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Tom Sims 1891–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 18, 1891

Birth Location: Cullman, Cullman Co, AL

Death Date: Jan 1972

Death Location: Wimberley Cemetery,Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,

Father: Jeptha Sims

Mother: N Sims

Spouse(s): Granny Freeman

Children(s): Mildred Holt

The story of Tom Sims began in 1891 in Cullman, Cullman Co, AL. In 1900, Tom Sims resided in Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Tom Sims resided in Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA. Tom Sims married Granny Freeman, and had children including Mildred Holt. Tom Sims passed away in 1972 in Wimberley Cemetery,Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,.

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Biography

  • The story of Tom Sims began in 1891 in Cullman, Cullman Co, AL.
  • In 1900, Tom Sims resided in Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Tom Sims resided in Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA.
  • Tom Sims married Granny Freeman, and had children including Mildred Holt.
  • Tom Sims passed away in 1972 in Wimberley Cemetery,Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jeptha Sims
1861–1931
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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N Sims
1860–1899
Birth Location: Georgia
NS

Spouses(s)

Granny Freeman
1894–1982
Birth Location: New Harp, Montague Co, TX
GF

Children(s)

Mildred Holt
1915–1996
Birth Location: Forestburg, Montague Co, TX
MH

Tom Sims's Ancestors

Self
Tom Sims
1891–1972
Birth Place: Cullman, Cullman Co, AL
Parents
Jeptha Thomas Sims
1861–1931
Georgia, USA
N (Janie Venoria) Sims
1860–1899
Georgia
Grandparents
Charles (Henry) Sims
1837–1927
Danielsville, Madison, Georgia
Rebecca (Mildred) Sims
1840–1905
Montgomery Co, Alabama, USA
Andrew (Jackson) McColister
1825–1885
Carroll County, Georgia, USA
Lucinda (A "Louisa") Ballard
1826–1923
Henry Co, Georgia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Charles Simms
1812–1841
Minerva Sims
1809–1886
John Glenn
1801–
Ann Glenn
1810–
Robert McColister
1797–1857
Sarah Bailey
1806–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Wiley Sims
1769–1828
Mary Hartsfield
1774–1855
Benjamin Witcher
1788–1859
Mary McElroy
1786–1852
Robert Bailey
1778–1852

Tom Sims's Descendants

1.
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Tom Sims (Mar 18, 1891–Jan 1972) m. Granny Freeman (Jul 19, 1894–Apr 21, 1982)
  1. 1. Mildred Holt 1915–1996 m. Rogers (Mayrel Holt) Sr 1915–1999
    1. 1. Mayrel Mills 1940–2007

Tom Sims's Timeline

14 Records

1891
Mar 18, 1891
Birth of Tom Sims in Cullman, Cullman Co, AL
Cullman, Cullman Co, AL
1900
June 16 1900
Age 9
Tom Sims resided here in Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1910
Apr 23 1910
Age 19
Tom Sims resided here in Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
1920
Jan 21 1920
Age 29
Tom Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Wise, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Wise, Texas, USA
1923
1923
Age 32
Tom Sims resided here in Galena Park,Harris Co,TX,
Galena Park,Harris Co,TX,
1930
1930
Age 39
Tom Sims resided here in Precinct 2, Harris, Texas
Precinct 2, Harris, Texas
1932
1932
Age 41
Tom Sims resided here in Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Tom Sims resided here in Galena Park, Harris, Texas
Galena Park, Harris, Texas
1936
19 Nov 1936
Age 45
Tom Sims resided here in Galena Park, Harris Co, Texas, USA
Galena Park, Harris Co, Texas, USA
1940
1940
Age 49
Tom Sims was employed in Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
1940
11 Apr 1940
Age 49
Tom Sims resided here in Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
1955
Oct 25 1955
Age 64
Tom Sims resided here in Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,
Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,
1972
Jan 22, 1972
Age 81
Death of Tom Sims in Austin,Travis Co,TX,
Austin,Travis Co,TX,
1972
Jan 1972
Age 81
Burial of Tom Sims in Wimberley Cemetery,Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,
Wimberley Cemetery,Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 18, 1891
    Event Place: Cullman, Cullman Co, AL
    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; State Headquarters: Texas
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 101-58
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 449-05-6570; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 216
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [7] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Wise; Roll: 1983874
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240012
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374033
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Photograph Collection of Rogers M. Holt III, Tombstone Photo; Wimberley Cemetery, Hays Co TX; Thomas Martin Sims, March 18, 1891, January 22, 1972

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 16 1900
    Event Place: Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240012

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 23 1910
    Event Place: Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mitchell, Lauderdale, Alabama; Roll: T624_20; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0049; FHL microfilm: 1374033

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: abt 1911
    Event Place: Wichita Falls,Archer Co,TX,

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jan 21 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Wise, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Wise, Texas; Roll: T625_1860; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 216

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Galena Park,Harris Co,TX,
    Record Source: Information given during personal Interview with Mildred Sims Holt

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Harris, Texas; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 101-58

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1936
    Event Place: Galena Park, Harris Co, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 101-58

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Galena Park, Harris, Texas; Roll: T627_4054; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 101-58

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Oct 25 1955
    Event Place: Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 22, 1972
    Event Place: Austin,Travis Co,TX,
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 449-05-6570; Issue State: Texas; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Photograph Collection of Rogers M. Holt III, Tombstone Photo; Wimberley Cemetery, Hays Co TX; Thomas Martin Sims, March 18, 1891, January 22, 1972

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Jan 1972
    Event Place: Wimberley Cemetery,Wimberley,Hays Co,Texas,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Photograph Collection of Rogers M. Holt III, Tombstone Photo; Wimberley Cemetery, Hays Co TX; Thomas Martin Sims, March 18, 1891, January 22, 1972
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