Ancestry of Samuel Simmons (ca 1742 - 1781)

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1. Samuel¹ Simmons (Richard², Jonathan³), son of Richard Simmons and Susannah Pottenger, was born in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD circa 1742. Samuel died 1781 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 39 years of age.

He married Verlinda Willett 1762. Verlinda was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1746. Verlinda was the daughter of William Willett and Mary Griffith. Verlinda died ca 1820 in Bullitt Co., KY. At 17 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Susannah Simmons in Maryland, 1763. At 19 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Tabitha Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1765. At 21 years of age Verlinda became the mother of William Simmons in Prince Georges Co., VA, 1767. Verlinda became the mother of Samuel Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1769. At 25 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Elizabeth Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1771. At 25 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Martha Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1771. At 27 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Verlinda Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1773. At 29 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Richard P. Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1775. At 35 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Robert Pottenger Simmons 1781. Verlinda was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census in Bullitt County, Kentucky. In the 1810 Census for Bullitt County, Kentucky, Verlinda Simmons is listed with 1 white female under 10, 2 10-16, 1 26-45, and 3 slaves. Verlinda moved with other family members to Nelson County, VA (now KY) in 1784 or 1785.

At 21 years of age Samuel became the father of Susannah Simmons in Maryland, 1763. At 23 years of age Samuel became the father of Tabitha Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1765. At 25 years of age Samuel became the father of William Simmons in Prince Georges Co., VA, 1767. Samuel became the father of Samuel Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1769. At 29 years of age Samuel became the father of Elizabeth Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1771. At 29 years of age Samuel became the father of Martha Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1771. At 31 years of age Samuel became the father of Verlinda Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1773. At 33 years of age Samuel became the father of Richard P. Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1775. At 39 years of age Samuel became the father of Robert Pottenger Simmons 1781.

Samuel Simmons and Verlinda Willett had the following children:

2 i. Susannah Simmons was born in Maryland 1763. Susannah died ca 1803 in Kentucky. She married Josiah Phelps in Beargrass, Jefferson Co., VA (now KY), February 5, 1785. Josiah was born Buckingham Co., VA February 11, 1755. Josiah was the son of Thomas Phelps, Jr. and Sarah Guy. Josiah died June 17, 1835 Madison Co., KY, at 80 years of age. His body was interred Madison Co., KY. At 19 years of age Josiah became the father of Jarrett Phelps January 18, 1775. At 22 years of age Josiah became the father of Elizabeth Phelps September 25, 1777. At 30 years of age Josiah became the father of Susanna Phelps in Jefferson Co., KY, December 25, 1785. At 33 years of age Josiah became the father of Nancy Phelps in Kentucky, February 20, 1788. At 37 years of age Josiah became the father of Guy Phelps in Kentucky, March 5, 1792. At 38 years of age Josiah became the father of Thomas Phelps in Kentucky, September 29, 1793. At 47 years of age Josiah became the father of Josiah Phelps in Kentucky, March 28, 1802. Josiah was listed as the head of a family on the 1810 Census in Madison County, Kentucky. In the 1810 Census for Madison County, Kentucky, Josiah Phelps had 1 white male under 10, 3 16-26, 1 over 45, 1 white female over 45, and 8 slaves.

Josiah was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Madison County, Kentucky. Josiah Phelps is listed in the 1820 Census for Madison County, Kentucky under the name Joseph Phelps with 1 white male 19-25, 1 over 44, 1 white female 16-25, 1 26-44, 2 male blacks under 14, 3 14-25, 2 26-44,1 over 44, 1 female black under 14, 1 14-25, 1 over 44, and a total of 8 persons engaged in agriculture.

Josiah was listed as the head of a family on the 1820 Census in Madison County, Kentucky. Josiah Phelps is listed in the 1820 Census for Madison County, Kentucky as Joseph Phelps with 1 white male 16-25, 1 over 44, 1 white female 16-25, 1 26-44, 2 black males under 14, 3 14-25, 2 26-44, 1 over 44, 1 black female under 14, 1 14-25, 1 over 44, and a total of 8 persons engaged in agriculture.

Josiah was listed as the head of a family on the 1830 Census in Madison County, Kentucky. Josiah Phelps is listed in the 1830 Census for Madison County, Kentucky with 1 white male 70-80, 2 white females 60-70, 1 male slave under 10, 2 10-24, 5 24-36, 1 55-100, 3 female slaves under 10, 2 24-36, and 1 55-100.

At 22 years of age Susannah became the mother of Susanna Phelps in Jefferson Co., KY, December 25, 1785. At 24 years of age Susannah became the mother of Nancy Phelps in Kentucky, February 20, 1788. At 28 years of age Susannah became the mother of Guy Phelps in Kentucky, March 5, 1792. At 30 years of age Susannah became the mother of Thomas Phelps in Kentucky, September 29, 1793. At 38 years of age Susannah became the mother of Josiah Phelps in Kentucky, March 28, 1802.

