JANE SIMCOE
Jane Simcoe was born about1700. We do not know where she was born or who her parents were.
According to Maryland Marriages 1634-1777 Jane Simcoe wed Nathan Phillips on April 18, 1733 at St. Mary Ann's Parish in North East, Cecil County Maryland. As Nathan's known daughter, Elizabeth was a mother in 1741, we do not believe that Jane Simcoe was her mother but Nathan's second wife. We have no information on a previous wife.
We know Nathan had at least four children, maybe five but we don't believe any of those were born to Jane Simcoe.
Nathan Phillips will is in the Maryland Archives, Liber 25, page 407. It states that Nathan Phillips of Elk River left the plantation to wife Jane Phillips. After her death to be divided between James Boulden and Johanes Arrants. The will was filed in 1748. James Boulden and Johanes Arrants were Nathan's two
son-in-laws.
There is a will at the Maryland Archives for Jean Phillips, Liber 26, F page 57 filed 1749. This may well be our Jane Phillips but we have not read the will yet. It would shed light on her family. Both the wills are noted in Index to Cecil County MD Wills 1674-1777.
Nothing is known about Jane Simcoe but here are a few Simcoe names that have come to light. Perhaps they will connect someday.:
The Debt Book noted in Inhabitants of Cecil County 1649-1774 by Henry C. Peden lists George Simco & Anna Catharina 1734-1766.
The Index of Colonial Maryland Wills (1634-1777) lists George Simcoe (Simcho) 1721/2 of Cecil County found in Liber 17, pages 101.
The Maryland Easter Shore Vital Records 1726-1750 & 1648-1725 by F. Edwards Wright lists 1. Samuel Simcock, servant to Hanse & Martha Hanson, buried Aug 5, 1701 at St. Paul's Parish Kent County.
2. Ann Simcock, daughter of Samuel & Ann born 1738, died 1740
3. David Simcock, son of Samuel & Ann born Jan 27 1740
Finally, Filby lists Ann Simco immigrant to Virginia 1653, no age.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
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1. Who were her parents?
2. Where and when was Jane born?
3. Was she married before and Simcoe is her married name.
4. Is George Simco possibly her son?
4. Get a copy of her will.
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