William (SimsSimms) SYMES, SR

                   William Simms was living in Sittenbourne Parish in Richmond County before 1707. On 1 Feb 1707 he bought 100 acres next to his existing property. On 3 Feb 1707 he sold 100 acres about a mile from the Rappahannock River. On 6 Dec 1710 he sold 40 acres. On 6 Jun 1711 the court order that he be paid 600 lbs. of tobacco in consideration for finding good cool spring water. In 1711, he and two others were fined 1000 lbs. of tobacco and ordered to give good security for their behavior for one year for breaking open the Prison of Richmond County and help Richard Clathermike make his escape.
He was a planter and wrote his will 28 Apr 1716. The will was proved in the Richmond County Court 1 Aug 1716 and the settlement of his estate finalized 20 Jun 1719. He left all his estate to his oldest son Thomas, still a minor, and makes no mention of his wife or other children. He also left a glebe (tillable land) to the Parish to be used by the Parish Minister forever.