3 ii. Tabitha Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1765. Tabitha died 1850 in Madison Co., KY, at 85 years of age. She married George Phelps in Jefferson Co., KY, December 28, 1787. George was born Buckingham Co., VA 1757. George was the son of Thomas Phelps, Jr. and Sarah Guy. George died November 11, 1803 Madison Co., KY, at 46 years of age. At 31 years of age George became the father of Samuel Phelps in Madison Co., KY, October 13, 1788. At 34 years of age George became the father of Anthony Phelps in Madison Co., KY, January 30, 1792. At 36 years of age George became the father of Sally Phelps December 8, 1793. At 38 years of age George became the father of Verlinda Phelps in Madison Co., KY, October 25, 1795. At 40 years of age George became the father of William Phelps in Madison Co., KY, October 20, 1797. At 42 years of age George became the father of Lucinda Phelps November 4, 1799. At 44 years of age George became the father of Edwin Phelps in Madison Co., KY, March 26, 1802. At 46 years of age George became the father of Martha "Patsy" Phelps in Madison Co., KY, February 12, 1804.

At 23 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Samuel Phelps in Madison Co., KY, October 13, 1788. At 26 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Anthony Phelps in Madison Co., KY, January 30, 1792. At 28 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Sally Phelps December 8, 1793. At 30 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Verlinda Phelps in Madison Co., KY, October 25, 1795. At 32 years of age Tabitha became the mother of William Phelps in Madison Co., KY, October 20, 1797. At 34 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Lucinda Phelps November 4, 1799. At 36 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Edwin Phelps in Madison Co., KY, March 26, 1802. At 38 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Martha "Patsy" Phelps in Madison Co., KY, February 12, 1804.

4 iii. William Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., VA 1767. William died 1823 in Bullitt Co., KY, at 56 years of age. He married Sarah Simmons.

5 iv. Samuel Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD ca 1769. Samuel died 1820 in Hardin Co., KY, at 51 years of age. He married Elizabeth Scott in Breckinridge Co., KY, 1811.

6 v. Elizabeth Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1771. Elizabeth died 1786 in Nelson Co., KY, at 15 years of age. She married Jarrett Williams. Jarrett died 1795 in Nelson Co., KY. Jarrett became the father of Samuel Williams 1786.

At 15 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Samuel Williams 1786.

7 vi. Martha Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1771. She married twice. She married Nicholas Brashier in Nelson Co., KY, August 9, 1787. She married James Kay in Hardin Co., KY, June 30, 1807.

8 vii. Verlinda Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1773. Verlinda died after 1848 in Todd Co., KY. She married William Daniel. William was born in Caroline Co., VA 1765. William was the son of Capt. William Daniel, Jr. and Elizabeth Coleman. William died October, 1840 in Todd Co., KY, at 75 years of age. At 30 years of age William became the father of Tabitha Buckner "Tabie" Daniel in Jefferson Co., KY, July 9, 1795. At 37 years of age William became the father of Horace Daniel September 20, 1802. At 38 years of age William became the father of Rice Daniel in Christian Co., KY, 1803. At 42 years of age William became the father of Elizabeth Daniel 1807. At 47 years of age William became the father of Mary B. Daniel 1812.

At 22 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Tabitha Buckner "Tabie" Daniel in Jefferson Co., KY, July 9, 1795. At 29 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Horace Daniel September 20, 1802. At 30 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Rice Daniel in Christian Co., KY, 1803. At 34 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Elizabeth Daniel 1807. At 39 years of age Verlinda became the mother of Mary B. Daniel 1812.

9 viii. Richard P. Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1775. Richard died 1845 at 70 years of age. He married Mary "Polly" Simmons January 6, 1799.

10 ix. Robert Pottenger Simmons was born 1781.

11. Richard² Simmons (Jonathan³) was born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD August 12, 1706. Richard died April 19, 1784 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 77 years of age.

He married twice. He married Susannah Pottenger before 1742. Susannah was born in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD. Susannah was the daughter of Samuel Pottenger and Elizabeth Tyler. Susannah became the mother of Samuel Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, circa 1742. Susannah became the mother of Richard Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, 1743. Susannah became the mother of Susanna Simmons ca 1743. Susannah became the mother of Elizabeth Simmons ca 1745. Susannah became the mother of Robert Simmons ca 1748. Susannah became the mother of Jonathan Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, October 1, 1749. Susannah became the mother of Mary Simmons in Price George's Co., MD, 1753. He married Mary Griffith March 7, 1779. Mary was born in Dorchester Co., MD ca 1715. Mary was the daughter of George Griffith and Mary Stevens. Mary died August 12, 1792 in Nelson Co., KY, at 77 years of age. At 17 years of age Mary became the mother of Elizabeth Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, January 4, 1733. At 25 years of age Mary became the mother of Edward Willett in "Bealington", Prince Georges Co., MD, 1740. At 28 years of age Mary became the mother of William Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1743. At 31 years of age Mary became the mother of Verlinda Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1746. At 33 years of age Mary became the mother of Jemima Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1748. At 35 years of age Mary became the mother of Griffith Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, December 23, 1750. At 37 years of age Mary became the mother of Tabitha Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1752. At 38 years of age Mary became the mother of Ann Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1753. At 39 years of age Mary became the mother of Samuel Willett in Prince George's Co., MD, 1754. At 41 years of age Mary became the mother of George E. Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, April 17, 1757. Mary became the mother of John Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1759. At 47 years of age Mary became the mother of Rachel Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, November 17, 1762. At 49 years of age Mary became the mother of Mary Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, August 21, 1764. At 53 years of age Mary became the mother of James Willett in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1768.

