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Martha Alice Sims 1849–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 October 1849

Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 29 January 1940

Death Location: Stoneburg, Montague County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Elisha Sims

Mother: Elizabeth Turner

Spouse(s): Theodore Miller

Children(s): Curtis Miller, Dora Miller, Jessie Miller, Roy Miller, Lillie Miller, Eugene Miller, Nora Miller, Marshall Miller

The story of Martha Alice Sims began in 1849 in Kentucky, United States of America. In 1850, Martha Alice Sims resided in District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Martha Alice Sims resided in Benton, Cuba, Crawford, Missouri, USA. Martha Alice Sims married Sidney Miller, Theodore Philander Miller, and had children including Curtis Phylander Miller, Dora Earnest Miller, Eugene John Miller, Jessie Cleveland Jess Miller, Lillie May Miller, Marshall Miller, Nora Miller, Roy Miller. Martha Alice Sims passed away in 1940 in Stoneburg, Montague County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Alice Sims began in 1849 in Kentucky, United States of America.
  • In 1850, Martha Alice Sims resided in District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Martha Alice Sims resided in Benton, Cuba, Crawford, Missouri, USA.
  • Martha Alice Sims married Sidney Miller, Theodore Philander Miller, and had children including Curtis Phylander Miller, Dora Earnest Miller, Eugene John Miller, Jessie Cleveland Jess Miller, Lillie May Miller, Marshall Miller, Nora Miller, Roy Miller.
  • Martha Alice Sims passed away in 1940 in Stoneburg, Montague County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elisha Sims
1819–1888
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
ES
Elizabeth Turner
1822–1911
Birth Location: Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
ET

Spouses(s)

Theodore Miller
1848–1932
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States of America
TM

Children(s)

Curtis Miller
1878–1954
Birth Location: Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America
CM
Dora Miller
1882–1977
Birth Location: Stoneburg, Texas
DM
Jessie Miller
1885–1966
Birth Location: Kaufman County, Texas, United States of America
JM
Roy Miller
1886–1978
Birth Location: Kaufman, County, Texas
RM
Lillie Miller
1890–1955
Birth Location: Texas, USA
LM
Eugene Miller
1881–1968
Birth Location: Victoria, Victoria County, Texas, United States of America
EM
Nora Miller
1877–1969
Birth Location: Texas, USA
NM
Marshall Miller
1893–1958
Birth Location: Stoneburg, Montague County, Texas, United States of America
MM

Martha Sims's Ancestors

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Martha Sims
1849–1940
Birth Place: Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Elisha Sims
1819–1888
Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth (Ann) Turner
1822–1911
Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Suddarth) Turner
1785–1871
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Pearl) Smith
1787–1847
Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Sims's Descendants

