John Sims (1824–1842) was born in Oglethorpe,, GA, USA and died in TN, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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John C Sims 1824–1842

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 02 Jul 1824 · Oglethorpe,, GA, USA

Died 01 Jun 1842 · TN, USA

Father Isham Sims

Mother Mary Polly Patton

Siblings Adam Sims, Anderson Sims, Dau Sims, Daughter Sims, Henry Sims, Isham Sims, James E Sims, James Sims, Manerva H Sims, Marshall H Sims, Mary Sims, Murray Sims, Nancy Peyton Sims

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Immediate Family

Parents

Isham Sims

Mary Polly Patton

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

John C Sims was born in 1824 in Oglethorpe, GA, USA, the child of isham sims and mary polly patton. John C Sims passed away in 1842 in TN, USA.

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1824

Birth of John C Sims in Oglethorpe, GA, USA

Birth

1842

Death of John C Sims in TN, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from John Sims

This ancestor line traces from Lincolnshire, England (1270) to Oglethorpe,, GA, USA (1824) across 19 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: John Sims (1824–1842) was born in Oglethorpe,, GA, USA and died in TN, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 19 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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