Martha's Extended Family

Joseph Vance Simms¹

M, b. 28 August 1864, d. 25 April 1942

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st 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) Census1870

23 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) Census1880

7 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) Death

19 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

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

Kathleen Blackburn Simms¹

F, b. circa 1915

Pedigree

Father*

Charles Blackburn Simms¹ b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 13 Aug 1944

Mother*

Annabel Noble Sims¹ b. 16 Jan 1892

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1915

Kathleen Blackburn Simms was born circa 1915 in Missouri.¹

She is the daughter of Charles Blackburn Simms and Annabel Noble Sims.¹

(daughter) Census1930

23 April 1930

Kathleen was listed as a daughter in Charles Blackburn Simms's household on the 1930 Census in Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.¹

Marriage*

Kathleen Blackburn Simms married Austin Sherwood Lett.²

Census1940*

April 1940

Kathleen was listed as Austin Sherwood Lett's wife on the 1940 Census in Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.²

Family

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

Citations

[S8173] 1930, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
[S8174] 1940, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Lucetta Viola Simms¹

F, b. circa 1857

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st 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) Census1860

12 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) Census1870

23 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

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

Lucille King Simms¹

F, b. 28 December 1874, d. 15 March 1912

Pedigree

Father*

David Maurice Simms¹ b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898

Mother*

Ellen Amelia King¹ b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881

Relationship

1st 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) Census1880

21 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

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

Margaret Simms¹

F, b. circa 1791

Pedigree

Father*

James Simms b. 11 Mar 1751, d. 29 Jul 1848

Mother*

Elizabeth Nalle (?) b. c 1754, d. 3 May 1841

Relationship

3rd 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

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

Margaret Erdilla Simms^1,2,3,4

F, b. 19 January 1830, d. 10 January 1878

Pedigree

Father*

William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872

Mother*

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Relationship

2nd 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) Census1840

1840

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) Census1850

13 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) Census1850

18 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

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

Martha Erdilla Simms¹

F, b. circa 1854

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st 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) Census1860

12 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) Census1870

23 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

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

Martha Jane Simms^{1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8}

F, b. 24 April 1824, d. 25 February 1911

Pedigree

Father*

William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872

Mother*

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Relationship

2nd great-grandmother of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Charts

Ancestors: 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) Census1840

1840

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 Name

19 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) Death

15 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) Census1900

28 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) Census1910

26 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

Morris Kuykendall b. 28 Feb 1844, d. 15 Nov 1865
John Kuykendall+ b. 26 Mar 1846, d. 5 May 1869
William Kuykendall+ b. 11 Nov 1848, d. 1 Apr 1923
Paulina Ann Kuykendall+ b. 9 Nov 1850, d. 2 May 1936
Henry Clay Kuykendall+ b. 7 Mar 1853, d. 31 Jul 1922
Martha Jane Kuykendall+ b. 31 Jul 1855, d. 21 Mar 1926
Sarah Elisabeth Kuykendall+ b. 15 Jul 1857, d. 29 Jun 1935
Mary Clotilde Kuykendall b. 30 Oct 1859, d. 4 Jun 1918
Lyman Beecher Kuykendall+ b. 2 Jun 1862, d. 21 Jul 1928
Alzira Kuykendall+ b. 30 Jun 1864, d. 27 May 1956
Minnie Kuykendall+ b. 9 Jul 1866, d. 20 Oct 1949

Citations

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

Mary Catherine Simms¹

F, b. circa 1847

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st 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) Census1850

18 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) Census1860

12 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

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

Mary E Simms¹

F, b. 12 February 1846, d. 26 June 1889

Pedigree

Father*

James W Simms¹ b. 18 Jul 1820, d. 12 Nov 1895

Mother*

Marthena Hussong¹ b. 22 Sep 1823, d. 26 Nov 1915

Relationship

1st 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) Census1850

17 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) Census1860

15 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) Census1870

13 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 Name

say 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

Martha Bertha Cusick⁷ b. 15 Apr 1880, d. 30 Jun 1949
Joel Earl Cusick⁷ b. 10 Feb 1883, d. 21 Feb 1961

