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

Paternal; Elizabeth Stephan (7 Dec 1738 - 16 Feb 1807)

Name: Elizabeth Stephan ^{Notation 1}
Parents: Johanns Ulrich Steffey and Anna Maria Schirmer
Birth: 7 Dec 1738
Birth Location: Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
Death: 16 Feb 1807
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Elizabeth Stephan
Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1758
Marriage Location: Quittopehille, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elisabetha Wampler, John R. Wampler , Mary Margaret Wampler (Killinger) ^{Notation 3}, AGeorge Wampler , Katherine "Caty" Wampler (Kintzer), Anna Magdalena Wampler (Stanger), Joseph Steffen Wampler, Henry Steffan Wampler, Jacob Wampler

Elizabeth Stephan's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandmother

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave; "Elizabeth Stephan Wampler", Memorial ID 41408871, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. . .

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Steffen, Steffy, Steffey and another variant or two; I used the spelling from the marriage record..
Notation 2: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 3: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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

Paternal; Hans George Wampler (1736 - 8 Aug 1815)

Name: Hans George Wampler
Parents: Hans Peter Wampfler and Anna Veronica Lung
Birth: 1736
Birth Location: Hinsingern, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France
Death: Before 8 Aug 1815
Death Location: Wythe County, Virginia, United States

Spouse: Elizabeth Stephan
Marriage Date: 5 Aug 1758
Marriage Location: Quittopehille, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Children: Maria Elisabetha Wampler, John R. Wampler , Mary Margaret Wampler (Killinger) ^{Notation 3}, AGeorge Wampler , Katherine "Caty" Wampler (Kintzer/Kinser), Anna Magdalena Wampler (Stanger), Joseph Steffen Wampler, Henry Steffan Wampler, Jacob Wampler

Hans George Wampler's Relationship to Carol in the family tree: Paternal side 4x Great-Grandfather

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Sources:
Source 1. Find A Grave; "Hans George Wampler, Sr.", Memorial ID 41408872, Saint Paul's Lutheran Church Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Wythe, Virginia, United States.

Citations:
Citation 1. .

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Carol A. Wells-Perlaky's Notations:
Notation 1: Surname may be shared, by others, as Wampler. Wampfler, with the "f" in the middle, is said to been the original spelling/surname and the "f" dropped after immigrating to the United States in mid-1700s.
Notation 2. Was part of Germany when born?
Notation 3: Share DNA matches with some of this person's known children's descendants.
Notation 4: Reported ancestor of Carol on paternal side of her family tree.

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Post's Update History:
Original Publish Date: 13 May 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