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Roy Neal Sims 1924 – 1998 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Oct 18, 1924

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 7 Jan 1998

Death Location: Houston, Harris, Texas

Father: Roy Sims

Mother: Neely Hamilton

Spouse(s): Mary Hurst

Children(s): Jo Sims

The story of Roy Neal Sims began in 1924 in Alabama. In 1930, Roy Neal Sims resided in Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama, United States. In 1935, Roy Neal Sims resided in Same Place. Roy Neal Sims married Mary Ethel Hurst, and had children including Jo Ann Sims. Roy Neal Sims passed away in 1998 in Houston, Harris, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Roy Neal Sims began in 1924 in Alabama.
  • In 1930, Roy Neal Sims resided in Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama, United States.
  • In 1935, Roy Neal Sims resided in Same Place.
  • Roy Neal Sims married Mary Ethel Hurst, and had children including Jo Ann Sims.
  • Roy Neal Sims passed away in 1998 in Houston, Harris, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Sims
Birth Location: –
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Neely Hamilton
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Mary Hurst
1924 – 1965
Birth Location: Ashland, Alabama
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Children(s)

Jo Sims
1951 – 2021
Birth Location: Texas USA
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Roy Sims's Ancestors

Self
Roy Sims
1924 – 1998
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Roy G Sims
Neely Hamilton
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Roy Sims's Descendants

1.
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Roy (Neal) Sims (Oct 18, 1924 – 7 Jan 1998) m. Mary (Ethel) Hurst (Jan 07, 1924 – Jan 29, 1965)
  1. 1. Jo (Ann) Sims (Aug 15, 1951 – 2021) m. David (Benjamin) CROCKETT (Abt. 1940 – Mar 06, 2007)
    1. 1. Leona (Leigh) Crockett (08 Jul 1964 – ) m. Larry (Ray) Allen (6 Oct 1964 – )
    2. 2. David (Ben) Crockett (20 Sep 1966 – ) m. Cindy (C) Vansickle (03 Jun 1971 – ) m. Tracye (M) Green (abt 1968 – )
      1. 1. David (L.) Crockett

Roy Sims's Timeline

7 Records

1924
Oct 18, 1924
Birth of Roy Neal Sims in Alabama
Alabama
1930
1930
Age 6
Roy Neal Sims resided here in Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
1935
1935
Age 11
Roy Neal Sims resided here in Same Place
Same Place
1940
1940
Age 16
Roy Neal Sims resided here in Election Precinct 11, Talladega, Alabama, United States
Election Precinct 11, Talladega, Alabama, United States
1945
1945
Age 21
Roy Neal Sims resided here in Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 27
Roy Neal Sims resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1998
7 Jan 1998
Age 74
Death of Roy Neal Sims in Houston, Harris, Texas
Houston, Harris, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Oct 18, 1924
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 249
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00082; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 61-34
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 2339767
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Alabama, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1805-1967

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 31, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0178; FHL microfilm: 2339767

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same Place
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00082; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 61-34

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election Precinct 11, Talladega, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00082; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 61-34

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1945
    Event Place: Sylacauga, Talladega, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 249

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Houston, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Jan 1998
    Event Place: Houston, Harris, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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