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Henry Sims 1806–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1806

Birth Location: Wittersham Kent England

Death Date: 22 Aug 1891

Death Location: Sussex

Father: Thomas Sims

Mother: Anne James

Spouse(s): Hannah Cornwell

Children(s): Elizabeth Sims, Henry Sims, Harriett Sims, Edward Sims

The story of Henry Sims began in 1806 in Wittersham Kent England. In 1851, Henry Sims resided in Wartling, Sussex, England. Henry Sims married Hannah Cornwell, and had children including Edward Joseph Sims, Elizabeth Sims, Harriett Sims, Henry Sims. Henry Sims passed away in 1891 in Sussex.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Sims began in 1806 in Wittersham Kent England.
  • In 1851, Henry Sims resided in Wartling, Sussex, England.
  • Henry Sims married Hannah Cornwell, and had children including Edward Joseph Sims, Elizabeth Sims, Harriett Sims, Henry Sims.
  • Henry Sims passed away in 1891 in Sussex.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Sims
1772–1854
Birth Location: Wittersham Kent England
TS
Anne James
1772–1849
Birth Location: Sandhurst Kent England
AJ

Spouses(s)

Hannah Cornwell
1819–
Birth Location: Battle Sussex England
HC

Children(s)

Elizabeth Sims
1844–
Birth Location: Beckley Sussex England
ES
Henry Sims
1846–
Birth Location: Beckley Sussex England
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Harriett Sims
1850–1919
Birth Location: Wartling Sussex England
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Edward Sims
1863–1928
Birth Location: Wartling Sussex England
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Henry Sims's Ancestors

Self
Henry Sims
1806–1891
Birth Place: Wittersham Kent England
Parents
Thomas Sims
1772–1854
Wittersham Kent England
Anne James
1772–1849
Sandhurst Kent England
Grandparents
Thomas Sims
1746–1812
Wittersham, Kent, England
Mary Bartlett
1750–1806
Wittersham Kent, England, United Kingdom
Richard James
1742–1824
Ann (Frances) Newenden
1744–1799
Newenden, Kent, , England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas **
1707–1778
Mary **
1711–1772
Richard Bartlett
1715–
Sarah
1715–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Simes
1681–1733
Mary **
1682–1735
Thomas **
1684–1717
Elizabeth **
1688–1719

Henry Sims's Descendants

1.
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Henry Sims (1806–22 Aug 1891) m. Hannah Cornwell (1819–)
  1. 1. Elizabeth Sims 1844– m. James Nelson 1840–
  2. 2. Henry Sims 1846– m. Georgiana (Bartley) Ellary 1849–1930
  3. 3. Harriett Sims 1850–1919
  4. 4. Edward (Joseph) Sims 1863–1928 m. Anna (Maria) Steib 1864–1951
    1. 1. Harold (Steib) Sims 1901–1956 m. Mildred (Kathleen) Miles 1902–1972
      1. 1. Terrance (M) Sims 1928–2013
      2. 2. Brenda (V) Sims 1932–2010 m. William Birt 1921–
    2. 2. Winifred (Emily) Sims 1903–1975 m. Sidney (James) Whybrow 1904–1985
    3. 3. Jessie (Minnie) SIMS 1901–
    4. 4. Gladys (Mabel) Sims 1894– m. Ernest Harris 1898–
    5. 5. Albert (Victor) Sims 1897–1897

Henry Sims's Timeline

9 Records

1806
1806
Birth of Henry Sims in Wittersham Kent England
Wittersham Kent England
1806
4 May 1806
Henry Sims was christened in Wittersham Kent England
Wittersham Kent England
1851
1851
Age 45
Henry Sims resided here in Wartling, Sussex, England
Wartling, Sussex, England
1861
1861
Age 55
Henry Sims resided here in Wartling, Sussex, England
Wartling, Sussex, England
1871
1871
Age 65
Henry Sims resided here in Wartling, Sussex, England
Wartling, Sussex, England
1881
1881
Age 75
Henry Sims resided here in Wartling, Sussex, England
Wartling, Sussex, England
1891
April 1891
Age 85
Henry Sims resided here in Hurstmonceaux, Sussex, England
Hurstmonceaux, Sussex, England
1891
22 Aug 1891
Age 85
Death of Henry Sims in Sussex, United Kingdom
Sussex, United Kingdom
1891
30 Dec 1891
Age 85
Henry Sims - Probate in Lewes
Lewes

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1806
    Event Place: Wittersham Kent England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 776; Folio 100; Page 22; GSU roll: 6095886.
    [2] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1042; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341247.
    [3] 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1043; Folio: 16; Page: 2; GSU roll: 827481.
    [4] 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 568; Folio: 106; Page: 2; GSU roll: 542663.
    [5] 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1638; Folio: 141; Page: 18; GSU roll: 193541.
    [6] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:
    [7] England, Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital Admissions and Discharges, National Maritime Museum; Greenwich, England; Dreadnought Seamen's Hospital Admission Registers; Reference Number: DSH/13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Christening
    Event Date: 4 May 1806
    Event Place: Wittersham Kent England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wartling, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1638; Folio: 141; Page: 18; GSU roll: 193541.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wartling, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 568; Folio: 106; Page: 2; GSU roll: 542663.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Wartling, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 1043; Folio: 16; Page: 2; GSU roll: 827481.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Wartling, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1042; Folio: 41; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341247.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: April 1891
    Event Place: Hurstmonceaux, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 776; Folio 100; Page 22; GSU roll: 6095886.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1891
    Event Place: Sussex, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Death Index:

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Sussex

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1891
    Event Place: Lewes
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
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