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Robert Walter Sims 1880–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 August 1880

Birth Location: Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America

Death Date: 25 Mar 1944

Death Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William Sims

Mother: Sarah Skaggs

Spouse(s): Lula Guyton

Children(s): William Sims, Juanita Sims

The story of Robert Walter Sims began in 1880 in Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America. In 1880, Robert Walter Sims resided in District 61, Dallas, Texas, USA. In 1900, Robert Walter Sims resided in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA. Robert Walter Sims married Lula Leah Guyton, and had children including Juanita Mae Bell Sims, William Orville Sims. Robert Walter Sims passed away in 1944 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Walter Sims began in 1880 in Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Robert Walter Sims resided in District 61, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Robert Walter Sims resided in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Robert Walter Sims married Lula Leah Guyton, and had children including Juanita Mae Bell Sims, William Orville Sims.
  • Robert Walter Sims passed away in 1944 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Sims
1848–1915
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
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Sarah Skaggs
1855–1892
Birth Location: Texas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lula Guyton
1886–1972
Birth Location: Mountain Home, Baxter County, Arkansas, United States of America
LG

Children(s)

William Sims
1905–1944
Birth Location: Texas
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Juanita Sims
1909–1994
Birth Location: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
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Robert Sims's Ancestors

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Robert Sims
1880–1944
Birth Place: Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America
Parents
William Turner "Billy" Sims
1848–1915
Monroe County, Kentucky, USA
Sarah (Belle) Skaggs
1855–1892
Texas, USA
Grandparents
Elisha Sims
1819–1888
Monroe County, Kentucky, United States of America
Elizabeth (Ann) Turner
1822–1911
Overton County, Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Sims's Descendants

1.
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Robert (Walter) Sims (20 August 1880–25 Mar 1944) m. Lula (Leah) Guyton (11 August 1886–3 Jul 1972)
  1. 1. William (Orville) Sims 1905–1944 m. Gertrud (E Mae) Williams 1909–1985
    1. 1. William (Walter) Sims 1931–1995 m. Peggy (Jeannine) Booze 1930–2010
  2. 2. Juanita (Mae Bell) Sims 1909–1994 m. John (Paul) Kirkham 1903–1993
    1. 1. Frances (Leah) Kirkham 1926–2018 m. Gordon (Wayne) Parks 1925–2006
    2. 2. Nita (Paul Kirkham) Jr 1933–2003 m. Aaron (William Cryer) Jr 1928–2003

Robert Sims's Timeline

12 Records

1880
20 August 1880
Birth of Robert Walter Sims in Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America
Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America
1880
17 Jun 1880
Robert Walter Sims resided here in District 61, Dallas, Texas, USA
District 61, Dallas, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 20
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
1907
1907
Age 27
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Cleburne, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 30
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 37
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Johnson County, Texas, USA
Johnson County, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 40
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas, USA
1921
1921
Age 41
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Cleburne, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 55
Robert Walter Sims resided here in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
1940
1940
Age 60
Robert Walter Sims resided here in J P 1, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
J P 1, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
1944
26 March 1944
Age 64
Death of Robert Walter Sims in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
1944
25 Mar 1944
Age 64
Death of Robert Walter Sims in Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 August 1880
    Event Place: Wylie, Taylor County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04082; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 126-5
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Johnson County
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1626; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0132
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375582
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 17 Jun 1880
    Event Place: District 61, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Texas, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 1626; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 0132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Cleburne, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T624_1569; Page: 7b; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375582

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Johnson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Johnson County

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cleburne Ward 2, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T625_1822; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 39

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Cleburne, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04082; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 126-5

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: J P 1, Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04082; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 126-5

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wylie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Texas; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 March 1944
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1944
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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