Hi list, I am searching for the parents of Mary Ellen Simmons, born 13 Oct 1772, died 19 Dec 1841, married Samuel Upchurch, who was born 11 Sep 1772, Brunswick, VA, died 30 June 1841, Gallatin County, Illinois, They had 9 children. 2 of the girls married into the Bramlett family. Mary Polly Upchurch md Nathan Bramlett, & Susannah md Coleman Brown Bramlett. One of Nathan & Mary Polly Bramlett daughter Nancy Jane Bramlett md Bluford Rose, which he is my 3ggg father. I've not been able to find Mary Ellen Simmons parents. Rexaline