Citations

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

Mary Ellen Simms^1,2

F, b. 21 April 1841, d. 8 March 1918

Pedigree

Father*

William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872

Mother*

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Relationship

2nd 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) Census1850

13 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) Census1860

20 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 Name

28 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

Hettie Cusick¹² b. c 1864
Sarah Anna Cusick¹² b. Apr 1867, d. 18 Jun 1949
Ada L Cusick⁸ b. Dec 1872, d. 28 Nov 1927
Newell Vance Cusick⁸ b. 11 Oct 1877, d. 21 Jul 1952
Ella Madge Cusick¹³ b. Feb 1887

Citations

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

Mary Etta Simms¹

F, b. 26 September 1866, d. 16 March 1923

Pedigree

Father*

David Maurice Simms¹ b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898

Mother*

Ellen Amelia King¹ b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881

Relationship

1st 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) 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.⁴

(daughter) Census1880

21 June 1880

Were listed as daughters in David Maurice Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.²

Married Name

17 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) Death

between 1905 and 1910

Mary's husband, George, died between 1905 and 1910.⁶

Census1910

15 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

Death2

November 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

Wallace George Lenny⁵ b. 6 Oct 1886
Maurice King Lenny⁵ b. 29 Mar 1888, d. 1958
Mildred Lenny⁵ b. 15 Nov 1890, d. 24 Sep 1937
Helen Lenny⁵ b. Mar 1893
Albert Lisle Lenny⁵ b. Jul 1896
Phyllis Lenny⁵ b. Sep 1898
Donald Lenny⁶ b. c 1901
Lucile Lenny⁶ b. c 1905

Citations

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

Mary L Simms^1,2,3,4

F, b. 24 February 1806, d. 7 January 1876

Pedigree

Birth*

24 February 1806

Mary was born on 24 February 1806 in North Carolina.^1,2

Marriage*

17 July 1828

She married John Headlee on 17 July 1828 in Bedford County, Tennessee.^3,5

Married Name

17 July 1828

As of 17 July 1828, Mary L Simms married name was Headlee (Simms).

Census1850*

16 September 1850

On the 1850 census, John Headlee's household included Mary, Mary and Nancy in Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri.²

Census1860*

19 June 1860

On the 1860 census, John Headlee's household included Mary in Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri.⁶

Census1870*

15 August 1870

On the 1870 census, John Headlee's household included Mary, Mary and Mary in Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri.⁷

Death*

7 January 1876

Mary died on 7 January 1876 at age 69.^1,3,4

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Comfort Cemetery, Franklin Township, Greene County, Missouri.⁸

Family

John Headlee b. 17 Apr 1805, d. 14 Feb 1881

Marriage*

17 July 1828

She married John Headlee on 17 July 1828 in Bedford County, Tennessee.^3,5

Children

Nancy Jane Headlee b. 25 Apr 1832, d. 16 Jan 1915
Mary Adelaide Headlee+ b. Oct 1833, d. 1910

Citations

[S237] Greene County Missouri Cemeteries.
[S557] 1850, Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri.
[S211] 1988 reprint Ozarks Genealogical Society, Illustrated Historical Atlas of Greene Co., Missouri.
[S583] Mrs. Howard Woodruff, State wide Missouri Obituaries from "The St. Louis Christian Advocate" (Methodist) 1851 - 1882.
[S844] Douglas K. Patterson, World Family Tree Volume 7, tree 3271.
[S2771] 1860, Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri.
[S604] 1870, Robberson Township, Greene County, Missouri, p. 242A.
[S237] Greene County Missouri Cemeteries, p. 47.

Maurice Bores Simms^1,2

M, b. 7 October 1899, d. February 1968

Pedigree

Father*

Charles Blackburn Simms¹ b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 13 Aug 1944

Mother*

Claire Simms¹ b. 20 Aug 1877, d. 14 Jun 1908

Relationship

2nd cousin 2 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Name Variation

Maurice Bores Simms was also known as Charles Blackburn Sims.³

Birth*

7 October 1899

He was born on 7 October 1899 in Illinois.^1,4

He was the son of Charles Blackburn Simms and Claire Simms.¹

(son) Census1900

4 June 1900

Maurice was listed as a son in Charles Blackburn Simms's household on the 1900 Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.¹

Milit-Regist*

15 October 1918

Maurice Bores Simms signeddraft registration on 15 October 1918 in Skagway, Alaska.⁵

(son) Census1930

23 April 1930

Maurice and Charles was listed as a son in Charles Blackburn Simms's household on the 1930 Census in Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.²

Marriage*

Maurice Bores Simms married Claire Newton.⁶

Census1940*

20 May 1940

Maurice was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.⁶

Death*

February 1968

He died in February 1968 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico, at age 68.⁴

Family

Claire Newton b. c 1910

Marriage*

He married Claire Newton.⁶

Citations

[S1918] 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
[S8173] 1930, Shorewood, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
[S8873] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Cook County Birth Certificates, 1871-1940.
[S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
[S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
[S8599] 1940, Whitefish Bay, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.

