YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

James Lewis Sims 1922–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jun 1922

Birth Location: Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 17 Sep 1999

Death Location: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: Churchill Sims

Mother: Allie Sims

Spouse(s): Florine Martinson

Children(s): Eric Sims

James Lewis Sims was born in 1922 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA, the child of Churchill Kennan Sims And Allie Sue Henton Hinton Sims. In 1930, James Lewis Sims resided in Mexico, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA. In 1935, James Lewis Sims resided in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri. James Lewis Sims married Florine Anne Martinson, and had children including Eric Kent Sims, P Martinson84 Sims. James Lewis Sims passed away in 1999 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Find more search results for James Sims
JS

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

  • James Lewis Sims was born in 1922 in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA, the child of Churchill Kennan Sims And Allie Sue Henton Hinton Sims.
  • In 1930, James Lewis Sims resided in Mexico, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA.
  • In 1935, James Lewis Sims resided in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri.
  • James Lewis Sims married Florine Anne Martinson, and had children including Eric Kent Sims, P Martinson84 Sims.
  • James Lewis Sims passed away in 1999 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Sims's Ancestors

Self
James Sims
1922–1999
Birth Place: Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Parents
Churchill Kennan Sims
1896–1962
Mexico, Audrain County, Missouri, United States of America
Allie (Sue Henton (Hinton)) Sims
1896–1974
Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Grandparents
James (Washington) Sims
1850–1930
Sante Fe, Monroe, Missouri, US
Martha Humphreys
1871–1931
Monroe County, Missouri, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Georgianna ROGERS
1827–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Washington Rogers
1801–1867
Sarah Crutcher
1809–1860

James Sims's Descendants

1.
JS
James (Lewis) Sims (12 Jun 1922–17 Sep 1999) m. Florine (Anne) Martinson (February 2, 1926–February 7, 2016)
  1. 1. Eric (Kent) Sims 1948–1963

James Sims's Timeline

5 Records

1922
12 Jun 1922
Birth of James Lewis Sims in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 8
James Lewis Sims resided here in Mexico, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Mexico, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
James Lewis Sims resided here in Mexico, Audrain, Missouri
Mexico, Audrain, Missouri
1940
1940
Age 18
James Lewis Sims resided here in Salt River, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
Salt River, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
1999
17 Sep 1999
Age 77
Death of James Lewis Sims in Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA
Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1922
    Event Place: Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mexico, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mexico, Audrain, Missouri; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 2340909

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mexico, Audrain, Missouri
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Salt River, Mexico, Audrain, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Sep 1999
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin, Minnesota, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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