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Edward Thomas Sims 1884–1922 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Dec 1884

Birth Location: Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom

Death Date: 22 May 1922

Death Location: Greenwich, London, England

Father: William Sims

Mother: Manetta Dunk

Spouse(s): Kathleen Holyer

Children(s): Edwin Sims

The story of Edward Thomas Sims began in 1884 in Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom. In 1891, Edward Thomas Sims resided in North Somercoates, Lincolnshire, England. In 1901, Edward Thomas Sims resided in Harwick, Essex, England. Edward Thomas Sims married Kathleen Holyer, and had children including Edwin Aubrey Sims. Edward Thomas Sims passed away in 1922 in Greenwich, London, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Edward Thomas Sims began in 1884 in Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom.
  • In 1891, Edward Thomas Sims resided in North Somercoates, Lincolnshire, England.
  • In 1901, Edward Thomas Sims resided in Harwick, Essex, England.
  • Edward Thomas Sims married Kathleen Holyer, and had children including Edwin Aubrey Sims.
  • Edward Thomas Sims passed away in 1922 in Greenwich, London, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sims
1855–1898
Birth Location: Rye Sussex England
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Manetta Dunk
1861–1941
Birth Location: Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent
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Spouses(s)

Kathleen Holyer
1890–
Birth Location: Ruckinge, Kent, England
KH

Children(s)

Edwin Sims
1910–1957
Birth Location: Kent, United Kingdom
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Edward Sims's Ancestors

Self
Edward Sims
1884–1922
Birth Place: Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom
Parents
William John Sims
1855–1898
Rye Sussex England
Manetta (Jane) Dunk
1861–1941
Brookland, Romney Marsh, Kent
Grandparents
unknown (but most likely Thomas) Dunk
1831–1891
Rye Sussex England
Maria Sims
1832–1911
Rye Sussex England
Richard (Thomas) Dunk
1838–1905
Rye, Sussex, England
Ellen (Sophia) Clark
1839–1916
Rye, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Sims
1782–1858
Mary Foster
1794–1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sims
1746–1812
Mary Bartlett
1750–1806

Edward Sims's Descendants

1.
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Edward (Thomas) Sims (1 Dec 1884–22 May 1922) m. Kathleen Holyer (abt 1890–)
  1. 1. Edwin (Aubrey) Sims 1910–1957 m. Violet (May) Strong 1921–2015
    1. 1. Trevor (E L) Sims 1947–1966

Edward Sims's Timeline

6 Records

1884
1 Dec 1884
Birth of Edward Thomas Sims in Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom
Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom
1891
1891
Age 7
Edward Thomas Sims resided here in North Somercoates, Lincolnshire, England
North Somercoates, Lincolnshire, England
1901
1901
Age 17
Edward Thomas Sims resided here in Harwick, Essex, England
Harwick, Essex, England
1922
16 May 1922
Age 38
Death of Edward Thomas Sims in Greenwich, Greater London, England
Greenwich, Greater London, England
1922
22 May 1922
Age 38
Burial of Edward Thomas Sims in Greenwich, London, England
Greenwich, London, England
1922
5 Oct 1922
Age 38
Edward Thomas Sims - Probate in London, England
London, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Dec 1884
    Event Place: Guisborough, Yorkshire North Riding, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 2610; Folio: 84; Page: 4; GSU roll: 6097720
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2006
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1699; Folio: 165; Page: 12
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 366

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: North Somercoates, Lincolnshire, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 2610; Folio: 84; Page: 4; GSU roll: 6097720

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Harwick, Essex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 1699; Folio: 165; Page: 12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1922
    Event Place: Greenwich, Greater London, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2006
    [3] UK, WWI Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, Western Front Association; London, England; Pension Record Cards; Reference: 1680845SIM-SIN

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 May 1922
    Event Place: Greenwich, London, England
    Record Source: UK, Burial and Cremation Index, Deceased Online; United Kingdom; Deceased Online Burial Indexes

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Oct 1922
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
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