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Edward Craton Sims 1875–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Apr 1875

Birth Location: Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States

Death Date: 27 Feb 1947

Death Location: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA

Father: Alonzo Sims

Mother: Sabrina Elliot

Spouse(s): Eugenia Ward

Children(s): Quincy Sims, Osgar Sims

In 1875, Edward Craton Sims entered the world in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States, born to Alonzo Americus Sims And Sabrina Elliot. In 1900, Edward Craton Sims resided in Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas, USA. In 1910, Edward Craton Sims resided in Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana, USA. Edward Craton Sims married Eugenia Ward, and had children including Osgar Sims, Quincy Lou Sims. Edward Craton Sims passed away in 1947 in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1875, Edward Craton Sims entered the world in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States, born to Alonzo Americus Sims And Sabrina Elliot.
  • In 1900, Edward Craton Sims resided in Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Edward Craton Sims resided in Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana, USA.
  • Edward Craton Sims married Eugenia Ward, and had children including Osgar Sims, Quincy Lou Sims.
  • Edward Craton Sims passed away in 1947 in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alonzo Sims
1844–1913
Birth Location: Birmingham, Macon, Alabama
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Sabrina Elliot
1850–1885
Birth Location: Alabama
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Spouses(s)

Eugenia Ward
1880–1908
Birth Location: Arkansas
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Children(s)

Quincy Sims
1901–1970
Birth Location: Texarkana, Miller, Arkansas, United States
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Osgar Sims
1906–
Birth Location: Louisiana
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Edward Sims's Ancestors

Self
Edward Sims
1875–1947
Birth Place: Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
Parents
Alonzo Americus Sims
1844–1913
Birmingham, Macon, Alabama
Sabrina Elliot
1850–1885
Alabama
Grandparents
Joseph (Alfred) Simms
1802–1868
Laurens, Laurens, South Carolina, United States
Ann (Philidia\Annphildia (" Annie")) Thornton
1810–1897
Georgia
Green (M Elliott) ****
1820–1897
Shelby, Shelby Co, AL
Great-Grandparents
Francis Sims
1770–1847
Elizabeth Primm
1771–1850
Dozier Jr
1785–1863
Nancy Allen
1788–1856
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Simms
1738–1782
Elizabeth Dent
1741–1802
William Primm
1740–1794
Elizabeth Jones
1741–1796
Rev Thornton
1755–1843
Lucinda Hill
1760–1825
Nathaniel Allen
1750–1812
Pamela Hudson
1763–1798

Edward Sims's Descendants

1.
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Edward (Craton) Sims (19 Apr 1875–27 Feb 1947) m. Eugenia Ward (23 June 1880–5 January 1908)
  1. 1. Quincy (Lou) Sims 1901–1970 m. John (Lee) Pruitt 1896–1976
    1. 1. James (Eugene) Pruitt 1927–2007
    2. 2. Mark (A) Pruitt 1933–2007
    3. 3. Titus (N) Pruitt 1931–2017
    4. 4. Johnny (Ray) Pruitt 1929–1998
    5. 5. Samuel (Leland) Pruitt 1921–2003
    6. 6. Luke (L) Pruitt 1933–2012
    7. 7. Lois (Lee) Manasco 1926–2006
  2. 2. Osgar Sims 1906–

Edward Sims's Timeline

6 Records

1875
19 Apr 1875
Birth of Edward Craton Sims in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
1900
1900
Age 25
Edward Craton Sims resided here in Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas, USA
Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Edward Craton Sims resided here in Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Edward Craton Sims resided here in Jasper, Jasper, Texas
Jasper, Jasper, Texas
1940
1940
Age 65
Edward Craton Sims resided here in Jasper, Jasper, Texas, USA
Jasper, Jasper, Texas, USA
1947
27 Feb 1947
Age 72
Death of Edward Craton Sims in Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1875
    Event Place: Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04075; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 121-4
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1241613
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T624_512; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374525

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Commissioner Precinct 1, Bowie, Texas; Page: 25; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 1241613

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 4, De Soto, Louisiana; Roll: T624_512; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1374525

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04075; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 121-4

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jasper, Jasper, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04075; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 121-4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Beaumont, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Index
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