John's theory regarding Sion seems to be the most plausible answer. And I agree with him that the name "Simmons" could be a misnomer for "Simpson". Did I read your posting correctly, John? If not, fire away. John Coates wrote: > The Thomas that was Wiley's brother was born around 1777. The Thomas born in > 1803 (NC) could be the son of this Thomas or he could be the son of Solomon > or John or Sion. I suggest Sion as there was Thomas Coats, orphan, bound out > to Joshua Simmons to learn the trade of blacksmithing in LCT around 1815. Sion > was married to Lucy Simpson. > > Just a thought. > > John from WA > > >NC...I think that Thomas might be the one John in WA is looking at as well....brother > to his Wiley? Char > > > > Web Mail services provided by http://www.aa.net > > ==== COATES Mailing List ==== > Coates, Coate, Coats Digital Archive: > http://www.rootsquest.com/~coatsfar -- Larry D. Hamilton Coats P.O. Box 823 Aspermont, TX 79502