Richard became the father of Samuel Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, circa 1742. At 36 years of age Richard became the father of Richard Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, 1743. Richard became the father of Susanna Simmons ca 1743. Richard became the father of Elizabeth Simmons ca 1745. Richard became the father of Robert Simmons ca 1748. At 43 years of age Richard became the father of Jonathan Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, October 1, 1749. At 46 years of age Richard became the father of Mary Simmons in Price George's Co., MD, 1753.

Richard Simmons and Susannah Pottenger had the following children:

12 i. William¹ Simmons was born before 1825, the first event for which there is a recorded date. William died 1825 in Bullitt Co., KY.

13 ii. Sarah Simmons was born on (birth date unknown). She married twice. She married Mr. Orme. She married Mr. Miles.

+ 1 iii. Samuel Simmons was born circa 1742.

14 iv. Richard Simmons was born in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD 1743. Richard died July 5, 1815 in Bullitt Co., KY, at 72 years of age. He married Tabitha Willett 1769. Tabitha was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1752. Tabitha was the daughter of William Willett and Mary Griffith. Tabitha died before June 27, 1824 in Bullitt Co., KY, at approximately 71 years of age. At 19 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Susan Simmons 1771. At 20 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Nancy Simmons 1772. At 23 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Joseph Simmons 1775. At 24 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Verlinda Simmons 1776. Tabitha became the mother of Samuel Simmons ca 1777. At 27 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Griffith Simmons 1779. Tabitha became the mother of Mary "Polly" Simmons ca 1782. At 34 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Tabitha Simmons December 15, 1786. Tabitha became the mother of Richard Simmons ca 1788. At 38 years of age Tabitha became the mother of William Simmons 1790. At 40 years of age Tabitha became the mother of Jonathan Simmons 1792.

At 28 years of age Richard became the father of Susan Simmons 1771. At 29 years of age Richard became the father of Nancy Simmons 1772. At 32 years of age Richard became the father of Joseph Simmons 1775. At 33 years of age Richard became the father of Verlinda Simmons 1776. Richard became the father of Samuel Simmons ca 1777. At 36 years of age Richard became the father of Griffith Simmons 1779. Richard became the father of Mary "Polly" Simmons ca 1782. At 43 years of age Richard became the father of Tabitha Simmons December 15, 1786. Richard became the father of Richard Simmons ca 1788. At 47 years of age Richard became the father of William Simmons 1790. At 49 years of age Richard became the father of Jonathan Simmons 1792.

15 v. Susanna Simmons was born ca 1743. She married twice. She married John Orme. She married Isaac Simmons November 17, 1777.

16 vi. Elizabeth Simmons was born ca 1745. She married Edward Willett in Maryland, ca 1760. Edward was born in "Bealington", Prince Georges Co., MD 1740. Edward was the son of William Willett and Mary Griffith. Edward died December 12, 1815 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 75 years of age.

17 vii. Robert Simmons was born ca 1748. Robert died June 24, 1820 at 71 years of age. He married Catherine Baldwin May 9, 1781.

18 viii. Jonathan Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD October 1, 1749. Jonathan died April 22, 1824 in Meade Co., KY, at 74 years of age. He married Elizabeth Child 1770.

19 ix. Mary Simmons was born in Price George's Co., MD 1753. Mary died after 1798 in Nelson Co., KY. She married William Willett 1772. William was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1743. William was the son of William Willett and Mary Griffith. William died 1814 in Nelson Co., KY, at 71 years of age. At 18 years of age William became the father of Richard Willett 1761. At 25 years of age William became the father of Ann Willett 1768. At 27 years of age William became the father of George Willett November, 1770. At 30 years of age William became the father of Thomas Willett 1773. At 31 years of age William became the father of Edward Willett March 19, 1775. At 34 years of age William became the father of Elizabeth Willett 1777. William became the father of William Willett ca 1779. William became the father of Mary Willett ca 1781. At 62 years of age William became the father of George Edward Willett 1805.

At 20 years of age Mary became the mother of Thomas Willett 1773. At 21 years of age Mary became the mother of Edward Willett March 19, 1775. At 24 years of age Mary became the mother of Elizabeth Willett 1777. Mary became the mother of William Willett ca 1779. Mary became the mother of Mary Willett ca 1781.

20. Susannah² Pottenger (Samuel³, John⁴) was born in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD before 1742, the first event for which there is a recorded date.

