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George Sims
1. George Sims was born in ca 1785 in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania; died before 1860 in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 7 Sep 1813, Cayuga County, New York; War of 1812 (US) 19th New York Miltiia Capt Samuel Blair Co., Lt.Col Henry Bloom's Regt Left in Camp at Lewiston (Niagara Frontier) 17Dec1813 during the capture of Fort Niagara by the British.
Notes:
History of Steuben Co,NY states that James and George Sims were early settlers of Pultney.
- 1810 Census Pultney,NY - Male 16-26 = 1; Male 10-16 = 1; Male <10 = 1; Female 16-26 = 1
1820 Elmira,Tioga Co.,NY
1830 Wells, Bradford Co.,PA
1840 Rutland,Meigs Co.,OH
1850 Bedford,Meigs Co.,OH (George b.1785 PA)
--not found after 1850
- George Sims (sometimes Symms, etc.) b. 1781-90 enumerated in 1820 in Elmira, New York with nine members in the family; first appears on the 1823 assessment list of Wells, enumerated 1830 census of Wells of age 40 and under age 50 with a family. The female of age 20 and under age 30 in the household was perhaps a second wife and perhaps the mother of the two youngest daughters. George last appears on the 1834 assessment list. Enumerated in Erin, Chemung County, New York in 1835 with three males and five females in the household.
(Tri-Counties Genealogy & History by Joyce M. Tice, Family History & Biography Section, Families of Wells, Wells Township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania By J. Kelsey Jones - 2006 Edition)
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Albert Sims
was born on 25 Jun 1812 in Steuben County, New York; died on 17 Nov 1890 in Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska. - 3. Jane E. Sims
was born on 21 Sep 1814 in Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Sep 1893 in Lambs Creek, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. - 4. William P. Sims
was born on 24 Sep 1816 in New York; died on 23 Jan 1894 in Iowa; was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa. - 5. John Sims
was born on 18 Aug 1818 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; died on 10 Jan 1878 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 6. Alvira Sims
was born about 1820 in New York.
George married Elizabeth about 1830. Elizabeth was born in ca 1804 in New York; died in Jul 1849 in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Sarah Maria Sims
was born on 9 Jan 1830 in Wells Twp, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Nov 1914 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Zaleski, Vinton County, Ohio. - 8. Elizabeth Sims
was born in ca 1834 in Wells Twp, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 9. George W. Sims
was born in ca 1836 in Erin, Chemung County, New York; was buried in Buckeye Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois. - 10. Lyman E. Sims
was born in ca 1839 in Erin, Chemung County, New York; died about 1890 in Ohio. - 11. Laura Sims
was born in ca 1843 in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio.
Generation: 2
2. Albert Sims
(1.George1) was born on 25 Jun 1812 in Steuben County, New York; died on 17 Nov 1890 in Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska. Family/Spouse: Sarah Joslin. Sarah was born on 9 Oct 1812 in New York; died on 20 May 1899 in Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska; was buried in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Neligh, Antelope County, Nebraska. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Harriett Adeline Sims
was born on 5 Apr 1836 in New York; died on 3 Jul 1908 in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. - 13. William P. Sims
was born in 1838 in Dupage County, Illinois; died on 19 May 1863 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi; was buried in Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. - 14. Hiram B. Sims
was born in 1841; died on 23 Sep 1862 in Delaware County, Iowa. - 15. Mary Louise Sims
was born in 1842; died in 1877; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. - 16. Private Thomas L. Sims
was born in 1844; died on 10 Feb 1918; was buried in Soldiers And Sailors Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. - 17. Samuel P. Sims
was born on 21 Jul 1846; died on 11 Sep 1912; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. - 18. Sarah A. Sims
was born in 1848 in Iowa. - 19. Charles Albert Sims
was born on 19 Aug 1850; died on 14 Nov 1949 in Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa. - 20. Phebe Jane Sims
was born on 3 Dec 1853; died on 28 Jun 1933; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon.
