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Percy Sims 1886–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1886

Birth Location: Herne Hill, Kent, England

Death Date: 30 July 1944

Death Location: Hertfordshire, England

Father: James Sims

Mother: Frances Lee

Spouse(s): Marion Gower

Children(s): Frances Sims

In 1886, Percy Sims entered the world in Herne Hill, Kent, England, born to James Sims And Frances Ann Lee. In 1891, Percy Sims resided in Fordwich, Kent, England. Percy Sims married Marion Rose Gower, and had children including Frances Marion A Sims. Percy Sims passed away in 1944 in Hertfordshire, England.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Percy Sims entered the world in Herne Hill, Kent, England, born to James Sims And Frances Ann Lee.
  • In 1891, Percy Sims resided in Fordwich, Kent, England.
  • Percy Sims married Marion Rose Gower, and had children including Frances Marion A Sims.
  • Percy Sims passed away in 1944 in Hertfordshire, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Percy Sims's Ancestors

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Percy Sims
1886–1944
Birth Place: Herne Hill, Kent, England
Parents
James Sims
1837–1899
Brookland, Kent, England
Frances (Ann) Lee
1839–1914
Brookland, Kent, , England
Grandparents
Jonathan Sims
1809–1881
Wittersham Kent England
Eliza Burgess
1808–1878
East Guldeford, Sussex, England
Great-Grandparents
William Sims
1783–1872
Mary Wells
1782–1864
William Burgess
1787–1853
Mary Brooker
1790–1866
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John **
1752–1827
Elizabeth **
1750–1823
Thomas Burgess
1746–1812
Mary Reist
1746–1811

Percy Sims's Descendants

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Percy Sims (1886–30 July 1944) m. Marion (Rose) Gower (1890–30 Jul 1944)
  1. 1. Frances (Marion A) Sims 1920–1999 m. Francis (Cappleman) Bickerdike 1908–2002

Percy Sims's Timeline

5 Records

1886
1886
Birth of Percy Sims in Herne Hill, Kent, England
Herne Hill, Kent, England
1886
06 Jul 1886
Percy Sims was baptized in Hernhill, Kent, England
Hernhill, Kent, England
1891
1891
Age 5
Percy Sims resided here in Fordwich, Kent, England
Fordwich, Kent, England
1915
April 1915
Age 29
Percy Sims was married in St Albans, Hertfordshire
St Albans, Hertfordshire
1944
30 July 1944
Age 58
Death of Percy Sims in Watford, Hertfordshire, England
Watford, Hertfordshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1886
    Event Place: Herne Hill, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, WWII Civilian Deaths, 1939–1945
    [2] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 705; Folio: 152; Page: 3; GSU roll: 6095815

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 06 Jul 1886
    Event Place: Hernhill, Kent, England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: April 1915
    Event Place: St Albans, Hertfordshire
    Record Source: England & Wales, FreeBMD Marriage Index

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Fordwich, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 705; Folio: 152; Page: 3; GSU roll: 6095815

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 July 1944
    Event Place: Watford, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] UK, WWII Civilian Deaths, 1939–1945
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [5] International, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] International, Find a Grave Index

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