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William Ambrous Sims 1887–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Aug 15, 1887

Birth Location: ,Cullman Co,AL,

Death Date: Aug 13 1958

Death Location: Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas

Father: Jeptha Sims

Mother: N Sims

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In 1887, William Ambrous Sims entered the world in ,Cullman Co,AL,, born to Jeptha Thomas Sims And N Janie Venoria Sims. In 1900, William Ambrous Sims resided in Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA. In 1917, William Ambrous Sims resided in Marked Tree, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA. William Ambrous Sims passed away in 1958 in Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas.

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Biography

  • In 1887, William Ambrous Sims entered the world in ,Cullman Co,AL,, born to Jeptha Thomas Sims And N Janie Venoria Sims.
  • In 1900, William Ambrous Sims resided in Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1917, William Ambrous Sims resided in Marked Tree, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA.
  • William Ambrous Sims passed away in 1958 in Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas.

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William Sims's Ancestors

Self
William Sims
1887–1958
Birth Place: ,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

William Sims's Timeline

8 Records

1887
Aug 15, 1887
Birth of William Ambrous Sims in ,Cullman Co,AL,
,Cullman Co,AL,
1900
June 16 1900
Age 13
William Ambrous Sims resided here in Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA
Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama, USA
1917
June 5 1917
Age 30
William Ambrous Sims resided here in Marked Tree, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA
Marked Tree, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 48
William Ambrous Sims resided here in St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas
St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
William Ambrous Sims resided here in St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
1942
Apr 27 1942
Age 55
William Ambrous Sims resided here in Saint Charles, Arkansas
Saint Charles, Arkansas
1958
Aug 10 1958
Age 71
Death of William Ambrous Sims in Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
1958
Aug 13 1958
Age 71
Burial of William Ambrous Sims in Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas
Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Aug 15, 1887
    Event Place: ,Cullman Co,AL,
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Arkansas; State Headquarters: Arkansas; Microfilm Roll: 576245
    [2] Little Rock, Arkansas, Little Rock National Cemetery, 1868-2010, Little Rock National Cemetery; Section: 22
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas; Roll: T627_116; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1-23
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Poinsett; Roll: 1530571
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilhites, Cullman, Alabama; Roll: 12; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 0058; FHL microfilm: 1240012
    [6] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    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: June 5 1917
    Event Place: Marked Tree, Poinsett, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Arkansas; Registration County: Poinsett; Roll: 1530571

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas; Roll: T627_116; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1-23

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: St Charles, Arkansas, Arkansas; Roll: T627_116; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1-23

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Apr 27 1942
    Event Place: Saint Charles, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Arkansas; State Headquarters: Arkansas; Microfilm Roll: 576245

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 10 1958
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Little Rock, Arkansas, Little Rock National Cemetery, 1868-2010, Little Rock National Cemetery; Section: 22
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Aug 13 1958
    Event Place: Little Rock National Cemetery, Pulaski Co, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] Little Rock, Arkansas, Little Rock National Cemetery, 1868-2010, Little Rock National Cemetery; Section: 22
    [2] U.S. National Cemetery Interment Control Forms
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, Ca.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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