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Martha (Alice) Sims (20 October 1849–29 January 1940) m. Theodore (Philander) Miller (27 October 1848–18 January 1932)
  1. 1. Curtis (Phylander) Miller 1878–1954 m. Lena (May) Hawkins 1880–1962
    1. 1. Buna (Mae) Miller 1910–2001 m. Weldon (Alfonso) Clark 1908–2001
    2. 2. Lester (Odell) Miller 1904–1993 m. Sammie (Frances) Martin 1907–1989
      1. 1. Morris (Odell) Miller 1933–2021
      2. 2. Danny (Joe) Miller 1940–2009 m. Barbara (Jane) Walker 1944–2014
  2. 2. Dora (Earnest) Miller 1882–1977 m. James (Henry Cross) Jr 1877–1969
    1. 1. Wilburn Cross 1918–1995 m. Alma (Doris) Lemons 1929–2014
    2. 2. Marvin (Theodore) Cross 1905–1979 m. Ruby (Lee) Lyons 1906–1994
      1. 1. Kenneth (Wayne) Cross 1926–2003 m. Mary (Jo) Cross 1930–1989
        1. 1. Robert (Neil) Cross 1949–2009
        2. 2. James (Henry) Cross 1950–1979
      2. 2. Marion (Callen) Cross 1930–2014 m. Robert (Earl) Menefee 1926–2015
    3. 3. Vera (Ernest) Cross 1916–1920
    4. 4. James (Veichel) Cross 1904–1944 m. Lulu (Bell) Cross 1908–1995
      1. 1. James (Richard) Cross 1929–1997 m. Joe (Marie) Beverage 1938–2022 m. Betty (Ann) Allen 1931–2021
  3. 3. Jessie (Cleveland "Jess") Miller 1885–1966 m. Valley (K) Ellis 1888–1974
    1. 1. Jesse (Cleveland Miller) Jr 1914–2000 m. Augusta (Elma) Woolsey 1921–2004
      1. 1. Janice (Faye) Miller 1941–2002 m. Wayne (Leslie) Addington 1944–2024 m. Earl (Eugene) Sadler 1937–2007
      2. 2. Stanley (Dean) Miller 1943–2005
    2. 2. Finley (Floyd) Miller 1916–2007 m. Martha (Faygenea) Davis 1918–2001
    3. 3. Ray (Odell) Miller 1925–2003 m. Barbara (June) Palmer 1929–1974
    4. 4. Alice (Joy) Miller 1908–1998 m. Ewell (Sly) Taylor 1900–1961
      1. 1. Betty (Joyce) Taylor 1937–2023 m. Joe (Baley) Evans 1930–2017
      2. 2. Robert (Ray "Bobby") Taylor 1934–2020
  4. 4. Roy Miller 1886–1978 m. Frances (Lue) Miller 1888–1970
    1. 1. Ivon (Roy) Miller 1907–1966 m. Beuna (Lee) Miller 1905–2001
      1. 1. James (Lee) Miller 1937–2008
    2. 2. Raymond (Francis) Miller 1914–1983 m. Frances (May) Weatherly 1916–1994
    3. 3. Bonnie Miller 1909–1989
    4. 4. Faynell (M.) Lehman 1919–2008 m. Trevor (Harold Lehman) Jr 1916–2010
      1. 1. Rebecca (Sue) Lehman 1946–2017
    5. 5. Adell Miller 1921–1992 m. Harrold (Berekely) Parks 1914–2008
  5. 5. Lillie (May) Miller 1890–1955 m. William (Arthur) Cross 1882–1969
    1. 1. Preston (Theo) Cross 1916–1993 m. Cue (Ell) McDaniel 1916–2011
    2. 2. Oveal (Coy) Cross 1919–2005 m. Ruby (Joe) Laird 1920–2014
    3. 3. Norman (Weston) Cross 1911–1979 m. Audrey (O) Cross 1903–1989 m. Mattie (Louise) Kilpatrick 1929–2013
    4. 4. Arthur (Odell) Cross 1921–2018 m. Bobbie (Jean) Parker 1927–1989 m. Billie (Merle) Williams 1922–1998
  6. 6. Eugene (John) Miller 1881–1968 m. Alvirda (Grace "Birdie") Miller 1872–1950 m. Ida Hagedorn –1971
    1. 1. Dwight (T) Miller 1900–1966 m. Corinne (Marion) Horton 1899– m. Helen (Claire) Miller 1912–1986 m. Joy Miller 1905–
      1. 1. Dorothy (Jeanne) Miller 1922–2003 m. Arnold (Bernise) Bryant 1921–2018
    2. 2. Eugene (S) Miller 1914–1998 m. Evelyn (Aline) Reed 1911–1986 m. Wilhelmina Berger 1919–1995 m. Helen (Gertrude) McLean 1916–1976
    3. 3. Cletus (Sylvester) Miller 1906–1967 m. Anna (Jeanette Phylli) Kelso 1913–2007
    4. 4. Leslie Miller 1906–1985
    5. 5. Mr. (John Marvin) Miller 1912–1989 m. Mary (Lois) Handley 1915–1983
    6. 6. Ethel (Mae) Miller 1917–1982 m. Karl (Frederick) Behrens 1917–2005
    7. 7. Lois Miller 1922–
    8. 8. Ernest (Jacob Miller) Sr. 1919–2011 m. Olivia (Katrina) Scherlen 1920–2015
      1. 1. Ernest (Jacob Miller) Jr 1942–2007 m. Dorothy (Jean) McElroy 1942–2013
    9. 9. Irene (Marie) Miller 1910–1993 m. John (Dennis) Vogt 1912–2000
    10. 10. Lois (Marie) Miller 1922–2011 m. Clarence (George) Hauboldt 1921–2011
      1. 1. Donald (Lee) Hauboldt 1948–2012
    11. 11. Domer (James (Jimmy)) Miller 1908–1917
    12. 12. Katherine Miller 1904–1987 m. Harold (Henry) Hallsworth 1922–1999
  7. 7. Nora Miller 1877–1969 m. William (J) Griggs 1874–1965
    1. 1. Holland Griggs 1916–1965 m. Zelma (Olene) Jeter 1919–1985
      1. 1. Sue (Madeline) Griggs 1948–2004
    2. 2. Gussie Griggs 1900–1974 m. William (Marvin) Lackey 1890–1968
      1. 1. William (Marvin "Billy") Lackey 1923–2001 m. Ethel (Bonita) Steddum 1923–1999
      2. 2. Bobbie (Joe) Lackey 1925–1985
      3. 3. Jack (Douglas) Lackey 1926–1966 m. Jean (Marie) Cobb 1933–1999
    3. 3. Bessie Griggs 1906–1977 m. Ralph (Marion) Keatts 1902–1973
      1. 1. Donald (Lee) Keatts 1935–2006 m. Darliss (Loraine) McCommas 1935–2000
      2. 2. Sandra (Jean) Keatts 1939–2014 m. Don (Charles) Fallen 1935–2006
    4. 4. Chessie Griggs 1899–1994 m. Cody (Douglas) Brown 1899–1981
    5. 5. Jimmie (L) Griggs 1904–1980
  8. 8. Marshall Miller 1893–1958 m. Ivor (Estelle) Hellin 1901–1981
    1. 1. David (Carroll) Miller 1932–1933
    2. 2. Meredith (Marshall) Miller 1923–1986 m. Ida (Arminta) Wright 1923–2014
      1. 1. James (Lee) Miller 1951–1994
      2. 2. David (Meredith) Miller 1949–2021

