Ray Gale Sims 1889–1954
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ray Sims in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Ray Sims 1889–1954
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Immediate Family
Biography
In 1889, Ray Gale Sims entered the world in Chelsea, Taylor, Wisconsin, United States, born to jesse edward sims and louella laura sims. In 1920, Ray Gale Sims resided in Minneapolis Ward 4, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA. In 1930, Ray Gale Sims resided in Duluth, St Louis, Minnesota, USA. Ray Gale Sims married meta sevilla kuhn, and had children including howard sims, richard william sims. Ray Gale Sims passed away in 1954 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN.
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1Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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3Military U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
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4Record U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ray Sims
This ancestor line traces from Holme on Spalding Moor, Yorkshire, England (1440) to Chelsea, Taylor, Wisconsin, United States (1889) across 16 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ray Sims (1889–1954) was born in Chelsea, Taylor, Wisconsin, United States and died in Duluth, St. Louis Co., MN. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Ray Sims's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record