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Willis Eldridge Sims 1874 – 1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1874

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 14 Sep 1928

Death Location: Hunt, Texas

Father: Cullen Sims

Mother: Mary Grissom

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Willis Eldridge Sims began in 1874 in Texas. In 1880, Willis Eldridge Sims resided in Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA. In 1900, Willis Eldridge Sims resided in Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA. Willis Eldridge Sims passed away in 1928 in Hunt, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Eldridge Sims began in 1874 in Texas.
  • In 1880, Willis Eldridge Sims resided in Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Willis Eldridge Sims resided in Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA.
  • Willis Eldridge Sims passed away in 1928 in Hunt, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Cullen Sims
1845 – 1918
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Mary Grissom
1858 – 1921
Birth Location: Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Sims's Ancestors

Self
Willis Sims
1874 – 1928
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Cullen A. Sims
1845 – 1918
Mississippi
Mary (Candis) Grissom
1858 – 1921
Gibson County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Willis (Brown) Grissom
1834 – 1908
Tennessee, USA
Margrett (E) Cash
1835 – 1860
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Asa Grissom
1790 – 1840
Mary *Callicott*
1790 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Grissom
1765 – 1839
Temperance Galahan
1765 – 1822
William Callicott

Willis Sims's Timeline

6 Records

1874
1874
Birth of Willis Eldridge Sims in Texas
Texas
1880
1880
Age 6
Willis Eldridge Sims resided here in Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 26
Willis Eldridge Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 36
Willis Eldridge Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 46
Willis Eldridge Sims resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
1928
14 Sep 1928
Age 54
Death of Willis Eldridge Sims in Hunt, Texas
Hunt, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1874
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 167; Image: 362
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 335D; Enumeration District: 108
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241672
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375607
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1328; Family History Film: 1255328; Page: 335D; Enumeration District: 108

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: 1672; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1241672

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: T624_1594; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0135; FHL microfilm: 1375607

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Titus, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 167; Image: 362

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1928
    Event Place: Hunt, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Pleasant, Titus County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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