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Paul Sims 1822–1899 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 April 1822

Birth Location: South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 30 August 1899

Death Location: Chambers County, Alabama, USA

Father: Hiram Sr.

Mother: Mary Abercrombie

Spouse(s): Frances Causey, Jane Sims

Children(s): Paul Sims

In 1822, Paul Sims entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Hiram Newton Sims Sr And Mary Lucinda Abercrombie. In 1850, Paul Sims resided in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA. In 1860, Paul Sims resided in Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama. Paul Sims married Frances Causey, Francis Causey, Jane Sims, and had children including Paul Sims. Paul Sims passed away in 1899 in Chambers County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1822, Paul Sims entered the world in South Carolina, USA, born to Hiram Newton Sims Sr And Mary Lucinda Abercrombie.
  • In 1850, Paul Sims resided in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1860, Paul Sims resided in Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama.
  • Paul Sims married Frances Causey, Francis Causey, Jane Sims, and had children including Paul Sims.
  • Paul Sims passed away in 1899 in Chambers County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Sr.
1785–1847
Birth Location: Ninety Sixth District, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
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Mary Abercrombie
1789–1856
Birth Location: Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Frances Causey
1826–1872
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Jane Sims
1835–
Birth Location: Alabama
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Children(s)

Paul Sims
1853–1922
Birth Location: Alabama
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Paul Sims's Ancestors

Self
Paul Sims
1822–1899
Birth Place: South Carolina, USA
Parents
Hiram Newton Sims Sr.
1785–1847
Ninety Sixth District, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Lucinda) Abercrombie
1789–1856
Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Clayborn Sims
1750–1812
Halifax Co, Virginia, USA
Martha (Patty) Porter
1766–1819
Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
James (Colville) Abercrombie
1762–1838
Laurens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Ruth) Lindley
1764–1850
Great-Grandparents
William Sims
1739–1789
Martha Ryan
1726–1769
John Abercrombie
1736–1816
Ann Kellett
1742–1776
James Lindley
1735–1779
Mary Cox
1733–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ryan
1700–1776
Capt II
1706–1782
Joseph Kellett
1728–1785
Jeanette Kellett
1725–1826
Thomas Lindley
1706–1781
Ruth Hadley
1712–1785

Paul Sims's Descendants

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Paul Sims (15 April 1822–30 August 1899) m. Frances Causey (1826–July 1872) m. Jane Sims (abt 1835–)
  1. 1. Paul Sims 1853–1922 m. Nancy ((Nan) Josephine) Sanders 1856–
    1. 1. Allen Simms 1884–1960 m. Hattie (M) Dunn 1897– m. Lofie Rainey 1886–
      1. 1. Dolphus Sims 1922–1972 m. Lillian (Florence) Henry 1923–2002
      2. 2. Anna (B) Simms 1914–
      3. 3. Myrtie (Lee) Simms 1915–
      4. 4. Leeboy Simms 1905–
      5. 5. Bessie (Mae) Simms 1906–
      6. 6. Leon Simms 1909–
      7. 7. Walter (J) Simms 1918–
    2. 2. George (W) Sims 1879–
    3. 3. Ola (P) Sims 1880–
    4. 4. James (H) Sims 1883–
    5. 5. Thomas (M) Sims 1889–
    6. 6. Richman (N) Sims 1890–
    7. 7. Grover (S) Sims 1892–
    8. 8. Clara (Belle) Legan 1894–1972

Paul Sims's Timeline

6 Records

1822
15 April 1822
Birth of Paul Sims in South Carolina, USA
South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 28
Paul Sims resided here in District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
Paul Sims resided here in Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama
Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama
1870
1870
Age 48
Paul Sims resided here in Beat 4, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Beat 4, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 58
Paul Sims resided here in Ripville, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Ripville, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1899
30 August 1899
Age 77
Death of Paul Sims in Milltown, Chambers County, Alabama, USA
Milltown, Chambers County, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 April 1822
    Event Place: South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ripville, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 5; Family History Film: 1254005; Page: 234A; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 0677
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 4, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M593_6; Page: 57B; Image: 137549; Family History Library Film: 545505
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M653_4; Page: 798; Family History Library Film: 803004
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 311A; Image: 619
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 19, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M432_2; Page: 311A; Image: 619

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Northern Division, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M653_4; Page: 798; Family History Library Film: 803004

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 4, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 4, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: M593_6; Page: 57B; Image: 137549; Family History Library Film: 545505

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ripville, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ripville, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 5; Family History Film: 1254005; Page: 234A; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 0677

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 August 1899
    Event Place: Milltown, Chambers County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chambers County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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