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Arthur Mortimer Sims 1887–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jun 1887

Birth Location: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA

Death Date: Nov 1958

Death Location: Maplewood Township, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Father: Robert (Sims)

Mother: Estella Penfold

Spouse(s): Pauline Sims

Children(s): Robert Sims, Weltha Sims

In 1887, Arthur Mortimer Sims entered the world in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA, born to Robert G Simms Sims And Estella M Penfold. In 1905, Arthur Mortimer Sims resided in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. In 1915, Arthur Mortimer Sims resided in New York, Kings, New York, United States. Arthur Mortimer Sims married Pauline Sims, and had children including Robert B Sims, Weltha Sims. Arthur Mortimer Sims passed away in 1958 in Maplewood Township, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Arthur Mortimer Sims entered the world in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA, born to Robert G Simms Sims And Estella M Penfold.
  • In 1905, Arthur Mortimer Sims resided in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, Arthur Mortimer Sims resided in New York, Kings, New York, United States.
  • Arthur Mortimer Sims married Pauline Sims, and had children including Robert B Sims, Weltha Sims.
  • Arthur Mortimer Sims passed away in 1958 in Maplewood Township, Essex County, New Jersey, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert (Sims)
1850–1908
Birth Location: Bath, Somerset, England
R(
Estella Penfold
1853–1918
Birth Location: New Haven, Connecticut
EP

Spouses(s)

Pauline Sims
1887–1977
Birth Location: New Jersey, USA
PS

Children(s)

Robert Sims
1912–1996
Birth Location: New York
RS
Weltha Sims
1913–1913
Birth Location: New York City, New York, USA
WS

Arthur Sims's Ancestors

Self
Arthur Sims
1887–1958
Birth Place: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Parents
Robert G. Simms (Sims)
1850–1908
Bath, Somerset, England
Estella (M) Penfold
1853–1918
New Haven, Connecticut
Grandparents
Shadrack Sims
1825–
Bradford, Wiltshire, England
Jane Collings
1823–1872
England
Richard (Nicholas Penfold) Jr
1815–1888
Connecticut, USA
Diana Burns
1823–1890
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Sims
1788–1875
ELIZABETH HEWISH
1788–1867
Richard Sr
1780–1828
Nancy Clark
1790–1875
Ralph Burns
1777–1845
Mary Morehouse
1771–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Betty Phillips
1765–
Joel Hewish
1723–1793
Martha Merchant
1747–1840
Daniel Burns
1745–1811
Abijah Morehouse
1746–1809
Mary Allen
1752–1830

Arthur Sims's Descendants

1.
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Arthur (Mortimer) Sims (18 Jun 1887–Nov 1958) m. Pauline Sims (11 Aug 1887–05 Jan 1977)
  1. 1. Robert (B) Sims 1912–1996
  2. 2. Weltha Sims 1913–1913

Arthur Sims's Timeline

10 Records

1887
18 Jun 1887
Birth of Arthur Mortimer Sims in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 18
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 28
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in New York, Kings, New York, United States
New York, Kings, New York, United States
1917
1917-1918
Age 30
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1929
1929
Age 42
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in Westfield; Cranford, New Jersey, USA
Westfield; Cranford, New Jersey, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in Cranford, Cranford, Union, New Jersey, USA
Cranford, Cranford, Union, New Jersey, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in Newark, Essex, New Jersey
Newark, Essex, New Jersey
1940
1940
Age 53
Arthur Mortimer Sims resided here in , Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
, Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1958
Nov 1958
Age 71
Death of Arthur Mortimer Sims in Maplewood Township, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
Maplewood Township, Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02422; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 25-345A
    [3] New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 39; Assembly District: 18; City: New York; County: Kings; Page: 10
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1036; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 224
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cranford, Union, New Jersey; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341120
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Kings
    [7] New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 12 E.D. 19; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 21
    [8] New York, New York, U.S., Index to Death Certificates, New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 12 E.D. 19; City: Brooklyn; County: Kings; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: New York, Kings, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, U.S., State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 39; Assembly District: 18; City: New York; County: Kings; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Kings

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newark Ward 12, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: T625_1036; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 224

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Westfield; Cranford, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cranford, Cranford, Union, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cranford, Union, New Jersey; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 2341120

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02422; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 25-345A

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: , Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark, Essex, New Jersey; Roll: m-t0627-02422; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 25-345A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Essex Township, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of New Jersey; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1986

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1958
    Event Place: Maplewood Township, Essex County, New Jersey, USA
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