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Allen Simms 1884–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 January 1884

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 30 April 1960

Death Location: Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, USA

Father: Paul Sims

Mother: Nancy Sanders

Spouse(s): Hattie Dunn, Lofie Rainey

Children(s): Dolphus Sims, Anna Simms, Myrtie Simms, Leeboy Simms, Bessie Simms, Leon Simms, Walter Simms

The story of Allen Simms began in 1884 in Alabama. In 1900, Allen Simms resided in Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Allen Simms resided in Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama, USA. Allen Simms married Hattie M Dunn, Lofie Rainey, and had children including Anna B Simms, Bessie Mae Simms, Dolphus Sims, Leeboy Simms, Leon Simms, Myrtie Lee Simms, Walter J Simms. Allen Simms passed away in 1960 in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Allen Simms began in 1884 in Alabama.
  • In 1900, Allen Simms resided in Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Allen Simms resided in Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama, USA.
  • Allen Simms married Hattie M Dunn, Lofie Rainey, and had children including Anna B Simms, Bessie Mae Simms, Dolphus Sims, Leeboy Simms, Leon Simms, Myrtie Lee Simms, Walter J Simms.
  • Allen Simms passed away in 1960 in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Paul Sims
1853–1922
Birth Location: Alabama
PS
Nancy Sanders
1856–
Birth Location: Alabama
NS

Spouses(s)

Hattie Dunn
1897–
Birth Location: Alabama
HD
Lofie Rainey
1886–
Birth Location: Alabama
LR

Children(s)

Dolphus Sims
1922–1972
Birth Location: Alabama
DS
Anna Simms
1914–
Birth Location: Alabama
AS
Myrtie Simms
1915–
Birth Location: Alabama
MS
Leeboy Simms
1905–
Birth Location: Alabama
LS
Bessie Simms
1906–
Birth Location: Alabama
BS
Leon Simms
1909–
Birth Location: Alabama
LS
Walter Simms
1918–
Birth Location: Alabama
WS

Allen Simms's Ancestors

Self
Allen Simms
1884–1960
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Paul Sims
1853–1922
Alabama
Nancy ((Nan) Josephine) Sanders
1856–
Alabama
Grandparents
Paul Sims
1822–1899
South Carolina, USA
Frances Causey
1826–1872
Georgia, USA
Richmond Sanders
1811–1890
Georgia
Caroline Blackwelder
1812–1892
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Hiram Sr.
1785–1847
Mary Abercrombie
1789–1856
Jacob Blackwelder
1780–1859
Elizabeth Blackwelder
1785–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Clayborn Sims
1750–1812
Martha Porter
1766–1819
James Abercrombie
1762–1838
Mary Lindley
1764–1850

Allen Simms's Descendants

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Allen Simms (7 January 1884–30 April 1960) m. Hattie (M) Dunn (abt 1897–) m. Lofie Rainey (abt 1886–)
  1. 1. Dolphus Sims 1922–1972 m. Lillian (Florence) Henry 1923–2002
  2. 2. Anna (B) Simms 1914–
  3. 3. Myrtie (Lee) Simms 1915–
  4. 4. Leeboy Simms 1905–
  5. 5. Bessie (Mae) Simms 1906–
  6. 6. Leon Simms 1909–
  7. 7. Walter (J) Simms 1918–

Allen Simms's Timeline

10 Records

1884
7 January 1884
Birth of Allen Simms in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 16
Allen Simms resided here in Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Allen Simms resided here in Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama, USA
Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Allen Simms resided here in Davidson, Harris, Georgia, USA
Davidson, Harris, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Allen Simms resided here in La Grange, Troup, Georgia
La Grange, Troup, Georgia
1935
1935
Age 51
Allen Simms resided here in La Grange, Troup, Georgia
La Grange, Troup, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 56
Allen Simms resided here in Militia 655 District, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA
Militia 655 District, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA
1948
1 Sep 1948
Age 64
Allen Simms resided here in Troup, Georgia
Troup, Georgia
1950
1950
Age 66
Allen Simms resided here in Troup, Georgia, USA
Troup, Georgia, USA
1960
30 April 1960
Age 76
Death of Allen Simms in Troup, Georgia, USA
Troup, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 January 1884
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00715; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 141-13
    [2] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 14541
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davidson, Harris, Georgia; Roll: T625_262; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 194
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 389; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 121.0; FHL microfilm: 2340124
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Roll: 1557074
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lanette, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 6; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1240006
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374020
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Troup, Georgia; Roll: 194; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 141-38

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lanette, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 6; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1240006

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 3, Clay, Alabama; Roll: T624_7; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1374020

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Davidson, Harris, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Davidson, Harris, Georgia; Roll: T625_262; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 55; Image: 194

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia; Roll: 389; Page: 23B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 121.0; FHL microfilm: 2340124

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00715; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 141-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Militia 655 District, La Grange, Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: La Grange, Troup, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00715; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 141-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1948
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia, Deed Indexes, 1927-1979

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Troup, Georgia; Roll: 194; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 141-38

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Georgia; Roll: 1557074

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 14541

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 April 1960
    Event Place: Troup, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia Deaths, 1919-98, Georgia Health Department, Office of Vital Records; Georgia, USA; Indexes of Vital Records for Georgia: Deaths, 1919-1998; Certificate Number: 14541
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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