Maternal; Louisa Simmons (1832 - Jul 1879)

Louisa Simmons
Parents: Maston Elmore Simmons and Emily T. Howell
Birth: 1832
Birth Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States
Death: Jul 1879
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: James Lawson
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1848 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Paulina Lawson (Worrall), Emily Laura Lawson (Patterson), Catherine Caroline Lawson (Whewell), Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Lawson (Baker)

Louisa Simmon's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 3x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "James Lawson and Louisa Simmons", 14 Dec 1848, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1860; "Louisa Lauson in household of James Lauson", 6 Jul 1860, Page 127, Post Office: Winchester, Township 14 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. 1870 United States Federal Census; "James Lawson", 29 Jun 1870, Sheet 10, Post Office Jacksonville, Jacksonville Election Precinct, Morgan County, Illinois, United States,
Source 4 Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 2. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 28 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; James Lawson (22 Jan 1832 - 19 Dec 1884)

James Lawson ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Joshua Lawson and Telitha Prewitt
Birth: 22 Jan 1832
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 19 Dec 1884
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Occupation: Farmer ^{Source 3, 4 & 5}
Spouse: Louisa Simmons
Marriage Date: 12 Nov 1848 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Paulina Lawson (Worrall), Emily Laura Lawson (Patterson) ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Catherine Caroline Lawson (Whewell), Elizabeth J. "Lizzie" Lawson (Baker)

James Findley Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 3x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "James Lawson and Louisa Simmons", 14 Dec 1848, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. Illinois, State Census, 1855; "James Lawson", 1855, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1860; "James Lauson", 6 Jul 1860, Page 127, Post Office: Winchester, Township 14 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States Civil War Draft Registration, 1863-1865; "James Lawson", Jun 1863, Sandy Precinct, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. 1870 United States Federal Census; "James Lawson", 29 Jun 1870, Sheet 10, Post Office Jacksonville, Jacksonville Election Precinct, Morgan County, Illinois, United States,
Source 6. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Often shared by others with the middle name of Findley. I have not yet come across a record for him sharing a middle name or an initial.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 23 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Telitha Prewitt (16 Sep 1795 - 1 Nov 1855)

Telitha Prewitt ^{Notation 1}
Parents: _____ _____ and _____ _____
Birth: 16 Sep 1795
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 1 Nov 1855
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Joshua Lawson
Marriage Date: About 1810
Marriage Location: Possibly Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Children: Sevier Lewis Lawson ^{Notation 3}, Isabelle Lawson (Simmons)^{Notation 3}, Andrew Jackson Lawson, Thomas Lawson, Elisha E. Lawson, Robert Lawson, Nathanial Edward Lawson, James Lawson

Telitha Prewitt's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Seen her first name spelled as Talitha or Tabitha and-or her maiden spelt as Pruitt by others.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 25 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Joshua Lawson (15 Feb 1788 - 1 Mar 1844)

Joshua Lawson
Parents: John Lawson and Ann Lawson
Birth: 15 Feb 1788
Birth Location: Stokes County, North Carolina, United States
Death: 1 Mar 1884
Death Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States

Occupation: Farmer
Spouse: Telitha Prewitt ^{Notation 1}
Marriage Date: About 1810
Marriage Location: Possibly Roane County, Tennessee, United States

Children: Sevier Lewis Lawson ^{Notation 3}, Isabelle Lawson (Simmons)^{Notation 3}, Andrew Jackson Lawson, Thomas Lawson, Elisha E. Lawson, Robert Lawson, Nathanial Edward Lawson, James Lawson

Joshua Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1.

Citations:
Citation 1. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Seen his wife's first name spelled as Talitha or Tabitha and-or her maiden spelt as Pruitt by others.
Notation 2. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 3. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 20 Jul 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Isabelle Lawson {About 1812 - 8 Aug 1884)

Isabelle Lawson
Parents: Joshua Lawson and Telitha Prewitt
Birth: About 1812
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
Death: 8 Aug 1884
Death Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Maston Elmore Simmons
Marriage Date: 15 May 1842 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: Joshua Simmons, Nancy Ann Simmons (Allen), Samuel Thomas Simmons, Susan Ellen Simmons, John W. Simmons, David Simmons, Maston Elmore "Matt" Simmons, Isabelle Simmons, Calvin Simmons, Ester Simmons

Isabelle Lawson's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Aunt; 2nd wife of maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Mastin E. Simmons and Isabella Lawson", 15 May 1842, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1850; "Maston E Simmons", 10 Oct 1850, Pages 51 and 52, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 3. United States, Census, 1860; "Marston E Simons", 31 Jul 1860, Page 199, Post Office Winchester, Township 11 Range 13, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States, Census, 1870; "Maston Simmons", 3 Jun 1870, Page 16, Post Office Manchester, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. United States, Census, 1880; "Maston Simmons", 12 Jun 1880, Page 20, Enumeration District 234, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 6. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Isabelle Lawson", 1812 - 8 aug 1884 [ LKDS-SV4 ]. < /p>

