My great-greatgrandfather was Nicholas Simons, born about 1815 in Irelend, who came to Kane Co., IL between 1845 and 1850. In 1850 there is a Patrick Simons, born about 1817 and Cady, born about 1844, both born in Ireland just below him on the census. In the 1860 census Patrick is listed as James and Cady as Christopher. On James' tombstown his last name is listed as Fitz Simons, the county he is from in Ireland is listed as Westmeath but the parish is hard to read, it starts with a T, next letter is either u or a and there is a b or an h a few letters down. May have had a sister Ellen, born about 1825, who married Patrick Malone. They came over about 1851. In the 1870 census there is a Michael Simons, born about 1802 in Ireland, living with the Malones. Any info would be appreciated. I also like to hear from cousins.