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Lawrence E. Sims 1916–1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Mar 1916

Birth Location: Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 08 Jun 1998

Death Location: Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Elisha Sims

Mother: Elizabeth Rudisll

Spouse(s): Edna Holder

Children(s):

In 1916, Lawrence E. Sims entered the world in Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America, born to Elisha P Sims And Elizabeth Anna Betty Rudisll. In 1920, Lawrence E. Sims resided in Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas, USA. In 1930, Lawrence E. Sims resided in Lamesa, Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA. Lawrence E. Sims married Edna Thelma Holder. Lawrence E. Sims passed away in 1998 in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1916, Lawrence E. Sims entered the world in Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America, born to Elisha P Sims And Elizabeth Anna Betty Rudisll.
  • In 1920, Lawrence E. Sims resided in Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas, USA.
  • In 1930, Lawrence E. Sims resided in Lamesa, Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA.
  • Lawrence E. Sims married Edna Thelma Holder.
  • Lawrence E. Sims passed away in 1998 in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

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Lawrence Sims's Ancestors

Self
Lawrence Sims
1916–1998
Birth Place: Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
Elisha P. Sims
1879–1956
Texas
Elizabeth (Anna "Betty") Rudisll
1877–1969
Jackson County, Alabama, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Turner "Billy") Sims
1848–1915
Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Belle) Skaggs
1855–1892
Texas, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sims
1819–1888
Elizabeth Turner
1822–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847

Lawrence Sims's Timeline

8 Records

1916
20 Mar 1916
Birth of Lawrence E. Sims in Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America
Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 4
Lawrence E. Sims resided here in Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas, USA
Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Lawrence E. Sims resided here in Lamesa, Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
Lamesa, Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Lawrence E. Sims resided here in Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas
Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas
1940
1940
Age 24
Lawrence E. Sims resided here in Justice Precinct # 1, Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct # 1, Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
Lawrence E. Sims resided here in Texas
Texas
1991
1991
Age 75
Lawrence E. Sims resided here in Lovington, NM
Lovington, NM
1998
08 Jun 1998
Age 82
Death of Lawrence E. Sims in Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1916
    Event Place: Medicine Mound, Hardeman County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1385
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04163; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 243-27
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 122
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lamesa, Dawson, Texas; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342046
    [6] National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numb
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chillicothe, Hardeman, Texas; Roll: T625_1810; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 122

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Lamesa, Lamesa, Dawson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lamesa, Dawson, Texas; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342046

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04163; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 243-27

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct # 1, Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Texas, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1385
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wichita Falls, Wichita, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04163; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 243-27

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 Oct 1942
    Event Place: Abilene, Texas
    Record Source: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numb

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Lovington, NM
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numb

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numb

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Lamesa, Dawson, Texas; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342046
    [2] National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numb
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wichita, Texas
    Record Source: National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numb

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1998
    Event Place: Lovington, Lea County, New Mexico, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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