Maternal; Emily T. Howell (About 1805 - 1841)

Emily T. Howell
Parents: _____ _____ and _____ _____
Birth: About 1805
Birth Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States
Death: 1841
Death Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States

Spouse: Maston Elmore Simmons
Marriage Date: 12 Feb 1829 ^{Source 1}
Marriage Location: Morgan County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1}

Children: William M. Simmons, Louisa Simmons (Lawson) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, James J.Simmons, Tabitha L. Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons (Eubanks), Phoebe Ann Simmons (Brown)

Emily T. Howell's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Maston Simmons and Emily T. Howell", 12 Feb 1829, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Emily T. Howell", about 1805 - 1841 [ LL4H-CHN ]. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 2. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 06 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Maston Elmore Simmons (12 Feb 1802 - 6 Mar 1887)

Maston Elmore "Martin" Simmons
Parents: William Jackson Simmons and Easter Stice
Birth: 12 Feb 1802
Birth Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States
Death: 6 Mar 1887 ^{Source 8, 9 & 10}
Death Location: Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 8}

Occupation: Farmer.
Spouse: 1. Emily T. Howell 2. Isabelle Lawson
Marriage Date: 1. 12 Feb 1829 ^{Source 1} 2. 15 May 1842 ^{Source 3}
Marriage Location:1. Morgan County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 1} 2. Scott County, Illinois, United States ^{Source 3}

Children: Marriage 1: William M. Simmons, Louisa Simmons (Lawson) ^{Notation 1 & 2}, James J.Simmons, Tabitha L. Simmons, Elizabeth Simmons (Eubanks), Phoebe Ann Simmons (Brown), Marriage 2: Joshua Simmons, Nancy Ann Simmons (Allen), Samuel Thomas Simmons, Susan Ellen Simmons, John W. Simmons, David Simmons, Maston Elmore "Matt" Simmons, Isabelle Simmons, Calvin Simmons, Ester Simmons

Maston Elmore Simmon's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: maternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources::
Source 1. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Maston Simmons and Emily T. Howell", 12 Feb 1829, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.
Source 2. United States, Census, 1840; "Maston Simmons", Jun 1840, Page 155, Winchester, Scott County, IIllinois, United States.
Source 3. Illinois, Marriages, 1815-1935; "Mastin E. Simmons and Isabella Lawson", 15 May 1842, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. United States, Census, 1850; "Maston E Simmons", 10 Oct 1850, Pages 51 and 52, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 5. United States, Census, 1860; "Marston E Simons", 31 Jul 1860, Page 199, Post Office Winchester, Township 11 Range 13, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 6. United States, Census, 1870; "Maston Simmons", 3 Jun 1870, Page 16, Post Office Manchester, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 7. Deed Record: Morgan. Deeds 1874, 1872–1874; "David Simmons, Maston Simmons (all grantors in quitclaim deed, probable relatives or associated families)", 5 Aug 1874, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.
Source 8. United States, Census, 1880; "Maston Simmons", 12 Jun 1880, Page 20, Enumeration District 234, Township 13 Range 11, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 8. Illinois, Deaths and Burials, 1749-1999; "Masten E Simmons", Burial, 7 Mar 1881, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 9. Find a Grave Index; "Masten Elmore Simmons", 6 Mar 1881, Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.
Source 10. Find a Grave; "Maston Elmore Simmons", Memorial ID 58512222, Winchester City Cemetery, Winchester, Scott County, Illinois, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. "Early Days in Greenbush: With Biographical Sketches of the Old Settlers", JAMES SIMMONS, pp 132-3.
Citation 2. Family Search One World Family Tree; "Maston Elmore Simmons", 1796 - 6 Mar 1881 [ LW6N-TMY ]. < /p>

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1. Direct ancestor of Carol A. Wells-Perlaky.
Notation 2. Share DNA match with some descendants.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 04 Jun 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; Easter Stice (16 Mar 1785 - 4 Jan 1856)

Name: Easter Stice ^{Notaton 1}
Parents: Charles Carl Stice, Sr. and Catherine "Caty" Collins ^{Citation 1, 2 & 3}
Birth: 16 Mar 1785
Birth Location: Ruherford County, North Carolina, United States
Death: 4 Jan 1855 ^{Source 9}
Death Location: Van Buren County, Iowa, United States ^{Source 9}

Spouse: Wiliam Jackson "Old Billy" Simmons ^{Source 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8}
Marriage Date: 20 Feb 1804 ^{Source 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8}
Marriage Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States ^{Source 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8}

Children: Maston Elmore "Martin" Simmons ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Peter Simmons, Elizabeth "Betsey" Simmons (Orr), James Edward Simmons, Sarah Jane Simmons (Young), John Simmons, Charles Simmons, Rowland Gilbert Simmons, Susan Simmons (Smart), Nancy Simmons (Rogers), William Thomas Simmons, Herbert Elbert Simmons, Lucinda Ann "Lucy" Simmons