- 12. Harriett Adeline Sims
3. Jane E. Sims
(1.George1) was born on 21 Sep 1814 in Steuben County, New York; died on 21 Sep 1893 in Lambs Creek, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. Family/Spouse: Silas Hall. Silas was born in 20 oct1811; died on 23 Aug 1886 in Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Prospect Cemetery, Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Millicent Hall
was born on 10 Sep 1839; died on 18 Apr 1915; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania.
- 21. Millicent Hall
4. William P. Sims
(1.George1) was born on 24 Sep 1816 in New York; died on 23 Jan 1894 in Iowa; was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa. Notes:
Enumerated in household of brother Albert in Bremen, Delaware County, Iowa in 1860, laborer; enumerated in North Fork, Delaware County, Iowa in 1880 in household of nephew Charles Sims, single, laborer; enumerated in 1885 state census in Earlville, Delaware County, Iowa in home of nephew Charles Sims, single, laborer.
5. John Sims
(1.George1) was born on 18 Aug 1818 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York; died on 10 Jan 1878 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. John married Charlotte Melissa Case about 1840. Charlotte was born on 18 Jan 1822 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 22 Mar 1898 in Ulster Twp, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. George Franklin Sims
was born on 24 Jul 1840 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 6 May 1846 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 23. 2nd Lieutanent William Reuben Sims
was born on 26 Nov 1842 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Aug 1907 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 24. Jerusha Statira Sims
was born on 10 Mar 1847 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Feb 1921 in Columbia, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Sylvania Cemetery, Sylvania, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 25. Lydia Jane Sims
was born on 6 May 1849 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Apr 1886 in Waverly, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. - 26. Laura Ann Sims
was born on 26 Nov 1851 in Canton, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Dec 1925 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 27. Charles Albert Sims
was born on 14 Jun 1854 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 May 1872 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 28. James E. Sims
was born on 15 Jan 1857 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Feb 1939 in Great Bend, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York. - 29. Olive Celestia Sims
was born on 9 Aug 1859 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Aug 1859 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 30. Orrin Sylvester Sims
was born on 9 Aug 1859 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Apr 1860 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 31. Mary Ellen Sims
was born on 5 Oct 1862 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1919 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. - 32. Harry Nelson Sims
was born on 8 Feb 1865 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Jun 1866 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.
- 22. George Franklin Sims
6. Alvira Sims
(1.George1) was born about 1820 in New York. Notes:
Enumerated in Springfield township, Bradford County, Pennsylvania in 1850. Enumerated in Rutland township, Tioga County, Pennsylvania in 1860. Enumerated in the household of brother Albert Sims in 1870 in Oneida, Delaware County, Iowa, son John residing with her, husband Esdras not in the household.
Family/Spouse: Esdras Rich. Esdras was born about 1817 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died in Feb 1877 in Hornellsville, Steuben County, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. Diantha Rich
was born on 16 Mar 1842 in Springfield, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Aug 1911 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Watson-Roseville Cemetery, Roseville, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. - 34. George E. Rich
was born on 28 Sep 1846 in Leona, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Sep 1922 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. - 35. John M. Rich
was born on 27 Aug 1855 in Springfield, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Mar 1932 in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio.
- 33. Diantha Rich
7. Sarah Maria Sims
(1.George1) was born on 9 Jan 1830 in Wells Twp, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 21 Nov 1914 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Zaleski, Vinton County, Ohio. Notes:
She was the Maria Sims, age 26, born Pennsylvania, servant in a Brown household in township 2, Wayne County, Illinois in 1860. She returned to Ohio, where she had lived for a few years before removing to Illinois with her family. Sarah married 20 August 1878 in Vinton County, Ohio, Hamilton Holdren, a widower. Vinton County borders Meigs County where Sarah had formerly lived. Enumerated in Madison, Vinton County, Ohio in 1880, farmer. Sarah's brother, Lyman Sims and family were enumerated in the adjoining household. Hamilton died 26 September 1892 buried Town House Cemetery, Albany, Athens County, Ohio with first wife Mary Hougland. Sarah enumerated in Eagle Township, Vinton County in 1900.
