This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: auntcas Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.simpkins/114.138.153.1.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have a book that I got years ago, but don't remember who put it together. It went back to Eli Sr. parents - Robert & Elizabeth, but did not go any further than that. It stated that Robert's father's name was James, but that there were two James Simpkins that came into the states about the same time and both had sons named Robert. No way of really telling which one belonged with this line. Looked through my data on Eli last night and from what I saw, the last record had him in Lincoln County in WV in 1880. Could not find any information about where he is buried - but since he was up in age at that point, I would imagine it is somewhere in that area. 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.