She married Richard Simmons before 1742. Richard was born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD August 12, 1706. Richard was the son of Jonathan Simmons and Elizabeth Isaac. Richard died April 19, 1784 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 77 years of age. Richard became the father of Samuel Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, circa 1742. At 36 years of age Richard became the father of Richard Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, 1743. Richard became the father of Susanna Simmons ca 1743. Richard became the father of Elizabeth Simmons ca 1745. Richard became the father of Robert Simmons ca 1748. At 43 years of age Richard became the father of Jonathan Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, October 1, 1749. At 46 years of age Richard became the father of Mary Simmons in Price George's Co., MD, 1753. (See Richard Simmons for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Susannah became the mother of Samuel Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, circa 1742. Susannah became the mother of Richard Simmons in "Landover", Prince Georges Co., MD, 1743. Susannah became the mother of Susanna Simmons ca 1743. Susannah became the mother of Elizabeth Simmons ca 1745. Susannah became the mother of Robert Simmons ca 1748. Susannah became the mother of Jonathan Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, October 1, 1749. Susannah became the mother of Mary Simmons in Price George's Co., MD, 1753.

21. Jonathan³ Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1660. Jonathan died 1726 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 66 years of age.

He married Elizabeth Isaac. Elizabeth was the daughter of Joseph Isaac and Margaret. Elizabeth died 1757 in Prince Georges Co, MD. Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1694. Elizabeth became the mother of Joseph Simmons 1696. Elizabeth became the mother of Mary Simmons 1697. Elizabeth became the mother of Jonathan Simmons 1704. Elizabeth became the mother of Isaac Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, October 3, 1705. Elizabeth became the mother of Richard Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, August 12, 1706. Elizabeth became the mother of Rebecca Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1708. Elizabeth became the mother of Amy Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1710. Elizabeth became the mother of Annie Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, July 3, 1712. Elizabeth became the mother of Sarah Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, March 3, 1714. Elizabeth became the mother of Marjory Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, June 25, 1715.

At 34 years of age Jonathan became the father of Elizabeth Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1694. At 36 years of age Jonathan became the father of Joseph Simmons 1696. At 37 years of age Jonathan became the father of Mary Simmons 1697. At 44 years of age Jonathan became the father of Jonathan Simmons 1704. At 45 years of age Jonathan became the father of Isaac Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, October 3, 1705. At 46 years of age Jonathan became the father of Richard Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, August 12, 1706. Jonathan became the father of Rebecca Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1708. Jonathan became the father of Amy Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1710. At 52 years of age Jonathan became the father of Annie Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, July 3, 1712. At 53 years of age Jonathan became the father of Sarah Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, March 3, 1714. At 54 years of age Jonathan became the father of Marjory Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, June 25, 1715.

Jonathan Simmons and Elizabeth Isaac had the following children:

22 i. Elizabeth² Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1694. She married John Ridgeway ca 1712. John died after 1733.

23 ii. Joseph Simmons was born 1696. He married Jane 1716.

24 iii. Mary Simmons was born 1697. She married twice. She married Thomas Miles 1718. She married Mr. Higgins 1757.

25 iv. Jonathan Simmons was born 1704. He married Elizabeth Van Swearingen in Prince Georges Co., MD, June 30, 1734. Elizabeth was born in Prince Georges Co., MD.

26 v. Isaac Simmons was born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD October 3, 1705.

+ 11 vi. Richard Simmons was born August 12, 1706.

27 vii. Rebecca Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD ca 1708. She married Joseph Brown, Jr. August 17, 1727.

28 viii. Amy Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD ca 1710. She married James Holland in Prince Georges Co., MD, October 9, 1729.

29 ix. Annie Simmons was born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD July 3, 1712. She married Mr. Madden.

30 x. Sarah Simmons was born in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD March 3, 1714. She married Larkin Pierpoint 1730.

31 xi. Marjory Simmons was born in Prince Georges Co., MD June 25, 1715.

32. Elizabeth³ Isaac (Joseph⁴) was born before 1694, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Elizabeth died 1757 in Prince Georges Co, MD.

She married Jonathan Simmons. Jonathan was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1660. Jonathan died 1726 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 66 years of age. At 34 years of age Jonathan became the father of Elizabeth Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1694. At 36 years of age Jonathan became the father of Joseph Simmons 1696. At 37 years of age Jonathan became the father of Mary Simmons 1697. At 44 years of age Jonathan became the father of Jonathan Simmons 1704. At 45 years of age Jonathan became the father of Isaac Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, October 3, 1705. At 46 years of age Jonathan became the father of Richard Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, August 12, 1706. Jonathan became the father of Rebecca Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1708. Jonathan became the father of Amy Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1710. At 52 years of age Jonathan became the father of Annie Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, July 3, 1712. At 53 years of age Jonathan became the father of Sarah Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, March 3, 1714. At 54 years of age Jonathan became the father of Marjory Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, June 25, 1715. (See Jonathan Simmons for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1694. Elizabeth became the mother of Joseph Simmons 1696. Elizabeth became the mother of Mary Simmons 1697. Elizabeth became the mother of Jonathan Simmons 1704. Elizabeth became the mother of Isaac Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, October 3, 1705. Elizabeth became the mother of Richard Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, August 12, 1706. Elizabeth became the mother of Rebecca Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1708. Elizabeth became the mother of Amy Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, ca 1710. Elizabeth became the mother of Annie Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, July 3, 1712. Elizabeth became the mother of Sarah Simmons in Queen Anne Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD, March 3, 1714. Elizabeth became the mother of Marjory Simmons in Prince Georges Co., MD, June 25, 1715. The Will of Elizabeth Isaac Simmons follows:

