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William Wallace Mims 1799–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Sep 1799

Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA

Death Date: 1880

Death Location: Geneva, Alabama, USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Ann Saverance

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Cooley

Children(s): Harriet Mims, Susanna None, Martha Mims, Mason Mims, Patience Mims, Elizabeth Mims, Rutha Mims, Elijah Mims, Sarah Lolley

In 1799, William Wallace Mims entered the world in Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA, born to John Mims Sr And Ann Saverance. In 1850, William Wallace Mims resided in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama, USA. William Wallace Mims married Elizabeth A Cooley, and had children including Elijah Mims, Elizabeth Mims, Harriet Louisa Mims, Martha Jane Mims, Mason Mims, Patience Mims, Rutha Ruthy Mims, Sarah Lolley, Susanna. William Wallace Mims passed away in 1880 in Geneva, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1799, William Wallace Mims entered the world in Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA, born to John Mims Sr And Ann Saverance.
  • In 1850, William Wallace Mims resided in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama, USA.
  • William Wallace Mims married Elizabeth A Cooley, and had children including Elijah Mims, Elizabeth Mims, Harriet Louisa Mims, Martha Jane Mims, Mason Mims, Patience Mims, Rutha Ruthy Mims, Sarah Lolley, Susanna.
  • William Wallace Mims passed away in 1880 in Geneva, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Sr
1778–1840
Birth Location: Darlington, Old Cheraw District, South Carolina, United States
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Ann Saverance
1780–1840
Birth Location: Darlington, South Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Cooley
1802–1880
Birth Location: Darlington District, South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Harriet Mims
1841–1928
Birth Location: Dale, Alabama, United States
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Susanna None
1827–1900
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Martha Mims
1831–1904
Birth Location: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
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Mason Mims
1858–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Patience Mims
1847–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Elizabeth Mims
1848–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Rutha Mims
1835–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Elijah Mims
1833–
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
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Sarah Lolley
1827–1880
Birth Location: Georgia, United States of America
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William Mims's Ancestors

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William Mims
1799–1880
Birth Place: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Parents
John Mims Sr
1778–1840
Darlington, Old Cheraw District, South Carolina, United States
Ann Saverance
1780–1840
Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Richard Mims
1757–1820
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Mary (Elizabeth) Andrews
1755–1827
Cheraw, Chesterfield, South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Mims's Descendants

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William (Wallace) Mims (Sep 1799–1880) m. Elizabeth (A) Cooley (Jun 1802–Aft. 1880)
  1. 1. Harriet (Louisa) Mims 1841–1928 m. Hezekiah (H) Spikes 1847–1927
    1. 1. Martha (Jane) Spikes 1878–1963 m. Reuben (L) Newman 1878–1965
      1. 1. Eron Newman 1900–1985 m. Goldman (A) Anderson 1900–1959
        1. 1. Artieth ((Art) Elizabeth) Anderson 1931–2003 m. James (William (Jim) Gardner) Jr 1932–1974
        2. 2. Eugene Anderson 1925–1983
        3. 3. Richard ((Sonny) Denton) Anderson 1929–2017 m. Lillian Hardy 1928–2017
        4. 4. Weyman Anderson 1925–2018 m. Claudia (Christine) Cooley 1929–2001 m. Adela ((Flossie)) Cabrera 1927–2001
        5. 5. Nettie (L.) Anderson 1927–2004 m. Frank (William) Stout 1921–1991
      2. 2. Horace Newman 1915–1999 m. Bernice Hutchinson 1918–1995
      3. 3. Carson Newman 1904–
      4. 4. Ada Newman 1906– m. Austin (Texas) Chitwood 1895–1973
        1. 1. Austin (G.) Chitwood 1924–2010 m. Angeline Becker 1920–1973
      5. 5. Vannie (Lorine) Newman 1913–1998 m. William (Paul) Evans 1898–1954
        1. 1. Betty (Jean) Evans 1938–1941
        2. 2. Garey (Gordon) Evans 1934–2003
    2. 2. Emily ((Emma)) Spikes 1876–
    3. 3. Nettie Spikes 1877–
    4. 4. Nancy (E) Spikes 1867–
  2. 2. Susanna 1827–1900
    1. 1. Joel (Franklin (Frank)) MIms 1869–1957 m. Catherine ((Katie)) Urquhart 1872–1912
      1. 1. James (Frances (Dan)) Mims 1904–2003 m. Lecie (Loraine) Myers 1909–1987
        1. 1. Blanche (Mims) Brock 1939–2017
      2. 2. Arzo Mims 1903–
      3. 3. Arcey Mims 1901–
      4. 4. Mary (L) Mims 1897–
      5. 5. Lillie Mims 1896–
      6. 6. Edward (Coleman) Mims 1891–
      7. 7. Quay Mims 1906–
      8. 8. Ressie (Dall) Mimms 1908–
      9. 9. Effie (E) Mims 1898–1996
      10. 10. William (H) Mims 1894–
  3. 3. Martha (Jane) Mims 1831–1904
  4. 4. Mason Mims 1858–
  5. 5. Patience Mims 1847–
  6. 6. Elizabeth Mims 1848–
  7. 7. Rutha (Ruthy) Mims 1835–
  8. 8. Elijah Mims 1833–
  9. 9. Sarah Lolley 1827–1880

William Mims's Timeline

7 Records

1799
Sep 1799
Birth of William Wallace Mims in Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
William Wallace Mims resided here in Southern Division, Dale, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Dale, Alabama, USA
1858
1858
Age 59
William Wallace Mims - Property in Headland, Henry, Alabama, USA
Headland, Henry, Alabama, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
William Wallace Mims resided here in Holmes, Florida, USA
Holmes, Florida, USA
1870
15 Jun 1870
Age 71
William Wallace Mims resided here in Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 81
William Wallace Mims resided here in Geneva, Alabama, USA
Geneva, Alabama, USA
1880
1880
Age 81
Death of William Wallace Mims in Geneva, Alabama, USA
Geneva, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Sep 1799
    Event Place: Darlington, Darlington, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M432_4; Page: 215B; Image: 439
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Holmes, Florida; Roll: M653_107; Page: 716; Family History Library Film: 803107
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: M593_17; Page: 575A; Family History Library Film: 545516
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 657B; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Southern Division, Dale, Alabama; Roll: M432_4; Page: 215B; Image: 439

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Property
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Headland, Henry, Alabama, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Holmes, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Holmes, Florida; Roll: M653_107; Page: 716; Family History Library Film: 803107

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Archive Collection Number: M279; Roll: 27; Page: 7; Line: 4; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 1, Geneva, Alabama; Roll: M593_17; Page: 575A; Family History Library Film: 545516

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Geneva, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Geneva, Alabama; Roll: 13; Page: 657B; Enumeration District: 079

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Geneva, Alabama, USA
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