This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: pseiler119 Surnames: Farris, Simmons, Criner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.farris/2777/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Born in North Carolina, 1799. Was in Franklin Co., TN by 1812. Married Oney Simmons whose family was from Bedford Co, VA, d. 1865 Winchester, Franklin Co., TN My line comes from son, Thomas Decatur Farris, b. 1841 Winchester, TN, married Nancy Ann Criner 1867, Madison Co, AL. Died 1911, Ft Worth TX. Alexander also had a brother, James, who was also in TN. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.