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Thomas Jefferson Mims 1861–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 May 1861

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 12 Jan 1927

Death Location: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA

Father: Thomas Mims

Mother: Dorinda None

Spouse(s): Mary Greathouse

Children(s): Annie Mims, Lois Mims, Richard Mims, Charles Mims, Ruben Mims, Iola Mims, William Mims, Maggie Mims, John Mims, Walter Mims

Thomas Jefferson Mims was born in 1861 in Alabama, USA, the child of Thomas Mims And Dorinda. In 1880, Thomas Jefferson Mims resided in Precinct 1, Panola, Texas, USA. In 1900, Thomas Jefferson Mims resided in Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama. Thomas Jefferson Mims married Mary Cathrine Greathouse, and had children including Annie Maud Mims, Charles Albert Mims, Iola Pearl Mims, John J Mims, Lois Mims, Maggie A Mims, Richard Hobson Mims, Ruben F Mims, Walter Jackson Mims, William L Mims. Thomas Jefferson Mims passed away in 1927 in Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • Thomas Jefferson Mims was born in 1861 in Alabama, USA, the child of Thomas Mims And Dorinda.
  • In 1880, Thomas Jefferson Mims resided in Precinct 1, Panola, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Thomas Jefferson Mims resided in Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama.
  • Thomas Jefferson Mims married Mary Cathrine Greathouse, and had children including Annie Maud Mims, Charles Albert Mims, Iola Pearl Mims, John J Mims, Lois Mims, Maggie A Mims, Richard Hobson Mims, Ruben F Mims, Walter Jackson Mims, William L Mims.
  • Thomas Jefferson Mims passed away in 1927 in Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Mims
1813–
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Dorinda None
1826–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Greathouse
1860–1920
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Children(s)

Annie Mims
1905–1960
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Lois Mims
1902–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Richard Mims
1898–1948
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Charles Mims
1895–1965
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Ruben Mims
1893–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
RM
Iola Mims
1890–1951
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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William Mims
1888–1932
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Maggie Mims
1886–1977
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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John Mims
1884–1949
Birth Location: Barbour County, Alabama, USA
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Walter Mims
1881–1955
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Thomas Mims's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Mims
1861–1927
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Thomas Mims
1813–
South Carolina, USA
Dorinda
1826–
Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Mims's Descendants

1.
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Thomas (Jefferson) Mims (21 May 1861–12 Jan 1927) m. Mary (Cathrine) Greathouse (1860–1920)
  1. 1. Annie (Maud) Mims 1905–1960 m. Jessie (T) Williams 1905–
  2. 2. Lois Mims 1902–
  3. 3. Richard (Hobson) Mims 1898–1948 m. Alma (Viola) Gilley 1901–1988
    1. 1. Ford Mims 1923–
    2. 2. Mella (B) Mims 1925–
    3. 3. Millerel Mims 1926–
  4. 4. Charles (Albert) Mims 1895–1965 m. Rebecca (A) Sowell 1902–
    1. 1. Olen Mims 1920–
    2. 2. Olen (D) Mims 1919–1988
    3. 3. Randle (R) Mims 1923–
    4. 4. James (A) Mims 1926–
  5. 5. Ruben (F) Mims 1893– m. Bessie McLancey 1898–1923
  6. 6. Iola (Pearl) Mims 1890–1951 m. J (Piermon) Gilley 1898–
    1. 1. Bertie (M) Gilley 1917–
    2. 2. Sibyl (I) Gilley 1920–
    3. 3. Clyde Gilley 1922–
    4. 4. Felton Gilley 1925–
  7. 7. William (L) Mims 1888–1932 m. Bula Mims 1897–
    1. 1. Neta Mims 1914–
    2. 2. Odell Mims 1916–
    3. 3. Louelle Mims 1919–
  8. 8. Maggie (A) Mims 1886–1977
  9. 9. John (J) Mims 1884–1949 m. MAGGIE (DORANE) GREEN 1884–1948
    1. 1. Mattie (Lou) Mims 1906–1974 m. Lucious (Curry McLaney) Sr. 1891–
      1. 1. James (F) Mclaney 1924–
    2. 2. Sollie (D) Mims 1909–1976 m. Helen Owens 1911–1989
    3. 3. Howard (C) Mims 1912–1947 m. Elsie Frazier 1907–1966
    4. 4. Olan (Randolph) Mims 1914–1948 m. Eva (Grace) Dykes 1924–2009
    5. 5. J (C) Mims 1918–1938
  10. 10. Walter (Jackson) Mims 1881–1955 m. Balkus Hayse 1888–1945
    1. 1. Thomas (B) Mims 1909–1979 m. Bertha (G) Morrow 1902–1973
      1. 1. Betty (Mims) West 1929–2006
      2. 2. Parion (Reed) Mims 1935–2000
      3. 3. Mary (L) Helderman 1932–2020 m. Bill (Joe) Helderman 1939–2006 m. William (Leonard) Purvis 1927–1975
    2. 2. Lantie (Jackson) Mims 1907–1979 m. Inez Mims 1908–1980
      1. 1. William (J) Mims 1930–2012
    3. 3. Linnie Mims 1904–1977 m. Dewey (Benjamin) Tindell 1898–1990
      1. 1. Harvel (Mims) Tindell 1934–1992 m. Betty (Lou) Miller 1941–2008 m. Carolyn (Hortense) Stone 1932–2001
      2. 2. Earl (Jack) Tindell 1924–2006
      3. 3. Margaret (Peggy Ruth) Tindell 1928–2000
      4. 4. Jack Tindell 1925–1982
      5. 5. Peggy Lewis 1928–2000
      6. 6. Horace (H.) Tindell 1938–1959

Thomas Mims's Timeline

6 Records

1861
21 May 1861
Birth of Thomas Jefferson Mims in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 19
Thomas Jefferson Mims resided here in Precinct 1, Panola, Texas, USA
Precinct 1, Panola, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 39
Thomas Jefferson Mims resided here in Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama
Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 49
Thomas Jefferson Mims resided here in Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA
Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 59
Thomas Jefferson Mims resided here in Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama, USA
Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama, USA
1927
12 Jan 1927
Age 66
Death of Thomas Jefferson Mims
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 May 1861
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T625_17; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 583
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Panola, Texas; Roll: 1322; Family History Film: 1255322; Page: 191B; Enumeration District: 060
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: T623_2; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 15.
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T624_16; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374029
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Panola, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 1, Panola, Texas; Roll: 1322; Family History Film: 1255322; Page: 191B; Enumeration District: 060

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Starr Hill, Barbour, Alabama; Roll: T623_2; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 15.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Wicksburg, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T624_16; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0131; FHL microfilm: 1374029

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Wicksburg and Jellico, Houston, Alabama; Roll: T625_17; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 134; Image: 583

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1927
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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