1754, d. 3 May 1841
Relationship3rd great-grandaunt of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1791 Margaret was born circa 1791.1 
 She was the daughter of James Simms and Elizabeth Nalle (?) 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.

Margaret Erdilla Simms1,2,3,4

F, b. 19 January 1830, d. 10 January 1878
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*19 January 1830 Margaret was born on 19 January 1830 in Blount County, Tennessee.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh female 10-15) Census18401840 Agnes, Elizabeth and Margaret was probably a free white female, age 10 and under 15, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.5 
(household member) Census185013 September 1850 On the 1850 census, William Gray Simms's household included Margaret, Sarah, John, William, David, Mary and Samuel in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.6 
(household member) Census185018 December 1850 On the 1850 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Margaret, John, Mary and Washington in Edgar County, Illinois.7 
Married Name Margaret Erdilla Simms married name was Pirtle (Simms).4 
Marriage* She married John Thomas Pirtle.4 
Death*10 January 1878 Margaret died on 10 January 1878 at age 47.4 
Burial* She was buried in New Providence Cemetery, Elbridge, Edgar County, Illinois.4 

Family

John Thomas Pirtle b. 24 Jul 1824, d. 10 Jul 1898
Marriage* She married John Thomas Pirtle.4 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  6. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
  7. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 240.

Martha Erdilla Simms1

F, b. circa 1854
Father*Joseph Cusick Simms1 b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Mother*Sarah Angeline Horreld1 b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1854 Martha Erdilla Simms was born circa 1854.1 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.1 
(household member) Census186012 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Mary, Washington, Elson, Martha, Lucetta and John in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.2 
(household member) Census187023 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Elson, Martha, Lucetta, John, William and Joseph in Hett Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.3 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 653.
  3. [S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.

Martha Jane Simms1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8

F, b. 24 April 1824, d. 25 February 1911
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-grandmother of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
ChartsAncestors: Kuykendall, Ronald
Name Variation  Martha Jane Simms was also known as Martha Jane Sims.9 
Name Variation  Martha Jane Simms was also known as Martha Jane Syms.10 
Birth*24 April 1824 Martha was born on 24 April 1824 in Tennessee.4,11,12 
 She was the daughter of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(free wh female 15-20) Census18401840 Martha was probably a free white female, age 15 and under 20, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.13 
Marriage*19 April 1841 Martha Jane Simms married William Kuykendall on 19 April 1841 in Edgar County, Illinois. (or 20th of April).3,14 
Married Name19 April 1841  As of 19 April 1841, Martha Jane Simms married name was Kuykendall (Simms). 
Census1850*15 September 1850 On the 1850 census, William Kuykendall's household included Martha, John, Morris and William in Clear Creek, Clark County, Illinois.15 
Census1860*22 August 1860 On the 1860 census, William Kuykendall's household included Martha, Henry, John, Martha, Mary, Morris, Paulina, Sarah and William in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.16 
(Parent) Death15 November 1865 William and Martha's child, Morris, died on 15 November 1865 in Vigo County, Indiana, at age 21.2,12 
Census1870*14 August 1870 On the 1870 census, William Kuykendall's household included Martha, Henry, Alzira, Lyman, Martha, Mary, Paulina, Sarah, William and Minnie in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.7 
Census1880*30 June 1880 Martha was listed as William Kuykendall's wife on the 1880 Census in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.17 
(mother) Census190028 June 1900 Martha was listed as a mother in Lyman Beecher Kuykendall's household on the 1900 Census in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.11 
(mother-in-law) Census191026 April 1910 Martha was listed as a mother-in-law in John L Thompson's household on the 1910 Census in Marshall Township, Clark County, Illinois.18 
Death*25 February 1911 Martha Jane Simms died on 25 February 1911 in Clark County, Illinois, at age 86.12 
Burial* She was buried in New Hope Cemetery, West Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana.12 

Family

William Kuykendall b. 27 Apr 1820, d. 22 Feb 1890
Marriage*19 April 1841 She married William Kuykendall on 19 April 1841 in Edgar County, Illinois. (or 20th of April).3,14 
Children

Citations

  1. [S957] LDS, International Genealogical Index, Kuykendall in Indiana.
  2. [S1015] George Benson Kuykendall, History of Kuykendall Family since its settlement in Dutch New York.
  3. [S856] Marriage Index: IL, IN (1790-1850) (CD# 228).
  4. [S1016] 1850, Clear Creek Precinct, District No. 48, Clark County, Illinois.
  5. [S1049] 1860, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  6. [S1057] 1880, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  7. [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 469A.
  8. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  9. [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
  10. [S1299] Clark County (Illinois) Genealogical Society Newsletter, Vol. 8 (1982) p. 34.
  11. [S1622] 1900, Upper Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  12. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  13. [S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
  14. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  15. [S1016] 1850, Clear Creek Precinct, District No. 48, Clark County, Illinois, p. 211.
  16. [S1049] 1860, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 327.
  17. [S1057] 1880, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 205B.
  18. [S1631] 1910, Marshall Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Mary Catherine Simms1

F, b. circa 1847
Father*Joseph Cusick Simms1 b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Mother*Sarah Angeline Horreld1 b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1847 Mary Catherine Simms was born circa 1847 in Boone County, Indiana.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.1 
(household member) Census185018 December 1850 On the 1850 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Margaret, John, Mary and Washington in Edgar County, Illinois.3 
(household member) Census186012 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Cusick Simms's household included Sarah, Mary, Washington, Elson, Martha, Lucetta and John in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.4 

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 240A.
  3. [S1094] 1850, Grandview & Embarrass, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 240.
  4. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 653.

