This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: my440sixpack Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.virginia.counties.russell/7536/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Margaret Simmons, widow of John Simmons, filed for widow's pension in 1848 in Robertson Co TN. She said she thought she was 98 to 100 yrs old. She states that they lived in that part of Washington CO VA that became Russell Co when her husband entered service during the Rev War. He d. 1807 in Robertson CO TN. John Simmons was her 2nd husband, Her first had the surname of Hill & had been killed in Dan'l Boone's expedition to KY. Her son, John P Simmons made statement (1848) that he was 69 & the 2nd child by the 2nd marriage. 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.