Sarah married Hamilton Holdren on 20 Aug 1878 in Vinton County, Ohio. Hamilton died on 26 Sep 1892; was buried in Town House Cemetery, Alexander Twp, Athens County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Elizabeth Sims
(1.George1) was born in ca 1834 in Wells Twp, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Notes:
Enumerated in her father's household in 1850, perhaps the Elizabeth Simms who had a letter remaining at the post office in Pomeroy, 1 July 1855 (Meigs County Telegraph, Pomeroy, Ohio, July 10, 1855).
9. George W. Sims
(1.George1) was born in ca 1836 in Erin, Chemung County, New York; was buried in Buckeye Cemetery, Geff, Wayne County, Illinois. Family/Spouse: Harriet Elizabeth Farris. Harriet was born on 12 Dec 1827; died on 4 May 1918; was buried in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 36. Nannie Sims
was born in ca 1856; died on 22 Mar 1932 in Roosevelt County, New Mexico; was buried in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico.
- 36. Nannie Sims
10. Lyman E. Sims
(1.George1) was born in ca 1839 in Erin, Chemung County, New York; died about 1890 in Ohio. Notes:
1860 living with Wm and Martha Treat in Wayne,Illinois
Lyman married Clara Brown Parrill on 30 Dec 1875 in Athens County, Ohio. Clara (daughter of William Parrill and Evaline Boggs) was born on 13 Dec 1850 in Wirt County, West Virginia; died on 15 Jan 1916 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 37. Eva L. Sims
was born on 22 Mar 1877 in Athens, Athens County, Ohio; died on 15 Jul 1949 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio.
- 37. Eva L. Sims
11. Laura Sims
(1.George1) was born in ca 1843 in Bedford, Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Notes:
Enumerated in a Baker household in Township 1, Wayne County, Illinois in 1860; enumerated in Lamard, Wayne County in 1870 in a Jones household, washer woman, unable to read and write.
Generation: 3
12. Harriett Adeline Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born on 5 Apr 1836 in New York; died on 3 Jul 1908 in Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. Notes:
Daughter of Albert and Sallie Sims. Married Thomas Leslie Combs Parke 16 Sep 1855. Harriet had a very difficult life - losing 2 children in infancy and 4 more in their teens and early twenties within 2 wks of each other during an epidemic (Albert, Charles, Wesley and Sally). Her husband was killed when he was struck by a train.
13. William P. Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born in 1838 in Dupage County, Illinois; died on 19 May 1863 in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi; was buried in Vicksburg National Cemetery, Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 20 Sep 1861, Iowa; American Civil War (North) 13th Iowa Infantry, Co.C Killed in Action at Vicksburg
14. Hiram B. Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born in 1841; died on 23 Sep 1862 in Delaware County, Iowa. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: 14 Sep 1861, Iowa; American Civil War (North) 13th Iowa Infantry, Co.C Discharged in Alton, Illinois on 04 Aug 1862 due to illness, returned home to Iowa and died there a month later. His place of burial is unknown.
