YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

George "Wills" Sims 1909 – 1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1909

Birth Location: Brookhaven, Mississippi

Death Date: 26 Oct 1990

Death Location: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA

Father: Charles Sims

Mother: Missy Stapleton

Spouse(s): Gussie Cain

Children(s): Dorothy Sims, Clara Sims, Georgia Sims, Willie Sims, Erma Sims

George "Wills" Sims was born in 1909 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the child of Charles Sims and Missy Stapleton. In 1935, George "Wills" Sims resided in Copiah, Mississippi. In 1940, George "Wills" Sims resided in Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, USA. George "Wills" Sims married Gussie Mae Cain, and had children including Dorothy Sims, Clara B Sims, Georgia M Sims, Willie Sims, Erma G Sims. George "Wills" Sims passed away in 1990 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA.

Find more search results for George Sims
GS

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • George "Wills" Sims was born in 1909 in Brookhaven, Mississippi, the child of Charles Sims and Missy Stapleton.
  • In 1935, George "Wills" Sims resided in Copiah, Mississippi.
  • In 1940, George "Wills" Sims resided in Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, USA.
  • George "Wills" Sims married Gussie Mae Cain, and had children including Dorothy Sims, Clara B Sims, Georgia M Sims, Willie Sims, Erma G Sims.
  • George "Wills" Sims passed away in 1990 in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Sims's Ancestors

Self
George Sims
1909 – 1990
Birth Place: Brookhaven, Mississippi
Parents
Charles Sims
1889 – 1915
Brookhaven, Lincoln Co., Mississippi
Missy Stapleton
1889 – 1914
Mississippi
Grandparents
Charles (Clinton "Clent") Sims
1866 – 1916
Mississippi, USA
Ellen Willis
1864 – 1958
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Willis Sims
1842 –
Ellen (Luckie)
1837 – 1930
George Willis
1838 – 1903
Amanda Wallace
1848 – 1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Willis
Ellen
Prince Willis
1805 –
Maria Willis

George Sims's Descendants

1.
GS
George ("Wills") Sims (9 Sep 1909 – 26 Oct 1990) m. Gussie (Mae) Cain (4 May 1910 – 12 May 2001)
  1. 1. Dorothy Sims (abt 1931 – )
  2. 2. Clara (B) Sims (abt 1932 – )
  3. 3. Georgia (M) Sims (abt 1935 – )
  4. 4. Willie Sims (2 Mar 1936 – 11 Jan 1994)
  5. 5. Erma (G) Sims (abt 1939 – )

George Sims's Timeline

4 Records

1909
9 Sep 1909
Birth of George "Wills" Sims in Brookhaven, Mississippi
Brookhaven, Mississippi
1935
1935
Age 26
George "Wills" Sims resided here in Copiah, Mississippi
Copiah, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 31
George "Wills" Sims resided here in Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
1990
26 Oct 1990
Age 81
Death of George "Wills" Sims in Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA
Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1909
    Event Place: Brookhaven, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Copiah, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 3, Copiah, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Oct 1990
    Event Place: Jackson, Hinds, Mississippi, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE