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Elmer H "Boots" Sims 1906–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 May 1906

Birth Location: Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 15 Nov 1992

Death Location: Flat Rock, Shelby County, Indiana, USA

Father: Henry Sims

Mother: Rosa Sims

Spouse(s): Eleanor Reed

Children(s):

In 1906, Elmer H "Boots" Sims entered the world in Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA, born to Henry Sims And Rosa J Sims. In 1930, Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA. In 1953, Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided in 1114 Seventh Street , This City. Elmer H "Boots" Sims married Eleanor Mae Reed, and had children including Ronald Kelly. Elmer H "Boots" Sims passed away in 1992 in Flat Rock, Shelby County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Elmer H "Boots" Sims entered the world in Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA, born to Henry Sims And Rosa J Sims.
  • In 1930, Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1953, Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided in 1114 Seventh Street , This City.
  • Elmer H "Boots" Sims married Eleanor Mae Reed, and had children including Ronald Kelly.
  • Elmer H "Boots" Sims passed away in 1992 in Flat Rock, Shelby County, Indiana, USA.

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Elmer Sims's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Sims
1906–1992
Birth Place: Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
Parents
Henry Sims
1875–
Indiana
Rosa (J) Sims
1874–
Indiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elmer Sims's Timeline

5 Records

1906
9 May 1906
Birth of Elmer H "Boots" Sims in Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided here in Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
1953
Abt 1953
Age 47
Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided here in 1114 Seventh Street , This City
1114 Seventh Street , This City
1957
1957
Age 51
Elmer H "Boots" Sims resided here in Columbus, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Indiana, USA
1992
15 Nov 1992
Age 86
Death of Elmer H "Boots" Sims in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 May 1906
    Event Place: Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340363
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1992; Roll: 17
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Shelby, Indiana; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340363

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1953
    Event Place: 1114 Seventh Street , This City
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1957
    Event Place: Columbus, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Marietta
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1992
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1992; Roll: 17
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Shelby County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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