Hi All, I'm researching the family of Zadock SIMMONS, b. c1756 (probably in NC), son of Lacy SIMMONS (Zadock's mother is yet unverified). This family is associated with the COTTON/COTTENs, CARTERs, WHITAKERs, JACKSONs and YOUNGs of Halifax Co., NC. Zadock and his son, John F. SIMMONS, were granted a passport from Anson Co., NC into Wilkinson Co., GA on 4 May 1812. Both appear there in the 1820 federal census, and to the best of my knowledge both lived there for the remainder of their lives. Zadock left a will in Wilkinson Co. in 1821. John Frederick was the only child he mentioned, along with several grandchildren from John). John F. was born between 1790 and 1794 in Halifax Co., NC. His mother was Sarah CLAYBOURN/CLAIBORNE. He apparently had 10 children, although I am not sure of his wife or wives. According to _History of Wilkinson County, Georgia_, by Victor Davidson, John F. SIMMONS was active in county/local affairs in the 1820s. His will was also filed in Wilkinson County. Is anyone else researching this family? Any clues on who John married? Would anyone like more info (or to share theirs)? Happy Hunting, Jennifer Jacksonville, FL jennifer@leading.net Proud RootsWeb Sponsor+ Join us at GATHOMAS-L, ABBOTT-L, STANALAND-L