Will of Elizabeth Isaac Simmons made in 1757

Prince Georges County, Maryland

In the name of God Amen. The tenth day of March, I Elizabeth Simmons being sick in body but of good and perfect memory, thanks be to Almighty God and calling to remembrance the Christian estate of this transitory life and that all flesh must yield unto death when it shall please God to call, do make, constitute, ordain, and declare this my last will and testament in manner and form following, revoking and annulling all and every testament and testimonial will and wills heretofore by me made and declared either by word or writing. In witness whereof I have hereuto set my hand and affixed my seal this tenth day of March 1757. (Her mark) Elizabeth Simmons (seal)

Item - I give choice to my beloved son Jonathan Simmons of my two negroes Seneca and Jack. Item - I give and bequeath to my beloved son Jonathan Simmons one half of my sheep. Likewise I give and bequeath half of mycattle to my son Jonathan. Item - I give unto my beloved son Richard Simmons the other half of my sheep and cattle. Item - I give and bequeath unto my granddaughter Rebecca Mahaffey one cow and calf. Item - I desire that all my moveable estate may be equally divided between my two sons Jonathan and Richard, excepted my bed, one chest and a pail. Item - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Mary Higgins, five shillings current money and no more. Item - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Amy Holland the one of the two negroes Seneca or Jack after my son Jonathan hath taken his choice. Item- I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughter Sarah Pierpoint one negroe boy named Ben. Item - I give and bequeath unto my beloved daughters Amy Holland and Sarah Pierpoint all my wearing clothes to be equally divided between them. Item - I give and bequeath unto my grandson Jonathan Simmons, son of Jonathan, one negroe boy named Charles and my new chest and one three gallon iron pail. The will was proved 23 November 1757.

Prince Georges County on the 23rd Nov, 1757, came into this office [names cannot be read from copy]. Witnesses to the above testament made oath to the holy Evangelists of Almighty God that they did see the dec’d sign, seal, publish and declare this instrument of writing to be his last will and testament and that at the time of his so doing that he was in perfect health and she seemed to them of sound mind and disposing memory and at her desire & request they signed the same. Sworn before George Scott, Prince Georges County.

33. Samuel³ Pottenger (John⁴) was born April 11, 1693. Samuel died circa 1742 in Prince George's Co., MD.

He married Elizabeth Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 11, 1717. Elizabeth was born in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD December 22, 1701. Elizabeth was the daughter of Robert Tyler and Susannah Duvall. Elizabeth died after August 27, 1744 at approximately 42 years of age. Elizabeth became the mother of Susannah Pottenger in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD. At 27 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Robert Pottenger in Prince Georges Co., MD, September 23, 1729.

Samuel became the father of Susannah Pottenger in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD. At 36 years of age Samuel became the father of Robert Pottenger in Prince Georges Co., MD, September 23, 1729.

Samuel Pottenger and Elizabeth Tyler had the following children:

+ 20 i. Susannah² Pottenger was born before 1742, the first event for which there is a recorded date.

34 ii. John Pottenger was born on (birth date unknown).

35 iii. Samuel Pottenger was born on (birth date unknown).

36 iv. Elizabeth Pottenger was born on (birth date unknown). She married James Baldwin.

37 v. Jemima Pottenger was born on (birth date unknown). She married Henry Child.

38 vi. Mary Pottenger was born before October 31, 1734, the first event for which there is a recorded date. She married James Mullikin in Prince Georges Co., MD, October 31, 1734.

39 vii. Priscilla Pottenger was born on (birth date unknown).

40 viii. Robert Pottenger was born in Prince Georges Co., MD September 23, 1729. Robert died August 1778 in Berkeley Co., VA, at 48 years of age. He married Elizabeth Willett February 19, 1753. Elizabeth was born in Prince Georges Co., MD January 4, 1733. Elizabeth was the daughter of William Willett and Mary Griffith. Elizabeth died June 4, 1777 in Berkeley Co., VA, at 44 years of age. At 21 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Samuel Pottenger April 29, 1754. At 23 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Mary Pottenger 1756. At 25 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Pottenger 1758. At 27 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Jemima Pottenger 1760. At 29 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Susannah Pottenger 1762. At 31 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of William Pottenger 1764. At 34 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Robert Pottenger 1767. At 35 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of John Pottenger March, 1768. At 37 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Dennis Pottenger July 14, 1770. At 40 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Anne Pottenger August 16, 1773. At 44 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Eunice Pottenger June 4, 1777.

At 24 years of age Robert became the father of Samuel Pottenger April 29, 1754. At 26 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Pottenger 1756. At 28 years of age Robert became the father of Elizabeth Pottenger 1758. At 30 years of age Robert became the father of Jemima Pottenger 1760. At 32 years of age Robert became the father of Susannah Pottenger 1762. At 34 years of age Robert became the father of William Pottenger 1764. At 37 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Pottenger 1767. At 38 years of age Robert became the father of John Pottenger March, 1768. At 40 years of age Robert became the father of Dennis Pottenger July 14, 1770. At 43 years of age Robert became the father of Anne Pottenger August 16, 1773. At 47 years of age Robert became the father of Eunice Pottenger June 4, 1777.