Naomi S Simms¹

F, b. 1849, d. 22 March 1855

Pedigree

Father*

James W Simms¹ b. 18 Jul 1820, d. 12 Nov 1895

Mother*

Marthena Hussong¹ b. 22 Sep 1823, d. 26 Nov 1915

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

1849

Naomi S Simms was born in 1849 in Edgar County, Illinois.^1,2

She was the daughter of James W Simms and Marthena Hussong.¹

(household member) Census1850

17 September 1850

On the 1850 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary and Naomi in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.¹

Death*

22 March 1855

She died on 22 March 1855.²

Citations

[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 151.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Oran B Simms¹

M, b. 7 November 1872, d. 23 August 1952

Pedigree

Father*

William Blackburn Simms¹ b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911

Mother*

Sarah Jane Medley¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

7 November 1872

Oran was born on 7 November 1872 in Illinois.^1,2

He was the son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.¹

(son) Census1880

1 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*

2 October 1893

Oran B Simms married Henrietta Smith on 2 October 1893 in Lake County, Indiana.³

Census1900*

4 June 1900

Oran was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.⁴

Census1910*

29 April 1910

Oran was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Meridian, Lauderdale County, Mississippi.⁵

Census1930*

8 April 1930

Oran was listed as a lodger on the 1930 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. He is listed as divorced.⁶

Census1940*

13 April 1940

Oran was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Also in the household is wife Anna.⁷

Death*

23 August 1952

He died on 23 August 1952 in Los Angeles County, California, at age 79.²

Family

Henrietta Smith b. May 1864, d. 10 Nov 1941

Marriage*

2 October 1893

He married Henrietta Smith on 2 October 1893 in Lake County, Indiana.³

Citations

[S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
[S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
[S8791] Indiana Marriages, 1810-2001.
[S1918] 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
[S9666] 1910, Lauderdale County, Mississippi.
[S1523] 1930, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
[S5400] 1940, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Pearl Simms¹

F, b. 21 May 1880

Pedigree

Father*

David Maurice Simms¹ b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898

Mother*

Ellen Amelia King¹ b. 6 Jun 1845, d. 6 Jan 1881

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

21 May 1880

Pearl was born on 21 May 1880 in Illinois.^1,2

She was the daughter of David Maurice Simms and Ellen Amelia King.¹

(daughter) Census1880

21 June 1880

Were listed as daughters in David Maurice Simms's household on the 1880 Census in Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois.²

Citations

[S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
[S1384] 1880, Martinton Township, Iroquois County, Illinois, p. 238B.

Sadie Florence Simms^1,2

F, b. 14 December 1870, d. 9 March 1944

Pedigree

Father*

William Blackburn Simms¹ b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911

Mother*

Sarah Jane Medley¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

14 December 1870

Sadie was born on 14 December 1870 in Illinois.^1,3

She was the daughter of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.¹

(daughter) Census1880

1 June 1880

Sadie was listed as a daughter in William Blackburn Simms's household on the 1880 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.¹

Married Name

circa 1889

As of circa 1889, Sadie Florence Simms married name was Clark (Simms).^3,4

Marriage*

circa 1889

She married Silas M Clark circa 1889.^3,4

Census1900*

13 June 1900

Sadie was listed as Silas M Clark's wife on the 1900 Census in Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois.⁴

Census1910*

29 April 1910

Sadie was listed as Silas M Clark's wife on the 1910 Census in Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois.⁵

Census1920*

1 February 1920

Sadie was listed as Silas M Clark's wife on the 1920 Census in Millerdale Precinct, Chelan County, Washington.⁶

Census1930*

2 April 1930

Sadie was listed as Silas M Clark's wife on the 1930 Census in Seattle, King County, Washington.⁷

