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James Simms 1874–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Jun 1874

Birth Location: Co Antrim

Death Date: 5 Jun 1933

Death Location: 27 Main Street, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim

Father: Henry Simms

Mother: Mary Kelly

Spouse(s): Jane Esler

Children(s): Mary Simms, Samuel Simms, Annie Simms, George Simms, Henry Simms, James Simms, William Simms

The story of James Simms began in 1874 in Co Antrim. In 1911, James Simms resided in Ballyclare Urban, Antrim, Ireland. James Simms married Jane Esler, and had children including Annie Simms, George Eslor Simms, Henry Simms, James Simms, Mary Simms, Samuel Esler Simms, William Simms. James Simms passed away in 1933 in 27 Main Street, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim.

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Biography

  • The story of James Simms began in 1874 in Co Antrim.
  • In 1911, James Simms resided in Ballyclare Urban, Antrim, Ireland.
  • James Simms married Jane Esler, and had children including Annie Simms, George Eslor Simms, Henry Simms, James Simms, Mary Simms, Samuel Esler Simms, William Simms.
  • James Simms passed away in 1933 in 27 Main Street, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Simms's Ancestors

Self
James Simms
1874–1933
Birth Place: Co Antrim
Parents
Henry Simms
1843–1915
Ballyeaston, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Mary Kelly
1840–1875
, , , Ireland
Grandparents
James Simms
1825–1882
Lisnalinchy, Antrim, Ireland
Sarah Blaine
1814–1876
Ballyutoag, Templpatrick Parish, Antrim, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Robert Simms
1788–1850
Isabella simms
1790–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Simms
1761–1845
Mary
1759–1832

James Simms's Descendants

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James Simms (19 Jun 1874–5 Jun 1933) m. Jane Esler (15 May 1875–30 May 1935)
  1. 1. Mary Simms 1894–1965 m. John McKeown 1892–1951
    1. 1. Jane McKeown 1921–1990 m. Cyril (George Anthony) Fisher 1920–1987
    2. 2. Sarah McKeown 1927–1996
    3. 3. George McKeown 1926–1970
  2. 2. Samuel (Esler) Simms 1897–
    1. 1. Jane Simms 1914–
  3. 3. Annie Simms 1902–
  4. 4. George (Eslor) Simms 1904–
  5. 5. Henry Simms 1908–1918
  6. 6. James Simms 1891–
    1. 1. Charles Simms 1919–
  7. 7. William Simms 1910–

James Simms's Timeline

3 Records

1874
19 Jun 1874
Birth of James Simms in Co Antrim
Co Antrim
1911
2 Apr 1911
Age 37
James Simms resided here in Ballyclare Urban, Antrim, Ireland
Ballyclare Urban, Antrim, Ireland
1933
5 Jun 1933
Age 59
Death of James Simms in 27 Main Street, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim
27 Main Street, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Jun 1874
    Event Place: Co Antrim
    Record Source:
    [1] Web: Ireland, Census, 1911
    [2] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms
    [3] Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Place: 15, Doagh, Antrim, Northern Ireland
    Record Source: Ireland, Select Births and Baptisms

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Ballyclare Urban, Antrim, Ireland
    Record Source: Web: Ireland, Census, 1911

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1933
    Event Place: 27 Main Street, Ballyclare, Co. Antrim

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