Easter Stice's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 5x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. 1850 United States Federal Census; "William Simmons", 18 Oct 1850, Sheet 266A, Washington Township, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States.
Source 2. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simons & Caster Stice", 20 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 3. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simmons & Easter Stece", 25 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 4. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simons & Easter Slice", 23 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 5. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simmons & Easter Stice", 21 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 6. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simmons & Cader Stice", 21 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 7. Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979; "William Simmons & Easter Stece", 25 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 8. Kentucky Marriages; "William Simmons & Easter Stece", 25 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 9. Find A Grave; "Easter Stice Simmons", Memorial ID 36965355, Rogers Cemetery, Mount Zion, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "Esther Stice", 1779 - 4Jan 1855 LH61-LCY ].
Citation 2. ""Early Days in Greenbush: With Biographical Sketches of the Old Settlers", 1905; "ROWLAND SIMMONS", pp. 104-6.
Citation 3. ""Early Days in Greenbush: With Biographical Sketches of the Old Settlers", 1905; "JAMES SIMMONS", pp. 132-3.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: First name may actually been Esther? I have come across some women, named Esther, having their names shared as Easter or Ester on paper records. The marriage records are all over the place with the site-shared transcriptions of her name, with "Easter" being one. In the 1850 US Census, her named is shared as "Esther" there. In my tree I suppose one could say I "went with the crowd" and have her shared in it as "Easter Stice".
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 3: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 25 Apr 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky

Maternal; William Jackson Simmons (About 1775 - 11 Jan 1861)

Name: William Jackson "Old Billy" Simmons
Parents: Peter Simmons and Sarah Adaline "Sallie" Miles ^{Citation 1, 2 & 3}
Birth: About 1775 - 1779
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, Virginia, United States
Death: 11 Jan 1861 ^{Source 14}
Death Location: Van Buren County, Iowa, United States ^{Source 14}

Occupation: Farmer ^{Source 5}
Spouse: Easter Stice ^{Source 7, 8, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13}
Marriage Date: 20 Feb 1804 ^{Source 7, 8, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13}
Marriage Location: Warren County, Kentucky, United States ^{Source 7, 8, 8, 10, 11, 12 & 13}

Children: Maston Elmore "Martin" Simmons ^{Notation 2 & 3}, Peter Simmons, Elizabeth "Betsey" Simmons (Orr), James Edward Simmons, Sarah Jane Simmons (Young), John Simmons, Charles Simmons, Rowland Gilbert Simmons, Susan Simmons (Smart), Nancy Simmons (Rogers), William Thomas Simmons, Herbert/Elbert Simmons, Lucinda Ann "Lucy" Simmons

William Jackson "Old Billy" Simmons's relationship to Carol in the family tree: Maternal side 5x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. 1810 United States Federal Census; "Wm Simmons", Sheet 254, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 2. 1820 United States Federal Census; "William Summons& Sheet 42, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 3. 1830 United States Federal Census; "Wm Simmons", Sheet 93, Morgan County, Illinois, United States.
Source 4. 1840 United States Federal Census; "Wm Simmons", Sheet 261, Van Buren County, Iowa Territory, United States.
Source 5. 1850 United States Federal Census; "William Simmons", 18 Oct 1850, Sheet 266A, Washington Township, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States.
Source 6. 1860 United States Federal Census; "Wm Simmons", 7 Jun 1860, Sheet 49, Lick Creek Township, Van Buren County, Iowa Territory, United States.
Source 7. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simons & Caster Stice", 20 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 8. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simmons & Easter Stece", 25 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 9. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simons & Easter Slice", 23 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 10. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simmons & Easter Stice", 21 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 11. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1786-1965; "William Simmons & Cader Stice", 21 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 12. Kentucky, Marriages, 1785-1979; "William Simmons & Easter Stece", 25 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 13. Kentucky Marriages; "William Simmons & Easter Stece", 25 Feb 1804, Warren County, Kentucky, United States.
Source 14. Find A Grave; "William 'Jackson' Simmons", Memorial ID 36965299, Rogers Cemetery, Mount Zion, Van Buren County, Iowa, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. Family Search One World Tree; "William Jackson Simmons", 1775 - 11 Jan 1861 [ LZXB-2QK ].
Citation 2. ""Early Days in Greenbush: With Biographical Sketches of the Old Settlers", 1905; "ROWLAND SIMMONS", pp. 104-6.
Citation 3. ""Early Days in Greenbush: With Biographical Sketches of the Old Settlers", 1905; "JAMES SIMMONS", pp. 132-3.

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Often listed by others as being born around 1775 and also came across him shared as to being born about 1782. Ages shared for him, in 1850 and 1860 censuses, may have his birth year about 1779?
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with this person's known descendants.
Notation 3: Known ancestor of Carol on maternal side of her family tree.

Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 23 Apr 2025 by Carol A. Wells-Perlaky