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James Floyd Sims 1887–1959 – Genealogical Records
Birth Date: 28 Feb 1887
Birth Location: Collin, Texas
Death Date: 25 Aug 1959
Death Location: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
Father: William Sims
Mother: Sarah Skaggs
Spouse(s): Detta Williams
Children(s): Samuel Sims, Tommy Sims, William Sims
The story of James Floyd Sims began in 1887 in Collin, Texas. In 1900, James Floyd Sims resided in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA. In 1910, James Floyd Sims resided in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA. James Floyd Sims married Detta Corrine Williams, and had children including Samuel Claude Sims, Tommy George Sims, William Turner Sims. James Floyd Sims passed away in 1959 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America.
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Biography
- The story of James Floyd Sims began in 1887 in Collin, Texas.
- In 1900, James Floyd Sims resided in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA.
- In 1910, James Floyd Sims resided in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA.
- James Floyd Sims married Detta Corrine Williams, and had children including Samuel Claude Sims, Tommy George Sims, William Turner Sims.
- James Floyd Sims passed away in 1959 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America.
Immediate Family
Parents
William Sims
1848–1915
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Skaggs
1855–1892
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)
Detta Williams
1896–1966
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)
Samuel Sims
1918–1994
Birth Location: Wylie, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
SS
Tommy Sims
1928–
Birth Location: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
TS
William Sims
1919–1992
Birth Location: Texas
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James Sims's Ancestors
Self
James Sims
1887–1959
Birth Place: Collin, Texas
Parents
William Turner "Billy" Sims
1848–1915
Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Belle) Skaggs
1855–1892
Texas, USA
Grandparents
Elisha Sims
1819–1888
Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth (Ann) Turner
1822–1911
Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sims's Descendants
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James (Floyd) Sims
(28 Feb 1887–25 Aug 1959)
m. Detta (Corrine) Williams (4 Jul 1896–24 October 1966)
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1. Samuel (Claude) Sims 1918–1994 m. Marjorie (Eileen) Sims 1921–1989 m. Aude (Faye) Dollar 1920–1958
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1. Baby (Boy) Sims 1942–1942
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2. Tommy (George) Sims 1928– m. Reva (Sue) Sims 1940–2006
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3. William (Turner) Sims 1919–1992 m. Elora (Estella) Bailey 1923–1995
James Sims's Timeline
10 Records
1887
28 Feb 1887
Birth of James Floyd Sims in Collin, Texas
Collin, Texas
1900
1900
Age 13
James Floyd Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
James Floyd Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
James Floyd Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
1926
1926
Age 39
James Floyd Sims resided here in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
James Floyd Sims resided here in Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
James Floyd Sims resided here in Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma
Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 53
James Floyd Sims resided here in Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
1959
1959
Age 72
James Floyd Sims resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1959
25 Aug 1959
Age 72
Death of James Floyd Sims in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1887
28 Feb 1887
Birth of James Floyd Sims in Collin, Texas
Collin, Texas
1900
1900
Age 13
James Floyd Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 23
James Floyd Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 33
James Floyd Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
1926
1926
Age 39
James Floyd Sims resided here in Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 43
James Floyd Sims resided here in Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
James Floyd Sims resided here in Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma
Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 53
James Floyd Sims resided here in Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
1959
1959
Age 72
James Floyd Sims resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1959
25 Aug 1959
Age 72
Death of James Floyd Sims in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Sources
Genealogy Event 1
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 28 Feb 1887
Event Place: Collin, Texas
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
[2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
[3] Texas, Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
[4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
[5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 187
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
[7] Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hardeman County
[8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1626; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0132
[9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
[10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Record News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1959; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.42824692,0.27050734,0.6615938&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1626; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0132
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 187
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1926
Event Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1959
Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hardeman County
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source:
[1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
[3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
[4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Hardeman County, Texas, USA
Record Source: Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hardeman County
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Iowa Park, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Record News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1959; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.42824692,0.27050734,0.6615938&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Residence
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 673
Genealogy Event 18
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 25 Aug 1959
Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source:
[1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
[2] Texas, Death Index
[3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Record News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1959; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.42824692,0.27050734,0.6615938&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 19
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 28 Feb 1887
Event Place: Collin, Texas
Record Source:
[1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
[2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
[3] Texas, Birth Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin, TX; Texas, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1903-1932
[4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
[5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 187
[6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
[7] Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hardeman County
[8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1626; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0132
[9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
[10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Record News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1959; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.42824692,0.27050734,0.6615938&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 2
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1900
Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1626; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0132
Genealogy Event 3
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1910
Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
Genealogy Event 4
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1920
Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Roll: T625_1859; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 187
Genealogy Event 5
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1926
Event Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
Genealogy Event 6
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1930
Event Place: Precinct 2, Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
Genealogy Event 7
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1935
Event Place: Waurika, Jefferson, Oklahoma
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
Genealogy Event 8
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Precinct 3, Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
Genealogy Event 9
Event Type: Residence
Event Date: 1959
Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
Genealogy Event 10
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
Genealogy Event 11
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
Genealogy Event 12
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source: Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hardeman County
Genealogy Event 13
Event Type: Custom Event
Record Source:
[1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
[2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Iowa Park, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04164; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 243-50
[3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Wichita, Texas; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0045; FHL microfilm: 2342144
[4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T624_1559; Page: 4b; Enumeration District: 0133; FHL microfilm: 1375572
Genealogy Event 14
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Hardeman County, Texas, USA
Record Source: Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Hardeman County
Genealogy Event 15
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Iowa Park, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
Genealogy Event 16
Event Type: Residence
Event Place: Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Record News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1959; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.42824692,0.27050734,0.6615938&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 17
Event Type: Residence
Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Wisconsin, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 673
Genealogy Event 18
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 25 Aug 1959
Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Record Source:
[1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
[2] Texas, Death Index
[3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Wichita Falls Record News; Publication Date: 27 Aug 1959; Publication Place: Wichita Falls, Texas, USA; ,0.42824692,0.27050734,0.6615938&xid=3355
Genealogy Event 19
Event Type: Burial
Event Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, United States of America
Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current