(wife) Death

16 December 1931

Sadie's husband died on 16 December 1931 in Seattle, King County, Washington.³

Census1940*

8 April 1940

Sadie was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.⁸

Death*

9 March 1944

She died on 9 March 1944 in Seattle, King County, Washington, at age 73.³

Family

Silas M Clark b. 6 Dec 1864, d. 16 Dec 1931

Marriage*

circa 1889

She married Silas M Clark circa 1889.^3,4

Children

Paul Blackburn Clark⁴ b. 3 Nov 1890, d. 27 Nov 1950
Cyrus Calvin Clark⁴ b. 2 Feb 1892, d. 18 Feb 1959
Chatie Ivalo Clark⁴ b. Feb 1894
Cecil M Clark⁴ b. 22 Jan 1896, d. 1 May 1917
Gladys Emma Clark⁴ b. 27 Dec 1898, d. 20 Jan 1937
Lucille Clark⁵ b. 1900
William Harlan Clark⁵ b. c 1903
Helen M Clark⁵ b. c 1906
Mildred Ruth Clark⁵ b. c 1909

Citations

[S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
[S4861] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, CAN BC, Marriage Reg, 1859-1932; 1937-1938.
[S4836] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, WA, Death Certificates, 1907-1960.
[S2227] 1900, Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois.
[S3384] 1910, Mattoon Township, Coles County, Illinois.
[S5000] 1920, Chelan County, Washington.
[S1504] 1930, Seattle, King County, Washington.
[S8106] 1940, Santa Monica, Los Angeles County, California.

Samuel N Simms¹

M, b. circa 1856, d. 18 October 1929

Pedigree

Father*

William Blackburn Simms¹ b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911

Mother*

Sarah Jane Medley¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Occupation*

Samuel N Simms was a Physician.¹

Birth*

circa 1856

Samuel was born circa 1856 in Indiana.¹

He was the son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.¹

(household member) Census1860

14 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) Census1870

18 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) Census1880

1 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*

1880

Samuel N Simms married Rosa E Cusick, daughter of Abram M Cusick and Lydia C Bandy, in 1880 in Champaign County, Illinois.⁴

Death*

18 October 1929

Samuel N Simms died on 18 October 1929 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.⁵

Family

Rosa E Cusick b. 18 Jul 1859, d. 23 Mar 1939

Marriage*

1880

He married Rosa E Cusick, daughter of Abram M Cusick and Lydia C Bandy, in 1880 in Champaign County, Illinois.⁴

Citations

[S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
[S3911] 1860, McLean County, Illinois.
[S2874] 1870, Champaign County, Illinois.
[S4831] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, County Marriages, 1810-1940.
[S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.

Samuel Newell Simms^1,2

M, b. 12 May 1844

Pedigree

Father*

William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872

Mother*

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

12 May 1844

Samuel was born on 12 May 1844 in Edgar County, Illinois.^1,2

He was the son of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick.

(household member) Census1850

13 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

Citations

[S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.

Samuel Newlin Simms¹

M, b. circa 1862

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1862

Samuel Newlin Simms was born circa 1862.¹

He was the son of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.¹

Citations

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

Sarah Ann Simms^1,2,3

F, b. 2 January 1832, d. 1877

Pedigree

Father*

William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872

Mother*

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Relationship

2nd great-grandaunt of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

2 January 1832

Sarah was born on 2 January 1832 in Blount County, Tennessee.^1,2

She was the daughter of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick.

(free wh female 05-10) Census1840

1840

Sarah was probably a free white female, age 5 and under 10, in William Gray Simms's household, on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.⁴

(household member) Census1850

13 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

Marriage*

6 March 1851

Sarah Ann Simms married Joseph Vance Acklin on 6 March 1851 in Edgar County, Illinois.^6,7

Married Name

6 March 1851

As of 6 March 1851, Sarah Ann Simms married name was Acklin (Simms).

Census1860*

20 September 1860

Census1870*

15 June 1870

On the 1870 census, Joseph Vance Acklin's household included Sarah, Rebecca, Warren, David, Dianive and James in Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.⁹

Death*

1877

Sarah died in 1877 .^10,3

Burial*

She was buried in Edgar Cemetery, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.³

Family

Joseph Vance Acklin b. 1819, d. 1895

Marriage*

6 March 1851

She married Joseph Vance Acklin on 6 March 1851 in Edgar County, Illinois.^6,7

Children

Rebecca Acklin⁸ b. c 1857
Warren G Acklin⁸ b. Aug 1860
David B Acklin¹⁰ b. c 1864
Dianive Irene Acklin¹⁰ b. c 1866
James Rufus Acklin¹⁰ b. Feb 1870
John B Acklin¹⁰ b. c 1872

Citations

[S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
[S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
[S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
[S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
[S1119] 1860, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 693.
[S1114] 1870, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S1179] 1880, Paris, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 183C.

