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Opal Inez Sims 1892–1975 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jul 12, 1892

Birth Location: Cullman Co, AL

Death Date: Oct 6 1975

Death Location: Grassy Memorial Cemetery, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA

Father: Jeptha Sims

Mother: N Sims

Spouse(s): William Stone

Children(s): James Stone, Abelee Stone, William Stone

The story of Opal Inez Sims began in 1892 in Cullman Co, AL. In 1900, Opal Inez Sims resided in Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Opal Inez Sims resided in Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. Opal Inez Sims married William Christopher Stone, and had children including Abelee Idelene Stone, James Ercell Stone, William Carl Stone. Opal Inez Sims passed away in 1975 in Grassy Memorial Cemetery, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Opal Inez Sims began in 1892 in Cullman Co, AL.
  • In 1900, Opal Inez Sims resided in Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Opal Inez Sims resided in Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • Opal Inez Sims married William Christopher Stone, and had children including Abelee Idelene Stone, James Ercell Stone, William Carl Stone.
  • Opal Inez Sims passed away in 1975 in Grassy Memorial Cemetery, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeptha Sims
1861–1931
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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N Sims
1860–1899
Birth Location: Georgia
NS

Spouses(s)

William Stone
1889–1935
Birth Location: Anderson, Alabama
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Children(s)

James Stone
1917–1978
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
JS
Abelee Stone
1912–1982
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
AS
William Stone
1925–1996
Birth Location: Wilson Dam, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
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Opal Sims's Ancestors

Self
Opal Sims
1892–1975
Birth Place: Cullman Co, AL
Parents
Jeptha Thomas Sims
1861–1931
Georgia, USA
N (Janie Venoria) Sims
1860–1899
Georgia
Grandparents
Charles (Henry) Sims
1837–1927
Danielsville, Madison, Georgia
Rebecca (Mildred) Sims
1840–1905
Montgomery Co, Alabama, USA
Andrew (Jackson) McColister
1825–1885
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Lucinda (A "Louisa") Ballard
1826–1923
Henry Co, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Simms
1812–1841
Minerva Sims
1809–1886
John Glenn
1801–
Ann Glenn
1810–
Robert McColister
1797–1857
Sarah Bailey
1806–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wiley Sims
1769–1828
Mary Hartsfield
1774–1855
Benjamin Witcher
1788–1859
Mary McElroy
1786–1852
Robert Bailey
1778–1852

Opal Sims's Descendants

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Opal (Inez) Sims (Jul 12, 1892–Oct 6 1975) m. William (Christopher) Stone (11 Aug 1889–10 May 1935)
  1. 1. James (Ercell) Stone 1917–1978 m. Edith Sims 1917–1973
  2. 2. Abelee (Idelene) Stone 1912–1982 m. Charles (Herman) Daughtry 1896–1966
  3. 3. William (Carl) Stone 1925–1996 m. Irene (Mae) Adcock 1924–2008

Opal Sims's Timeline

8 Records

1892
Jul 12, 1892
Birth of Opal Inez Sims in Cullman Co, AL
Cullman Co, AL
1900
8 Jun 1900
Age 8
Opal Inez Sims resided here in Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
1910
Apr 23 1910
Age 18
Opal Inez Sims resided here in Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Opal Inez Sims resided here in Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 38
Opal Inez Sims resided here in Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Opal Inez Sims resided here in Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama
Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Opal Inez Sims resided here in Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1975
Oct 6 1975
Age 83
Death of Opal Inez Sims in Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jul 12, 1892
    Event Place: Cullman Co, AL
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T627_49; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-3
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-24-0517; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 60
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 605.0; FHL microfilm: 2339768
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ebenezer, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T623_12; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 57.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240012
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374033
    [8] Alabama, Select Marriages
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 8 Jun 1900
    Event Place: Precinct 10, Ebenezer, Cullman Co, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Ebenezer, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T623_12; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 57.
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 23 1910
    Event Place: Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374033

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T625_27; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 53; Image: 60

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: 33; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 605.0; FHL microfilm: 2339768

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T627_49; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rogersville, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T627_49; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Oct 6 1975
    Event Place: Florence, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 423-24-0517; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grassy Memorial Cemetery, Lauderdale County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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