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William (Syms) Simms 1749–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1749

Birth Location: Pentrich, Derbyshire, England

Death Date: 16 Aug 1815

Death Location: Derbyshire, England

Father: William Syms

Mother: Mary Lineham

Spouse(s): Susanna Anthony

Children(s): Joseph Sims, Jane Sim(m)s, John Sims, William Symmes, Thomas Symmes, Charles Symmes, Job Syms, Elizabeth Sims

In 1749, William (Syms) Simms entered the world in Pentrich, Derbyshire, England, born to William Syms And Mary Lineham. William (Syms) Simms married Susanna Anthony, and had children including Charles Symmes, Elizabeth Betty Sims, Jane Sim M S, Job Syms, John Sims, Joseph Sims, Thomas Symmes, William Symmes. William (Syms) Simms passed away in 1815 in Derbyshire, England.

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  • In 1749, William (Syms) Simms entered the world in Pentrich, Derbyshire, England, born to William Syms And Mary Lineham.
  • William (Syms) Simms married Susanna Anthony, and had children including Charles Symmes, Elizabeth Betty Sims, Jane Sim M S, Job Syms, John Sims, Joseph Sims, Thomas Symmes, William Symmes.
  • William (Syms) Simms passed away in 1815 in Derbyshire, England.

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William Simms's Ancestors

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William Simms
1749–1815
Birth Place: Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Parents
William Syms
1710–1774
Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Mary Lineham
1714–1795
Heage, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Grandparents
Johannes Lineham
1676–1730
Shottle Derbyshire, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Elizabeth Goodwyn
1678–1749
Belper, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Simms's Descendants

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William ((Syms)) Simms (1749–16 Aug 1815) m. Susanna Anthony (9 Jun 1751–17 Jan 1808)
  1. 1. Joseph Sims 1782–1849 m. Ann ((Margaret)) Bunting 1784–1855 m. Ann ((Margaret)) Bunting 1784–1855
    1. 1. Joseph Sims 1815–1898
    2. 2. Mary Sims 1807–
    3. 3. Ann Sims 1809–
    4. 4. Joseph Sims 1819–1898
    5. 5. Hannah Sims 1819–
    6. 6. ann Sims 1809–
    7. 7. Mary Sims 1807–
    8. 8. James Sims 1817–1892
    9. 9. Betsey ((Betsy\Elizableth)) Sims 1813– m. William Greatorex 1811–1874
      1. 1. John Greatorex 1836–1890 m. Ann Williams 1835–1875 m. Susanna Edwards 1849–1917
        1. 1. William (Henry) Greatorex 1858–1891
        2. 2. Elizabeth (Ann) Greatorex 1859–1939
      2. 2. William Greatorex 1839–1884 m. Mary (Ann) Rice 1835–1870 m. Elizabeth 1844– m. Rachel Potts 1846–1911
        1. 1. Elizabeth (Ann) Greatorex 1863–1920 m. John Davies 1861–1932
        2. 2. Sarah (Frances) Greatorex 1864–1867
        3. 3. Mary (Agnes) Greatorex 1867–1867
        4. 4. Dora (Emily) Greatorex 1878–1948 m. Albert (Edward) Westwell 1881–1950
        5. 5. George (S) Potts-Greatorex 1866–1946
        6. 6. Dora (E.) Greatorex 1878–1948 m. Albert (Edward) Westwell 1881–1950
        7. 7. William (Henry) Greatorex 1873–1924 m. Emily Williams 1880–1948
  2. 2. Jane Sim(m)s 1786–1812
  3. 3. John Sims 1774–
  4. 4. William Symmes 1776–
  5. 5. Thomas Symmes 1779–
  6. 6. Charles Symmes 1784–
  7. 7. Job Syms 1790–1791
  8. 8. Elizabeth ("Betty") Sims 1771–

William Simms's Timeline

3 Records

1749
1749
Birth of William (Syms) Simms in Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
1815
Aug 1815
Age 66
Death of William (Syms) Simms in Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
1815
16 Aug 1815
Age 66
Burial of William (Syms) Simms in Derbyshire, England
Derbyshire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1749
    Event Place: Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: Derbyshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1991, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 2789AP151

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1815
    Event Place: Pentrich, Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: Derbyshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1991, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 2789AP151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 16 Aug 1815
    Event Place: Derbyshire, England
    Record Source: Derbyshire, England, Church of England Burials, 1813-1991, Derbyshire Record Office; Matlock, Derbyshire, England; Diocese: Diocese of Derby; Reference Number: D 2789AP15/1

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