Susan J Simms^1,2

F, b. circa 1856, d. 2 January 1900

Pedigree

Father*

James W Simms³ b. 18 Jul 1820, d. 12 Nov 1895

Mother*

Marthena Hussong³ b. 22 Sep 1823, d. 26 Nov 1915

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1856

Susan J Simms was born circa 1856 in Indiana.¹

She was the daughter of James W Simms and Marthena Hussong.³

(household member) Census1860

15 September 1860

On the 1860 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary and Susan in Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois.²

(household member) Census1870

13 July 1870

On the 1870 census, James W Simms's household included Marthena, Mary, Susan and Ellen in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.⁴

Married Name

21 September 1876

As of 21 September 1876, Susan J Simms married name was Furgeson (Sims).⁵

Marriage*

21 September 1876

She married James Alva Furgeson on 21 September 1876 in Vigo County, Indiana.^5,6

Census1880*

10 June 1880

Susan was listed as James Alva Furgeson's wife on the 1880 Census in Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois.¹

Death*

2 January 1900

Susan died on 2 January 1900 in Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana. Died from Consumption. Joseph M Cusick gave Susan J Simms's information for his death certificate.^7,8

Family

James Alva Furgeson b. 18 Jan 1854, d. 24 Feb 1931

Marriage*

21 September 1876

She married James Alva Furgeson on 21 September 1876 in Vigo County, Indiana.^5,6

Children

Orsa D Furgeson⁵ b. Dec 1878
Carrie N Furgeson⁷ b. Sep 1882
Claude William Furgeson⁷ b. 31 Jul 1884, d. Feb 1964
James A Furgeson⁷ b. Jun 1887
Lillie Blanche Furgeson⁷ b. Mar 1890
Hugh D Furgeson⁷ b. Oct 1893

Citations

[S1178] 1880, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 34A.
[S1383] 1860, Embarrass Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 669-670.
[S1119] 1860, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S1022] 1870, Sugar Creek Township, Vigo County, Indiana.
[S1178] 1880, Edgar Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.
[S4418] 1900, Fayette Township, Vigo County, Indiana.
[S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2017.

Washington Leroy Simms¹

M, b. circa 1849

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1849

Washington Leroy Simms was born circa 1849 in Boone County, Indiana.^1,2

He was the son of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.¹

(household member) Census1850

18 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) Census1860

12 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

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

William Simms¹

M, b. circa 1857

Pedigree

Father*

John B Simms¹ b. 25 Dec 1833

Mother*

Nancy W Wills¹ b. c 1836

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1857

William was born circa 1857 in Illinois.¹

He was the son of John B Simms and Nancy W Wills.¹

(household member) Census1860

8 August 1860

On the 1860 census, John B Simms's household included William and Addison in T 20 N R 10 E, Champaign County, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S3910] 1860, Champaign County, Illinois.

William Blackburn Simms^1,2

M, b. 14 April 1835, d. 23 December 1911

Pedigree

Father*

William Gray Simms b. 10 Feb 1795, d. 8 Dec 1872

Mother*

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Relationship

2nd great-granduncle of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Occupation*

William Blackburn Simms was a shoemaker and physician.^3,4

Birth*

14 April 1835

William was born on 14 April 1835 in Blount County, Tennessee.^1,2

He was the son of William Gray Simms and Marietta Cusick.

(free wh male 00-05) Census1840

1840

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.⁵

(household member) Census1850

13 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

Marriage*

8 March 1855

William Blackburn Simms married first Sarah Jane Medley on 8 March 1855 in Vigo County, Indiana.^1,7

Census1860*

14 August 1860

On the 1860 Census in Le Roy, McLean County, Illinois, William was listed as the head of a family.³

Census1870*

18 July 1870

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.⁸

Census1880*

1 June 1880

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.⁴

(husband) Death

20 March 1895

William's wife, Sarah, died on 20 March 1895.¹

Marriage*

21 December 1895

William Blackburn Simms married second Hannah E Wise on 21 December 1895 in Vermilion County, Illinois.^9,10

Census1900*

19 June 1900

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.¹¹

Census1910*

21 April 1910

William was listed as Hannah E Wise's husband on the 1910 Census in Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.⁹

