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Elbert Preston Sims 1860–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1860

Birth Location: Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Death Date: 1 March 1945

Death Location: Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Father: Austin Sims

Mother: Christina Deck

Spouse(s): Cordelia (Sims)

Children(s): Edna (Casaday), Mabel (Jenkins), Vinton Sims

In 1860, Elbert Preston Sims entered the world in Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Austin Van Buren Sims And Christina Deck. In 1900, Elbert Preston Sims resided in Eden, Sumner, Kansas, USA. In 1910, Elbert Preston Sims resided in Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA. Elbert Preston Sims married Cordelia Delia Candace Deck Sims, and had children including Edna M Sims Casaday, Mabel Ione Sims Jenkins, Vinton Thomas Sims. Elbert Preston Sims passed away in 1945 in Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1860, Elbert Preston Sims entered the world in Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America, born to Austin Van Buren Sims And Christina Deck.
  • In 1900, Elbert Preston Sims resided in Eden, Sumner, Kansas, USA.
  • In 1910, Elbert Preston Sims resided in Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA.
  • Elbert Preston Sims married Cordelia Delia Candace Deck Sims, and had children including Edna M Sims Casaday, Mabel Ione Sims Jenkins, Vinton Thomas Sims.
  • Elbert Preston Sims passed away in 1945 in Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Austin Sims
1830–1910
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Christina Deck
1835–1870
Birth Location: Illinois, United States
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Spouses(s)

Cordelia (Sims)
1859–1946
Birth Location: Clyde, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
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Children(s)

Edna (Casaday)
1895–1974
Birth Location: Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
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Mabel (Jenkins)
1892–1975
Birth Location: Conway Springs, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
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Vinton Sims
1889–1960
Birth Location: Anness, Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States of America
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Elbert Sims's Ancestors

Self
Elbert Sims
1860–1945
Birth Place: Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Parents
Austin Van Buren Sims
1830–1910
Illinois, United States
Christina Deck
1835–1870
Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elbert Sims's Descendants

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Elbert (Preston) Sims (6 May 1860–1 March 1945) m. Cordelia ("Delia" Candace Deck) (Sims) (10 Jul 1859–02 Jun 1946)
  1. 1. Edna (M Sims) (Casaday) 1895–1974
  2. 2. Mabel (Ione Sims) (Jenkins) 1892–1975
  3. 3. Vinton (Thomas) Sims 1889–1960

Elbert Sims's Timeline

7 Records

1860
6 May 1860
Birth of Elbert Preston Sims in Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 40
Elbert Preston Sims resided here in Eden, Sumner, Kansas, USA
Eden, Sumner, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 50
Elbert Preston Sims resided here in Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA
Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 60
Elbert Preston Sims resided here in Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA
Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA
1925
1925
Age 65
Elbert Preston Sims resided here in Springdale, Sumner, Kansas, USA
Springdale, Sumner, Kansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 70
Elbert Preston Sims resided here in Conway, Sumner, Kansas
Conway, Sumner, Kansas
1945
1 March 1945
Age 85
Death of Elbert Preston Sims in Conway Springs, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
Conway Springs, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1860
    Event Place: Macoupin, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_159; Line: 26
    [2] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: T625_553; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 169
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: 724; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 678.0; FHL microfilm: 2340459
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Eden, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: 502; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0324; FHL microfilm: 1240502
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: T624_458; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1374471
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Eden, Sumner, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Eden, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: 502; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0324; FHL microfilm: 1240502

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: T624_458; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0176; FHL microfilm: 1374471

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: T625_553; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 169

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1925
    Event Place: Springdale, Sumner, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1925 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1925_159; Line: 26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conway, Sumner, Kansas; Roll: 724; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0009; Image: 678.0; FHL microfilm: 2340459

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 March 1945
    Event Place: Conway Springs, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Milton, Sumner County, Kansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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