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Wiley Sims 1919–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Aug 1919

Birth Location: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 29 Sep 1985

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Father: John Sims

Mother: Sarah Sims

Spouse(s): Sarah Phillips

Children(s):

In 1919, Wiley Sims entered the world in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA, born to John Henry Sims And Sarah Sims. In 1935, Wiley Sims resided in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi. In 1940, Wiley Sims resided in Beat 1, Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA. Wiley Sims married Rosa Lee Sims, Sarah Phillips. Wiley Sims passed away in 1985 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Wiley Sims entered the world in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA, born to John Henry Sims And Sarah Sims.
  • In 1935, Wiley Sims resided in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi.
  • In 1940, Wiley Sims resided in Beat 1, Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA.
  • Wiley Sims married Rosa Lee Sims, Sarah Phillips.
  • Wiley Sims passed away in 1985 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.

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Wiley Sims's Ancestors

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Wiley Sims
1919–1985
Birth Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
Parents
John Henry Sims
1887–1937
Red Star, Lincoln, Mississippi,
Sarah Sims
1886–1970
Copiah, Mississippi
Grandparents
Charles (Clinton "Clent") Sims
1863–1916
Lawrence County, Mississippi, USA
Ellen Willis
1864–1958
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
George Willis
1838–1903
Amanda Willis
1848–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Maria WIllis
1810–1890
Prince Willis
1805–

Wiley Sims's Timeline

4 Records

1919
15 Aug 1919
Birth of Wiley Sims in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Wiley Sims resided here in Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi
Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi
1940
1940
Age 21
Wiley Sims resided here in Beat 1, Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
Beat 1, Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
1985
29 Sep 1985
Age 66
Death of Wiley Sims in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Aug 1919
    Event Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 51
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02021; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 18-5

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02021; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 18-5

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Beat 1, Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: m-t0627-02021; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 18-5

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hattiesburg, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Mississippi, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 51

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1985
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

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