15. Mary Louise Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born in 1842; died in 1877; was buried in Forest Hill Cemetery, Canton, Lincoln County, South Dakota. 16. Private Thomas L. Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born in 1844; died on 10 Feb 1918; was buried in Soldiers And Sailors Cemetery, Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1862; American Civil War (North) 46th Iowa Infantry, Co.F
17. Samuel P. Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born on 21 Jul 1846; died on 11 Sep 1912; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. 18. Sarah A. Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born in 1848 in Iowa. 19. Charles Albert Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born on 19 Aug 1850; died on 14 Nov 1949 in Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa; was buried in Pleasant View Cemetery, Hartley, O'Brien County, Iowa. 20. Phebe Jane Sims
(2.Albert2, 1.George1) was born on 3 Dec 1853; died on 28 Jun 1933; was buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon. 21. Millicent Hall
(3.Jane2, 1.George1) was born on 10 Sep 1839; died on 18 Apr 1915; was buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Mansfield, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. 22. George Franklin Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 24 Jul 1840 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 6 May 1846 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 23. 2nd Lieutanent William Reuben Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 26 Nov 1842 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Aug 1907 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. Other Events and Attributes:
- Military Service: Abt 1862; American Civil War (North) 7th Pennsylvania Calvary, Co.C
24. Jerusha Statira Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 10 Mar 1847 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 28 Feb 1921 in Columbia, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Sylvania Cemetery, Sylvania, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 25. Lydia Jane Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 6 May 1849 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 9 Apr 1886 in Waverly, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Hickory Grove Cemetery, Waverly, Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania. 26. Laura Ann Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 26 Nov 1851 in Canton, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 31 Dec 1925 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Glenwood Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 27. Charles Albert Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 14 Jun 1854 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 18 May 1872 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 28. James E. Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 15 Jan 1857 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Feb 1939 in Great Bend, Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Elmira, Chemung County, New York. 29. Olive Celestia Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 9 Aug 1859 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Aug 1859 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 30. Orrin Sylvester Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 9 Aug 1859 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Apr 1860 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 31. Mary Ellen Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 5 Oct 1862 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1919 in Sayre, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Ulster Cemetery, Ulster, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 32. Harry Nelson Sims
(5.John2, 1.George1) was born on 8 Feb 1865 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 4 Jun 1866 in Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Case Cemetery, Troy, Bradford County, Pennsylvania. 33. Diantha Rich
(6.Alvira2, 1.George1) was born on 16 Mar 1842 in Springfield, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 16 Aug 1911 in Tioga County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Watson-Roseville Cemetery, Roseville, Tioga County, Pennsylvania. 34. George E. Rich
(6.Alvira2, 1.George1) was born on 28 Sep 1846 in Leona, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 20 Sep 1922 in Akron, Summit County, Ohio; was buried in Mt. Hope Cemetery, Akron, Summit County, Ohio. 35. John M. Rich
(6.Alvira2, 1.George1) was born on 27 Aug 1855 in Springfield, Bradford County, Pennsylvania; died on 13 Mar 1932 in Painesville, Lake County, Ohio; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Painesville, Lake County, Ohio. 36. Nannie Sims
(9.George2, 1.George1) was born in ca 1856; died on 22 Mar 1932 in Roosevelt County, New Mexico; was buried in Texico Cemetery, Texico, Curry County, New Mexico. Notes:
Married Mr. Bowman
37. Eva L. Sims
(10.Lyman2, 1.George1) was born on 22 Mar 1877 in Athens, Athens County, Ohio; died on 15 Jul 1949 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio. Eva married George Little Robb on 30 Nov 1899 in Vinton County, Ohio. George was born on 29 Jan 1875 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio; died on 7 Jul 1942 in Ohio; was buried in Sunset Cemetery, Galloway, Franklin County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 38. Mabelle Robb
was born on 24 May 1900 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. - 39. Fauchion D. Robb
was born on 7 Jan 1907 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. - 40. Grace L. Robb
was born on 26 Jan 1910 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio.
- 38. Mabelle Robb
Generation: 4
38. Mabelle Robb
(37.Eva3, 10.Lyman2, 1.George1) was born on 24 May 1900 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. 39. Fauchion D. Robb
(37.Eva3, 10.Lyman2, 1.George1) was born on 7 Jan 1907 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio. 40. Grace L. Robb
(37.Eva3, 10.Lyman2, 1.George1) was born on 26 Jan 1910 in McArthur, Vinton County, Ohio.