Death*

23 December 1911

William died on 23 December 1911 in Champaign County, Illinois, at age 76.^1,12

Burial*

He was buried in Mount Hope Cemetery and Mausoleum, Urbana, Champaign County, Illinois.¹²

Family 1

Sarah Jane Medley b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895

Marriage*

8 March 1855

He married first Sarah Jane Medley on 8 March 1855 in Vigo County, Indiana.^1,7

Children

Samuel N Simms⁴ b. c 1856, d. 18 Oct 1929
Joseph M Simms⁴ b. c 1858
William F Simms⁴ b. c 1861
David Morris Simms⁴ b. 30 May 1863, d. 22 Apr 1944
George Edgar Simms⁴ b. c 1866
Charles Blackburn Simms+¹ b. 9 Feb 1868, d. 13 Aug 1944
Sadie Florence Simms+⁴ b. 14 Dec 1870, d. 9 Mar 1944
Oran B Simms⁴ b. 7 Nov 1872, d. 23 Aug 1952

Family 2

Hannah E Wise b. May 1868

Marriage*

21 December 1895

William Blackburn Simms married second Hannah E Wise on 21 December 1895 in Vermilion County, Illinois.^9,10

Child

Lillian Caroline Sims⁹ b. c 1901, d. 1968

Citations

[S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S3911] 1860, McLean County, Illinois.
[S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
[S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
[S1541] Indiana Marriage Index 1800-1941.
[S2874] 1870, Champaign County, Illinois.
[S3409] 1910, Champaign County, Illinois.
[S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
[S3410] 1900, Champaign County, Illinois.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

William F Simms¹

M, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Father*

William Blackburn Simms¹ b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911

Mother*

Sarah Jane Medley¹ b. 4 Jan 1832, d. 20 Mar 1895

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1861

William was born circa 1861 in Illinois.¹

He was the son of William Blackburn Simms and Sarah Jane Medley.¹

(household member) Census1870

18 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.²

(son) Census1880

1 June 1880

Were listed as sons in William Blackburn Simms's household on the 1880 Census in St. Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois.¹

Citations

[S1385] 1880, St Joseph Township, Champaign County, Illinois, p. 366B.
[S2874] 1870, Champaign County, Illinois.

William Gray Simms^1,2,3,4

M, b. 10 February 1795, d. 8 December 1872

Pedigree

Father*

James Simms b. 11 Mar 1751, d. 29 Jul 1848

Mother*

Elizabeth Nalle (?) b. c 1754, d. 3 May 1841

Relationship

3rd great-grandfather of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Charts

Ancestors: Kuykendall, Ronald

Name Variation

William Gray Simms was also known as Sims.¹

Birth*

10 February 1795

William was born on 10 February 1795 in Blount County, Tennessee.^2,5

He was the son of James Simms and Elizabeth Nalle (?)

Milit-Serv*

William Gray Simms served in the military in the calvary during the War of 1812.⁶

Marriage*

21 September 1819

He married first Marietta Cusick, daughter of Joseph Cusick and Jean Blackburn, on 21 September 1819 in Blount County, Tennessee.²

Census1840*

1840

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Edgar County, Illinois.⁷

(husband) Death

23 August 1845

William's wife, Marietta, died on 23 August 1845 in Edgar County, Illinois.^2,5

Occupation*

1850

William Gray Simms was a farmer in 1850.⁸

Census1850*

13 September 1850

William was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.³

Marriage*

31 January 1851

He married second Elizabeth Tindall on 31 January 1851 in Edgar County, Illinois.^1,2,9

Census1860*

11 July 1860

On the 1860 Census in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois, William was listed as the head of a family.¹⁰

Death*

8 December 1872

William died on 8 December 1872 in Edgar County, Illinois, at age 77.^2,5

Burial*

He was buried in New Providence Cemetery, West Sanford, Edgar County, Illinois.^2,5

Family 1

Marietta Cusick b. 26 Sep 1800, d. 23 Aug 1845

Marriage*

21 September 1819

He married first Marietta Cusick, daughter of Joseph Cusick and Jean Blackburn, on 21 September 1819 in Blount County, Tennessee.²

