James Matthew Sims (1742 - 1794)

Born 21 Apr 1742 in Hanover, Virginia

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Died 27 Nov 1794 at age 52 in Union, South Carolina, United States

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Biography

Son of Mathew II and Jemima Sarah (Glenn) Sims.^[1]

He married Elizabeth Sanders - parents of Ann, Matthew, Rev. James, John, Drucilla, Elizabeth, Nathan, Reuben and Rev. William Thomas Sims

James was in a military record in Virginia, USA.^[2]

James was in a military record on 3 Jun 1776 in USA. They were in the First Regiment.^[3]

Will of James Sims. Box 2 Pack 24. Probate Judge Office. Union Co., Union, S.C. I James Sims of Union Cunty, S.C. being week in body but sound mind and memory, etc. I give to William Gillam and Nancey his wife all the negroes and other property now in their possesion forever. I give unto my dtr. Anne G. Sims one negro woman Tabl and her five children; Milley, Fanney, Dilcey, Robin and Jeter. In case my dtr. should die without heirs, the said negroes and their incresae shall be divided between Drusilla, Matthew, John, Nathan, and Reuben Sims. The remainder of my estate shall remain in possession of my wife Elizabeth and under direction of my executor. After my just debts are paid and during her widowhood, property may be delivered as a loan to either of my five sons as they may need, but not beyond the limits of this State. Ever debaring the delivery of a slave to my son James. After the death or marriage of my wife negroes are to be put into four equal lots, one for Matthew, one for John, one for Nathan, and one for Reuben, they paying my sone James one fifty part of the appraisement of the slaves, and one fifty part of my other est. I appoint my wife Elizabeth Sims Executrix and my friend Jeter Brasellmann, and John Sanders Executros. Dated 20 Nov. 1794. Wit: Joshua Kenworth, John Kenworth, Cornelus Willson. Signed: James-X-Sims. Recorded 1 Jan. 1795. James's will passed probate on 1 Jan 1795 in Union, South Carolina, USA.^[4]

People listed In James Sims' Will:

James Sims Self

Elizabeth Sims Wife and Executor

Anne G. Sims Daughter

Tabb Enslaved Person

Milley Enslaved Person

Fanney Enslaved Person

Dilcey Enslaved Person

Robin Enslaved Person

Peter Enslaved Person

Drusilla Child

Brasellmann Child

Matthew Child

John Child

Nathan Child

Reuben Child

James Son

Matthew Son

Nathan Son

Reuben Sims Son

Peter Brasellmann Friend

John Sanders Friend

Research Notes

"My Famjly" by Corinne Rogers Guyton, Blue Mountain College 1942

Christopher, Jeannette May. Glenn and Kin: Descendants of James Glen of Hanover County, Virginia 1717-1993, Revised Edition. Franklin, North Carolina: Genealogy Publishing Service, 1994, p.346-347

Sources

1. ↑ on Page 9 of the Full Text of "The Rogers Family"
2. ↑ Military: "U.S., Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783"
   Ancestry Record 4282 #350431 (accessed 29 January 2024)
   Name: James Simms; Military Place: Virginia, USA; State or Army Served: Continental Troops; Rank: PRIVATE.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., Compiled Revolutionary War Military Service Records, 1775-1783"
   National Archives; Washington, D.C.; Compiled Service Records of Soldiers who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War; Record Group Title: War Department Collection of Revolutionary War Records; Record Group Number: 93; Series Number: M881; NARA Roll Number: 13
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1309 #11879 (accessed 29 January 2024)
   Name: James Sims; Military Date: 3 Jun 1776; Military Place: USA; Military Unit: First Regiment; Notes: Continental.
4. ↑ Will: "South Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980"
   Miscellaneous Probate Records, 1777-1866, Index, 1777-1961; Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Union County); Probate Place: Union, South Carolina
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 9080 #1126734 (accessed 29 January 2024)
   Will of James Sima of Union, So. Carolina, granted probate on 1 Jan 1795.

Acknowledgements

• This person was created through the import of JDS_09_17_10.ged on 09 February 2011.