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Jesse Sims 1871–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1871

Birth Location: Jones County, Georgia

Death Date: 28 06 1959

Death Location: Jones County, Georgia, USA

Father: Thomas Sims

Mother: Mollie Edwards

Spouse(s): Phoebe Russell

Children(s): Leanna Sims, Agnus Sims, Magnolia Simms, Rosa Simms, Jessie Simms, Irene Simms, Chester Simms, Lilly Simms, Molly Simms, Justice Sims

In 1871, Jesse Sims entered the world in Jones County, Georgia, born to Thomas Jesse Sims And Mollie Edwards. In 1880, Jesse Sims resided in District 359, Jones, Georgia, USA. In 1900, Jesse Sims resided in Wallace, Jones, Georgia, USA. Jesse Sims married Phoebe Russell, and had children including Agnus Sims, Chester Simms, Irene Simms, Jessie Simms, Justice Sims, Leanna Sims, Lilly B Simms, Magnolia Simms, Molly Simms, Rosa B Simms. Jesse Sims passed away in 1959 in Jones County, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Jesse Sims entered the world in Jones County, Georgia, born to Thomas Jesse Sims And Mollie Edwards.
  • In 1880, Jesse Sims resided in District 359, Jones, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1900, Jesse Sims resided in Wallace, Jones, Georgia, USA.
  • Jesse Sims married Phoebe Russell, and had children including Agnus Sims, Chester Simms, Irene Simms, Jessie Simms, Justice Sims, Leanna Sims, Lilly B Simms, Magnolia Simms, Molly Simms, Rosa B Simms.
  • Jesse Sims passed away in 1959 in Jones County, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Sims's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Sims
1871–1959
Birth Place: Jones County, Georgia
Parents
Thomas Jesse Sims
1850–
Georgia
Mollie Edwards
1842–1926
Burden, Jones, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
John Sims
1827–1850
Georgia
Mary (Adaline) Sims
1821–
Fannin County, Georgia
Jesse Edwards
1810–1905
New Market, Madison, Alabama, United States
Henrietta Edwards
1826–
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
John Edwards
1757–1832
Polly Wilson
1760–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Edwards
1731–1788
Hannah Ballinger
1735–1785
Chief II
1725–1773
Mary Gentry
1719–1785

Jesse Sims's Descendants

1.
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Jesse Sims (9 Nov 1871–28 06 1959) m. Phoebe Russell (Jul 1878–)
  1. 1. Leanna Sims 1898–
  2. 2. Agnus Sims 1900–
  3. 3. Magnolia Simms 1902–
  4. 4. Rosa (B) Simms 1903–
  5. 5. Jessie Simms 1904–
  6. 6. Irene Simms 1905–
  7. 7. Chester Simms 1906–
  8. 8. Lilly (B) Simms 1907–
  9. 9. Molly Simms 1908–
  10. 10. Justice Sims 1908–1976 m. Corine Pitts 1909–1987
    1. 1. Justice (R) Sims 1933–2001
    2. 2. Payton (Tayler) Sims 1935–1936
    3. 3. Minnie (Sims) Sims 1931–2009

Jesse Sims's Timeline

8 Records

1871
9 Nov 1871
Birth of Jesse Sims in Jones County, Georgia
Jones County, Georgia
1880
1880
Age 9
Jesse Sims resided here in District 359, Jones, Georgia, USA
District 359, Jones, Georgia, USA
1900
1900
Age 29
Jesse Sims resided here in Wallace, Jones, Georgia, USA
Wallace, Jones, Georgia, USA
1910
1910
Age 39
Jesse Sims resided here in Davidson, Jones, Georgia, USA
Davidson, Jones, Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 59
Jesse Sims resided here in Burden, Burden, Jones, Georgia, USA
Burden, Burden, Jones, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 64
Jesse Sims resided here in Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia
1940
1940
Age 69
Jesse Sims resided here in Militia District 4, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Militia District 4, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
1959
28 06 1959
Age 88
Death of Jesse Sims in Jones County, Georgia, USA
Jones County, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1871
    Event Place: Jones County, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 359, Jones, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wallace, Jones, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Davidson, Jones, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Burden, Burden, Jones, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Macon, Georgia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Militia District 4, Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 06 1959
    Event Place: Jones County, Georgia, USA

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