41. Elizabeth³ Tyler (Robert⁴, Robert⁵) was born in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD December 22, 1701. Elizabeth died after August 27, 1744 at approximately 42 years of age.

She married twice. She married Samuel Pottenger in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 11, 1717. Samuel was born April 11, 1693. Samuel was the son of John Pottenger and Mary. Samuel died circa 1742 in Prince George's Co., MD. Samuel became the father of Susannah Pottenger in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD. At 36 years of age Samuel became the father of Robert Pottenger in Prince Georges Co., MD, September 23, 1729. She married James Drane in Prince Georges Co., MD, before August 27, 1744.

Elizabeth became the mother of Susannah Pottenger in Queen Anne's Parish, Prince Georges Co., MD. At 27 years of age Elizabeth became the mother of Robert Pottenger in Prince Georges Co., MD, September 23, 1729.

42. Joseph⁴ Isaac was born on (birth date unknown).

He married Margaret.

Joseph Isaac and Margaret had the following child:

+ 32 i. Elizabeth³ Isaac was born before 1694, the first event for which there is a recorded date.

43. Margaret⁴ was born on (birth date unknown).

She married Joseph Isaac. (See Joseph Isaac for the children resulting from this marriage.)

44. John⁴ Pottenger was born in England 1642. John died 1735 in Prince George's Co., MD, at 93 years of age.

He married twice. He married Mary. Mary became the mother of Samuel Pottenger April 11, 1693. He married Elizabeth Magruder. Elizabeth is the daughter of Alexander Magruder.

At 50 years of age John became the father of Samuel Pottenger April 11, 1693.

John Pottenger and Mary had the following child:

+ 33 i. Samuel³ Pottenger was born April 11, 1693.

45. Mary⁴ was born before April 11, 1693, the first event for which there is a recorded date.

She married John Pottenger. John was born in England 1642. John died 1735 in Prince George's Co., MD, at 93 years of age. At 50 years of age John became the father of Samuel Pottenger April 11, 1693. (See John Pottenger for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Mary became the mother of Samuel Pottenger April 11, 1693.

46. Robert⁴ Tyler (Robert⁵) was born circa 1671. Robert died circa 1738 in Prince Georges Co., MD.

He married twice. He married Susannah Duvall in Anne Arundel Co., MD, before 1694. Susannah was born in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD circa 1676. Susannah was the daughter of Mareen Duvall and Susannah. Susannah died after 1710 in Maryland. At 20 years of age Susannah became the mother of Edward Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, October 2, 1696. At 21 years of age Susannah became the mother of Mary Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, February 1, 1698. At 24 years of age Susannah became the mother of Susannah Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 14, 1700. At 25 years of age Susannah became the mother of Elizabeth Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, December 22, 1701. At 26 years of age Susannah became the mother of Priscilla Tyler in "Brough", Prince Georges Co., MD, June 12, 1703. At 28 years of age Susannah became the mother of Robert Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, August 9, 1704. At 32 years of age Susannah became the mother of Mareen Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1708. At 33 years of age Susannah became the mother of Jane Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1709. He married Mary Stanton in Anne Arundel Co., MD, June 10, 1718.

At 25 years of age Robert became the father of Edward Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, October 2, 1696. At 26 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, February 1, 1698. At 29 years of age Robert became the father of Susannah Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 14, 1700. At 30 years of age Robert became the father of Elizabeth Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, December 22, 1701. At 31 years of age Robert became the father of Priscilla Tyler in "Brough", Prince Georges Co., MD, June 12, 1703. At 33 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, August 9, 1704. At 37 years of age Robert became the father of Mareen Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1708. At 38 years of age Robert became the father of Jane Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1709.

Robert Tyler and Susannah Duvall had the following children:

47 i. Edward³ Tyler was born in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD October 2, 1696. Edward died 1726 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 29 years of age. He married Elizabeth Duvall in MD, 1713. Elizabeth was born 1697. Elizabeth was the daughter of Samuel Duvall and Elizabeth Ijams. Elizabeth died after June 26, 1770 at approximately 72 years of age.

48 ii. Mary Tyler was born in Prince Georges Co., MD February 1, 1698. Mary died 1769 in MD, at 71 years of age. She married twice. She married James Baldwin in MD, January 20, 1715. James was the son of John Baldwin and Hester Larkin. James died 1728 in Anne Arundel Co., MD. She married Mr. Whiteside in MD, after 1728.

49 iii. Susannah Tyler was born in Prince Georges Co., MD July 14, 1700. Susannah died after 1776. She married John Lamar in Prince Georges Co., MD, January 21, 1715. John was born ca 1692. John was the son of Thomas Lamar and Anne. John died 1774 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 82 years of age.

+ 41 iv. Elizabeth Tyler was born December 22, 1701.

