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Lucy Sims 1854–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1854

Birth Location: Wittersham, Kent, England

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: 103 Sipson Rd. West Draton Mdx England

Father:

Mother: Mary Sims

Spouse(s): George Cossum

Children(s): Lucy Cossum, William Cossum

In 1854, Lucy Sims entered the world in Wittersham, Kent, England, born to Unknown Father And Mary Sims. In 1851, Lucy Sims resided in Wittersham, Kent, England. Lucy Sims married George Griffin Cossum, and had children including Lucy M Cossum, William George Cossum. Lucy Sims passed away in 1955 in 103 Sipson Rd. West Draton Mdx England.

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Biography

  • In 1854, Lucy Sims entered the world in Wittersham, Kent, England, born to Unknown Father And Mary Sims.
  • In 1851, Lucy Sims resided in Wittersham, Kent, England.
  • Lucy Sims married George Griffin Cossum, and had children including Lucy M Cossum, William George Cossum.
  • Lucy Sims passed away in 1955 in 103 Sipson Rd. West Draton Mdx England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Mary Sims
1837–1914
Birth Location: Wittersham Kent England
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Spouses(s)

George Cossum
1849–1935
Birth Location: St Leonards, Sussex
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Children(s)

Lucy Cossum
1878–1955
Birth Location: Beckenham Kent
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William Cossum
1881–1944
Birth Location: Sibertswould/Shepherdswell, Kent
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Lucy Sims's Ancestors

Self
Lucy Sims
1854–1955
Birth Place: Wittersham, Kent, England
Parents
Mary Sims
1837–1914
Wittersham Kent England
Grandparents
Richard (Sims) **
1813–1875
Wittersham Kent England
Jane (Brann) **
1815–1901
Wittersham Kent England
Great-Grandparents
John **
1776–1826
Elizabeth **
1776–1841
Thomas **
1785–1878
Ann **
1784–1846
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John **
1752–1827
Elizabeth **
1750–1823
John **
1739–1779
Sarah **
1747–1824
Richard **
1753–1831
Mary **
1757–1799
William **
1750–
Mary Wilson
1750–1824

Lucy Sims's Descendants

1.
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Lucy Sims (7 Nov 1854–1955) m. George (Griffin) Cossum (1849–9 Feb 1935)
  1. 1. Lucy (M) Cossum 1878–1955 m. Thomas (Reuben) Shorter 1876–1921 m. Roland ('Ernest') Harmer 1882–1964
    1. 1. Thomas (Shorter) Cossum 1902–1984 m. Maud (Grace) Perrin 1901–1989
    2. 2. Ernest (William) Harmer 1909–1999 m. Lilian (Mary) Matthews 1910–
    3. 3. Jack Harmer 1914–2001 m. Ena (Ivy) Dell 1916–2000
    4. 4. Robert (Frank) Harmer 1911–1990
    5. 5. Winifred (Muriel Lucy) Harmer 1918–1977 m. Leslie (George) Bandy 1915–1984
  2. 2. William (George) Cossum 1881–1944 m. Kate Willis 1879–1954
    1. 1. William (James) Cossum 1908–1992 m. Elsie (Florence) Seamer 1910–1973
    2. 2. Kathleen (May) Cossum 1910–1997 m. Thomas Pollock 1911–1985
    3. 3. Constance (Lucy) Cossum 1912–2010 m. Stanley (Edward) Gardner 1910–1980
      1. 1. Maurice (Stanley) Gardener 1942–1986
    4. 4. George (William Cossum (adopted by) WGC) 1900–1988

Lucy Sims's Timeline

13 Records

1851
1851
Lucy Sims resided here in Wittersham, Kent, England
Wittersham, Kent, England
1854
7 Nov 1854
Birth of Lucy Sims in Wittersham, Kent, England
Wittersham, Kent, England
1854
30 Nov 1854
Lucy Sims was baptized in Wittersham, Kent, England
Wittersham, Kent, England
1861
1861
Age 7
Lucy Sims resided here in Kenardington, Kent, England
Kenardington, Kent, England
1861
1861
Age 7
Lucy Sims resided here in Wittersham, Kent, England
Wittersham, Kent, England
1871
1871
Age 17
Lucy Sims resided here in Barham, Kent, England
Barham, Kent, England
1881
1881
Age 27
Lucy Sims resided here in Sibertswold, Kent, England
Sibertswold, Kent, England
1891
1891
Age 37
Lucy Sims resided here in Ashford, Kent, England
Ashford, Kent, England
1901
1901
Age 47
Lucy Sims resided here in Barham, Kent, England
Barham, Kent, England
1911
02 Apr 1911
Age 57
Lucy Sims resided here in Iden, Sussex, England
Iden, Sussex, England
1936
1936
Age 82
Lucy Sims resided here in Spelthorne, England
Spelthorne, England
1939
1939
Age 85
Lucy Sims resided here in Middlesex, England
Middlesex, England
1955
1955
Age 101
Death of Lucy Sims in 103 Sipson Rd. West Draton Mdx England
103 Sipson Rd. West Draton Mdx England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1854
    Event Place: Wittersham, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1911 England Census
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [3] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101899C

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 30 Nov 1854
    Event Place: Wittersham, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1851
    Event Place: Wittersham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1851 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 1620; Folio: 132; Page: 14; GSU roll: 193521

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Kenardington, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG 9; Piece: 510; Folio: 132; Page: 1; GSU roll: 542652.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Wittersham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: RG9; Piece: 509; Folio: 132; Page: 9; GSU roll: 542652.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Barham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, Class: RG10; Piece: 965; Folio: 92; Page: 16; GSU roll: 827250.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Sibertswold, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 1005; Folio: 101; Page: 13; GSU roll: 1341239.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Ashford, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 699; Folio 87; Page 19; GSU roll: 6095809.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Barham, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 791; Folio: 57; Page: 2.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 02 Apr 1911
    Event Place: Iden, Sussex, England
    Record Source: 1911 England Census

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Spelthorne, England
    Record Source: London, England, Electoral Registers, 1847-1965

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Middlesex, England
    Record Source: 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101899C

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1955
    Event Place: 103 Sipson Rd. West Draton Mdx England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Death Index: 1916-2005
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