Children

James W Simms+ b. 18 Jul 1820, d. 12 Nov 1895
Joseph Cusick Simms+ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896
Martha Jane Simms+ b. 24 Apr 1824, d. 25 Feb 1911
Agnes Catherine Simms+ b. 16 Apr 1826
Elizabeth Black Simms+ b. 21 Jan 1828, d. 20 Oct 1904
Margaret Erdilla Simms b. 19 Jan 1830, d. 10 Jan 1878
Sarah Ann Simms+ b. 2 Jan 1832, d. 1877
John B Simms+ b. 25 Dec 1833
William Blackburn Simms+ b. 14 Apr 1835, d. 23 Dec 1911
David Maurice Simms+ b. 10 Jun 1838, d. 7 Mar 1898
Mary Ellen Simms+ b. 21 Apr 1841, d. 8 Mar 1918
Samuel Newell Simms b. 12 May 1844

Family 2

Elizabeth Tindall b. c 1827

Marriage*

31 January 1851

William Gray Simms married second Elizabeth Tindall on 31 January 1851 in Edgar County, Illinois.^1,2,9

Citations

[S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
[S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 145.
[S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 95.
[S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
[S1382] World Family Tree Volume 27, tree 2913.
[S739] 1840, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
[S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
[S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois, p. 520.

William Gray Simms¹

M, b. circa 1861

Pedigree

Father*

Joseph Cusick Simms¹ b. 17 Oct 1821, d. 26 Jul 1896

Mother*

Sarah Angeline Horreld¹ b. 14 Jan 1825, d. b 1870

Relationship

1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall

Birth*

circa 1861

William Gray Simms was born circa 1861 in Indiana.^1,2

He was the son of Joseph Cusick Simms and Sarah Angeline Horreld.¹

(household member) Census1870

23 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

Census1880*

7 June 1880

William was listed as a lodger on the 1880 Census in Helt Township, Vermillion County, Indiana.²

Citations

[S1093] World Family Tree Volume 58, tree 2707.
[S1370] 1880, Vermillion County, Indiana.
[S3452] 1870, Vermillion County, Indiana.

Josie Simon^1,2,3

F, b. 11 November 1890, d. 1 August 1969

Pedigree

Birth*

11 November 1890

Josie was born on 11 November 1890 in Nebraska.^1,4

Census1910*

15 April 1910

Josie was listed as a daughter in O.C. and Barbra Simon's household on the 1910 Census in Burton Bend Precinct, Furnas County, Nebraska.⁵

Married Name

circa 1915

As of circa 1915, Josie Simon married name was Skjelver (Simon).

Marriage*

circa 1915

She married Albert Skjelver circa 1915.⁴

Census1920*

February 1920

Josie was listed as Albert Skjelver's wife on the 1920 Census in Catherton Precinct, Webster County, Nebraska.⁶

Census1930*

4 April 1930

Josie was listed as Albert Skjelver's wife on the 1930 Census in Catherton Precinct, Webster County, Nebraska.⁴

Census1940*

12 April 1940

Josie was listed as Albert Skjelver's wife on the 1940 Census in Catherton Precinct, Webster County, Nebraska.⁷

Last Residence*

1969

According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Josie Simon was in 1969 in Red Cloud, Webster County, Nebraska.⁸

Death*

1 August 1969

Josie died on 1 August 1969 at age 78.¹

Burial*

August 1969

She was buried in August 1969 in Norwegian Zion Luthern Cemetery(Holt Cemetery), Inavale, Webster County, Nebraska.¹

Family

Albert Skjelver b. 16 Jul 1883, d. 29 Aug 1947

Marriage*

circa 1915

She married Albert Skjelver circa 1915.⁴

Children

Robert S Skjelver⁴ b. 27 Oct 1916, d. Nov 1976
Charles Raymond Skjelver b. 21 Dec 1917, d. 9 Jul 1978
Mary Ann Skjelver+⁴ b. 28 Jun 1920, d. 20 Jan 1991
Alberta Joan Skjelver+ b. 5 Mar 1928, d. 17 Nov 2016

Citations

[S324] Gravestones.
[S664] Charles Raymond Skjelver, Certificate of Death.
[S412] Obituary of Otto Skjelver, Skjelver, O, Obituary.
[S1592] 1930, Catherton Precinct, Webster County, Nebraska.
[S3228] 1910, Furnas County, Nebraska.
[S5731] 1920, Catherton Precinct, Webster County, Nebraska.
[S5730] 1940, Catherton Precinct, Webster County, Nebraska.
[S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.