This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: barfli2004 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ohio.counties.knox/3027.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Looked at the 1850 census and Washington was born in Knox county Illinois as was Luvina. They are in IL and there are other Simkins there. Sending a copy to your email. 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.