Melba, According to the article "Old Gilkeson Cemetery at Landisburg, Fayette County, West Virginia," by Robert E. Gilkeson, in Chasing Ancestors, Vol. 1, No. 3 (Fall & Winter 1992): pp. 32-33, Rebecca was the daughter of Edward Sims and Hannah Robinson, b. 11 August 1806 and died 2 November 1894 at Ravenseye, Fayette Co. Her husband William M. Gilkeson is buried there as well. Edward Sims is identified as the son of James and Elizabeth Sims in an article in the News Notes, Gen. Society, Fay. & Ral. Cos, WV, Feb 1987, p. 12, though I have not been able to verify this. According to 1880 Fayette Co, WV census, Rebecca was born in TN, her father Edward in VA, and mother Hannah in NC. Hope this helps. David -----Original Message----- From: MBPurkey@aol.com [mailto:MBPurkey@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2001 5:56 AM To: WVGREENB-L@rootsweb.com Subject: SIMS Searching for the parents of Rebecca SIMS born 1806 and died 1894. Married in Gbr. Co. WV. in 1828 to William GILKESON. Any help will be appreciated. Melba Loudermilk Purkey ============================== Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life If you know how to reduce these risks. http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html