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Leonard Augustus Sims 1887–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 Nov 1887

Birth Location: Udimore, Sussex, England

Death Date: 25 May 1940

Death Location: Sussex, England

Father: Elizabeth Sims

Mother:

Spouse(s): Mary Chantler

Children(s): Robin Sims

The story of Leonard Augustus Sims began in 1887 in Udimore, Sussex, England. In 1891, Leonard Augustus Sims resided in Udimore, Sussex, England. In 1901, Leonard Augustus Sims resided in Bodiam, Sussex, England. Leonard Augustus Sims married Mary Elizabeth Chantler, and had children including Robin Leonard Selam Sims. Leonard Augustus Sims passed away in 1940 in Sussex, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Leonard Augustus Sims began in 1887 in Udimore, Sussex, England.
  • In 1891, Leonard Augustus Sims resided in Udimore, Sussex, England.
  • In 1901, Leonard Augustus Sims resided in Bodiam, Sussex, England.
  • Leonard Augustus Sims married Mary Elizabeth Chantler, and had children including Robin Leonard Selam Sims.
  • Leonard Augustus Sims passed away in 1940 in Sussex, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leonard Sims's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Sims
1887–1940
Birth Place: Udimore, Sussex, England
Parents
Elizabeth Sarah Sims
1860–
Little Udimore, Sussex, England
Grandparents
James Sims
1812–
Wittersham Kent England
Winifred (Louisa) Austen
1823–1865
Rye East Sussex England
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sims
1772–1854
Anne James
1772–1849
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sims
1746–1812
Mary Bartlett
1750–1806
Richard James
1742–1824
Ann Newenden
1744–1799

Leonard Sims's Descendants

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Leonard (Augustus) Sims (21 Nov 1887–25 May 1940) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Chantler (2 Jul 1901–)
  1. 1. Robin (Leonard Selam) Sims 1936–2017 m. Lilian (Esme) Beale 1931–2007

Leonard Sims's Timeline

7 Records

1887
21 Nov 1887
Birth of Leonard Augustus Sims in Udimore, Sussex, England
Udimore, Sussex, England
1891
1891
Age 4
Leonard Augustus Sims resided here in Udimore, Sussex, England
Udimore, Sussex, England
1901
1901
Age 14
Leonard Augustus Sims resided here in Bodiam, Sussex, England
Bodiam, Sussex, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 24
Leonard Augustus Sims resided here in Bodiam and Salehurst, Sussex, England
Bodiam and Salehurst, Sussex, England
1934
Mar 1934
Age 47
Leonard Augustus Sims was married in Ticehurst, Sussex
Ticehurst, Sussex
1939
1939
Age 52
Leonard Augustus Sims resided here in Sussex, England
Sussex, England
1940
25 May 1940
Age 53
Death of Leonard Augustus Sims in Sussex, England
Sussex, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 Nov 1887
    Event Place: Udimore, Sussex, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 757; Folio 83; Page 14; GSU roll: 6095867.
    [3] 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 893; Folio: 83; Page: 2
    [4] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [5] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012535G

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Mar 1934
    Event Place: Ticehurst, Sussex
    Record Source: England & Wales, Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Udimore, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 757; Folio 83; Page 14; GSU roll: 6095867.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Bodiam, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 893; Folio: 83; Page: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Bodiam and Salehurst, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 1012535G

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 May 1940
    Event Place: Sussex, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)

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