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Charles Henry Sims 1837–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Sep 1837

Birth Location: Danielsville, Madison, Georgia

Death Date: 1 Jun 1927

Death Location: Emeus Cemetery, Logan, Cullman County, Alabama, USA

Father: Charles Simms

Mother: Minerva Sims

Spouse(s): Rebecca Sims

Children(s): Jeptha Sims, Francis Sims, Louisa Sims, Elizabeth Walker, Wiley Sims, Mary Bowling, Rebecca Brock, William Sims

The story of Charles Henry Sims began in 1837 in Danielsville, Madison, Georgia. In 1840, Charles Henry Sims resided in Military District 218, Clarke Co, Georgia, USA. Charles Henry Sims married Rebecca Mildred Sims, and had children including Elizabeth M Walker, Francis P Sims, Jeptha Thomas Sims, Louisa M Sims, Mary Talula Bowling, Rebecca Mildred Brock, Wiley Lee Ambros Sims, William Charles Ross Sims. Charles Henry Sims passed away in 1927 in Emeus Cemetery, Logan, Cullman County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Charles Henry Sims began in 1837 in Danielsville, Madison, Georgia.
  • In 1840, Charles Henry Sims resided in Military District 218, Clarke Co, Georgia, USA.
  • Charles Henry Sims married Rebecca Mildred Sims, and had children including Elizabeth M Walker, Francis P Sims, Jeptha Thomas Sims, Louisa M Sims, Mary Talula Bowling, Rebecca Mildred Brock, Wiley Lee Ambros Sims, William Charles Ross Sims.
  • Charles Henry Sims passed away in 1927 in Emeus Cemetery, Logan, Cullman County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Simms
1812–1841
Birth Location: –
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Minerva Sims
1809–1886
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca Sims
1840–1905
Birth Location: Montgomery Co, Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Jeptha Sims
1861–1931
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Francis Sims
1858–1858
Birth Location: –
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Louisa Sims
1859–1861
Birth Location: Georgia
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Elizabeth Walker
1866–1953
Birth Location: Georgia
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Wiley Sims
1868–1934
Birth Location: Heard Co, Georgia
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Mary Bowling
1871–1955
Birth Location: Georgia
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Rebecca Brock
1873–1962
Birth Location: Heard Co, Georgia, USA
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William Sims
1879–1966
Birth Location: Carrollton, Carroll Co, GA
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Charles Sims's Ancestors

Self
Charles Sims
1837–1927
Birth Place: Danielsville, Madison, Georgia
Parents
Charles "Charley" Simms
1812–1841
Minerva Sims
1809–1886
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Wiley (Henry) Sims
1769–1828
Oglethorpe, Georgia, USA
Mary (Polly) Hartsfield
1774–1855
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Benjamin Witcher
1788–1859
Pittsylvania County, Virginia, USA
Mary (Francis) McElroy
1786–1852
Wilkes County, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Sr
1717–1805
Easther Murry
1725–1767
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Adam Syms
1685–1733