50 v. Priscilla Tyler was born in "Brough", Prince Georges Co., MD June 12, 1703. Priscilla died after 1762. She married Nathaniel Wickham in Prince Georges Co., MD, December 19, 1723. Nathaniel was the son of Nathaniel Wickham and Sabena Frances. Nathaniel died before 1768.

51 vi. Robert Tyler was born in Prince Georges Co., MD August 9, 1704. Robert died 1741 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 36 years of age. He married Mary Wade in Prince Georges Co., MD, January 7, 1725. Mary died after 1755.

52 vii. Mareen Tyler was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1708. Mareen died 1752 at 44 years of age.

53 viii. Jane Tyler was born in Prince Georges Co., MD 1709.

54. Susannah⁴ Duvall (Mareen⁵) was born in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD circa 1676. Susannah died after 1710 in Maryland.

She married Robert Tyler in Anne Arundel Co., MD, before 1694. Robert was born circa 1671. Robert was the son of Robert Tyler and Joan. Robert died circa 1738 in Prince Georges Co., MD. At 25 years of age Robert became the father of Edward Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, October 2, 1696. At 26 years of age Robert became the father of Mary Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, February 1, 1698. At 29 years of age Robert became the father of Susannah Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 14, 1700. At 30 years of age Robert became the father of Elizabeth Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, December 22, 1701. At 31 years of age Robert became the father of Priscilla Tyler in "Brough", Prince Georges Co., MD, June 12, 1703. At 33 years of age Robert became the father of Robert Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, August 9, 1704. At 37 years of age Robert became the father of Mareen Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1708. At 38 years of age Robert became the father of Jane Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1709. (See Robert Tyler for the children resulting from this marriage.)

At 20 years of age Susannah became the mother of Edward Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, October 2, 1696. At 21 years of age Susannah became the mother of Mary Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, February 1, 1698. At 24 years of age Susannah became the mother of Susannah Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 14, 1700. At 25 years of age Susannah became the mother of Elizabeth Tyler in "Brough", Prince George's Co., MD, December 22, 1701. At 26 years of age Susannah became the mother of Priscilla Tyler in "Brough", Prince Georges Co., MD, June 12, 1703. At 28 years of age Susannah became the mother of Robert Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, August 9, 1704. At 32 years of age Susannah became the mother of Mareen Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1708. At 33 years of age Susannah became the mother of Jane Tyler in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1709.

55. Robert⁵ Tyler was born before circa 1671, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Robert died circa 1674 in Baltimore, MD.

He married Joan. Joan became the mother of Robert Tyler circa 1671.

Robert's occupation: Carpenter. Robert became the father of Robert Tyler circa 1671. Robert Tyler was a Justice of the Peace for Calvert Co., MD 1670-71.

Robert Tyler and Joan had the following child:

+ 46 i. Robert⁴ Tyler was born circa 1671.

56. Joan⁵ was born before circa 1671, the first event for which there is a recorded date.

She married three times. She married Robert Tyler. Robert died circa 1674 in Baltimore, MD. Robert's occupation: Carpenter. Robert became the father of Robert Tyler circa 1671. She married Mr. Reade. She married John Beale.

Joan became the mother of Robert Tyler circa 1671.

57. Mareen⁵ Duvall was born before 1661, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Mareen died about August 5, 1694 in Ann Arundel Co., MD.

He married three times. He married Mary in Maryland. Mary became the mother of Mareen Duvall in South River Hundred, Ann Arundel Co., MD, 1661. Mary became the mother of Samuel Duvall in Middle Plantation, Ann Arundel Co., MD, 1667. He married Mary in Maryland. He married Susannah in Maryland, circa 1674. Susannah became the mother of Susannah Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, circa 1676. Susannah became the mother of Mareen Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1680. Susannah became the mother of Catherine Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Susannah became the mother of Mary Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Susannah became the mother of Johanna Duvall in Maryland, ca 1685. Susannah became the mother of Elizabeth Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1688. Susannah became the mother of Benjamin Duvall in Middleton Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, 1692.

Mareen became the father of Mareen Duvall in South River Hundred, Ann Arundel Co., MD, 1661. Mareen became the father of Samuel Duvall in Middle Plantation, Ann Arundel Co., MD, 1667. Mareen became the father of Susannah Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, circa 1676. Mareen became the father of Mareen Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1680. Mareen became the father of Catherine Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Mareen became the father of Mary Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Mareen became the father of Johanna Duvall in Maryland, ca 1685. Mareen became the father of Elizabeth Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1688. Mareen became the father of Benjamin Duvall in Middleton Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, 1692.

Mareen Duvall and Mary had the following children:

58 i. John⁴ Duvall was born before April, 1711, the first event for which there is a recorded date. John died April, 1711 in Ann Arundel Co., MD. He married Elizabeth Jones. Elizabeth is the daughter of William Jones and Elizabeth.

59 ii. Lewis Duvall was born before March 5, 1700, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Lewis died 1724 in South Carolina. He married Martha Ridgely in Maryland, March 5, 1700. Martha was the daughter of Robert Ridgely and Martha. Martha died September 1709 in Ann Arundel Co., MD.

60 iii. Eleanor Duvall was born before 1694, the first event for which there is a recorded date. Eleanor died after 1706. She married John Roberts in Maryland, before 1694. John was the son of Andrew Roberts. John died 1706.

