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Joseph Sims 1893–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1893

Birth Location: Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 11 Jul 1952

Death Location: Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Robert Sims

Mother: Matilda Johnson

Spouse(s): Jessie Sims, Elsie Williams

Children(s):

In 1893, Joseph Sims entered the world in Arkansas, USA, born to Robert Sims And Matilda Johnson. In 1900, Joseph Sims resided in Johnson, Sharp, Arkansas, USA. In 1917, Joseph Sims resided in Sharp County, Arkansas, USA. Joseph Sims married Elsie Williams, Jessie Sims. Joseph Sims passed away in 1952 in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1893, Joseph Sims entered the world in Arkansas, USA, born to Robert Sims And Matilda Johnson.
  • In 1900, Joseph Sims resided in Johnson, Sharp, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1917, Joseph Sims resided in Sharp County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Joseph Sims married Elsie Williams, Jessie Sims.
  • Joseph Sims passed away in 1952 in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Sims's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Sims
1893–1952
Birth Place: Arkansas, USA
Parents
Robert Sims
1852–
Alabama
Matilda Johnson
1857–1935
Arkansas
Grandparents
Abbey Sims
1835–
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Sims's Timeline

7 Records

1893
2 May 1893
Birth of Joseph Sims in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Joseph Sims resided here in Johnson, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
Johnson, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 24
Joseph Sims resided here in Sharp County, Arkansas, USA
Sharp County, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 37
Joseph Sims resided here in Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 42
Joseph Sims resided here in Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas
Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 47
Joseph Sims resided here in Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas, USA
Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas, USA
1952
11 Jul 1952
Age 59
Death of Joseph Sims in Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1893
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA
    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 Arkansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [4] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [10] Arkansas, Death Certificates
    [11] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Johnson, Sharp, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Sharp County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Brest, France
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Hoboken, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ruddell, Independence, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Batesville, Arkansas, 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 Arkansas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Batesville, Independence, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sidney Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., Army Transport Service Arriving and Departing Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sidney, Ark
    Record Source: U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jul 1952
    Event Place: Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates
    [4] U.S., Veterans Administration Master Index

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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