Charles Sims's Descendants

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Charles (Henry) Sims (6 Sep 1837–1 Jun 1927) m. Rebecca (Mildred) Sims (5 Nov 1840–Sep 23, 1905)
  1. 1. Jeptha (Thomas) Sims 1861–1931 m. N (Janie Venoria) Sims 1860–1899 m. Anna (Idella) Sims 1878–1945
    1. 1. Ethel (Pearl) Ponder 1885–1973 m. George (Washington Ponder) Sr 1880–1954
      1. 1. Pete Ponder 1908–1943
      2. 2. Elbert (Ercel) Ponder 1915–2003 m. Frances (Ruth) Duke 1919–2013
      3. 3. Melda Ponder 1918–2013 m. Carlton (Cornell) Ragsdale 1917–1991
      4. 4. Junior Ponder 1922–1990 m. Julia (Faye) Jordan 1922–2013
    2. 2. William (Ambrous) Sims 1887–1958
    3. 3. Pellie (Lou) Sims 1889–1890
    4. 4. Tom Sims 1891–1972 m. Granny Freeman 1894–1982
      1. 1. Mildred Holt 1915–1996 m. Rogers (Mayrel Holt) Sr 1915–1999
        1. 1. Mayrel Mills 1940–2007
    5. 5. Opal (Inez) Sims 1892–1975 m. William (Christopher) Stone 1889–1935
      1. 1. James (Ercell) Stone 1917–1978 m. Edith Sims 1917–1973
      2. 2. Abelee (Idelene) Stone 1912–1982 m. Charles (Herman) Daughtry 1896–1966
      3. 3. William (Carl) Stone 1925–1996 m. Irene (Mae) Adcock 1924–2008
    6. 6. Mary (Belle) Sims 1895–1929 m. William (Oscar) Hammond 1887–1974
      1. 1. William (Dennis) Hammond 1922–2008
      2. 2. Verta (O) Hammond 1924–2000
      3. 3. Ellen (Mildred) Hammond 1920–2003
      4. 4. Alton (Cecil) Hammond 1917–1988
      5. 5. Glen (Arvil) Hammond 1926–1998
      6. 6. Oscarene Hammond 1928–2015
      7. 7. Reba Hammond 1918–1919
    7. 7. John (Carl) Sims 1897–1967 m. Lela (Vanilla) Jackson 1899–
      1. 1. Mary (Janie) Sims 1923–1924
      2. 2. Corlela (Lillian) Sims 1925–
      3. 3. John (Carl Sims) Jr 1931–1956
    8. 8. Janie (Mildred) Sims 1899–1963 m. Carl (Davis) Hammond 1894–
      1. 1. Charles (Henry) Hammond 1920– m. Ila ridgeway 1925–
      2. 2. Elouise Hammond 1924–2010
    9. 9. Artice Sims 1918–1924
    10. 10. Charles (R) Sims 1903–1903
    11. 11. Elbert (E) Sims 1909–
    12. 12. Flossie (M) Sims 1916–
    13. 13. Ira (L) Sims 1910–
    14. 14. Jessie (L) Sims 1904–1905
    15. 15. Junior (Lee) Sims 1919–1946
    16. 16. Lillie (M) Sims 1902–1902
    17. 17. Mercer (M) Sims 1906–
    18. 18. Ruby (Lee) Sims 1913–
    19. 19. Arlin (Woodrow) Sims 1912–
    20. 20. Stella (G) Sims 1905–
    21. 21. John (C) Sims 1894–
    22. 22. Junior Sims 1920–
  2. 2. Francis (P) Sims 1858–1858
  3. 3. Louisa (M) Sims 1859–1861
  4. 4. Elizabeth (M) Walker 1866–1953
  5. 5. Wiley (Lee Ambros) Sims 1868–1934 m. Susan (Josephine) Sims 1871–1967
    1. 1. Eva (Rebecca) Pulley 1897–1974 m. Richard (Escoe) Pulley 1901–1952
    2. 2. Gladys England 1909–
    3. 3. William (Henry) Sims 1899–1958 m. Mattie (Belle) Sims 1902–1989
    4. 4. Herbert (King) Sims 1906–1978 m. Vera Sims 1910–1994
    5. 5. Howard (Edward) Sims 1893– m. Vonie Sims 1899–
    6. 6. Vela (Lou) Ragland 1895–1967 m. Olin (Bennett) Ragland 1891–1966
    7. 7. Ross Sims 1911–1984 m. Lucille (Stubblefield) Sims 1913–
  6. 6. Mary (Talula) Bowling 1871–1955 m. Oscar (E) Bowling 1873–1954
  7. 7. Rebecca (Mildred) Brock 1873–1962 m. Eli (Walker) Brock 1870–1956
    1. 1. Lawrence (Allen) Brock 1893–1974 m. Flossie (B.) Brock 1898–1999
    2. 2. Bessie (Adaline) Brock 1900–
    3. 3. Edward (F.) Brock 1902–1983
    4. 4. Alvin (Warner) Brock 1903–1985
    5. 5. Dora (Lee Brock) Hinton 1905–1983 m. Troy (B.) Hinton 1903–1985
    6. 6. Jewel (Exie) Tedder 1908–1974 m. Clarence (A.) Tedder 1904–1977
    7. 7. Mary (Ellen) Arnold 1909–
    8. 8. Mildred (Beatrice) Cash 1913– m. Walter Cash 1905–1959
    9. 9. Joe (Ezra) Brock 1914–1994
  8. 8. William (Charles Ross) Sims 1879–1966 m. Annis Sims 1881–1981
    1. 1. Arthur (Roscoe) Sims 1900–1920
    2. 2. Mildred (Mary) Sims 1902–1948
    3. 3. Nora (Pearl) Endsley 1907–1962
    4. 4. Lois (Lula) Winsett 1909–1991 m. Joseph (Allan) Winsett 1898–1982
    5. 5. Iva (Idel) Sims 1912–

