YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Alfred Sims 1872–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1872

Birth Location: Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England

Death Date: Jun 1942

Death Location: Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England

Father: George **

Mother: Elizabeth **

Spouse(s): Lucy Mansfield

Children(s): unknown Sims, Nellie Rosling

Alfred Sims was born in 1872 in Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England, the child of George Sims And Elizabeth Ann Pilcher. In 1881, Alfred Sims resided in Barham, Kent, England. In 1891, Alfred Sims resided in Census. Alfred Sims married Lucy Elizabeth Mansfield, and had children including Nellie Caroline Rosling, Unknown Sims. Alfred Sims passed away in 1942 in Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England.

Find more search results for Alfred Sims
AS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Alfred Sims was born in 1872 in Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England, the child of George Sims And Elizabeth Ann Pilcher.
  • In 1881, Alfred Sims resided in Barham, Kent, England.
  • In 1891, Alfred Sims resided in Census.
  • Alfred Sims married Lucy Elizabeth Mansfield, and had children including Nellie Caroline Rosling, Unknown Sims.
  • Alfred Sims passed away in 1942 in Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alfred Sims's Ancestors

Self
Alfred Sims
1872–1942
Birth Place: Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England
Parents
George Sims **
1838–1893
Wittersham Kent England
Elizabeth (Ann Pilcher) **
1843–1902
Elham Kent England
Grandparents
Richard (Sims) **
1813–1875
Wittersham Kent England
Jane (Brann) **
1815–1901
Wittersham Kent England
John (File Pilcher) **
1814–1875
Elham Kent England
Hannah (Keeler) **
1815–1882
Elmstone, Kent, England
Great-Grandparents
John **
1776–1826
Elizabeth **
1776–1841
Thomas **
1785–1878
Ann **
1784–1846
Thomas **
1786–1862
Mary **
1795–1873
Thomas **
1788–1868
Hannah **
1791–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John **
1752–1827
Elizabeth **
1750–1823
John **
1739–1779
Sarah **
1747–1824
Richard **
1753–1831
Mary **
1757–1799
William **
1750–
Mary Wilson
1750–1824
William **
1746–1821
Mary **
1748–1797
Thomas FILE
1753–1826
Ann **
1755–1832
John **
1759–1829
Elizabeth **
1757–1810
Thomas FILE
1753–1826
Ann **
1755–1832

Alfred Sims's Descendants

1.
AS
Alfred Sims (14 Aug 1872–Jun 1942) m. Lucy (Elizabeth) Mansfield (22 May 1875–15 Sep 1950)
  1. 1. unknown Sims 1896–1896
  2. 2. Nellie (Caroline) Rosling 1902–1984 m. John (William) Fenton 1884–1967
    1. 1. Alfred (Alexander) Fenton 1925–1997 m. Rita (Joyce) Liddle 1925–2008
    2. 2. Victor (Stuart) Fenton 1921–1978

Alfred Sims's Timeline

7 Records

1872
14 Aug 1872
Birth of Alfred Sims in Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England
Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England
1881
1881
Age 9
Alfred Sims resided here in Barham, Kent, England
Barham, Kent, England
1891
1891
Age 19
Alfred Sims resided here in Census
Census
1911
1911
Age 39
Alfred Sims appeared in census in Canterbury Kent England
Canterbury Kent England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 39
Alfred Sims resided here in St Gregory the Great, Kent, England
St Gregory the Great, Kent, England
1939
1939
Age 67
Alfred Sims resided here in Kent, England
Kent, England
1942
Jun 1942
Age 70
Death of Alfred Sims in World War 11 Canterbury Kent England
World War 11 Canterbury Kent England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1872
    Event Place: Barham, Canterbury, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Pension Records
    [2] British Army WWI Service Records
    [3] 1911 England Census
    [4] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 752; Folio 27; Page 21; GSU roll: 6095862.
    [5] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 955; Folio: 86; Page: 14; GSU roll: 1341227.
    [6] England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011678E

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Barham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 955; Folio: 86; Page: 14; GSU roll: 1341227.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Census
    Record Source:
    [1] British Army WWI Pension Records
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 752; Folio 27; Page 21; GSU roll: 6095862.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Canterbury Kent England
    Record Source: SIMS, Alfred Head Married M 37 1874 Town Postman Barham Kent«tab»
    SIMS, Lucy Elizabeth Wife Married 15 years F 35 1876 Ash Surrey«tab»
    ROSLING, Nellie Caroline Adopted F 9 1902 Mhou India Resident«tab»
    COLLINSON, Henry Boarder«tab»Married«tab»M 61 1850 Gardener Canterbury Kent
    RG number:
    RG14«tab»Piece:
    4335 «tab»Reference:
    RG14PN4335 RG78PN174 RD58 SD1 ED15 SN128 «tab»
    Registration District:
    Canterbury«tab»Sub District:
    Canterbury«tab»EnumerationDistrict:
    15 «tab»Parish:
    St Gregory the Great«tab»
    Address:
    28 Military Road Canterbury«tab»County:
    Kent

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: St Gregory the Great, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Canterbury Kent England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Kent, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1011678E

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Title
    Event Place: Kent England

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jun 1942
    Event Place: World War 11 Canterbury Kent England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tonbridge, Tonbridge and Malling Borough, Kent, England
    Record Source: UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE