Erlene,

Have you received any info to your query dated 21 Aug 1999 regarding Joel Simmons? According to the CD published by Heritage Books Archives by Anne E. Mailing, Princess Anne County, Virginia Deeds, Wills, and Guardianships, under Guardian Bonds, Volume 5, 1795 - 1806:

2 Sep 1799 SIMMONS, Joel, orphan of Joel Simmons of Dam Neck; guardian Malachi Roberts
7 Sep 1801 SIMMONS, Joel, orphan of Joel Simmons; guardian Malachi Roberts