Charles Sims's Timeline

14 Records

1837
6 Sep 1837
Birth of Charles Henry Sims in Danielsville, Madison, Georgia
Danielsville, Madison, Georgia
1840
1 Jun 1840
Age 3
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Military District 218, Clarke Co, Georgia, USA
Military District 218, Clarke Co, Georgia, USA
1841
5 May 1841
Age 4
Charles Henry Sims - Probate in Clarke, Georgia, USA
Clarke, Georgia, USA
1850
20 Sep 1850
Age 13
Charles Henry Sims resided here in District 41, Heard, Georgia, USA
District 41, Heard, Georgia, USA
1860
26 Jun 1860
Age 23
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Enon Grove, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
Enon Grove, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
1867
22 Jul 1867
Age 30
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Heard, Georgia, USA
Heard, Georgia, USA
1870
21 Jun 1870
Age 33
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Franklin, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
Franklin, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
1870
22 Jun 1870
Age 33
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Militia District 779, Franklin, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
Militia District 779, Franklin, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
1880
15 Jun 1880
Age 43
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Redbone, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
Redbone, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
1900
8 Jun 1900
Age 63
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
1907
1907
Age 70
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
1911
4 May 1911
Age 74
Charles Henry Sims resided here in Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
1921
23 May 1921
Age 84
Charles Henry Sims resided here in RFD #4, Cullman, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
RFD #4, Cullman, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
1927
1 Jun 1927
Age 90
Death of Charles Henry Sims in Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
Cullman Co, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1837
    Event Place: Danielsville, Madison, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Simmons, M. R. - Sims, T. M.
    [2] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921
    [3] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Redbone, Heard, Georgia; Roll: 152; Family History Film: 1254152; Page: 12D; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0026.
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 779, Heard, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ebenezer, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T623_12; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 57.
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Heard, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: 678; Image: 18.
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 41, Heard, Georgia; Roll: M432_73; Page: 160A; Image: 220
    [9] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1840
    Event Place: Military District 218, Clarke Co, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Davis, Clarke, Georgia; Roll: 39; Page: 209; Family History Library Film: 0007042

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 20 Sep 1850
    Event Place: District 41, Heard, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 41, Heard, Georgia; Roll: M432_73; Page: 160A; Image: 220

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1860
    Event Place: Enon Grove, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: , Heard, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: 678; Image: 18.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Georgia, CSA
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia, Page 1 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Georgia 1903-1927

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jul 1867
    Event Place: Heard, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Franklin, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Heard, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:7; Page: 07; Line: 14; Schedule Type: Agriculture

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Militia District 779, Franklin, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Militia District 779, Heard, Georgia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Militia District 779, Heard Co, Georgia, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1880
    Event Place: Redbone, Heard Co, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Redbone, Heard, Georgia; Roll: 152; Family History Film: 1254152; Page: 12D; Enumeration District: 062; Image: 0026.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1885
    Record Source: Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1887
    Event Place: Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, U.S., Civil Appointments, 1818-1939

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ebenezer, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T623_12; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 57.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 May 1911
    Event Place: Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, Confederate Pensions, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Simmons, M. R. - Sims, T. M.

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 23 May 1921
    Event Place: RFD #4, Cullman, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1927
    Event Place: Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1802-1911; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Clarke County); Probate Place: Clarke, Georgia
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emeus Cemetery, Logan, Cullman County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1755-2012

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 May 1841
    Event Place: Clarke, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1802-1911; Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Clarke County); Probate Place: Clarke, Georgia
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