61 iv. Mareen Duvall was born in South River Hundred, Ann Arundel Co., MD 1661. Mareen died before August 22, 1735 at approximately 74 years of age. He married Frances Stockett. Frances is the daughter of Thomas Stockett and Mary Wells.

62 v. Samuel Duvall was born in Middle Plantation, Ann Arundel Co., MD 1667. Samuel died 1742 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 75 years of age. He married Elizabeth Ijams July 16, 1697. Elizabeth is the daughter of William Ijams and Elizabeth Cheyney. Elizabeth became the mother of Lucy Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD. Elizabeth became the mother of Rachel Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD. Elizabeth became the mother of Elizabeth Duvall 1697. Elizabeth became the mother of Susannah Duvall in Ann Arundel Co., MD, September 3, 1699. Elizabeth became the mother of Ruth Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 31, 1703. Elizabeth became the mother of Esther Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1705. Elizabeth became the mother of Sarah Duvall in Prince George's Co., MD, 1708.

Samuel became the father of Lucy Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD. Samuel became the father of Rachel Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD. At 30 years of age Samuel became the father of Elizabeth Duvall 1697. At 32 years of age Samuel became the father of Susannah Duvall in Ann Arundel Co., MD, September 3, 1699. At 36 years of age Samuel became the father of Ruth Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD, July 31, 1703. At 38 years of age Samuel became the father of Esther Duvall in Prince Georges Co., MD, 1705. At 41 years of age Samuel became the father of Sarah Duvall in Prince George's Co., MD, 1708.

Mareen Duvall and Susannah had the following children:

+ 54 vi. Susannah Duvall was born circa 1676.

63 vii. Mareen Duvall was born in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD ca 1680. Mareen died 1741 in Prince Georges Co., MD, at 61 years of age. He married Elizabeth Jacob in Anne Arundel Co., MD, October 21, 1701. Elizabeth is the daughter of John Jacob and Mary Cheney.

64 viii. Catherine Duvall was born in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD ca 1682. She married William Orrick in Anne Arundel Co., MD, October 22, 1700. William is the son of James Orrouck and Mary Slade.

65 ix. Mary Duvall was born in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD ca 1682. Mary died after 1742 in Ann Arundel Co., MD. She married Henry Hall in Anne Arundel Co., MD, February 5, 1702. Henry was born in Horsham, County Essex, England June 17, 1676. Henry was the son of Robert Hall and Ann Craig. Henry died March 22, 1722 in Ann Arundel Co., MD, at 45 years of age.

66 x. Johanna Duvall was born in Maryland ca 1685. Johanna died 1712 in Maryland, at 27 years of age. She married Richard Poole in Maryland, 1703.

67 xi. Elizabeth Duvall was born in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD ca 1688. She married Abraham Clarke. Abraham was the son of Abraham Clarke and Elizabeth. Abraham died 1723 in Maryland.

68 xii. Benjamin Duvall was born in Middleton Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD 1692. Benjamin died 1774 at 82 years of age. He married Sophia Griffith 1713. Sophia was born in Ann Arundel Co., MD April 27, 1691. Sophia was the daughter of William Griffith and Sarah Maccubbin. Sophia died April 19, 1730 at 38 years of age.

69. Susannah⁵ was born before circa 1674, the first event for which there is a recorded date.

She married Mareen Duvall in Maryland, circa 1674. Mareen died about August 5, 1694 in Ann Arundel Co., MD. Mareen became the father of Mareen Duvall in South River Hundred, Ann Arundel Co., MD, 1661. Mareen became the father of Samuel Duvall in Middle Plantation, Ann Arundel Co., MD, 1667. Mareen became the father of Susannah Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, circa 1676. Mareen became the father of Mareen Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1680. Mareen became the father of Catherine Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Mareen became the father of Mary Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Mareen became the father of Johanna Duvall in Maryland, ca 1685. Mareen became the father of Elizabeth Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1688. Mareen became the father of Benjamin Duvall in Middleton Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, 1692. (See Mareen Duvall for the children resulting from this marriage.)

Susannah became the mother of Susannah Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, circa 1676. Susannah became the mother of Mareen Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1680. Susannah became the mother of Catherine Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Susannah became the mother of Mary Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1682. Susannah became the mother of Johanna Duvall in Maryland, ca 1685. Susannah became the mother of Elizabeth Duvall in Middle Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, ca 1688. Susannah became the mother of Benjamin Duvall in Middleton Plantation, Anne Arundel Co., MD, 1692.

Index

Baldwin

Beale

Brashier

Brown

Child

Clarke

Daniel

Drane

Duvall

Griffith

Hall

Higgins

Holland

Ijams

Isaac

Jacob

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Jones

Kay

Lamar

Madden

Magruder

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Miles

Mullikin

Orme

Orrick

Phelps

Pierpoint

Poole

Pottenger

Reade

Ridgely

Ridgeway

Roberts

Scott

Simmons

Stanton

Stockett

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Tyler

Van Swearingen

Wade

Whiteside

Wickham

Willett

Williams

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