The Dishman Family of Virginia
Including Descendants of Samuel Duchemin (Dishman), Virginia colonist
Source 8 - Westmoreland Co Chancery Case 1844-011
Chancery Court Case Summary
Simms vs Simms
Source ID: S0008
Library of Virginia image: Virginia Memory: Chancery Records Index - 193-1844-011
Case Information
| Jurisdiction: | Westmoreland County, Virginia |
| Index No.: | 1844-011 |
| Case Filed: | |
| Final Decree: | Jan 1838 |
| Plaintiff(s): | Charles T. Simms, John Simms, Elizabeth Owens |
| Defendant(s): | Mary H. Simms, James T. Simms, Edward G. Simms, Susan R. Simms, Julia M. Simms, Martha F. Simms, John Owens |
Summary and Genealogical Data
- Benjamin Simms died intestate prior to 1838 (probably in 1837)
- Left widow Mary H. Simms
- Left adult children Charles T. Simms, John Simms, and Elizabeth Owens
- Left minor children (under age 21) James T. Simms, Edward G. Simms, Susan R. Simms, Julia M. Simms, Martha F. Simms
- Left grandson John Owens (under 21) by deceased daughter Jane Simms who married James F. Owens
- Benjamin Simms owned 160 acres of land in Westmoreland that children wanted sold and proceeds divided with Mary H. Simms getting her dower share
- Land was sold by auction to Daniel Coakley on 24 Feb 1838 for $550
Summary created by Keith Dishman, Johns Creek, GA on 22 Apr 2023
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