Martha Sims's Timeline

10 Records

1849
20 October 1849
Birth of Martha Alice Sims in Kentucky, United States of America
Kentucky, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 1
Martha Alice Sims resided here in District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA
District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Benton, Cuba, Crawford, Missouri, USA
Benton, Cuba, Crawford, Missouri, USA
1870
1870
Age 21
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, USA
Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, USA
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 26
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Rockwall, Texas, USA
Rockwall, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 71
Martha Alice Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
1940
29 January 1940
Age 91
Death of Martha Alice Sims in Bowie, Montague County, Texas, United States of America
Bowie, Montague County, Texas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 October 1849
    Event Place: Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_10; Line: 17
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] Texas, Death Certificates
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 96
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockwall, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 600b; Enumeration District: 030
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kaufman, Texas; Roll: M593_1594; Page: 53A
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas; Roll: 1660; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0052
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Benton, Crawford, Missouri; Roll: M653_616; Page: 902; Family History Library Fil
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas; Roll: T624_1579; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375592
    [10] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 100a
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 31 Jan 1940; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.7176234,0.6277608,0.8196876&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 4, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 4, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: 892; Page: 100a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Benton, Cuba, Crawford, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Benton, Crawford, Missouri; Roll: M653_616; Page: 902; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Kaufman, Kaufman, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Kaufman, Texas; Roll: M593_1594; Page: 53A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_10; Line: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rockwall, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rockwall, Texas; Roll: 1324; Page: 600b; Enumeration District: 030

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas; Roll: 1660; Page: 22; Enumeration District: 0052

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas; Roll: T624_1579; Page: 8a; Enumeration District: 0171; FHL microfilm: 1375592

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Montague, Texas; Roll: T625_1835; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 96

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 31 Jan 1940; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.7176234,0.6277608,0.8196876&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 January 1940
    Event Place: Bowie, Montague County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 31 Jan 1940; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.7176234,0.6277608,0.8196876&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Stoneburg, Montague County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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