Susannah (Simkins) Lawson and Her Relatives | Lawson Surname DNA Project

Lawsons Named	Date	County in Virginia	Documentation
Seth Rench	23 Apr 1681	Henrico	Seth Rench is listed as a headright on Patent to Henry Turner dated 23 April 1681, the land being in Henrico County, Varina Parish and on South Side of Chickahominy Swamp.
Seth Rench	1699	Henrico	Seth Rench purchased 600 acres of Henry Turner’s Patent in April 1699 in Henrico County, Virginia
Seth Rench	1704	Henrico	Seth Rench died about 1704 and his property is described as being in Chickahominy Swamp, Henrico County, Virginia when his daughters divide the property and sold their shares to Thomas Owens in deeds dated 1716, 1728 and 1737.
John Simkins & Elizabeth Rench	Apr 1711	Henrico	John Simkins married Elizabeth Rench/French, April 1711 in Henrico County, Virginia as indicated in the Henrico County, Virginia Court Records when she asks for her share of her father’s estate in accordance with his will. Her father was Seth Rench/French.
John Simkins	17 Sep 1731	Goochland	Virginia Land Patents, Book 14, page 366, dated 17 September 1731. John Simkins, three hundred acres, for 30 shillings, new land, in Goochland County, North side of Appomattock River (probably Appomattox River in Cumberland County once Goochland was broken up in 1744-1749), on the head of a brand of Little Guinia.
John & Elizabeth Simkins	15 Aug 1734	Goochland	Goochland County Wills and Deeds 1734-1736, Book 2, Pages 5-6, dated 15 August 1734. John Simkins of the Parrish of Phirino, County of Henrico sold to John Watson Jr. of the same Parrish and County for £20 pounds, three hundred acres in Goochland County on the North side of Appomattock River (probably Appomattox River in Cumberland County once Goochland was broken up in 1744-1749). Witnesses: James Lasley, Edward Patrick and Benjamin Hambleton. Signed John (J) Smikins. Recorded in Court in Goochland County, 20 August 1734. Elizabeth wife of the said John (she being first privately examined) relinquished her right of Dower.
John Simkins	17 Sep 1737	Goochland	Goochland Co. Order Book 4, page 238, John Simkins sold his wife’s inheritances in Chickahominy Swamp, Henrico County, 17 September 1737 to Thomas Owen. Stated he was “of Henrico County.”
John Simkins	17 Sep 1737	Goochland	Goochland County Wills and Deeds 1737-1742, Book 3, Page 61, dated 17 September 1737. Thomas Owen of the County of Henrico sold to John Simkins of the same county for £35, one hundred and ninety acres of land on the North side of James River in Goochland County, Virginia. The land was adjacent to the corner of Phillips Webber’s land. It was witnesses by Michael Davies, David Anderson and William Witt. It was recorded in Goochland County Court, 20 September 1737. Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Owen relinquished her right of Dower.
John Simkins	11 Aug 1744	Goochland	Goochland County, Virginia Deed and Will Book 4, 1741-1745, pages 380 and 381: – John Simkin of the Parish of St. James in the County of Goochland, deeded to Matthew Hutchason, of same parish and county, 190 acres, for 40 pounds, land being in the Parish of St. James in the County of Goochland, on the north side of James River on the lower side Broad Branch and bounded Phillips Webber’s, Charles Johnson’s, and Robert Adams’ lines. Witnesses were William Miller, Robert Allen and Giles Letcher. Dated 12 January 1743/44 and recorded 11 August 1744.
John Simkins	25 Jul 1746	Brunswick	John Simkins obtained a patent for 200 acres of land on Falling River in Brunswick (Lunenburg) County, Virginia, 25 July 1746.
John, Elizabeth, Mary, Rachael, Elizabeth, Susannah, Sarah & Webbey Simkins	22 Jan 1754	Lunenburg	John Simkins’ will was dated 22 January 1754. Deed Book 1, page 119-121; also Book 1, page 570. Mentions – Wife: Elizabeth Simkins, Daughters: Mary Wheeler, Rachael Hog, Elizabeth Pruit, Susannah Lawson, Sarah Simkins and Webbey Simkins. Executors: Elizabeth Simkins (wife), Michael Pruit (son-in-law), Witnesses: Thompson (his X mark) Harris, Elizabeth (her X mark) Haar, Thomas Watkins.
John, Elizabeth, Mary, Rachael, Elizabeth, Susannah, Sarah & Webbey Simkins	22 Jan 1754	Lunenburg	Abstract of Will for John Simkins – Early Wills 1746-1765 Lunenburg County, Virginia, complied by Katherine B. Elliott. Will of John Simkins, Will Book 1, Page 119 Names; Wife – Elizabeth Simkins Daughter – Mary Wheeler one-shilling sterling. Daughter – Rachel Hog one-shilling sterling. Daughter – Elizabeth Pruit one half of my land, being that part whereon she now lives and two Negroes. Daughter – Susanna Lawson two Negroes. To wife, Elizabeth Simkins, during her natural (life) the other half of my land, two Negroes, stock and household goods. After her death, daughter Susanna Lawson shall have the said lower part of my land. Daughters – Sarah and Webby Simkins to each a cow to be delivered to them when they marry or come of age. The two Negroes bequeathed to my wife to go after her death to daughters Elizabeth Pruit and Susanna Lawson – one daughter to take the Negroes and pay to other one-half of the valuation. All stock and household goods to go to the said two daughters. If my wife marries, then one-half of said property to go to wife and other half to said two daughters. Executors: Wife Elizabeth and son-in-law Michael Pruit Witnesses: Thompson Harris, Elizabeth Hoar /s/ John (0) Simkins Will dated 22 January 1754 Recorded 2 April 1754 John Simkins, Will Book 1, page 129: – Inventory and appraisal of all of the estate goods and chattels of the estate of John Simkins, deceased, made by William Fuqua, John Fuqua and James Hunt, – value 243 pounds, 11 shillings, 6 pence – returned to Court by Elizabeth Simkins and Mike Pruit, executors. Recorded 7 May 1754