Mary E Simms1

F, b. 12 February 1846, d. 26 June 1889
Father*James W Simms1 b. 18 Jul 1820, d. 12 Nov 1895
Mother*Marthena Hussong1 b. 22 Sep 1823, d. 26 Nov 1915
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Name Variation  Mary E Simms was also known as Mary E Sims.2 
Birth*12 February 1846 She was born on 12 February 1846 in Edgar County, Illinois.1,3 
 She was the daughter of James W Simms and Marthena Hussong.1 
(household member) Census185017 September 1850 On the 1850 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary and Naomi in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.1 
(household member) Census186015 September 1860 On the 1860 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary and Susan in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census187013 July 1870 On the 1870 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary, Susan and Ellen in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.5 
Married Namesay 1878  As of say 1878, Mary E Simms married name was Cusick (Simms).6 
Marriage*say 1878 She married Joseph M Cusick say 1878.6 
Census1880*17 June 1880 Mary was listed as Joseph M Cusick's wife on the 1880 Census in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.6 
Death*26 June 1889 Mary died on 26 June 1889 at age 43.7,3 

Family

Joseph M Cusick b. 26 Dec 1840, d. 29 Jul 1907
Marriage*say 1878 She married Joseph M Cusick say 1878.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 151.
  2. [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 669-670.
  5. [S1022] 1870, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.
  6. [S1182] 1880, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.
  7. [S2154] 1900, Harrison Township, Vigo County, Indiana.

Mary Ellen Simms1,2

F, b. 21 April 1841, d. 8 March 1918
Father*William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872
Mother*Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845
Relationship2nd great-grandaunt of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*21 April 1841 Mary was born on 21 April 1841 in Edgar County, Illinois.1,2 
 She was the daughter of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick
(household member) Census185013 September 1850 On the 1850 census, William Gray Simms's household included Margaret, Sarah, John, William, David, Mary and Samuel in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.3 
(household member) Census186020 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Vance Acklin's household included Sarah, Mary, Rebecca and Warren in Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois. His mother Rebecca Acklen age 62 b. TN is also a member of the household.4 
Marriage*28 June 1863 Mary Ellen Simms married Hamilton Newell Cusick on 28 June 1863 in Edgar County, Illinois.5,6 
Married Name28 June 1863  As of 28 June 1863, Mary Ellen Simms married name was Cusick (Simms). 
Census1870*21 June 1870 On the 1870 census, Hamilton Newell Cusick's household included Mary, Hettie and Sarah in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.7 
Census1880*28 June 1880 Mary was listed as Hamilton Newell Cusick's wife on the 1880 Census in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.8 
Census1900*22 June 1900 Mary was listed as Hamilton Newell Cusick's wife on the 1900 Census in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.9 
Census1910*27 April 1910 Mary was listed as Hamilton Newell Cusick's wife on the 1910 Census in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.10 
Death*8 March 1918 Mary Ellen Simms died on 8 March 1918 in Brocton, Edgar County, Illinois, at age 76.11 

Family

Hamilton Newell Cusick b. 17 Mar 1841, d. 29 Jan 1920
Marriage*28 June 1863 She married Hamilton Newell Cusick on 28 June 1863 in Edgar County, Illinois.5,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
  2. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
  4. [S1119] 1860, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 693.
  5. [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
  6. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  7. [S1114] 1870, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 193.
  8. [S1179] 1880, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 143D.
  9. [S1965] 1900, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  10. [S3286] 1910, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  11. [S1471] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950.
  12. [S1114] 1870, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 193A.
  13. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.

Mary Etta Simms1

F, b. 26 September 1866, d. 16 March 1923
Father*David Maurice Simms1 b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898
Mother*Ellen Amelia King1 b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*26 September 1866 Mary was born on 26 September 1866 in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois. (or 29th).1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of David Maurice Simms and Ellen Amelia King.1 
(member - memo head) Census18708 July 1870 David, Ellen, Mary and Carrie was listed as a household member living with Alexander C King on the 1870 Census in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois.4 
(daughter) Census188021 June 1880 Were listed as daughters in David Maurice Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.2 
Married Name17 October 1885  As of 17 October 1885, Mary Etta Simms married name was Lenny (Simms).1,5 
Marriage*17 October 1885 She married George Townsend Lenny on 17 October 1885.1 
Census1900*2 June 1900 Mary was listed as George Townsend Lenny's wife on the 1900 Census in East St Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois.5 
(wife) Deathbetween 1905 and 1910 Mary's husband, George, died between 1905 and 1910.6 
Census191015 April 1910 Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in East St Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois.6 
Census1920*12 January 1920 Mary was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in East St Louis, St. Clair County, Illinois.7 
Death*16 March 1923 She died on 16 March 1923 in St. Louis, St. Louis County, Missouri, at age 56.3 
Death2November 1923 Conflicting evidence states that she died November 1923 in French Village, St. Clair County, Illinois.1 
Burial* She was buried in Valhalla Cemetery, Bel-Nor, St. Louis County, Missouri.3 

Family

George Townsend Lenny b. Jan 1861, d. bt 1905 - 1910
Marriage*17 October 1885 She married George Townsend Lenny on 17 October 1885.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
  2. [S1384] 1880, Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, p. 238B.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S3163] 1870, McLean County, Illinois.
  5. [S2252] 1900, St Clair County, Illinois.
  6. [S4680] 1910, St Clair County, Illinois.
  7. [S5122] 1920, St Clair County, Illinois.