Eldred Simkins
b. 30 August 1779, d. 17 November 1831
- Father: Arthur Simkins
- Mother: Margaret Mathews
- Eldred Simkins was born on 30 August 1779 in Cedar Fields, Ninety-Six District, South Carolina.
- He married Elliza Hannah Smith, daughter of Benajah Smith and Elizabeth Clarke, on 7 April 1807 in Milford, Elbert County, Georgia.
- The following appeared on 18 April 1807 in the Augusta Chronicle: Eldred Simkins, Eldred, atty-at-law of Edgefield, S.C. & Smith, Miss Eliza, dau. Benajah Smith of Lincoln Co., Ga., m. 4/7/1807 by Rev. Francis Cummins.
- His wife Elliza Hannah Smith became a widow at his death.
- Eldred Simkins died on 17 November 1831 at age 52 in Cedar Fields, Edgefield District, South Carolina.
- He was interred at Cedar Fields Cemetery, Edgefield County, South Carolina.
- Last Edited: 19 Sep 2010