Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Pike/1674 Surname: Simmons, Garrett, Adams, Armstrong, Boners, Cellers, Baker, Williams, Kirbo ------------------------- I am seeking information on the family of Daniel and Elizabeth Simmons who were in Pike Co., AL in the 1850 and 1860 census. They were both born in NC (probably Columbus Co., NC which before 1808 was Bladen or Brunswick). Daniel's date of birth was 1796. Their children were: Sally, Nancy (m. Adams), Kitty (m. Armstrong), Luke (m. Boners), Daniel, John (m. Cellers, Baker),William Leonard, Austin Smith, and Martha. William L. was born 09 Mar 1834 and was m. in Pike Co. to Georgiana Williams, daughter of Rev. Wylie Green Williams; (2) Mollie E. Kirbo. From his bio in "History of Texas" he studied at the Graefenberg Medical College and practiced in Pike Co., being in charge of a hospital in Troy for a while. He was also engaged in the manufacture of salt on the coast of Florida, was captured by the Federals and was taken to Mower Hospital, Philadelphia to practice until the end of the war. He practiced then in Pike Co. and Butler Co., AL and in 1870 went to Parker Co., TX. My ancestor, Dr. Austin Smith Simmons, b. 30 May 1836, in Pike Co. m. Martha Garrett. Who were her parents? One family history said her father's name was John, but I have not found that family. Is there a marriage license recorded in Pike Co.? In the 1860 census Austin was the keeper of the Poor House. From the "History of Texas" Austin also went to TX in about 1870. He discontinued the practice of medicine and engaged in the livestock business. Austin and Martha's children were John F. Simmons, b. 26 Jun 1857 in Pike Co.; Daniel B.; James L.; and two other unknown children (buried in Pike Co.?). Any help you give will be appreciated.